Vol. 40, No. 16 U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart August 25, 2011 Serving the Stuttgart Military Community SF Soldier honored for heroic actions in Böblingen
By Carola Meusel Linda; Lt. Col. Isaac Peltier, 1/10th Spc. Willie USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office SFG(A), commander; Capt. Steven Smith, a budget Payne, Headquarters Support Company technician pc. Willie Smith was honored commander and fellow Special Forces assigned to by the Böblingen Police De- Soldiers. Headquarters partment during a ceremony S They all came to recognize their Support Company, Aug. 2 for rescuing an elderly couple 1st Battalion, comrade who selflessly supported the from an apartment fire in July. 10th Special Böblingen Police during a fire rescue Rudi Denzer, chief of the Böblingen Forces Group, Police Department, awarded Smith, a mission at Herrschaftsgartenstrasse in assisted Böblingen Soldier assigned to Headquarters Support Böblingen on July 3. policemen in Company, 1st Battalion, 10th Special According to the Böblingen Police, rescuing an Forces Group, Airborne, with a certificate the fire began in a wooden shed located elderly couple of appreciation and the official coat of between two houses at Herrschaftsgar- from a house fire arms of the state of Baden-Württemberg tenstrasse 10 and 12. Both houses, as on July 3. Smith Police, to include a declaration in English, well as the adjacent buildings, had to was honored by during the ceremony. be evacuated. the Böblingen The event was attended by German The timbered house at Herrschafts- Police Department police officials, as well as by Maj. Gen. gartenstrasse 10 completely burnt down. in a ceremony Michael Repass, Special Operations Aug. 2.
Command Europe commander; his wife See Soldier honored on page 4 Susan Huseman
Clare Buckley, 6, rocks a hoola hoop during the closing ceremonies of the CYS Services summer camp program Aug. 18. While the camp runs Aidan Quinn (from left), 6, and Michael Ellsworth, Kate Hudson, 7, opts for a through 7, burn off some energy with inflatable body boppers. princess face painting design. Aug. 26, camp counselors Summer send-off had to Children and staffers participating in USAG Stuttgart CYS Services’ return to summer camp program celebrated the end of a “Rockin’ Summer 2011” the States a Aug. 18 with a day of fun and sun on the Panzer Kaserne sports field. The week earlier event brought the pre-kindergarten and after school camps together to say for school. goodbye to the camp counselors, who returned to the U.S. Aug. 20. Photos by Birgit Thompson
Page 12 Page 14 InsIde Crime-cracking kids Chapel remains proof hIs clear up conundrum of king’s eternal love T Is rifling through a hotel room looking for Locals say the Sepulchral Chapel on Würt- evidence your idea of fun? It was for 30 temberg Hill, with its symbolism and scenic edITIon kids who participated in a “CSI” EDGE views, is one of the most romantic places in program offered by Stuttgart CYS Services. the state of Baden-Württemberg. The Citizen, August 25, 2011 Page 3 Page 2 OpiniOn The Citizen, August 25, 2011 news ACAP: supporting Soldier career success News & Notes By Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch found that while Soldiers are allowed College alumni wanted Installation Management Command to use ACAP services up to two years When Soldiers take off the uniform, we The U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart School commander before retirement or one year before Liaison Office seeks college alumni to sup- separation, they do not always have want them to know they made the right he decision to transition out port its second annual college fair scheduled leadership support in doing more than for Oct. 4 on Patch Barracks. of uniform is as important the minimum required by law, which choice for themselves, their careers and Participate by representing your alma Tas the initial decision to put is attending the pre-separation briefing mater and let high school students know it on. That is why the Army provides no later than 90 days before separation. their families. the Army Career and Alumni Program However, just meeting the letter of what your school has to offer. and is working to make it even more the law is too little, too late. The more Pvt. Kevin Keyes accepts a plate For additional information and specific About four out of 10 eligible Sol- erans, a number expected to rise even effective. Soldiers are able to use ACAP services, of food at the 1/10th SFG(A), requirements, contact Wayne “Joe” Holder diers who start ACAP decide to reenlist higher in FY11. ACAP deliv- the more successful their transitions. Dining Facility on Panzer at [email protected] or 430-7465/ or join the National Guard or Reserves, More to the point, it is the right ers transition and Based on the study results and guid- Kaserne Aug. 11. Recently civ. 0711-680-7465. while others need to get a solid start thing to do. job assistance ser- ance from the vice chief of staff, over all DFACs in Europe began Mentorship program helps Sol- vices to Soldiers the next few months ACAP will imple- preparing for the next phase of their Transition is stressful under the serving healthier foods and to support them in ment an enhanced transition program careers: going to school, starting a new best of circumstances, and right now, using “Go for Green” signs diers with professional growth making informed model focused on helping Soldiers job or starting a business. Soldiers are facing a tough job market. to indicate how each food The Army Mentorship Program is a Sgt. Gabriel Warwick, of 554th Military Police Company, chops vegetables career decisions. develop and put into action individual ACAP is a commander’s program. We have to equip them to take the skills affects Soldier performance, as voluntary, web-based program that promotes Soldiers will take off the uniform at and values they learned in the Army and for the cold sandwich bar at the 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group part of the U.S. Army Europe Pre-separa- Lt. Gen. Lynch transition plans. mentorship by linking mentors and mentees tion counseling, Under this choice-based, results- some point, whether through separation translate them into success in the next (Airborne), Dining Facility on Panzer Kaserne Aug. 11. “Fueling the Team” program. and providing training videos and literature Veteran Affairs benefits briefings oriented model, Soldiers will have the or retirement, and it is up to leaders to phase of their careers. that teaches the concepts of mentorship. and Department of Labor Transition opportunity to spend up to 60-70 hours take care of them until the very last day. When Soldiers take off the uniform, Army DFACs swap Army mentorship is the voluntary and we want them to know they made the Assistance Program workshops are accessing ACAP resources. The Transi- This includes supporting their active developmental relationship that exists available to separating and retiring ac- participation in ACAP, and if a Soldier right choice for themselves, their ca- Health by stealth:in ‘greener’ menus tion Assistance Program workshop will between a person of greater experience and tive component Soldiers, demobilizing also be updated to incorporate develop- decides to separate, making sure no reers and their families. It’s the least we Story & photos by Brittany Carlson physically fit, but … they don’t understand what it does a person of lesser experience that is charac- Reserve and National Guard Soldiers, ment of the individual transition plan. stigma is attached to his or her decision. can do for their service and sacrifices. USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office to them when they eat nine or 10 eggs in the morning,” terized by mutual trust and respect. Studies family members, retirees, and civilians A 12-month time frame is designed It is smart business to support he said. “If we offer them a healthy alternative, at least have shown that mentoring relationships can affected by BRAC, reduction in force or to minimize conflict with unit mission Soldiers’ use of ACAP. In FY10 the Editor’s Note: New guidance on the ver the past year, items have been dis- we’re doing our job to try and help them out.” help individuals with personal and profes- global realignment. requirements, while enabling Soldiers to Army spent more than $500 million in transition program is expected during appearing from the 1st Battalion, 10th The new menu is appreciated by diners such as A 2010 in-depth review of ACAP take full advantage of ACAP resources. unemployment compensation for vet- the first quarter of fiscal year 2012. sional growth by improving their leadership OSpecial Forces Group (Airborne), Dining Steve Kirkpatrick, a contractor for the 1/10th, who and interpersonal and technical skills. Facility in U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart. has been eating at the DFAC for two years. More information about the Army French fries, sodas and hamburgers have been “I like the fact that, since I eat here all the time Mentorship Program is available at www. Cost of drinking, driving can exceed bar tab silently replaced by baked potato wedges, flavored anyway, I can have more of what I like,” said Kirkpat- he armyg1.army.mil/hr/mentorship. water, chicken and fish. These subtle changes are rick, who avoids eating fried foods at home. “There T Commentary by part of the U.S. Army Europe “Fueling the Team,” are more choices now than there were before.” Real Warriors needs Face- CITIzen Army Capt. Aaron L. Lancaster The next time you or UFTT program, designed to help Soldiers improve The Patch DFAC has also made some changes; book fans Col. Carl D. Bird Stuttgart Legal Center their performance and overall health. U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Commander the cooks prepare a vegetarian entrée each day, and Real Warriors is seeking 400 Facebook decide to have that extra “It’s a program that is allowing Soldiers and ver wonder about the true cost of that a new cold sandwich bar is available twice a week. volunteers to spread the message that reach- Public Affairs Officer civilian customers to make healthier choices,” said last beer, mixed drink or glass of wine at drink, it may cost you Scott Shimon, Patch DFAC manager, said he has ing out is a sign of strength. Mark Howell Beverly Sowell, food program manager for U.S. Army already received feedback from patrons on the new [email protected] dinner? E Garrison Stuttgart. “We just want them to be aware “Like” the Real Warriors Campaign “Go for Green” signs. “We’ve had quite a few com- You may think it only costs the €3.50 that the considerably more than (www.facebook.com/realwarriors), tell a CI Chief / Editor Assistant Editor there are healthier options in the DFAC.” ments saying people really enjoy the food knowledge; menu indicates, but if you drive drunk the actual cost you think. USAREUR dining facilities began officially Facebook friend, and spread the word that Susan Huseman Brittany Carlson may be substantially more than expected. it’s helping them out,” he said. [email protected] [email protected] implementing UFTT in May as part of the Soldier The quest for providing Soldiers with better nu- 24/7 resources are available for the military Consider this hypothetical case. Spc. Snuffy has Fueling Initiative, an Army program that establishes community, and that they work. Contact Information three years of service, passed his promotion board, trition and education began in February 2011, when Telephone: 431-3105/civ. 07031-15-3105 healthy eating standards for Soldiers. Real Warriors is a public education and will be up for E5 next month. As an E5, Spc. years alone will be $12,045 or $6,022.50 per drink. USAREUR Commander Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, Fax: 431-3096/civ. 07031-15-3096 As if that wasn’t bad enough, an OMPF-filed Both the 1/10th SFG(A), DFAC and Black Stal- then deputy commanding general at the U.S. Army’s campaign designed to combat the stigma E-mail: [email protected] Snuffy’s base pay will jump from $2,123 to $2,337. lion Inn Dining Facility on Patch Barracks are now Training and Doctrine Command, began the Soldier associated with seeking psychological health Web site: www.stuttgart.army.mil After passing the board, Spc. Snuffy goes out GOMOR can greatly reduce a Soldier’s ability to be Office Location: Building 2949, Panzer Kaserne labeling foods using the “Go for Green” nutritional Fueling Initiative to help newly-enlisted Soldiers form treatment and encourages service members to celebrate and consumes two extra drinks. On his promoted to E7 and beyond. U.S. Army Address: Unit 30401, APO AE 09107 education program that began in U.S. Army dining healthier eating habits. The SFI was implemented at to get appropriate treatment German Address: USAG-S PAO, Panzer Kaserne, way home, the Polizei pull him over and administer Assuming that Spc. Snuffy makes E7 but is then facilities stateside earlier this year. 12 U.S. Army TRADOC installations, where Soldiers For more information, visit www.real- Geb. 