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By Safety Division overloaded and have sufficient free space around them. Do not overload ’Twas The Night Before Christmas The holiday season is typically extension cables. By Lance Corporal James M. Schmidt (1986) a happy, joyous time of year. However, year after year, the Always unplug lights before He Lived All Alone, They All Enjoyed Freedom tragedy of home fires impacts replacing light bulbs or fuses. Don’t In A One Bedroom House Each Month Of The Year, many people’s happiness. We mount lights in any way that could would like to offer up some damage the wire insulation of the Made Of Plaster And Stone. Because Of The Soldiers, holiday safety and fire prevention cable (i.e. use clips, not nails). Keep Like The One Lying Here. tips so your holiday season may children and pets away from light I Had Come Down The Chimney be a joyous and safe one. Use strings and electrical decorations. With Presents To Give, I Couldn’t Help Wonder caution with holiday decorations Turn off all light strings and And To See Just Who How Many Lay Alone, and whenever possible, choose decorations before you leave rooms/ In This Home Did Live. On A Cold Christmas Eve those made with flame-resistant, work places/offices/home, and In A Land Far From Home. flame-retardant or non- before you go to bed. I Looked All About, combustible materials. A Strange Sight I Did See, The Very Thought Take care when using candles. No Tinsel, No Presents, Brought A Tear To My Eye, Holiday decorations and trees Keep them away from flammable Not Even A Tree. I Dropped To My Knees Purchase a fresh tree. Needles will decorations. Place them where they be hard to pull from the branches. cannot be knocked over or reached And Started To Cry. Fresh needles don’t break if bounced by children or animals. Do not leave No Stocking By Mantle, on the ground, and only a very small lit candles in unattended rooms/ Just Boots Filled With Sand, The Soldier Awakened number of needles should fall off work places/offices. When buying an On The Wall Hung Pictures And I Heard A Rough Voice, the tree. To keep your tree fresh, cut artificial tree, look for one rated ‘fire- Of Far Distant Lands. “Santa Don’t Cry, off about five centimetres of the retardant’. This Life Is My Choice; trunk to expose fresh wood for better With Medals And Badges, absorption of water. When placing Fireworks Awards Of All Kinds, I Fight For Freedom, your tree, make sure it is kept away Fireworks are often used to A Sober Thought I Don’t Ask For More, from sources of heat, like fireplaces celebrate the New Year. A few simple Came Through My Mind. My Life Is My God, or radiators. Also, keep it out of areas rules will keep your fireworks display My Country, My Corps.” where people often walk. safe: • Fireworks and alcohol do not mix. For This House Was Different, Keep candles away from • Keep fireworks at a safe distance It Was Dark And Dreary, The Soldier Rolled Over decorations and other combustible from people. I Found The Home Of A Soldier, And Drifted To Sleep, materials, and do not use candles • Abide by the local laws governing Once I Could See Clearly. I Couldn’t Control It, to decorate Christmas trees. times/restrictions on setting off I Continued To Weep. Purchase only lights and electrical fireworks. The Soldier Lay Sleeping, decorations bearing the name of an Silent, Alone, I Kept Watch For Hours, independent testing lab and follow Driving safety during the holiday Curled Up On The Floor So Silent And Still the manufacturer’s instructions for period can be challenging. Winter In This One Bedroom Home. And We Both Shivered installation and maintenance. tyres are mandatory in Germany. From The Cold Night’s Chill. The Face Was So Gentle, Check out your lights before We wish all Component personnel placing them on the tree. Look for a safe and happy holiday season. The Room In Such Disorder, I Didn’t Want To Leave worn or frayed wires and broken If you have any fire safety concerns Not How I Pictured On That Cold, Dark, Night, bulbs. Don’t overload extension during this holiday period, please A Soldier. This Guardian Of Honour cables. And for those of you using contact Mr. Kanters (SWAF) at So Willing To Fight. transformers, make sure they are not extension 4769. Was This The Hero Of Whom I’d Just Read? Then The Soldier Rolled Over, Curled Up On A Poncho, With A Voice Soft And Pure, The Floor For A Bed? Whispered, “Carry On Santa, It’s Christmas Day, All Is Secure.” I Realized The Families That I Saw This Night, One Look At My Watch, Owed Their Lives To These Soldiers And I Knew He Was Right. Who Were Willing To Fight. “Merry Christmas My Friend, And To All A Good Night.” Soon Round The World, The Children Would Play, And Grownups Would Celebrate A Bright Christmas Day. Photo ISAF

