School Lunches See First Price Increase in 7 Years Army and Air Force Exchange Service the Last Price Increase Was 10 Cents Per Meal Public Affairs Office in 2004

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School lunches see first price increase in 7 years Army and Air Force Exchange Service The last price increase was 10 cents per meal Public Affairs Office in 2004. The new increase is 35 cents per full-price meal, making the new prices $2.40 for elementary tarting Jan. 3, school lunch prices will students and $2.55 for secondary students. increase at all Department of Defense Families qualifying for the Free and Reduced SEducation Activity schools outside the Meal Program will not be affected by the meal cost continental U.S. increases. The cost of a reduced-price meal will On Nov. 10, the military services approved an remain unchanged at 40 cents. increase in the price of school lunches at DoDEA Wholesome, balanced meals are vital to the schools in order to keep pace with increasing academic achievement of school-age children. The operational costs and comply with The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (Public Law 111-296). DOD School Meal Program meets the same USDA The Act requires participants in the USDA meal guidelines as CONUS schools by providing all of program to raise paid student lunch prices to a level the important nutrients children need to be success- comparable to the state subsidy rate used for USDA ful in school and healthy in the future. reimbursement. Actual meal preparation costs range from $5 to “As the designated School Food Authority, the $6, depending on the region, day and meal selection. Army and Air Force Exchange Service provides school meals on a nonprofit, break-even basis. In For more information on Free and Reduced meal order to keep pace with increasing food and op- eligibility requirements, contact the U.S. Army Gar- Peyton Smith erational costs, and to be compliant with this new rison Stuttgart School Liaison Officer at 430-7465/ Böblingen Elementary School kindergarten law, school lunch prices will increase for the first civ. 0711-680-7465. For information on the School students Michael Distel and Ariana Walters time in seven years,” explained U.S. Army Lt. Col. Meal Program, visit http://shopmyexchange.com/ enjoy lunch Dec. 7. When the students return to Thomas Shrader, an Exchange spokesman. Community/Schoollunch. school after the holidays, lunch will cost $2.40.

Technology enhances garrison emergency response capabilities Story & photo by commander is responsible for painting Gloria Colon-Buzatu a realistic image for garrison leadership USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office about what is happening at the scene. The new system establishes a com- ecently, U.S. Army Gar- mon operating picture between the rison Stuttgart unveiled its incident commander and the garrison’s Rlatest tools to enhance its emergency operation center, accord- emergency management capabilities. ing to Ron Kirkemo, USAG Stuttgart Emergency management and re- emergency manager. sponse personnel participated in a Until very recently, the incident training seminar Nov. 29-30 and a command post and EOC personnel table top exercise Dec. 1 to familiarize communicated solely via radio. themselves with a web-based decision “We had no means of visually pro- support software system, provided ducing something from the ICP and During a Dec. 1 exercise on Panzer Kaserne, USAG Stuttgart Fire Chief under the Defense Department’s Joint sending it to the EOC, and we do now,” Karl Dörsam (from left), Assistant Fire Chief Leonard Fagan, Director of Project Manager Guardian-Installation Kirkemo said. Emergency Services Maj. Paul Goyne and Staff Sgt. Michael Moore test the Protection Program. new first responder equipment in the garrison’s mobile incident command post. When a crisis occurs, the incident See Technology on page 4

Pages 12-13 Page 14 InsIde Celebrating the PHS wrestlers aim to hIs holiday season out-muscle opponents T USAG Stuttgart welcomed the holiday PHS wrestlers look to defend their Divi- season at Kelley Barracks Dec. 1 with its sion I European championship crown this edITIon Winterfest celebration featuring horse- season, but rival Ramstein intends to give drawn carriage rides and, best of all, Santa. them a run for their money. The Citizen, December 15, 2011 Page 3 Page 2 OpiniOn The Citizen, December 15, 2011 news Army’s Homefront Stuttgart Law Center gets insider’s News & Notes