2949, 3rd Floor, Panzerstrasse, 71032 Böblingen a breathalyzer. Spc. Snuffy blows a Blood Alcohol passed over for E8 due to the GOMOR, he will even- “Go for Green” placards in front of each dish tell attend Initial Military Training. Dining facilities Content of .11 percent. tually retire as an E7. warriors.net. This newspaper is an authorized publication for members of Soldiers how the food will affect their performance: there eliminated sodas, deep-fried items and sweets the Department of Defense. Contents of The Citizen are not neces- As a result, Spc. Snuffy is given a field grade Ar- What difference would this make in retirement “green” foods should be eaten frequently, are high altogether, based on a 28-day menu created by the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness sarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or ticle 15 and issued a general officer memorandum of for a 20-year career? At a difference of $213 a month the Department of the Army. All editorial content in this publication in protein and low in fat, and enhance performance. Joint Culinary Center of Excellence in Fort Lee, Va. extended to family members reprimand, which is permanently filed in his official ($2,556 a year) over the course of a post-military, 35 is prepared, edited, provided and approved by the USAG Stuttgart “Amber”— those foods that should be eat occasion- Once Soldiers leave IMT, they can make their own Family members now have the oppor- Public Affairs Office. Private organizations noted in this publication military personnel file. year life expectancy, Spc. Snuffy will lose $89,460. ally — and “red”— those foods that should be eaten meal choices using the “Go for Green” color coding tunity to participate in the Comprehensive are not part of Department of Defense. At his Article 15 hearing, Spc. Snuffy, due to his The total loss to Spc. Snuffy for his extra two drinks rarely — have increasingly higher amounts of fat and The appearance of advertising in this publication, including system with an array of healthier options available at Soldier Fitness program by taking the level of intoxication (over twice the German legal comes to $101,505 or $50,752.50 per drink. calories, and hinder performance. inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement of the dining facilities like those in USAG Stuttgart. Revised Family Global Assessment Tool and products or services advertised by the U.S. Army. Everything limit), is found guilty. The punishment includes a Consume that last beer and you could be Spc. In addition to using the color code, the 1/10th “We’re not telling them what to eat; there are more self-development modules. advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, reduction in rank from E4 to E1, the forfeiture of one- Snuffy. SFG(A), DFAC has stopped deep-frying and is replac- use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national healthy food choices,” Sowell said. “When they get to The GAT is available to family members half month’s pay for two months, and extra duty for 45 Larger and stronger beers in Germany, along with ing several “red” foods with healthier alternatives, origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation a permanent party [assignment], those same healthy registered in DEERS. They can log on from or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. If a days. The forfeiture alone will cost Spc. Snuffy $1,466. deeper glasses of wine, provide a dangerous com- such as swapping in frozen yogurt for ice cream. options are there for them … which will affect their any computer with an internet connection at violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser Pvt. Snuffy will likely spend the next 12 months bination resulting in over 60 DUIs for the Stuttgart “We’ve pushed it in subtly,” said Staff Sgt. Derek body and how they perform.” is confirmed, the printer shall refuse to print advertising from that https://www.sft.army.mil/SFTFamily. The climbing back from E1 to E4, and then another eight military community in the last 12 months. Sadly, Maak, assistant manager for the 1/10th SFG(A), DFAC. source until the violation is corrected. The Citizen is a biweekly survey will take approximately 20 minutes offset press publication published by AdvantiPro GmbH. Circula- to 12 months until he can sit for the E5 promotion each of these DUIs was fully preventable, and the “We implemented a 10-day menu with mostly yellow Note: The 1/10th SFG(A), DFAC recently took first to complete. As an incentive, the Exchange tion is 6,000 copies. For display advertising rates, call Elizabeth board. As he works back up to his former rank of E4, repercussions for many of the service members will and green [items] and fish three or four times a week.” place in the small garrison category in the Installation Heldt at civ. 0631-3033-5537, or e-mail [email protected]. will honor a coupon for a free sandwich the reduced pay will cost him roughly $7,590. In the continue to be felt into the indefinite future. Maak said the DFAC completes the fitness puzzle Management Command and U.S. Army Europe 2011 For classified advertising rates, call Sabrina Barclay at civ. 0631- at installation Subway Restaurants for six 3033-5531, e-mail [email protected]. next eight months, while Spc. Snuffy waits to take So remember, the next time you decide to have for service members, giving them fuel that comple- Philip A. Connelly Awards Competition, part of the months past its Aug. 31 expiration date. www.stuttgart.army.mil the board again, he will lose an additional $2,989 that extra drink, it may cost you considerably more ments their workout routines, instead of negating them. Army Food Service Program. The staff will compete in pay. The total cost to Spc. Snuffy in the first two than you think — for your wallet — and your career. “I’ve seen Soldiers work out constantly and they’re at the Department of Army level in November. The Citizen, August 25, 2011 news Page 3 News & Notes
College alumni wanted The U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart School Liaison Office seeks college alumni to sup- port its second annual college fair scheduled for Oct. 4 on Patch Barracks. Participate by representing your alma mater and let high school students know what your school has to offer. Pvt. Kevin Keyes accepts a plate For additional information and specific of food at the 1/10th SFG(A), requirements, contact Wayne “Joe” Holder Dining Facility on Panzer at [email protected] or 430-7465/ Kaserne Aug. 11. Recently civ. 0711-680-7465. all DFACs in Europe began serving healthier foods and Mentorship program helps Sol- using “Go for Green” signs diers with professional growth to indicate how each food The Army Mentorship Program is a Sgt. Gabriel Warwick, of 554th Military Police Company, chops vegetables affects Soldier performance, as voluntary, web-based program that promotes for the cold sandwich bar at the 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group part of the U.S. Army Europe mentorship by linking mentors and mentees (Airborne), Dining Facility on Panzer Kaserne Aug. 11. “Fueling the Team” program. and providing training videos and literature that teaches the concepts of mentorship. Army DFACs swap Army mentorship is the voluntary and Health by stealth:in ‘greener’ menus developmental relationship that exists between a person of greater experience and Story & photos by Brittany Carlson physically fit, but … they don’t understand what it does a person of lesser experience that is charac- USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office to them when they eat nine or 10 eggs in the morning,” terized by mutual trust and respect. Studies he said. “If we offer them a healthy alternative, at least have shown that mentoring relationships can ver the past year, items have been dis- we’re doing our job to try and help them out.” help individuals with personal and profes- appearing from the 1st Battalion, 10th The new menu is appreciated by diners such as sional growth by improving their leadership OSpecial Forces Group (Airborne), Dining Steve Kirkpatrick, a contractor for the 1/10th, who and interpersonal and technical skills. Facility in U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart. has been eating at the DFAC for two years. More information about the Army French fries, sodas and hamburgers have been “I like the fact that, since I eat here all the time Mentorship Program is available at www. silently replaced by baked potato wedges, flavored anyway, I can have more of what I like,” said Kirkpat- armyg1.army.mil/hr/mentorship. water, chicken and fish. These subtle changes are rick, who avoids eating fried foods at home. “There part of the U.S. Army Europe “Fueling the Team,” are more choices now than there were before.” Real Warriors needs Face- or UFTT program, designed to help Soldiers improve The Patch DFAC has also made some changes; book fans their performance and overall health. the cooks prepare a vegetarian entrée each day, and Real Warriors is seeking 400 Facebook “It’s a program that is allowing Soldiers and a new cold sandwich bar is available twice a week. volunteers to spread the message that reach- civilian customers to make healthier choices,” said Scott Shimon, Patch DFAC manager, said he has ing out is a sign of strength. Beverly Sowell, food program manager for U.S. Army already received feedback from patrons on the new “Like” the Real Warriors Campaign Garrison Stuttgart. “We just want them to be aware “Go for Green” signs. “We’ve had quite a few com- (www.facebook.com/realwarriors), tell a there are healthier options in the DFAC.” ments saying people really enjoy the food knowledge; Facebook friend, and spread the word that USAREUR dining facilities began officially it’s helping them out,” he said. implementing UFTT in May as part of the Soldier The quest for providing Soldiers with better nu- 24/7 resources are available for the military Fueling Initiative, an Army program that establishes trition and education began in February 2011, when community, and that they work. healthy eating standards for Soldiers. USAREUR Commander Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, Real Warriors is a public education Both the 1/10th SFG(A), DFAC and Black Stal- then deputy commanding general at the U.S. Army’s campaign designed to combat the stigma lion Inn Dining Facility on Patch Barracks are now Training and Doctrine Command, began the Soldier associated with seeking psychological health labeling foods using the “Go for Green” nutritional Fueling Initiative to help newly-enlisted Soldiers form treatment and encourages service members education program that began in U.S. Army dining healthier eating habits. The SFI was implemented at to get appropriate treatment facilities stateside earlier this year. 12 U.S. Army TRADOC installations, where Soldiers For more information, visit www.real- “Go for Green” placards in front of each dish tell attend Initial Military Training. Dining facilities warriors.net. Soldiers how the food will affect their performance: there eliminated sodas, deep-fried items and sweets “green” foods should be eaten frequently, are high altogether, based on a 28-day menu created by the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness in protein and low in fat, and enhance performance. Joint Culinary Center of Excellence in Fort Lee, Va. extended to family members “Amber”— those foods that should be eat occasion- Once Soldiers leave IMT, they can make their own Family members now have the oppor- ally — and “red”— those foods that should be eaten meal choices using the “Go for Green” color coding tunity to participate in the Comprehensive rarely — have increasingly higher amounts of fat and system with an array of healthier options available at Soldier Fitness program by taking the calories, and hinder performance. dining facilities like those in USAG Stuttgart. Revised Family Global Assessment Tool and In addition to using the color code, the 1/10th “We’re not telling them what to eat; there are more self-development modules. SFG(A), DFAC has stopped deep-frying and is replac- healthy food choices,” Sowell said. “When they get to The GAT is available to family members ing several “red” foods with healthier alternatives, a permanent party [assignment], those same healthy registered in DEERS. They can log on from such as swapping in frozen yogurt for ice cream. options are there for them … which will affect their any computer with an internet connection at “We’ve pushed it in subtly,” said Staff Sgt. Derek body and how they perform.” https://www.sft.army.mil/SFTFamily. The Maak, assistant manager for the 1/10th SFG(A), DFAC. survey will take approximately 20 minutes “We implemented a 10-day menu with mostly yellow Note: The 1/10th SFG(A), DFAC recently took first to complete. As an incentive, the Exchange and green [items] and fish three or four times a week.” place in the small garrison category in the Installation will honor a coupon for a free sandwich Maak said the DFAC completes the fitness puzzle Management Command and U.S. Army