Commander of, or endorsement by, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The appearance of advertising in Brig. Gen. Stephen D. Schmidt this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute an endorsement by NATO Chief, Public Affairs of the products or services advertised. Submissions are due seven days before publication and Capt. Richard Komurek may be edited for style and space. Volume 23, No. 23 14 December 2007 Editor Send articles and classified advertisements to the NAEWF E-3A Component Public Affairs (PA), NATO Skywatch is an authorized, unofficial com- SMSgt. Johan Hijmenberg Postfach 433007, D-52511 Geilenkirchen, or base distribution Mail Stop 33. Call PA at (02451) mercial enterprise newspaper published under 632480 or fax (02451) 7936 or e-mail [email protected]. For paid advertisements call Hub exclusive written agreement with the NAEW & CF Durlinger Media at +31 (46) 452-9292 or fax +31 (46) 452-9285. E-3A Component by Pollaert Mediacenter, Postbus 1234, 6040 KE Roermond, +31 (475) 370 280. Articles may be reproduced after permission has been obtained from the editor, provided Opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official views mention is made of NATO Skywatch. 4 NATO Skywatch 14 December 2007 Monday 10 December, VIP visit day By SMSgt. Johan Hijmenberg to board an E-3A aircraft for a local mission. During mission AB8998 Eventful VIP visits on Monday, Base Support Wing Commander, Col. 10 December. The Commander 1st Reinhard Mack, accompanied the German Air Force Division, Maj. distinguished visitor. After landing Gen. Thomas Gericke, as well as 40 Maj. Gen. Gericke proceeded to the members of the State Chancellery of Officers’ Club for a German national Thuringia, made their appearance at program. the E-3A Component. Lt. Col. Michael Rothe,Training After an office call with E-3A Wing Sectionchief TD, escorted the Component Commander, Brig. Gen. members of the State Chancellery Stephen D. Schmidt, Maj. Gen. Ger- of Thuringia during their visit. After icke proceeded to the flight line Base Support Wing Commander, Col. Reinhard Mack, welcomed the Maj. Gen. Thomas Gericke (left) receives infor- deputation Lt. Col. Rothe provided a mation from Col. Reinhard Mack. In the middle PowerPoint presentation. The E 3A the General’s Military Assistant, Lt. Arjen Kozica. Component video was also shown. Photo MSgt. Chris Braun At the end of the visit the guests received an E-3A walkthrough.

Rotodome Roundup By. Capt. Richard Komurek

Lt. Col. (retired) Michael Dornquast Officers at the social event was guest speaker for the first ever conducted a tricycle race as part Rotodome Roundup officers’ social of a leadership challenge. The on 29 Nov. During his presentation, challenge was designed to show Dornquast spoke about his the importance of teamwork and experiences flying in the German Air communication, as well as to have Transport Command as well as his fun. The officers also played Crud, prior work here at the Component a unique Canadian game using a as an instructor pilot in the 1980’s billiards table, in order to build and as the Deputy Operations Wing camaraderie among the officers Commander in the 1990’s. working on the base.

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By SMSgt. Johan Hijmenberg

We all have hopes of a white Christmas. This is especially true for the picturesque town of Valkenburg in the south of Limburg, because a white landscape provides even more warmth and friendliness for ‘The Christmas town in the Netherlands’, only 25 kilometres from the E-3A Component.

Entering the town you’ll step into the story of Charles Dickens. Romantically illuminated streets, decorated Christmas trees and beautiful Christmas songs bring the town alive. You’ll enjoy the only Dutch town with real Christmas settings and, of course, the unique Christmas Markets in the Cave. The Christmas spirit is felt everywhere.