Europe 2011 for service members, giving them fuel that comple- Philip A. Connelly Awards Competition, part of the at installation Subway Restaurants for six ments their workout routines, instead of negating them. Army Food Service Program. The staff will compete months past its Aug. 31 expiration date. “I’ve seen Soldiers work out constantly and they’re at the Department of Army level in November. Page 4 Features The Citizen, August 25, 2011 Soldier honored ...... Continued from page 1 father of three children is assigned to the Headquarters Support Company as The home at Herrschaftsgartenstrasse a budget technician. Smith has been 12 is still inaccessible. The cause of the with the Army for four years. His last fire is under investigation. assignment was in Kuwait, where he Smith, along with a friend, was on was deployed as a budget analyst for his way home to Panzer Kaserne from 12 months. the Böblingen city festival, when he no- Capt. Steven Payne, the Headquar- ticed the fire at around 3:45 a.m. While ters Support Company commander, Smith ran into the buildings to knock described Smith as a “great Soldier and on doors and to inform the residents example for all his fellow comrades, about the fire, his friend immediately called the police. who holds up the Army values by ex- “When I saw the fire, my first hibiting selfless service. thought was to run into the buildings “That is exactly what characterizes to ensure that everybody was aware of a Soldier: the need to help others. It’s what’s happening,” Smith said. an awesome feeling having one of my Meanwhile, 20 to 30 people gath- Soldiers honored here today. Smith’s actions demonstrate our commitment ered outside the burning buildings. Susan Huseman Some were residents who managed to to work hand-in-hand with our German Moments after Spc. Willie Smith rescued an elderly man from a fire at neighbors,” Payne said. exit their apartments, and others were Herrschaftsgartenstrasse 12 in Böblingen on July 3, the roof of the adjacent curious onlookers. After receiving his certificate, building (Herrschaftsgartenstrasse 10) caved in. When the first policemen arrived, Smith addressed the guests and thanked they questioned residents and learned to run into the building and help. cuing the husband and wife in a timely all of them for attending the ceremony that an elderly couple in their 70s, who “I didn’t think about myself. I was manner. With Smith’s support, the cou- and for the honors. Smith said he did lived on the first floor of Herrschafts- only thinking about those people inside ple was able to escape. As they exited not expect them. gartenstrasse 12, was missing. Two that building,” he said. the building, the roof of Herrschafts- “I simply was at the right place at police officers and a police volunteer By the time Smith and the police gartenstrasse 10 came down. the right time,” he said. ran into the building. entered the house, the thick smoke was Other emergency services arrived Modest words for a brave Soldier, Smith followed them without being making it hard to breathe and see. With on the scene shortly after the couple who, despite obvious danger, put his prompted. some difficulty, the rescue team found was rescued from the building and own fear aside to help others. “The first time I realized that the couple. escorted to a safe haven. According to Denzer, that doesn’t somebody followed us, was inside the According to the police, the man “Because of Smith’s courage and happen too often in today’s world. burning house,” said Jörg Schilling, was extremely confused and his wife brave commitment, the rescue mis- “Most people are not that concerned police chief inspector of the Böblingen had trouble getting out of bed. sion of the police was much faster and about other people’s destiny. police department. “It doesn’t happen Smith escorted the man out of the prevented any serious injuries of the af- “I am so glad that we have such very often that people support us dur- apartment and down the stairs to leave fected persons,” said Denzer, the chief courageous people like Spc. Smith ing a mission. Therefore, it was a great the burning building as fast as possible. of the Böblingen Police Department. amongst our American friends, who experience for me and my colleagues.” Because the man was handicapped, Smith is a native from Atlanta, Ga., go into harm’s way in order to support As for Smith, his first instinct was Smith’s assistance was crucial in res- and arrived in Stuttgart in April. The others,” he said. Change your world: Submit improvement ideas to AFAP
By Brittany Carlson AFAP is not designed to address local issues, lution,’” she said. “When those issues are pushed up to USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office such as facility operating hours or customer service the regional level, we want the same response: ‘Those complaints, Ordukaya said. These types of issues issues need to go to Department of Army.’ This is … ave ideas on how the Department of the should be submitted through the Interactive Customer where the changes can be made and implemented.” Army can improve the quality of life for Evaluation, or ICE, system on the garrison website Since AFAP was established in 1983, it has re- Hservice members, DA civilians and their (www.stuttgart.army.mil). sulted in 117 legislative changes, 162 DOD or DA families? “They’ll get immediate results with ICE because policy changes and 178 improved programs or ser- If so, now is the time to submit them for the next [managers] have to respond in 72 hours,” she said. vices, according to the DA Headquarters. Army Family Action Plan conference, to be held in The goal of the AFAP conference is to brainstorm These include the distribution of Montgomery November in U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart. Issues solutions for issues that can affect the entire Army GI Bill benefits to dependents in 2009 and extending are due by Nov. 5. family or Defense Department. Tricare medical coverage for transitional survivor “It’s a way to change policy … and enhance qual- “Think broad, think big. No idea is a bad idea,” spouses in 2010. ity of life for Soldiers and their families,” said Lisa Ordukaya said. In addition to submitting issues, active duty Ordukaya, USAG Stuttgart AFAP manager. Potential issue topics include Wounded Warrior service members, reservists, retirees, civilians, fam- Although AFAP is an Army program, the confer- benefits, single Soldier quality of life, and surviving ily members and youth can participate in the AFAP ence in USAG Stuttgart — a joint services commu- family member benefits. Some installations may have conference by applying to be a delegate. Delegates nity — will discuss issues submitted by all service “best practices” that can be made available to others discuss the issues submitted, select those they believe members, and have volunteer delegates representing through AFAP, she added. are the most important, and propose a local solution or each branch of service. No matter the topic, every issue submitted will be submit it to a higher-level conference. Volunteers are Community members can participate by identify- addressed by the garrison commander. also needed to be conference facilitators, recorders, ing issues in which they see room for improvement in “Your quality of life issues matter, and we are transcribers, or issue support personnel. the military community and submitting them online going to prioritize them, and we are going to send Civilian dress is required for all attendees. at www.stuttgart.army.mil (click on “Submit 2012 them up to leadership,” Ordukaya said. AFAP issues”) or www.stuttgartmwr.com (click on Issues that cannot be resolved at the garrison level For more information on AFAP issues submitted “Army Community Service,” then “Army Family are sent to the regional AFAP conference and on to the to the Department of the Army for action, visit www. Action Plan”). Department of the Army conference, when applicable. myarmyonesource.com, and click on “Family Pro- Hard copies of the issue forms are located in AFAP “Although our commander will review all AFAP grams,” then the AFAP issue link issue boxes throughout the garrison in facilities such issue submissions, our goal is to hear him say, ‘This For more information on the USAG Stuttgart as post offices, and Exchange Service facilities. one has to be pushed up to the regional level for reso- AFAP conference, call 431-3643/civ. 07031-15-3643. The Citizen, August 25, 2011 Page 5 Page 6 Features The Citizen, August 25, 2011 Misbehavior on DoDDS buses will not be tolerated Department of Defense Dependents or revoked when a student does not pension for the remainder of the school Schools-Europe behave in a safe and proper manner. year upon a fifth referral. Similarly, Suspension or revocation of bus an increasing scale of suspensions is ood order among students privileges does not relieve the student applied to serious infractions, severe on a bus is fundamental to of attending school. Parents must make offenses and criminal or illegal acts, Gsafety. the necessary arrangements. with the last also referred to military Commonly known as the “bus dis- The table of consequences (avail- installation commanders for other/ad- cipline problem,” what’s really at stake able from your school or through the ditional action as appropriate. is the effect that a lack of good order school liaison officer) has four catego- Parents must ensure that their chil- has on every student’s safety. Discipline ries of infractions in ascending order of dren understand and follow the rules for isn’t the problem. The real problem is severity, with disciplinary action also riding the school bus. Commanders at safety, because bad discipline results in following an increasing penalty scale. all levels should also be familiar with an unsafe operation. The four categories are Minor Mis- the rules and table of consequences. Safe student transportation is one conduct (e.g., standing while the bus is While school principals administer of Department of Defense Dependents in motion); Serious Infractions (e.g., DODDS-Europe’s policy and program Schools-Europe’s highest concerns. damage, theft or pilfering); Severe Of- for student school bus behavior man- DODDS-Europe has high standards fenses (e.g., fighting); and Criminal or agement, success requires everyone’s for mechanically sound vehicles and Photos.com Illegal Acts (e.g., making a bomb threat). backing, cooperation and support, qualified, trained drivers, two of the Penalties begin with an oral/writ- including parents, sponsors and guard- three parts that make up the formula for Safe student transportation is one of DODDS-Europe’s highest concerns. ten warning for the first instance in the ians, commanders and other military safe school bus operations. The third and minor misconduct category, increasing community officials. equally vital part that completes the for- hauled the process, clearly defining to a one- to five-day suspension for the It’s all about a safe ride for students mula is safe student behavior on the bus. roles and responsibilities, streamlining second instance and culminating in sus- to and from school every day. The most serious effect of student procedures and making them consis- misbehavior is its impact on the bus tent, simplifying and standardizing the driver. Driving in European traffic rules; and creating a universal table of conditions demands the driver’s full consequences. DoDDS-E School Bus Rules attention and absolute concentration. DODDS-Europe implemented the Anything that diverts attention or revisions during the fourth quarter of 1. Obey the driver or 6. Do not put anything breaks concentration, however momen- last school year. adult. out of the window. tary, can have dangerous, even fatal, Some key points about DODDS-Eu- consequences. Consider this: When the rope’s policy and procedures are these: 2. Enter and exit the 7. Remain quiet and do driver looks in the rearview mirror to Because misbehavior by even one bus safely, and always not disturb the driver or identify and correct student misbehav- student creates an unsafe environment ior, who is driving the bus? for all, the rules will be strictly enforced. show your bus pass. others. The direct cause and effect rela- Parents (including sponsors or tionship between behavior and safety guardians) are responsible for their chil- 3. Stay properly seat- 8. No profanity, indecen- on the bus underlies DODDS-Europe’s dren’s behavior on the bus. Defense De- ed and use seat belts cy, smoking, prohibited policy and program for managing stu- partment policy prohibits hiring adults when available. items or vandalism. dent behavior. A joint working group for the primary purpose of supervising of school principals, education and student behavior and enforcing disci- 4. Keep your hands, 9. Do not eat, drink, or transportation officials, school liai- pline on school buses. Parents must feet and other body chew gum. son officers and European Congress teach their children proper behavior and of American Parents, Teachers, and ensure they follow the rules. parts to yourself. Students representatives conducted an School principals will take disci- 10. Be responsible, be in-depth study of the topic and how to plinary action. Riding school buses 5. Do not throw things. safe. manage it. The working group over- is a privilege that may be suspended
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If you or We take VAT forms We accept VISA & someone you Mastercard know has thoughts of suicide, call the USAG Stuttgart Military Police at 430-5262 Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc civ. 0711-680- Fork: RST Lock Out 5262. Frame size: 17”, 19”, 21”, 23” Assembly & Check-up included The Citizen, August 25, 2011 Features Page 7 Teens ‘venture’ outdoors with coed Scouting group By Tanya Fogg Young Special to The Citizen I really enjoy all the Stuttgart military community tuttgart area teens on the hunt for high Scouting opportunities adventure activities such as rock climbing ‘ activities the Crew does Sand ropes courses, and who have a passion – hiking, camping, rock Cub Scout Packs — for boys aged 6 to 11, or for volunteerism, may want to take a look at Venture in the first through fifth grade. Crew 44. climbing, archery, high Panzer Kaserne The 16-member Venture Crew 44 is a group of ropes courses ... • Pack 44: E-mail [email protected] young men and women in the Stuttgart military com- Robinson Barracks munity who are part of Venturing, a coed leadership • Pack 113: E-mail [email protected] and service development program of the Boy Scouts Carolyn Bird, 16 • Stuttgart III Ward (The Latter-Day Saints) of America for those ages 13 (if they have completed Venture Crew 44 president eighth grade) to 20 years. Pack 119: E-mail [email protected] Originally part of the Boy Scouts’ Exploring Divi- Patch Barracks sion, Venturing came into its own in 1998 and is now • Pack 324: E-mail [email protected] and teaching participants how to use a GPS. the organization’s fastest-growing program, according ’ Kelly Barracks For Patch High junior Matthew Watson, a Boy to the Boy Scouts of America’s website. • Pack 154: to register for this Pack, e-mail Scout since sixth grade, Venturing’s appeal is two-fold. Scouting experience is not a prerequisite for [email protected] “Venture Crew is focused on events and hanging membership in the Venture Crew, but most of the Boy Scout Troops — for boys 11 years old, out with more people your age,” said Watson, 17, who nine young women and seven young men who make or boys who have completed the fifth grade or is working on the esteemed Boy Scouts Eagle rank, up Venture Crew 44 are also still involved with Boy earned the Arrow of Light Award and are at the group’s highest achievement. Scouts and Girl Scouts, according to Hope Bird, least 10 years old, but are not yet 18 years old. “Having the boys and girls together is more fun an advisor, whose daughter, Carolyn, is the Crew’s Robinson Barracks president. definitely. Girls add more maturity to the group and • Stuttgart III Ward (The Latter-Day Saints) “I joined because I loved the idea of high adven- the guys are watching what they do around them,” Troop 119: E-mail [email protected] ture activities with all of my friends,” said Carolyn he said with a chuckle. Bird, 16, a Patch High junior and 11-year member The Venturing program also encourages youth to • Troop 113: E-mail [email protected] of Girl Scouts. participate in community service and teach what they Panzer Barracks “I really enjoy all the activities the Crew does — have learned to others. • Troop 44 website: www.panzer44.com hiking, camping, rock climbing, archery, high ropes Venture Crew 44 has participated in a variety of Kelley Barracks courses — and the fact that I get to do these activities service projects in the Stuttgart community, including • Troop 154 website: http://boyscouttroop154. with my friends, schoolmates and peers makes it even the German-American Women’s Club Stuttgart Pfen- googlepages.com better,” she said. nig Bazaar, the Stuttgart Community Spouses Club Patch Barracks Venturing’s emphasis on high adventure helps Spring Bazaar, and the Cub Scouts Alaska Days and • Troop 324 website: www.troop324.de provide team-building opportunities, new meaning- Twilight Camp events. Girl Scouting — For Girl Scouting infor- ful experiences, practical leadership application and “All Scouting tries to give back to the commu- mation, contact the registrar at stuttgart- lifelong memories to its young adult members, ac- [email protected] or visit the Stuttgart cording to the Scouting website. nity,” said Patch High senior Anna von Fahnestock, a Girl Scouts website at www.usagso-na.org/ That high-adventure focus and the social inter- Girl Scout since kindergarten who is currently work- stuttgart. action of the coed group were main draws for her ing on her Girl Scout Gold Award, the organization’s decision to join Venture Crew, said member Rachel highest achievement. Bentley, 16, a Patch High junior who said that she has For additional information on Scouting never before been involved in Scouting. To join or get more information about Venture activities throughout Europe, visit the Trans- Earlier this year, the group led a community geo- Crew 44, contact crew president Carolyn Bird at atlantic Council website at www.tac-bsa.org. caching egg hunt as a fun way of recruiting members [email protected]. 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Katie Eames achieving her brigade’s mission, but Stuttgart Retiree Council offer. school Defense Information Systems Agency also [in] taking care of her people.” provides assistance to U.S. For more information, military retirees and their sur- Europe “Additionally, Beth ensured that e-mail scsc.memberships@ vivors with issues pertaining countdown her team continued to provide brilliant gmail.com or visit www. ol. Richard Price took to the Department of Veterans and unprecedented command, control, stuttgartspousesclub.org. Böblingen Elementary command of Defense In- and computer support to USEUCOM, Affairs, Social Security, and School kindergarten military pay and allowance. Health clinic closed Cformation Systems Agency USAFRICOM, USCENTCOM, and teachers, Jeni The Retiree Support Center, Europe from the outgoing commander NATO during [Operations] Odyssey for training holidays L’Esperance (left) in Room 307, Building 2915, Col. Elizabeth Bierden during a change Dawn, Unified Protector and Enduring The U.S. Army Health and Teresa Senna on Panzer Kaserne, is open of command ceremony held Aug. 4 on Freedom,” he added. Clinic Stuttgart will close unpack teaching on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to Patch Barracks’ Washington Square. Pollett then discussed his high expec- Aug. 26, and Sept. 2 and 5 for aids for “Everyday noon and 1-2:30 p.m., and Lt. Gen. Carroll F. Pollett, DISA tations and faith in the new commander. training and federal holidays. Mathematics,” Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon director, conducted the ceremony. “Col. Price is the perfect choice for In case of an emergency, a new DODDS and 1-3:30 p.m. Family members, friends, col- this challenging and rewarding com- call the Military Police at civ. math curriculum, To receive a quarterly leagues, and service members were mand,” he said. “It is with great respect 0711-680-114. For immedi- in L’Esperance’s newsletter, send an e-mail to in attendance to bid farewell to the that I charge him with these respon- ate health care needs, call the classroom Aug. 17. [email protected]. outgoing commander and welcome sibilities. Rich is a proven leader and Nurse Advice Line at 0800- School begins Aug. 4759-2330. the new one. combat veteran. His leadership pres- Ramstein Welfare 29. BEMS will hold a Distinguished guests included Larry ence and extraordinary reputation make Bazaar Sept. 15-18 ACS notables back-to-school open Huffman, DISA’s principal director of him the right choice to command.” More than 140 vendors Army Community Service house for middle operations; Navy Rear Adm. Charles Pollett went on to address the new from across Europe will be has something for everyone. school students on Martoglio, U.S. European Command • Basic computer skills Aug. 26 from 4-6 p.m. Richard Herman commander directly: “Rich, I know at the 47th Annual Ramstein class: Army Community and for elementary chief of staff; Georges D’Hollander, gen- Col. Richard Price (left), new commander for Defense Information Systems you are well-prepared for the tasks Welfare Bazaar Sept. 15-18 at Service will conduct a free students from 5-7 p.m. eral manager for NATO Consultation’s Agency Europe, receives the DISA Europe colors from Lt. Gen. Carroll F. Pollet, ahead. Your work ethic and experience Ramstein Air Base. Command and Control (NC3A) Agency; speak for themselves.” class for all of those who DISA director, during the DISA Europe change of commmand ceremony Aug. 4. Stroller-friendly days are Susan Huseman Brig. Gen. Charles Chiarotti, deputy Pollett had also had high acclaim are looking to improve upon Thursday and Friday. Stroller their computer skills. The commander for U.S. Marine Forces executive assistant to director for the Assistance Force. for the DISA Europe organization itself. parking will be available out- Africa and MARFOR Europe; Col. command, control, communication Pollett called Bierden “a true vi- “DISA Europe is an extraordi- class will be held Sept. 12, 14 side the hangars on Saturday and 16 from 10 a.m. to noon. Bruce Crawford, 5th Signal Command and computer systems directorate of sionary.” nary command with a critical role in and Sunday. A Kinder Korner ACS volunteers will have Second Language volunteer Chapel for their fall Bible The class starts Sept. 13 commander; Fleet Master Chief Petty the joint staff (J6). “Beth was my direct representative providing global strategic telecom- will also be available for priority. Advance registration instructor. For details send an study kickoff. The Robinson and will meet every Tuesday Officer Roy Maddocks, U.S. European Bierden served as the DISA Europe to senior leaders in Europe, displaying munications and centralized enterprise parents with infants and tod- is required. e-mail to Daniel.C.Adams@ Barracks event is scheduled from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Command senior enlisted advisor, and commander for two years and in her sound judgment and leadership to set data services to support USEUCOM, dlers. Pets are not allowed. • Help empower military eur.army.mil. for Sept. 6 from 9 a.m. to Religious Education Center, the DISA Europe command staff. next assignment, she will be serv- the conditions for our cyber envi- USAFRICOM, USCENTCOM, DOD Only U.S. dollars, checks families in your organiza- For more information, or noon in the RB Chapel An- Building 2332, on Patch Price comes to DISA Europe from ing in Afghanistan as senior telecom ronment on a global scale,” he said. and NATO during peacetime, contin- and credit cards are accepted. tion with Family Readi- to reserve a spot in a class, nex; the Patch group will Barracks. A donation for each his previous assignment as the senior advisor to the International Security “Not only did Col. Bierden excel [in] gencies, and war,” he said. Euros are not accepted. ness Leader training. This call 431-33362/07031-15- meet Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to family is requested (E4 and For more information, visit training, intended for all 3362, stop by Army Commu- noon in the Religious Educa- below are free). Child care is Soldier ride commemorates 9/11, supports wounded warriors www.ramstein-bazaar.org. services, is conducted the nity Service in Building 2915 tion Center, Building 2332, available upon request. SCSC holds wel- last Wednesday of the month on Panzer Kaserne or visit Patch Barracks. To sign up, or for more from 9:30-11:30 a.m. www.stuttgartmwr.com. Watch care will be information, call civ. 0711- U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs Office come event 680-5193 or e-mail FPUstutt- This training is for orga- PWOC begins new provided for children up to embers of the military community in The Stuttgart Community nizational leaders who assist 5 years old (bring snack and [email protected]. Europe interested in commemorating Spouses’ Club will host a families. season diapers). For more informa- ASAP training Mthe 10th anniversary of 9/11 while also welcome event Sept. 20 at 6 • ACS is currently re- Join the Stuttgart Area tion, e-mail stuttgartpwoc@ The U.S. Army Garrison supporting wounded warriors are invited to participate p.m. in the Swabian Special cruiting for a English as a Protestant Women of the googlemail.com. Stuttgart Army Substance in a Community Soldier Ride at the Bostalsee Lake. Patch Ski Club Abuse Program will conduct Soldier Ride is a Wounded Warrior Project™ holds fall picnic annual civilian ASAP training initiative that provides rehabilitative cycling opportu- for garrison supervisors Sept. The Patch Ski club will nities to help the newest generation of wounded war- 15 from 1-2 p.m. and for Wasps, bees, hornets hold its annual fall picnic riors restore their physical