Until 22 December the The Fluweelengrot is the unique Fluweelengrot (Velvet Cave) is the setting for the Christmas market. unique setting for a Christmas Photo SMSgt. Johan Hijmenberg Market. Organized now for the tenth time, it’s the best-visited from 1730 to 1930, and Friday and was created around the year 1050 the fairytale lighted streets of indoor Christmas event of the Saturday from 1830 to 2030. through excavation of the cave’s Valkenburg and will have at least Netherlands. It immerses you in a marlstone by the people working four themes. Each theme will include cosy subterranean ambiance, with The Fluweelengrot houses as ‘blockbreakers’. The blocks of a float, a group of dancers, and many fairytale decorated stands numerous mysteries and a treasury marlstone excavated from the cave entertainers. The parade, which with luxury and Christmas gifts. At of impressive mural carvings, in those days were used to construct dances and moves with a piece of the market you’ll find the best ideas inscriptions, and exceptional the castle of Valkenburg as well as music composed specially for the for your Christmas decorations and sculptures in the soft marlstone other buildings in the area. The result occasion, passes through the town also the possibility to find a stylish walls, as well as a romantic refuge of the excavation of marlstone is an centre for approximately 15 minutes Christmas present for your loved chapel dating back to the period of extensive labyrinth of ancient and every Wednesday at 1900 and every ones. An experience for everyone. the French occupation. In World capricious passages. These secret Saturday at 2000. Both the floats War II, the cave served as a shelter escape passages, discovered by and the costumes, decorated with Many handmade products, for Jewish people, locals, and Allied chance in the year 1937, enabled the thousands of lights, will ensure quite which are often not available from troops. All of these events have left knights and their warriors in past a spectacle. mainstream commercial sources, can their marks in the cave. times to secretly exit from the castle be seen and bought. Halfway through during warfare and attack the enemy The Christmas Market opens the route is a pleasant Winter Both in summer and in winter, from the rear. weekdays at 1200, weekends at 1000; Wonderland Tavern equipped for the there is a constant temperature of it closes Sunday through Thursday enjoyment of a snack and a (heart-) 12 degrees in the Fluweelengrot. Parade at 2000, Friday and Saturday at 2100 warming glass of Glühwein. Every Closely connected to the castle of Because of the large success of last (Saturday 22 December at 1800). weekday between 1300 and 1700 Valkenburg, the cave is a labyrinth year’s Christmas parade, another Entry prices: adults €3.75, children there is live music in the tavern, as of mysterious passages situated sparkling Christmas parade this 4-11 years €1.75, children under 3 well as on Sunday through Thursday under the Castle Ruins. The cave year will follow a route through years old are admitted free.