and emotional well-being. employees from 2:30-3:30 Sept. 18 from 1-4 p.m. at Fifty wounded warriors from the European theater ll kind of creatures are protected by Germany’s Nature Protection Law, even Husky Field on Patch Bar- p.m. in Building 2948, Panzer will be participating in a three-day Soldier Ride that wasps, bees and hornets. Killing these insects without a reason is prohibited. Kaserne. allows them to continue to rebuild their confidence ATo help prevent conflicts: racks. Join the club and sign up for ski and recreational For more information, or to and strength in a supportive environment. • Don’t attack the bees, wasps or hornets, and avoid trips. The picnic is free for all schedule on site training, call This ride is the first European Soldier Ride spon- quick movements. new or renewing members, 431-2530/civ. 07031-15-2530. sored by the WWP and it is being supported by the • Don’t destroy the nest. Contact DPW Environ- with a nominal fee for non- European Regional Medical Command’s Warrior mental Division or the garrison Fire Department. Dirty dog? members and guests. Transition Battalion-Europe. • Be careful when gardening or playing outside. An automated dog wash For more information, visit The community ride on Sept. 11 is the culmination Perspiration attracts bees and wasps. is available at the Auto Skills • Keep dumpsters closed and clean. If this is www.patchskiclub.com or of the three-day Soldier Ride. Center, Building 2926, Panzer not possible, close the garbage bags tightly. friend the club on Facebook. Kaserne. The dog wash is open Organizers say it provides wounded warriors the • Be careful when eating outdoors. Avoid Eliminate debt with Tuesday through Friday from opportunity to promote a positive message of recov- open food/sweets, and cover leftover food ery while also encouraging community members to Fred W. Baker III and drinks. Financial Peace U 1-9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 ride alongside, support from the route sidelines or Navy corpsman Petty Officer Daniel “Doc” Jacobs trains for a marathon using a handcycle. Soldier Ride • Attract and distract bees or wasps with The U.S. Army Garrison a.m. to 5 p.m. volunteer to assist with the event. organizers say that through the exhilaration of cycling, warriors embrace possibilities for the future in a other food by placing a glass filled with apple Stuttgart Religious Support For more information, call The Bostalsee Lake is approximately 20 kilo- supportive environment with fellow injured service members. juice a safe distance away from you. Office will offer Financial 431-2555/civ. 07031-15-2555. meters from Baumholder. Registration and packet • Try this preventive measure: Wasps don’t Peace University, a 13-week pick-up opens at 7:30 a.m. at the Freizeitzentrum 18-mile route, followed by a closing ceremony and a bers to register online in order to help them determine like strong smells. Use lemon slices with program designed to help Send community-wide Bostalsee, followed by an opening ceremony at 9 a.m. community picnic at 11:45 a.m. the size of the crowd. cloves or burn coffee powder. USAG Stuttgart Directorate of Public Works families manage money more announcements to stutt- The ride begins at 9:30 with a choice of a four-mile or Event coordinators are asking community mem- To register, go to www.soldierride.org/germany. Environmental Division effectively and pay off debt. [email protected]. The Citizen, August 25, 2011 Community AnnounCements Page 9 Local council sup- Events Center on Patch Bar- racks. Community members ports retirees are invited to the event to Back-to- The U.S. Army Garrison discover what SCSC has to Stuttgart Retiree Council offer. school provides assistance to U.S. For more information, military retirees and their sur- e-mail scsc.memberships@ vivors with issues pertaining countdown gmail.com or visit www. to the Department of Veterans stuttgartspousesclub.org. Böblingen Elementary Affairs, Social Security, and School kindergarten military pay and allowance. Health clinic closed teachers, Jeni The Retiree Support Center, for training holidays L’Esperance (left) in Room 307, Building 2915, The U.S. Army Health and Teresa Senna on Panzer Kaserne, is open Clinic Stuttgart will close unpack teaching on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to Aug. 26, and Sept. 2 and 5 for aids for “Everyday noon and 1-2:30 p.m., and training and federal holidays. Mathematics,” Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon In case of an emergency, a new DODDS and 1-3:30 p.m. call the Military Police at civ. math curriculum, To receive a quarterly 0711-680-114. For immedi- in L’Esperance’s newsletter, send an e-mail to ate health care needs, call the classroom Aug. 17. [email protected]. Nurse Advice Line at 0800- School begins Aug. Ramstein Welfare 4759-2330. 29. BEMS will hold a Bazaar Sept. 15-18 ACS notables back-to-school open More than 140 vendors Army Community Service house for middle from across Europe will be has something for everyone. school students on at the 47th Annual Ramstein • Basic computer skills Aug. 26 from 4-6 p.m. class: Army Community Welfare Bazaar Sept. 15-18 at and for elementary Service will conduct a free Ramstein Air Base. students from 5-7 p.m. class for all of those who Stroller-friendly days are are looking to improve upon Susan Huseman Thursday and Friday. Stroller their computer skills. The parking will be available out- class will be held Sept. 12, 14 side the hangars on Saturday and 16 from 10 a.m. to noon. and Sunday. A Kinder Korner ACS volunteers will have Second Language volunteer Chapel for their fall Bible The class starts Sept. 13 will also be available for priority. Advance registration instructor. For details send an study kickoff. The Robinson and will meet every Tuesday parents with infants and tod- is required. e-mail to Daniel.C.Adams@ Barracks event is scheduled from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the dlers. Pets are not allowed. • Help empower military eur.army.mil. for Sept. 6 from 9 a.m. to Religious Education Center, Only U.S. dollars, checks families in your organiza- For more information, or noon in the RB Chapel An- Building 2332, on Patch and credit cards are accepted. tion with Family Readi- to reserve a spot in a class, nex; the Patch group will Barracks. A donation for each Euros are not accepted. ness Leader training. This call 431-33362/07031-15- meet Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to family is requested (E4 and For more information, visit training, intended for all 3362, stop by Army Commu- noon in the Religious Educa- below are free). Child care is www.ramstein-bazaar.org. services, is conducted the nity Service in Building 2915 tion Center, Building 2332, available upon request. SCSC holds wel- last Wednesday of the month on Panzer Kaserne or visit Patch Barracks. To sign up, or for more from 9:30-11:30 a.m. www.stuttgartmwr.com. Watch care will be information, call civ. 0711- come event 680-5193 or e-mail FPUstutt- This training is for orga- PWOC begins new provided for children up to The Stuttgart Community nizational leaders who assist 5 years old (bring snack and [email protected]. Spouses’ Club will host a families. season diapers). For more informa- ASAP training welcome event Sept. 20 at 6 • ACS is currently re- Join the Stuttgart Area tion, e-mail stuttgartpwoc@ The U.S. Army Garrison p.m. in the Swabian Special cruiting for a English as a Protestant Women of the googlemail.com. Stuttgart Army Substance Patch Ski Club Abuse Program will conduct holds fall picnic annual civilian ASAP training for garrison supervisors Sept. The Patch Ski club will 15 from 1-2 p.m. and for Wasps, bees, hornets hold its annual fall picnic employees from 2:30-3:30 Sept. 18 from 1-4 p.m. at ll kind of creatures are protected by Germany’s Nature Protection Law, even Husky Field on Patch Bar- p.m. in Building 2948, Panzer wasps, bees and hornets. Killing these insects without a reason is prohibited. A racks. Join the club and sign Kaserne. To help prevent conflicts: For more information, or to • Don’t attack the bees, wasps or hornets, and avoid up for ski and recreational schedule on site training, call quick movements. trips. The picnic is free for all • Don’t destroy the nest. Contact DPW Environ- new or renewing members, 431-2530/civ. 07031-15-2530. mental Division or the garrison Fire Department. with a nominal fee for non- Dirty dog? • Be careful when gardening or playing outside. members and guests. An automated dog wash Perspiration attracts bees and wasps. For more information, visit is available at the Auto Skills www.patchskiclub.com or • Keep dumpsters closed and clean. If this is Center, Building 2926, Panzer not possible, close the garbage bags tightly. friend the club on Facebook. Kaserne. The dog wash is open • Be careful when eating outdoors. Avoid Eliminate debt with Tuesday through Friday from open food/sweets, and cover leftover food and drinks. Financial Peace U 1-9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 • Attract and distract bees or wasps with The U.S. Army Garrison a.m. to 5 p.m. other food by placing a glass filled with apple Stuttgart Religious Support For more information, call juice a safe distance away from you. Office will offer Financial 431-2555/civ. 07031-15-2555. • Try this preventive measure: Wasps don’t Peace University, a 13-week like strong smells. Use lemon slices with program designed to help Send community-wide cloves or burn coffee powder. USAG Stuttgart Directorate of Public Works families manage money more announcements to stutt- Environmental Division effectively and pay off debt. [email protected]. Page 10 HealtH The Citizen, August 25, 2011 The Citizen, August 25, 2011 Community AnnounCements Page 11 Job Fair the federal government’s Protect children’s vision with annual eye exams Meet local employers, official website for posting learn about local jobs and vacancy announcements and By Wendy LaRoche HealtHBeatBeat network at a community job hiring information. U.S. Army Public Health Command fair scheduled for Sept. 7 from Car pooling Previously, content man- ne of the best ways to help children in 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The job agement of USAJOBS was school is to ensure their vision has been fair, sponsored by U.S. Army coming to provided by a contractor. Ochecked at least every two years by an Update DEERS Garrison Stuttgart’s Army From Oct. 1-7, as the new eye care professional. Vision and eye health are key The Defense Enrollment Eligibility Re- Community Service and the system is brought on line, to a student’s ability to do well in the classroom and porting System is a worldwide, computerized Army Career and Alumni AFRICOM USAJOBS will not be avail- Program, is open to all U.S. when studying at home. www.photos.com database that helps determine who is eligible Salvatore Guarino (left) able to job seekers or hiring ID cardholders. Applicants Children with poor visual skills may struggle to for military benefits, including Tricare. and Alexander Knapp, personnel. problem, make an appointment with an eye care should bring resumes. read, have short attention spans, perform poorly in Keeping your information updated in During this time, accord- professional, either an optometrist or ophthalmolo- The fair will be held in Total Maintenance Services sports and develop low self-esteem. In most cases, DEERS is key to receiving covered care on gist. Routine vision and health examinations are Building 2915 on Panzer contractors, install car ing to the Civilian Human unless a child complains about a vision problem, recommended, even for children who do not require the German economy. pool reserved parking Resources Agency Europe parents don’t ask questions concerning their vision. Kaserne. vision correction. Uniformed services members are automat- For more information, call signs adjacent to Building Region website, no vacancy Research also demonstrates that children tend to not The American Optometric Association recom- ically registered in DEERS, however family 431-3362/civ. 07031-15-3362. 