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Please note that no racing skates amusement park in Brühl provides three hours €7.60/€5.60 and for 1.5 playground, the Ijspaleis – an ice- are allowed on the skating rink. a wonderful winter atmosphere. In hours €5.70/€3.70. skating piste of 1200 m2, the Hijgend addition to all the open weatherproof Address: Willi-Brandt Ring 1000, Hert – a langlauf piste of 400 meters Belgium attractions, a number of special winter Würselen. Phone 02405-411925. of langlauf fun. On 19 December and extras are awaiting for you. www.aquana.de 26 January, the Winter Efteling offers Indoor Karting Cargo Maasmechelen, Open daily from 1100 to 2000 daily up free fireplace concerts. All attractions Belgium to and including 6 January 08. Open Kletterhalle Climbing Tivoli Aachen/ in the park are open, except the Pirana Cargo Racing, Heufkensweg 5, on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 Wurselen and Bobbaan rollercoasters. Maasmechelen, phone +32 89 77 until 27 January. Closed on Christmas Entrance €11, children 14-18 years €6. Open on 15, 16 and 22 through 31 2850. Eve and New Year’s Day. Shoe rental €3, belt €2, magnesium December, from 2 to 6 January and Opening hours Monday through Tickets: day pass adults €23, children €1. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 January 08, from Friday, 1800-2330 €19.50 and children under 1.00 m Opening hours Monday through 1100 to 2000. On 31 December until Saturday 1300-1415 childrens’ junior height, free. Senior 60+, €15. Late Friday 0900 to 2400, Saturday and 1800. karting entrance tickets -after 1600- €11.50. Sunday 0930 to 2230. Tickets €26 and €24 for 60+. Children Saturday 1415-2400 for adults Birthday persons free upon Address: Strangenhäuschen 11, up to the age of 3 are free. Sunday 1300-1500 childrens’ junior showing ID. Aachen. 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One of the very of specialized equipment notable aspects of the Blind Fund is to assist an individual with that it is run and managed schoolwork or devices to by Military Police volunteers. facilitate reading for those It remains unique in Canada as the whose sight is not fully only ‘Military’ charity in the country. hampered. In every MP unit, regardless of its size or geographic location, you will find a representative for the On 5 December, MS Janice MPFBC. Wylie and Cpl Matt Holden, representatives of the Geilenkirchen, On 5 December, Mr. Hans-Willi Germany Military Police Fund for Dohmen, Supervisor for the E-3A Blind Children, received a donation Component Civil Guard, and Mr. of €400 from Mr. Hans-Willi Jürgen Pobehaj presented a donation Dohmen (shaking hands) and Mr. to SSgt. Janice Wylie, MPFBC Blind the Annual Canine Biathlon, which There are also several MPFBC Jürgen Pobehaj, coordinators of the Fund Representative and Cpl. occurred at the E-3A Component on donation cans located throughout NATO E-3A Canine Biathlon event. Matthew Holden, Assistant MPFBC 2 June. This annual event continually the Component where individuals Representative, in the amount of supports the MPFBC with a monetary can contribute. This year, over €600 Photo Capt. Christine Stacey €400. The funds were collected from donation. were collected for the MPFBC. Battle of the Bulge Veteran holds book signing at Schinnen By Schinnen Public Affairs he led soldiers in World War II, Megellas will also be in Herresbach, amphibious landings in Anzio, including the Battle of the Bulge. Belgium on 16 December as a parachute assaults in Operation Imagine. You’re 90 years old guest of the local mayor, to watch a Market Garden, as well as ground and the most decorated officer of Megellas will attend the “Nuts” commemorative airborne jump. combat in Italy, Belgium, Netherlands the 82nd Airborne Division. A bill Commemoration Ceremony in and Germany. has been introduced to consider Bastogne, Belgium, 15 December. Lt. Megellas led his platoon in a your actions on 28 January 1944 The 30th Annual Memorial March surprise attack there on 28 January In “All the Way to Berlin” Megellas worthy of a Congressional Medal commemorating the Battle of the 1945. During this encounter, he accounts the heroics of soldiers and of Honour. What would you do Bulge will also be held in Bastogne courageously and single-handedly the price that victories demanded. He for the holidays? the same day. stopped an attacking German Mark goes on to share what many of the V tank, preventing many casualties, young paratroopers did after the war. Visit the Benelux region of Europe, “Nuts” refers to a moment on then led the charge to seize the town what else! 22 December 1944 when General of Herresbach. It’s these actions on 28 Megellas has revisited World War Tony McAuliffe was the acting 101st January 1945 for which he is being II battlegrounds and enjoys visiting Lt. Col. (Ret.) James Megellas, the Airborne Division Commander. considered for the Congressional today’s soldiers as well as meeting old 82nd Airborne’s most decorated McAuliffe, outnumbered and Medal of Honour. friends and comrades. He’s remarked officer and author of the book “All surrounded by enemy forces that when he sees today’s soldiers he the Way to Berlin”, will be at the in Bastogne, was demanded to Megellas earned a number can’t help seeing in them the same Schinnen Bookmark Tuesday, 18 surrender. McAuliffe replied to this of valour awards, including the young soldiers, like himself, who December, from 0900 to noon, where demand with, “Us surrender? Aw, Distinguished Service Cross, Silver answered the nation’s call to arms. he will give away 40 to 50 of his nuts!” Ever since, “Nuts!” has been a Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart, books and hold a book signing. His one-word description of the World and fought in virtually every type To learn more about Megellas, go visit is part of a tour of locations in War II paratrooper’s determination to of infantry unit action imaginable to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ the Netherlands and Belgium where fight and win. during World War II, including James_Megellas.