3312 on Kelley Barracks announcements will close, complain about subtle problems with their eyesight. mends that all children receive a professional eye and members are not. Updates must be made in Aug. 16. Ten spaces are no new announcements will Some common signs that may indicate a prob- vision examination at critical stages in their visual AAFES/DeCA coun- person at your local ID card-issuing facility. now reserved for AFRICOM occur, and announcements lem with vision or eye health are tearing, squinting, development. These critical stages are by 6 months Note that registering in DEERS is a sepa- cil meets Sept. 7 personnel as part of that were opened before Sept. unusual light sensitivity, eye redness or discharge, a of age, 3 years, before first grade and every other year rate step that must be completed before you An AAFES/DeCA quar- jiggle in one or both eyes, persistent head turning, an AFRICOM car pool 26 will remain open until between the ages of 6 and 18. can enroll into TRICARE Prime. terly council meeting is sched- frequent headaches, droopy eyelids or a misalign- initiative. Additionally, Oct. 10. Tricare Prime, Standard and Extra all cover vision Update your contact information in uled for Sept. 7 in the Swabian ment of the eyes. approximately 50 more The downtime will affect screenings for children up to age 6 during well-child DEERS by visiting the Beneficiary Web En- Special Events Center from As with any condition, earlier diagnosis leads to exams. For school-aged children beyond 6 years of parking spaces were all federal agencies. rollment website at www.tricare.mil/bwe, or 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. better outcomes. Other signs to look for are changes in age, generally Tricare covers yearly exams for active- created on Kelley Barracks by going to the nearest ID card-issuing facility Customer feedback can Save money on your child’s academic performance, including trouble duty families. by repainting parking (Building 2915, Panzer Kaserne). also be submitted by clicking utility taxes focusing on reading, reversals in writing and reading, on the ICE link on the garri- space lines. You can also call civ. 001-800-538-9552 or By joining the U.S. and holding reading materials closer than normal. Talk For more information on children’s eye health, son website at www.stuttgart. 001-866-363-2883 or fax information updates Army Garrison Stuttgart with your child’s teacher and primary care physician, visit www.tricare.mil/mybenefit/index.jsp or the army.mil. Susan Huseman if you witness any of these signs. American Optometric Association website at www. to civ. 001-831-655-8317. Utility Tax Avoidance Pro- If you suspect that your child may have a vision aoa.org. Take the Warrior gram, community members Pride Challenge To find out more about available on a walk-in basis. p.m. or the Broadway Cafe can save 19 percent on Service members are in- the That Guy campaign, visit For more information, call on Kelley Barracks Oct. 5 electricity and gas, and 7 Follow USAG vited to test their mettle at the www.thatguy.com. 421-4152/civ. 0711-729-4152. from 1-2 p.m. percent on water. Stuttgart Warrior Pride Chal- For more information, For more information, Stuttgart HOMES FOR RENT lenge PT Pentathlon Sept. Donate, volunteer Meet your School visit www.stuttgartmwr.com Don’t throw away LQA! call the School Liaison Of- www.stuttgartrealtors.com 15 at 6:45 a.m. at the Panzer for Pfennig Bazaar Buy instead of renting! on Facebook! Liaison Officer ficer at 430-7465/civ. 0711- or send an e-mail to UTAPre- Contact 0179- 39 36 835 Local Training Area. This year, the German Get to know your School 680-7465. [email protected]. Your partner for relocation and housing, Consider this example: Your American Women’s Club home has a value of EUR Events include a one mile Liaison Officer and find out For appointments, call welcomes you to Stuttgart! 250,000. You can rent it for run, 100-yard water can carry, will host its annual Pfennig how he can help you and USAjobs schedules 431-3451/civ. 07031-15- EUR 1650 per month, or buy it. ,PPRELOLHQ%UR*DLHUW followed by a mile run and a Bazaar at the Liederhalle in your family. downtime Oct. 1-7 3451. • See us for high-end, valuable homes. Houses Rent for three years: ,QKDEHU 3HWHUXQG$QMD:LONH 50-yard tire flip. Competitors downtown Stuttgart on Oct. Stop by the Exchange on The Office of Personnel and apartments are equipped with lights, curtains EUR 59,400 gone! +DXSWVWU will then move to a 25-meter 14 and 15. Last year, the :HLOLP6FK|QEXFK Panzer Kaserne Sept. 8 from Management has announced Send community-wide and built-in kitchens. Purchase: You recelve finan- grenade throwing event and bazaar raised over €100,000 cing for EUR 250,000 and pay +20(6)255(17 7HOHIRQ 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Panzer that on Oct. 1 OPM will as- announcements to stutt- KRQHVWaUHOLDEOHaFRPSHWHQW in support of Stuttgart mili- • We guarantee you housing within 90 days. it back at EUR 1650 per )D[ rapid-fire shooting on the Hotel on Sept. 13 from 6-7 sume control of USAJOBS, [email protected]. month. With interest of 3,7% LEJJDLVVHUW#WRQOLQHGH laser range. tary community and German • We speak English and have assisted Americans p.a. and an eradication The pentathlon and organizations. with housing for over 10 years. factor of 4,17%, payback time :::,%**$,66(57'( is about 17 years. If you move other Warrior Pride events are Donation bins are now • Our landlords accept military and civilian housing after three years, you owe sponsored by the U.S. Army available outside the Patch Back to school: Use caution when driving contracts. EUR 216,953. Sell the house for Garrison Stuttgart Army Sub- Barracks sorting room (next the purchase price and you • We gladly provide information on bus routes, Stokes Agency… stance Abuse Program. to the Patch Thrift Shop, Students return to school on Aug. 29. The morning commute pe- will make a profit of EUR All Your Insurance Needs In One O ce schools and services in your new neighborhood. 33,047! For more information Building 2332) for round-the- riod is 7:15-8:30 a.m. and the dismissal period is 2:30-2:45 p.m. Generally, homes increase in and to register, call Marianne clock donation drop-offs. • If you choose to use your living quarters • Auto Insurance • American Companies • Drivers should exercise extra caution during the period when value 1, 5% to 2% per year. To volunteer in the sorting allowance (LQA) to buy, we guide you through • Renters Ins. • Financial Planning Campano or Howard Krout at Talk to us today about turning school begins, especially during the morning commute and the financing process. 431-2530/3233civ. 07031-15- room, contact the sorting room your LQA into equity! • All types of Life Insurance • Loans- Up to $10,000 2530/3233. manager, Denise Stanley, at afternoon dismissal periods. • We can sell the home or rent it for you when Kurmarkerstr. 30 Are you ‘That Guy?’ patchsortingroom@google- • All drivers must obey the posted speed limits. you leave Stuttgart, saving you the hassle and mail.com. For more informa- paperwork! 70569 Stuttgart -Vaihingen Comics on Duty team up • Be aware that children, especially those 12 years old and tion on the Pfennig Bazaar, Tel: 0711-6873096 • E-mail: [email protected] with That Guy to present a • Military members, civilians and contractors get contact Jennifer Kiwus at younger, are not always aware of their surroundings and as- free 90 minute comedy show 100% financing with no down payment, based on [email protected]. sume that drivers will stop for them. a payback plan with LQA. Sept. 12 at 1 and 6 p.m. in the W Patch Community Club. Legal office hours • Youngsters may dart into the road without first looking for The That Guy campaign The Legal Assistance Of- traffic. uses humor to deliver a fice on Kelley Barracks has serious anti-binge drinking new business hours. Hours We are proud to serve USAG Stuttgart of operation are Monday, our customers! Contact message with the goal of us today! reducing excessive drink- Wednesday and Friday from 9 Phone: 0711- 46053430 ing among young service- a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2-4:30 p.m.; Fax: 0711- 46053440 men. This production is not Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., E-mail: intended for anyone under 18. and Thursday from 1-4:30 p.m. info al-realestates.com @ Powers of attorney and Corner * T L L L L U For more information, call Web: www.al-realestates.com 430-2110/civ. 0711-680-2110. notary services are only S FETY The Citizen, August 25, 2011 Community AnnounCements Page 11 Job Fair the federal government’s Meet local employers, official website for posting learn about local jobs and vacancy announcements and network at a community job hiring information. fair scheduled for Sept. 7 from Car pooling Previously, content man- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The job agement of USAJOBS was fair, sponsored by U.S. Army coming to provided by a contractor. Garrison Stuttgart’s Army From Oct. 1-7, as the new Community Service and the system is brought on line, Army Career and Alumni AFRICOM USAJOBS will not be avail- Program, is open to all U.S. Salvatore Guarino (left) able to job seekers or hiring ID cardholders. Applicants and Alexander Knapp, personnel. should bring resumes. During this time, accord- The fair will be held in Total Maintenance Services Building 2915 on Panzer contractors, install car ing to the Civilian Human Kaserne. pool reserved parking Resources Agency Europe For more information, call signs adjacent to Building Region website, no vacancy 431-3362/civ. 07031-15-3362. 3312 on Kelley Barracks announcements will close, AAFES/DeCA coun- Aug. 16. Ten spaces are no new announcements will now reserved for AFRICOM occur, and announcements cil meets Sept. 7 personnel as part of that were opened before Sept. An AAFES/DeCA quar- an AFRICOM car pool 26 will remain open until terly council meeting is sched- initiative. Additionally, Oct. 10. uled for Sept. 7 in the Swabian approximately 50 more The downtime will affect Special Events Center from all federal agencies. 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. parking spaces were Customer feedback can created on Kelley Barracks Save money on also be submitted by clicking by repainting parking utility taxes space lines. on the ICE link on the garri- By joining the U.S. son website at www.stuttgart. Army Garrison Stuttgart army.mil. Susan Huseman Utility Tax Avoidance Pro- Take the Warrior gram, community members Pride Challenge To find out more about available on a walk-in basis. p.m. or the Broadway Cafe can save 19 percent on Service members are in- the That Guy campaign, visit For more information, call on Kelley Barracks Oct. 5 electricity and gas, and 7 vited to test their mettle at the www.thatguy.com. 421-4152/civ. 0711-729-4152. from 1-2 p.m. percent on water. For more information, Stuttgart Warrior Pride Chal- Donate, volunteer Meet your School For more information, lenge PT Pentathlon Sept. call the School Liaison Of- visit www.stuttgartmwr.com 15 at 6:45 a.m. at the Panzer for Pfennig Bazaar Liaison Officer ficer at 430-7465/civ. 0711- or send an e-mail to UTAPre- Local Training Area. This year, the German Get to know your School 680-7465. [email protected]. Events include a one mile American Women’s Club Liaison Officer and find out For appointments, call run, 100-yard water can carry, will host its annual Pfennig how he can help you and USAjobs schedules 431-3451/civ. 07031-15- followed by a mile run and a Bazaar at the Liederhalle in your family. downtime Oct. 1-7 3451. 50-yard tire flip. Competitors downtown Stuttgart on Oct. Stop by the Exchange on The Office of Personnel 14 and 15. Last year, the will then move to a 25-meter Panzer Kaserne Sept. 8 from Management has announced Send community-wide bazaar raised over €100,000 grenade throwing event and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Panzer that on Oct. 1 OPM will as- announcements to stutt- in support of Stuttgart mili- rapid-fire shooting on the Hotel on Sept. 13 from 6-7 sume control of USAJOBS, [email protected]. laser range. tary community and German The pentathlon and organizations. other Warrior Pride events are Donation bins are now sponsored by the U.S. Army available outside the Patch Back to school: Use caution when driving Garrison Stuttgart Army Sub- Barracks sorting room (next stance Abuse Program. to the Patch Thrift Shop, Students return to school on Aug. 29. The morning commute pe- For more information Building 2332) for round-the- riod is 7:15-8:30 a.m. and the dismissal period is 2:30-2:45 p.m. and to register, call Marianne clock donation drop-offs. • Drivers should exercise extra caution during the period when Campano or Howard Krout at To volunteer in the sorting 431-2530/3233civ. 07031-15- room, contact the sorting room school begins, especially during the morning commute and 2530/3233. manager, Denise Stanley, at afternoon dismissal periods. Are you ‘That Guy?’ patchsortingroom@google- • All drivers must obey the posted speed limits. mail.com. For more informa- Comics on Duty team up • Be aware that children, especially those 12 years old and tion on the Pfennig Bazaar, with That Guy to present a contact Jennifer Kiwus at younger, are not always aware of their surroundings and as- free 90 minute comedy show [email protected]. sume that drivers will stop for them. Sept. 12 at 1 and 6 p.m. in the Patch Community Club. Legal office hours • Youngsters may dart into the road without first looking for The That Guy campaign The Legal Assistance Of- traffic. uses humor to deliver a fice on Kelley Barracks has serious anti-binge drinking new business hours. Hours USAG Stuttgart message with the goal of of operation are Monday, reducing excessive drink- Wednesday and Friday from 9 ing among young service- a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2-4:30 p.m.; men. This production is not Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., intended for anyone under 18. and Thursday from 1-4:30 p.m.