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The Civilian Photo PAO archive Staff Association JFC HQ Alliance (CSA) invites all Theatre presents its members, E-3A Component members The theatre is located in Building 406, and their guests to JFC HQ Brunssum, the Netherlands. their ultimate party Doors open 30 minutes prior to film of the year 2008, the start. Admission for ‘CSA Special Carnival adults is e4 Dinner Dance Night’ and for at the Officers Club. children (11 and The event takes place under) on Friday, 25 January, is e2. starting at 1800. Tickets costs €35 (CSA members will receive two tickets for €30 each; guests €35 each). Carnival dress is highly CSA Carnival desirable. The evening will (must) start at per table, will be offered. As usual, a You and your guests must be 1800 because of a packed non-stop seating plan will be available for your identifiable at the Main Gate when program. Therefore the organization choice of table on a first-come-first- entering the base, and should mot be committee kindly ask you to arrive served basis. in the possession of any toy weapons on time. for security reasons. Please note that The event is full of entertainment Tickets will be available as of 7 if you bring guests who do not work highlights like the ‘Struwwelpeter’ January 2008 from Mr. Werner Eastern Promises (R) at the E-3A Component. You are show band from Bavaria, the show Schumm, ext. 2477; Mr. René Peters, Friday, 14 December, entirely responsible for properly base dance group ‘revolution’ and many, ext. 4990; Mrs. Carol John, ext. 4900; 1930 access, and adhering to the current many more. Also a cold/warm Mr. Paolo Albanese, ext. 3826 and. Viggo Mortensen, security regulations. buffet, as well as 3 bottles of wine Mr. Ralf Buergstein, ext. 3144. Naomi Watts

annual amateur theatre competition, audition for this play. If you have a also known as the Topper Awards. scheduling conflict, please contact The Alliance [email protected] (mark your Besides being a very funny play, it emails ‘Auditions’). Script samples The Game Plan (PG) Players also has a very small cast, which we and further instructions will be Saturday, 15 December, felt was necessary in order to avoid available for pickup at the GK FSC 1600 It’s time to announce the auditions scheduling conflicts and missed starting 20 December. Dwayne ‘The Rock’ for the upcoming spring production rehearsal opportunities. The smaller Johnson, of ‘Absurd Person Singular’, a comedy the cast, the easier it is to coordinate Unfortunately that leaves many, Roselyn Sanchez by Alan Ayckbourn. Auditions will a working rehearsal schedule. That many of you very talented people be held at the Alliance Theatre, JFC is why we are now only looking for out for this particular play, but keep HQ Brunssum on Sunday, 6 January three male actors, aged 30 and up. in mind that there will be many at 1400. It’s The Alliance Players’ Due to the small number of cast the more opportunities to try out for contribution to the Armed Forces decision is made to hold only one future productions. Good Luck Chuck (R) Saturday, 15 December, 1900 Scuba Diving - new course in December Jessica Alba, Dane Cook Welcome to the NATO Scuba We provide training from It may be an odd time of the year to Diving Club (NSDC) Brunssum. taking the first steps in diving to thank of going into the water, but why The Scuba Diving Club has been the highest levels using the well- spend valuable days of your holidays around at Brunssum for some established British Sub Aqua Club learning to dive when you can relax We Own The Night 30 years to provide a friendly training program. The initial training in the warm pool during the winter (R) environment for staff from JFC conveniently takes place in the JFC months and then be ready to go diving Brunssum and other NATO bases Brunssum pool, where we meet every on your first day in the sun? Friday, 21 December, close-by, including NATO Air Monday from 1845 onwards. Training 1930 Base Geilenkirchen and their is normally given in English, but This may have whetted your Joaquin Phoenix, dependants 14 years and older to instructors are as happy as in other appetite enough to try it out. Next Evan Mendes enjoy the exciting sport of sub- languages, Dutch and German, for course for novices started early aqua diving. instance. December. Course fee is €175 including club membership, use of equipment and student manuals. Elizabeth: The Bring your swim kit and we can give Golden Age (PG-13) you a try dive in the pool. But, a word Saturday, 22 December, of warning, once you have tried it, you 1600 will be hooked, resistance is futile! Geoffrey Rush, Clive Owen If you are already a diver, from any diving organization, why not call in? Come and dive with us or arrange to continue your training. The Heartbreak Kid If you need more information, (R) come to the pool on Monday, 1845, Saturday, 22 December, or contact John Loeffen on JFC 1900 Brunssum at +31 45-526-2916. Ben Stiller, The scenery under water is fantastic, especially in the Michelle Monaghan waters around Hawaii. Photo PAO archive/Monika Kohns 230x330 Nato-2 23-11-2007 14:23 Pagina 1