For more information, call Powers of attorney and Corner 430-2110/civ. 0711-680-2110. notary services are only S FETY Page 12 Features The Citizen, August 25, 2011 The Citizen, August 25, 2011 Features Page 13
Audience members show off Young detectives practice critical thinking, solve crimes their swag — Elmo By Steve Roark Caitlin Davis twirly lights Special to The Citizen (from left), — during Jack Boling a Sesame ome kids spend their summers and Damon Street/USO playing baseball or swimming. Tingey Military Joseph Branch spent his summer search for S Experience rifling through a hotel room looking for clues while for Families evidence. comparing performance Branch is one of 30 youths who partici- notes in a on Aug. 13. pated in CSI: Crime Scene, a new EDGE Panzer Hotel program offered by Stuttgart Child, Youth room during and School Services. the CSI: “The idea was developed by listening Crime Scene to our EDGE participants concerning new program on program ideas,” said Jackie D’Agostino, Aug. 10. In the CYS Services EDGE Program manager. the course EDGE is an after-school program de- of solving signed to help students “Experience, De- the case of velop, Grow and Excel” by participating in a missing Soldier, the a wide variety of activities. youngsters The new CSI class began with demon- received strations from the Antiterrorism Awareness training from Office, where the participants learned about professionals recognizing and reporting suspicious behav- from the ior. A variety of mock explosive devices garrison were displayed. Provost Muppets Grover (from left), Katie and Elmo entertain a full house Later, detectives from the Provost Mar- Marshal during the 2 p.m. performance of the Sesame Street/USO Experience Cookie Monster greets audience members at the first of two Sesame shal’s Office demonstrated the techniques Office and the for Military Families on Aug. 13 in the Patch Fitness Center. Street/USO Experience for Military Families performances on Aug. 13. and equipment used to collect evidence at Antiterrorism a crime scene. Office. The demonstration concluded with a Sesame Street, USO bring Muppets to Stuttgart tour of the garrison’s new Mobile Command Brittany Carlson Post, a high-tech van loaded with thermal Story & photos by Tanya Fogg Young Cookie Monster, Elmo, Grover and Rosita — Eugene. Kerwood said her 5-year-old son also required a lot of note taking by the From there, the school-aged sleuths went cameras and communication equipment. Special to The Citizen help the military child understand how to keep John William opted to stay home with his young sleuths, something he hoped would to the Panzer Hotel where they searched a By the second day, the aspiring detec- old friends and make new ones. father — recently returned from temporary help them prepare for the new school year. room that had been laced with clues pro- tives were put in the driver’s seat as they ealing with change and making “The other characters help Katie, suggest- duty — instead of attending the show. He said the kids surprised him by their abil- vided by Walker. The student investigators, were asked to solve the case of a Soldier new friends — military children ing she e-mail and write letters to her friends “John William attended the show here two who mysteriously disappeared from the ity to reconstruct events accurately. wearing rubber gloves, carefully collected know all too well about the items like a cell phone and a bloody shirt D she’s leaving behind and step up and say years ago and loved the DVD we got, which Panzer Hotel. “They were very detail oriented,” said anxiety that often comes with relocating to hello as the new kid at her new base,” Cooper he watched with his daddy,” Kerwood said. The case was a fictional script written by Walker, “which is what this program is all and placed them in evidence bags. a new place. said of the half-hour performance filled with “The [DVD’s] message is that if mommy and Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation about.” On the final day of the program, the That’s probably why the fears and excite- high-energy songs and dance moves. “The daddy have to go away, it doesn’t mean that Marketing Specialist Don Walker. He devel- To solve the case, the kids first con- flatfoots-in-training gathered to reveal what ment of Katie, a 6-year-old child facing a kids recognize themselves in her character they don’t love you. He understands what his oped a story line designed to challenge the ducted interviews with witnesses and po- they thought had happened. transfer to a new base due to her dad’s new — laughing, clapping, singing and dancing.” daddy does, why he leaves and he knows how students to use their critical thinking skills tential suspects at the Galaxy Bowling and “It’s surprising,” said Walker, “Most of these kids were spot on.” military assignment, resonated with those who One of the local organizers of the USAG to count the days until he returns.” as well as their imagination. Walker’s script Entertainment Center. Brittany Carlson Sara Hartzell, 11, said solving this mys- attended one of the three performances of the Stuttgart performances, Adria Williamson, The current Sesame Street/USO tour No cushion goes unturned as EDGE CSI: tery was better than watching one on TV. Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military said she hoped the youngsters in attendance kicked off in Alaska in late April and is Crime Scene participants look for clues in “It was great,” she said, “because not all Families held Aug. 13 and 14 in the Patch truly understood that they are not alone as scheduled to wrap up in Japan in November. a Panzer Hotel room Aug. 10. of the clues were obvious.” Fitness Center. military children. The tour is expected to deliver nearly 150 On a scale of 1 to 10, Joseph Branch , Katie, a Sesame Street character designed “For the toddlers and preschoolers, it was shows on about 60 bases in Alaska, Hawaii, 11, gave the plot a 9.5 and said he wanted About EDGE exclusively for the free, traveling United Guam, Korea, Turkey, Italy, Germany, the The CYS Services EDGE program part- more a means of entertainment,” said Wil- to sign up for future CSI cases. Services Organization tour, struck a chord liamson, facility director of Kelley School Age Netherlands, Belgium, the United Kingdom, D’Agostino said that the CSI course had ners with various other Family and MWR with Amani Gibbs, 9, who was among the Services. “But for those who were old enough Spain and Japan. The about a 50 percent increase in enrollment activities to offer after school activities for nearly 1,170 people who attended the three middle and high school-aged youth. to understand, I truly feel that the show gave over previous courses. shows held recently in the U.S. Army Garrison September classes include art classes them someone to relate to. Many of the parents “And it held their interest from begin- Stuttgart community. Two shows were held on ning to end,” she said. such as tie dye and crochet, cooking, bowl- said they were thankful for the opportunity He understands cience Saturday and one show on Sunday. S She says much of the success of the CSI ing, golf and tennis. The next CSI: Crime because it was a free show and a chance for what his daddy “It was really fun,” said Gibbs, who at- ‘ class was the result of so many people and Scene program is scheduled for February. families to do something enjoyable and fun.” organizations willing to support the concept All participants must be registered with tended the first of two shows on Saturday In addition to the performance, there were does, why he leaves of with their time and by offering areas for the CYS Services and sign up in advance at with mother Sariah, father Sean, younger giveaways for attendees. Among the goodies and he knows how crime scenes. Parent Central Services in Building 2347, brother Tariq and baby sister Saniya. “I liked were red, white and blue USO bandanas, And, what happened to the missing Patch Barracks. the part where Katie found out she was going magnets, Elmo twirly lights, note pads, Pic- to count the days leuthing Soldier? It turned out he had concocted an to move to a new base and the song she sang ture Me books and the Talk, Listen, Connect S elaborate charade to cover up his plan to For more information, call 430- about being happy about new experiences. It’s DVD series that uses Sesame Street characters until he returns. 7480/7488, civ. 0711-680-7480/7488, or OK to be nervous when you’re just getting to explain issues including deployment to desert the Army and become a mechanic … Melissa Kerwood and he might have gotten away with it if it contact the EDGE program coordinator at somewhere or leaving.” youngsters. hadn’t been for these meddling kids. 430-8214/civ. 0711-680-8214. Lonnie Cooper, USO tour manager, said The show was a fun outing for Melissa Marine spouse Katie’s Sesame Street pals — characters Kerwood and her 17-month-old son Evan ’ Page 12 Features The Citizen, August 25, 2011 The Citizen, August 25, 2011 Features Page 13
Audience members show off Young detectives practice critical thinking, solve crimes their swag — Elmo By Steve Roark Caitlin Davis twirly lights Special to The Citizen (from left), — during Jack Boling a Sesame ome kids spend their summers and Damon Street/USO playing baseball or swimming. Tingey Military Joseph Branch spent his summer search for S Experience rifling through a hotel room looking for clues while for Families evidence. comparing performance Branch is one of 30 youths who partici- notes in a on Aug. 13. pated in CSI: Crime Scene, a new EDGE Panzer Hotel program offered by Stuttgart Child, Youth room during and School Services. the CSI: “The idea was developed by listening Crime Scene to our EDGE participants concerning new program on program ideas,” said Jackie D’Agostino, Aug. 10. In the CYS Services EDGE Program manager. the course EDGE is an after-school program de- of solving signed to help students “Experience, De- the case of velop, Grow and Excel” by participating in a missing Soldier, the a wide variety of activities. youngsters The new CSI class began with demon- received strations from the Antiterrorism Awareness training from Office, where the participants learned about professionals recognizing and reporting suspicious behav- from the ior. A variety of mock explosive devices garrison were displayed. Provost Muppets Grover (from left), Katie and Elmo entertain a full house Later, detectives from the Provost Mar- Marshal during the 2 p.m. performance of the Sesame Street/USO Experience Cookie Monster greets audience members at the first of two Sesame shal’s Office demonstrated the techniques Office and the for Military Families on Aug. 13 in the Patch Fitness Center. Street/USO Experience for Military Families performances on Aug. 13. and equipment used to collect evidence at Antiterrorism a crime scene. Office. The demonstration concluded with a Sesame Street, USO bring Muppets to Stuttgart tour of the garrison’s new Mobile Command Brittany Carlson Post, a high-tech van loaded with thermal Story & photos by Tanya Fogg Young Cookie Monster, Elmo, Grover and Rosita — Eugene. Kerwood said her 5-year-old son also required a lot of note taking by the From there, the school-aged sleuths went cameras and communication equipment. Special to The Citizen help the military child understand how to keep John William opted to stay home with his young sleuths, something he hoped would to the Panzer Hotel where they searched a By the second day, the aspiring detec- old friends and make new ones. father — recently returned from temporary help them prepare for the new school year. room that had been laced with clues pro- tives were put in the driver’s seat as they ealing with change and making “The other characters help Katie, suggest- duty — instead of attending the show. He said the kids surprised him by their abil- vided by Walker. The student investigators, were asked to solve the case of a Soldier new friends — military children ing she e-mail and write letters to her friends “John William attended the show here two who mysteriously disappeared from the ity to reconstruct events accurately. wearing rubber gloves, carefully collected know all too well about the items like a cell phone and a bloody shirt D she’s leaving behind and step up and say years ago and loved the DVD we got, which Panzer Hotel. “They were very detail oriented,” said anxiety that often comes with relocating to hello as the new kid at her new base,” Cooper he watched with his daddy,” Kerwood said. The case was a fictional script written by Walker, “which is what this program is all and placed them in evidence bags. a new place. said of the half-hour performance filled with “The [DVD’s] message is that if mommy and Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation about.” On the final day of the program, the That’s probably why the fears and excite- high-energy songs and dance moves. “The daddy have to go away, it doesn’t mean that Marketing Specialist Don Walker. He devel- To solve the case, the kids first con- flatfoots-in-training gathered to reveal what ment of Katie, a 6-year-old child facing a kids recognize themselves in her character they don’t love you. He understands what his oped a story line designed to challenge the ducted interviews with witnesses and po- they thought had happened. transfer to a new base due to her dad’s new — laughing, clapping, singing and dancing.” daddy does, why he leaves and he knows how students to use their critical thinking skills tential suspects at the Galaxy Bowling and “It’s surprising,” said Walker, “Most of these kids were spot on.” military assignment, resonated with those who One of the local organizers of the USAG to count the days until he returns.” as well as their imagination. Walker’s script Entertainment Center. Brittany Carlson Sara Hartzell, 11, said solving this mys- attended one of the three performances of the Stuttgart performances, Adria Williamson, The current Sesame Street/USO tour No cushion goes unturned as EDGE CSI: tery was better than watching one on TV. Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military said she hoped the youngsters in attendance kicked off in Alaska in late April and is Crime Scene participants look for clues in “It was great,” she said, “because not all Families held Aug. 13 and 14 in the Patch truly understood that they are not alone as scheduled to wrap up in Japan in November. a Panzer Hotel room Aug. 10. of the clues were obvious.” Fitness Center. military children. The tour is expected to deliver nearly 150 On a scale of 1 to 10, Joseph Branch , Katie, a Sesame Street character designed “For the toddlers and preschoolers, it was shows on about 60 bases in Alaska, Hawaii, 11, gave the plot a 9.5 and said he wanted About EDGE exclusively for the free, traveling United Guam, Korea, Turkey, Italy, Germany, the The CYS Services EDGE program part- more a means of entertainment,” said Wil- to sign up for future CSI cases. Services Organization tour, struck a chord liamson, facility director of Kelley School Age Netherlands, Belgium, the United Kingdom, D’Agostino said that the CSI course had ners with various other Family and MWR with Amani Gibbs, 9, who was among the Services. “But for those who were old enough Spain and Japan. The about a 50 percent increase in enrollment activities to offer after school activities for nearly 1,170 people who attended the three middle and high school-aged youth. to understand, I truly feel that the show gave over previous courses. shows held recently in the U.S. Army Garrison September classes include art classes them someone to relate to. Many of the parents “And it held their interest from begin- Stuttgart community. Two shows were held on ning to end,” she said. such as tie dye and crochet, cooking, bowl- said they were thankful for the opportunity He understands cience Saturday and one show on Sunday. S She says much of the success of the CSI ing, golf and tennis. The next CSI: Crime because it was a free show and a chance for what his daddy “It was really fun,” said Gibbs, who at- ‘ class was the result of so many people and Scene program is scheduled for February. families to do something enjoyable and fun.” organizations willing to support the concept All participants must be registered with tended the first of two shows on Saturday In addition to the performance, there were does, why he leaves of with their time and by offering areas for the CYS Services and sign up in advance at with mother Sariah, father Sean, younger giveaways for attendees. Among the goodies and he knows how crime scenes. Parent Central Services in Building 2347, brother Tariq and baby sister Saniya. “I liked were red, white and blue USO bandanas, And, what happened to the missing Patch Barracks. the part where Katie found out she was going magnets, Elmo twirly lights, note pads, Pic- to count the days leuthing Soldier? It turned out he had concocted an to move to a new base and the song she sang ture Me books and the Talk, Listen, Connect S elaborate charade to cover up his plan to For more information, call 430- about being happy about new experiences. It’s DVD series that uses Sesame Street characters until he returns. 7480/7488, civ. 0711-680-7480/7488, or OK to be nervous when you’re just getting to explain issues including deployment to desert the Army and become a mechanic … Melissa Kerwood and he might have gotten away with it if it contact the EDGE program coordinator at somewhere or leaving.” youngsters. hadn’t been for these meddling kids. 430-8214/civ. 0711-680-8214. Lonnie Cooper, USO tour manager, said The show was a fun outing for Melissa Marine spouse Katie’s Sesame Street pals — characters Kerwood and her 17-month-old son Evan ’ Page 14 Culture The Citizen, August 25, 2011 Württemberg Hill offers romance, scenic views of Stuttgart Story & photo by Carola Meusel Katharina, is convinced that they “truly USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office loved each other.” For Kauz, the mausoleum and ost people in Stuttgart the adjacent vineyards, as well as the describe the Sepulchral bird’s-eye view of Stuttgart, make MChapel on Württemberg this place a “magical enclave” above Hill, located in the Stuttgart city dis- the city. trict of Rotenberg, as a monument to “It’s very peaceful, quiet and simply eternal love. wonderful out here,” he said. The chapel was built by King Wilhelm I between 1820-24 for his The Sepulchral Chapel is located beloved wife and Queen of Württem- at Württembergstrasse 340, 70327, berg, Katharina Pawlowna. She was Stuttgart. only 30 when she died in Stuttgart on The main gate to the chapel site Jan. 9, 1819. is open year round (not withstanding After her death, Wilhelm ordered severe weather) from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. that the House of Württemberg family For chapel hours, entrance fees and seat, the Wirtenberg Fortress, be torn tours — all in English — visit www. down and a chapel built in its place to grabkapelle-rotenberg.de/en/sepul- memorialize Katharina and prove his chral-chapel/Home/268297.html. everlasting love for her. The fortress had been built in 1083 by Konrad, the first Duke of Würt- temberg. It is located between idyllic Wine restaurants vineyards, but and strategically over- The Sepulchral Chapel on looks the Neckar and Remstal valleys. Württemberg Hill is surrounded According to Hans Kauz, a tour guide by vineyards. After visiting the at the Sepulchral Chapel, there are not chapel, visitors can hike the too many places in Stuttgart where vineyards, and stop at some of people have such an impressive view the smaller wine restaurants of the city. in Stuttgart’s city district of “This is one of Stuttgart’s most Rotenberg, such as the Roten- beautiful places and worthy of kings berger Weingärtle, or Weinstube and queens,” Kauz said. Löwen and Weinstube Ochsen, That’s probably why the Württem- both located in Uhlbach. berg fortress was one of Wilhelm’s and The Sepulchral Chapel on Württemberg Hill stands as an eternal testament Celebrate Stuttgart’s Katharina’s favorite places in Stuttgart. to King Wilhelm I’s love for his wife Katharina, the queen of Württemberg. “They used to celebrate many fests up wine tradition here,” said Kauz. Legend has it that Emperor Paul — she was a member of daughter, Marie, was entombed next to Speaking of wine ... this Katharina once told her husband that the Russian-Orthodox church. her parents in 1887. year’s annual Stuttgarter she would like to be buried there. Therefore, the chapel follows the Visitors can get to the mausoleum by Weindorf (Wine Village) runs Wilhelm respected her wish. typical design of a Russian-Orthodox using the narrow spiral stairs found right through Sept. 4 at the Markt- The chapel was constructed by the church and was used by Stuttgart’s after the main entrance to the chapel. platz and Schillerplatz in down- Italian architect Giovanni Salucci and Russian-Orthodox congregation up When entering the mausoleum, visitors town Stuttgart. is, along with the Rosenstein Castle, until 1890. The so-called “Iconostasis” should walk right underneath the iron The fest opens daily from 11 one of the most popular landmarks of (a wall of icons and religious paintings) grid to listen to the “mystical” echoes. a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through classicist architecture in the greater separates the altar from the congrega- Wilhelm chose the quote from Wednesday, and until midnight Stuttgart area. tional room. Katharina’s funeral sermon to be de- Thursday through Saturday. Salucci, inspired by the antique Directly beneath the cupola and in picted above the main entrance of the The Weindorf celebrates Pantheon in Rome, built a rotunda the center of the chapel is an artfully mausoleum. It reads: “Und die Liebe Stuttgart’s 1,000-year-old wine to include three portals consisting of designed iron grid, which illuminates höret nimmer auf,” or “love never ends.” tradition. Visitors can sample columns and stairs leading up to each the underground mausoleum with light That’s probably why, according over 500 wines from the middle portal of the chapel. The chapel features that reflects from the glass “opaion,” to the informational brochure, many Neckar region during the 12 a cupola decorated with stucco rosettes, the round opening at the highest point people — mainly lovers — describe the days of the fest and enjoy Swa- as well as columns and statues of the of the cupola. chapel as one of the most romantic plac- bian meals in more than 120 four apostles (St. Luke, St. Mark, St. Katharina was entombed in a mar- es in the state of Baden-Württemberg. lavishly decorated wine booths. Matthew and St. John). ble sarcophagus at the chapel in 1824. Kauz, the tour guide and local For more information, visit Since Katharina also was a Russian In 1864, Wilhelm was entombed next history enthusiast, who also knows a www.stuttgarter-weindorf.de. duchess — her father was the Russian to her. Wilhelm and Katharina’s oldest lot of anecdotes about Wilhelm and
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Price 71101 Schönaich drastically reduced!!! $60 +49 7031 413388 www.schropp-tuning.com 06305714527 / quinntrey@ya hoo.com Big tents, 2, white, excellent con- When it comes to cars we simply do it all. dition, each: 114ft. length, 59ft., We offer our clients a complete program for their width, 28ft. hight, for sports or shows or exhibitions, made in cars. Everything from a regular service to custom 1993 - like new 0152-25194313 tuning on our inhouse dyno. (David Frank) Bohm Clarinet black wood, with We take vatforms case, Excellent Condition approx 25+ yrs old. Pick-up in 84144 Gei- We accept senhausen / Landshut $200 visa 08743-919127 or ems.kisling@t-on line.de mastercard Bookshelf, 72 inches tall, 30 in- We are ches wide, 12 inches deep $15 [email protected] located near Bose 321 CD/DVD system. 110V panzer kaserne only. about 3 years old just like new. Only reason I am selling it is because its 110v. $400 Call: 0171 476 5358 [email protected] Page 22 The Citizen, August 25, 2011
Sony DVD Dream System (DAV- Transformers: (2) 75w $20, (5) Teacher, foreign languages buy- FOR SALE -- MISC S300) includes a receiver with Dol- 300w $30, (2) 750w $35, (1) ing dictionaries all languages and by Digital, satellite speakers and 1000w $45, (1) 2000w $60. PETS foreign language guides. Call subwoofer, DVD not always plays. [email protected] 0152-25194313 or 0160-69439449 All ads & pics can be viewed @ All ads & pics can be viewed @ www.class-world.eu Used for gaming. $10 www.class-world.eu [email protected] Wooden (unfinished) shelves, PROFESSIONAL Queen size dark wood sleigh bed horse motif, biggest one is 20 inc Large plastic dog Kennel for w/ box springs 16" high pillow top Sony KV-32FS120 32-Inch FD land, sea & air travel color: tan SERVICES wide, 4, 3/4 inch deep, 6 inch tall. mattress, $450. e_rains@hot Trinitron WEGA, 35.4 x 27.4 x 30"H x 40"D x 27"W $60, pick-up All ads & pics can be viewed @ smaller ones are 10 inch long. $5 mail.com / 015203983000 22.6 inches (W x H x D), 170lbs, in 84144 Geisenhausen / Lands- www.class-world.eu [email protected] USA and CSA documents, coins Used for kids' gaming, Includes hut $60 08743-919127 or of Germany and China, private Stand! $50 ryan_mccauley@hot [email protected] Do you need your transmission or mail.com Whirlpool washer and dryer 250 windshield repaired? Call John collection, for sale piece by piece. English Bulldog free to a good Call between 4-7pm 0152- Each. Only used 6 months. 0711-843794 Sony KV-32FS120 32-Inch FD home! 3 yrs old, spayed, energe- 25194313 (David Frank) PCSing and must sell. Will consi- tic yet patient w/ young children. Trinitron WEGA Flat-Screen CRT French / German Tuitions. Round dining table expands to der all offers. Have connections Serious Inquiries Only! lulu.home@ TV, (not thin screen), 35.4 x 27.4 x French native speaker and experi- seat 6 $50, fest table w/ benches and vent hose. Can deliver. $250 yahoo.com 22.6 inches (W x H x D), 170lbs, enced licensed teacher. All levels. $50,9'x12' oriental design neutral Emily: 0711 729 4264 or Edrick Used for kids' gaming! $30 06374 / 9915259 beige back ground blue/ sable/ 0152 03983000 [email protected] FrenchGermanTuitions@hot orange $50 [email protected] / WANTED mail.com 015203983000 Thomas the train engine toys, Womans raleigh Cpri CX bike All ads & pics can be viewed @ Schwinn Double Baby Jogging both plastic and wooden sets, $25, womans 3 speed Kettler Alv- www.class-world.eu High quality video for every occa- Stroller used / good condition tons of track and accessories and Ravo $25, both need air work sion. Over 10 years experience $120 070318197874 / vehicles! A true bargain! $35 [email protected] / AFN / PowerVu Receiver - Ameri- from US. Produce in NTSC for- [email protected] [email protected] 015203983000 can forces Network HI - I am loo- mat. Fluent in English. 07032 king for a PowerVu receiver with 7843348 www.gdmpro.com valid subscription ptech@ gmx.co.uk or icq 430974952 [email protected] or icq PERSONAL 430974952 German family seeks american All ads & pics can be viewed @ fridge, 80-90cm wide, top or bot- www.class-world.eu tom freezer. any model Call 0171- 4500322 or 08141-7586 jeep1@ German female 41/ 5'2 155p, gmx.eu RN, one man woman, is looking for S/D white male in the US Mili- Housekeeper wanted for general tary, for friendship dating and pos- cleaning and laundry every 1-2 sible relationship.. grmnbell1970@ weeks. Pay is nego. $10 hotmail.com 01745262840 / sidvicious_1100@ hotmail.com BUY, SELL, TRADE your Looking for pup or dog $150 personal stuff online! 015223339904, tanyacushion1@ya www.class-world.eu hoo.com
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