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IDH, Officers’, Frisbee and Sports Department Sentry Clubs now on the BASS (SWPT/4946) LAN System. Menu information MWA INFORMATION 5 Jan. Men’s Handball Tournament under Public Folders/Base January New Gym, 0900-1800 Support Wing/Services 8 Jan. Indoor Soccer League Coaches’ Squadron/Clubs or IDH. Also, Meeting Sentry Club, Q&Q Room, check out the Services Squadron The Officers’ bag €6. 1500 web page for programme Club has rooms Also available at 16 Jan. Indoor Soccer League deadline information and upcoming available for the Souvenir Shop: registration events. your confer- 25th Anniversary 21 Jan. Indoor Soccer League First ences, meetings, items, such as wine, Games, start of season, 1715, New E-3A Component Clubs presentations, €4,50 per bottle or Gym Sunday Brunch will alternate lunches or €24,00 for 6 bottles; 21 Jan. Badminton Tournament Start between Officers’/Frisbee Clubs. Commanders’ Call. T-shirts (Child: Registration Members from both clubs are eligible Make your reservations €5,00- Adult: €6,00); 23 Jan. Indoor Soccer League New to attend. Brunch prices: members now. Textile Patch €5,00; Wrist Gym, 1715 €10.70, guests €13, children 4-12 For members living on base – Watch €65,00; Art Print of 28 Jan. Indoor Soccer League New years, half price. Reservations should if you like to watch TV and/or AWACS Anniversary Aircraft Gym, 1715 be made no later than 1200 on the have a drink during the weekends €12,00 (with artist signature 30 Jan. Indoor Soccer League New Friday before. Club cards are while the club is closed – collect the key €15,00). Gym, 1715 required. For additional information, for the Officers’ Club Casual Bar at the In addition to the daily special, the Check our WISE page for latest please contact the Officers’ Club, ext. Pass/Visitors’ Office, Main Gate. Sentry Club will also offer a weekend classes and schedules. 4990, or the Frisbee Club, ext. 4994. Cancellations for Officers’ Club events special which will include a soup OR 6 Jan. No Brunch due to Holiday will be accepted up to two days prior dessert as well as the main course. International Library Season. to the event on ext. 4990. After this The weekend special will be (SWPL/4956) 13 Jan. Frisbee Club Brunch. Officers’ time, a cancellation fee of €5.00 per advertised in the Sentry Club and also Open from 1100 – 1500, Monday Club closed. person must be charged for non- on the Component information web through Friday. 20 Jan. Officers’ Club “Family excused absences. page. Come and check out our collection of Brunch”. Frisbee Club closed. Last Pizza Order at 1930 hrs, Monday - DVD’s, CD’s and books at your 27 Jan. No Brunch. Frisbee Club (SWPN/4994) Friday. A variety of new pizzas is International Library at Bldg 96. Make a reservation today at the available now, like Pizza Gyros, Pizza Additionally we have a wide selection of Officers’ Club (SWPO/4990) Frisbee Grill and enjoy the cozy Calzone and Pizza Spinach. We also will New York Times Bestsellers or check out Operating Hours Bar : Monday- atmosphere and good food ! add some new toppings. As soon as the one of our DVDs. We have over 200 of Friday: 1100-2100. Restaurant: Remember - the Frisbee Club is open preparations are finished, the details them! Relax and enjoy the nice Monday – Friday: 1130-1330. Sunday: for breakfast and dinner to all Frisbee will be advertised on our Component atmosphere while browsing through the 1100-1400 (alternating with the and Officers’ Club members (club information web page. We will also offer daily Stars and Stripes or one of our Frisbee Club). Reservations are cards required). little rolls made from pizza dough with many magazine titles, including People, required for Sunday Brunch by 1200 Every Monday night: Country Line herb butter or garlic mayonnaise. Take Cosmopolitan, Business Week and Travel on the Friday before. Club cards Dance, at 1930 (7, 14 ,21 and 28) advantage of our new Salad Bar. Various & Leisure. required when using the Frisbee Club 1 Jan. New Year’s Day, Club closed types of freshly prepared salads available (ext 4994). 8 Jan. Skat Main Bar 1800-2300 at a reasonable price. Looking for new music? Check out Lunch at the Officers’ Club: Monday 8 Jan. Bingo Green Lounge one of our more than 300 CDs on through Thursday: A la carte menu 1900-2230 Do you need support for conferences hand. Movie night tonight? Check out served. Monday and Wednesday: A 17 Jan. International Wives Club or meetings? The Sentry Club can our DVD selection. vegetarian special also available.Friday 1800-2230 assist with coffee, soft drinks, half Buffet Style Lunch. 31 Jan. Carnival: “Alt Weiber rolls or freshly prepared muffins. For International Pre-School Throughout the month Membership Ball”1400-2400 more information, please contact the (SWPS/4957) Appreciation. One time each month Every Mon-Thu Happy hour Sentry Club management. Welcome Back to School on, 7 Jan. for each Officers’ Club member, buy 1700-1800. uary 2008! one drink of your choice and get an Every Friday Happy hour 1430-1900, Need supplies for a party? The Sentry There are still spaces available for our equivalent drink of your choice free including snacks at 1700. Club is your stop for Warsteiner Beer in afternoon class. Registration at the of charge. Club cards required. Every Monday and Friday Steak Night 30 ltr. and 50 ltr. containers, various School’s office or call ext. 4957 for Tuesdays 1700-1800 Happy Hour: Free (normal restaurant times) soft drinks in 1 ltr. bottles and tables, more information. snacks available. Fridays 1430-1700 Reservations required. benches and other items to help in Happy Hour: Free snacks available. organising your party. Please be sure to IYA (SWPY/4954) Special Note: 1 Jan.uary: Sentry Club (SWPJ/4997) order in advance as certain items (e.g. Special Day Programs Club closed – Official Holiday. The very popular Fioretto and tables, benches, beer wagons, etc.) must The IYA is offering Special Day 14th through 17th Jan.uary: Winter Christmas Chocolate Mixture from be ordered from the supplier. Programs full of fun activities for ages Specialties during lunch time!! Company Lindt have arrived and are Additional information on any of the 6 and older on 2, 3 and 4 Jan.uary. 18 and 25 Jan.uary: no lunch due to available at the Sentry Club Souvenir above can be obtained from the Cost is €10,50, including lunch, per special functions. Shop and Cashier’s Cage. Price per Sentry Club Manager, ext. 4996. child per day.

118. This course directly prepares instructor Aileen Porter, Room 118. IYA - Volkshochschule language courses you for the Zertifikat Deutsch, an internationally acknowledged degree. The basic price for the following cours- The winter/spring session of Oncu, Room 109. You will have the opportunity to take es is €45 for 15 mornings/evenings. Volkshochschule language courses A1, Advanced, Intensive Courses, this exam. is starting the week of 14 January. Berliner Platz 1, Tue & Thu A2, Advanced Conversation Class, Classes are held in Bldg 141. Basic 1730-1900, instructor Christine Preparation course for the ‘Mittel- Mon 1000-1130, instructor Aileen price for intensive courses: €90 for Mertens, starting with Lesson 6, stufenprüfung des Goethe-Instituts’, Porter, Room 125. Increase your 30 mornings/evenings. Registration Room 118; Tue & Thu 1900-2030, Mon 1800-1930, instructor Christine fluency by discussing current topics in class. Further information at ext. instructor Meral Alkan-Oncu, Mertens, Room 118, basic price: €45. and interesting texts. 4954. The following courses are starting with Lesson 6, Room 109; offered: Mon & Wed 1000-1130, instructor English Italian Marita Brinker, starting with Lesson A1, Advanced, Intensive Course, A1, Advanced, Thu 1730-1900, German 7, Room 118; Mon & Thu 0830-1000, The New Cambridge English Course, instructor Angela Borsi, Room 125. A1, Beginners, Intensive Courses, instructor Tanja Rzeppa, starting with Lesson 6, Tue & Thu 0830-1000, Berliner Platz 1, Lesson 1, Mon & Lesson 11, Room 109. instructor Janet Budzyna, Room 125. Spanish Wed 0830-1000, instructor Marita A2, Intensive Course, Berliner Platz A2, Intensive Course (the book will A1, Advanced, ECO A1, Lesson 4, Brinker, Room 118; Tue & Thu 2, Lesson 14, Tue & Thu 1900-2030, be announced at the beginning of Tue 1730-1900, instructor Maria 1730-1900, instructor Meral Alkan- instructor Christine Mertens, Room the course), Tue & Thu 1000-1130, Diaz, Room 125. TAX REE -F -F REE BEST 0f mexico AX T in brunssum

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