Caring exemplifies the spirit of the holiday season view of German supreme court The most important gift The Armed Services Blood program will Commentary by Lt. Gen. Michael Ferriter the very spirit of the holiday season. To everyone who has extended a helping hand By Susan Huseman host a Stuttgart Community Blood Drive Installation Management Command commander The great thing about being part of the Army Fam- this past year, whether in a professional capacity or USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office The question-and- on Dec. 20 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the ily is that caring goes beyond the holiday season. It is as a volunteer, thank you. Thank you for choosing to Patch Community Club on Patch Barracks. ne of the world’s ood lawyers know the law; great lawyers day in, day out, year-round. go the extra mile to make a difference for Soldiers, answer session was Blood donors must be at least 17. greatest leaders ‘ Margie and I and our four kids have lived and civilians and families. know the judge. Walk in at your convenience or make an ap- was a gate guard O grown as a family on Army installations around the Let’s all enjoy what the season offers, wherever we G It may be an old saying, but after the a unique learning pointment at www.militarydonor.com. who worked at the main gate of world. We’ve met many people whose sense of service are, and enjoy time with friends and loved ones. As we Stuttgart Law Center legal team’s visit last month to Fort Benning, Ga. What made far exceeded their job description — really dedicated celebrate, let’s remember those who are deployed and the German supreme court, it still rings true. experience, providing Shuttle buses go on holiday Mr. McCoy so great was that people at a housing office, Youth Sports coaches, and extend extra support to their families at home. On Nov. 3, a group of five attorneys and seven para- an insider’s view of During the upcoming holidays, U.S. Army he knew his job was more than Child Development professionals, to name just a few. Let’s also be mindful of those around us who may legals from the Stuttgart Law Center paid the Federal Garrison Stuttgart shuttle bus service will be suspended Dec. 24-26, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. checking ID cards. With his My family’s experience is not unique. Every Soldier find this time of year more difficult. For those who Court of Justice of Germany (Bundesgerichtshof, or the German judicial Lt. Gen. Ferriter For more information, call the USAG awesome attitude, he conveyed and family member can point to service providers on need assistance, our installations provide a number of BGH) in Karlsruhe a visit. system. Stuttgart Directorate of Logistics at 431- that he cared to every person passing through his lane. our garrisons who go out of their way to help. Soldier and family support services. If you are unsure “The BGH is the highest court in the system of ordi- Somehow he succeeded in making a difference The same sense of caring is why so many Soldiers, where to go, start with Army Community Service or 3415/civ. 07031-15-3415. nary jurisdiction in Germany. It is the supreme court, or Maj. Theo Voudouris just through his genuine message of “welcome family members, civilians and retirees volunteer their the chaplain’s office. court of last resort, in all matters of criminal and private Meds, vitamins, nutritional OIC, Stuttgart Law Center home.” I’ve talked with many people who came time and talents across the installation. Our volunteers From my family to you and yours, we wish you safe law,” said Werner Sukup, a German attorney-advisor supplements can’t be imported into contact with him — Soldiers, parents visiting welcome newcomers. They plan outings for wounded and happy holidays and a blessed new year. with the Stuttgart Law Center. their Soldiers, civilians going to work, and visiting warriors, build houses for disabled veterans, support Did you know that host nation and custom The legal team watched as the BGH rendered deci- regulations prohibit the importation of medi- retirees who were stationed at Fort Benning years survivors, help prepare families for deployment and Editor’s Note: Lt. Gen. Michael Ferriter assumed sions on two criminal cases. They also had the unusual “Our visit to the German supreme court allowed cation, vitamins and nutritional supplements ago — and all agreed. He made a difference. throw welcome home parties. command of the U.S. Army Installation Management ’ opportunity to speak to several of the judges who sit the trial observers and paralegals to witness the high- through the Military Postal Service, in unac- We’ve all seen this type of inspired leadership on Caring and selfless service is ingrained in our Army Command at Joint Base San Antonio Nov. 17. He is on the court. est level of criminal review in Germany and develop companied baggage and household goods? every installation. Showing that we care exemplifies culture, and we are much stronger because of it. also assistant chief of staff for Installation Management. “This visit was very special because spectators are their knowledge base on German criminal procedure The rule also applies to alcoholic bever- and its historical underpinnings,” Voudouris said. rarely allowed to witness oral arguments at the high ages, animals, plants, cheese and cheese The German system provided fewer courtroom orreCTIon court,” said Maj. Theo Voudouris, the Stuttgart Law products, cigarettes and other tobacco prod- C theatrics than what might be found in U.S. courts, This is the final edition of The Citizen for Center officer-in-charge. ucts, coffee and coffee products, meat and In the News and Notes item “Piranhas devour competition,” (page 3 of the Dec. 1 issue), according to Capt. Jason McKenna, the Legal As- we incorrectly identified Stuttgart Piranha swimmer Eric M. Arrington. 2011 — we will return Jan. 12, 2012. “Our group greatly appreciated the opportunity to meat products, and milk and milk products. sistance chief. All incoming and outgoing mail is question the justices on their decision-making process, “The German court system is inquisitorial, why they decided to take certain cases, and the key subject to inspection by German customs of- meaning a judge or group of judges investigate the ficials, and violators may be subject to fines differences in German appellate court procedures. The case to seek out the truth. Ours is adversarial ... the and penalties. Commander’s Column question-and-answer session was a unique learning prosecutor and the defense represent their parties’ For more information, see Army Regula- he experience, providing an insider’s view of the German positions before a jury or judge, to determine the tion 550-175, U.S. Forces Customs Controls T CITIzen Wishing you a wonderful holiday judicial system,” said Voudouris. truth of the case. in Germany, or call the Stuttgart Customs Voudouris explained that as the local legal liaison “It’s a different way of doing things, but anytime officer at 431-2731/civ. 07031-15-2731. Col. Carl D. Bird authority for Stuttgart, he has the responsibility of U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Commander Commentary by Col. Carl D. Bird you get the chance to compare and contrast, it’s an Watch out for pickpockets USAG Stuttgart commander assigning trial observers to German criminal trials interesting experience,” he said. Public Affairs Officer Throughout this year, involving U.S. personnel. He said the trial observers The holiday season is a time when people Mark Howell buy gifts, eat out and go on vacation, and s we enter the holi- must have a keen understanding of the German crimi- Editor’s Note: Werner Sukup of the Stuttgart Law [email protected] whether at a school U.S. Army Europe Office of the Provost Mar- day season, Hope nal process and levels of appellate review. Center also contributed to this story. CI Chief / Editor Assistant Editor Aand I wish each of function, a Scouting shal officials say that makes it a perfect time Susan Huseman Vacant you in the Stuttgart military for thieves and pickpockets [email protected] community the timeless trea- activity or a community Most victims are targeted in bars and clubs or in other crowded places, such as Contact Information sures of the season: the warmth event such as the Run 4 buses, train stations, airports, stores or Telephone: 431-3105/civ. 07031-15-3105 of home, the love of family and Fax: 431-3096/civ. 07031-15-3096 restaurants. the company of good friends. E-mail: [email protected] Col. Carl D. Bird Life ... we’ve been awed To deter pickpockets at this time of year, Web site: www.stuttgart.army.mil We also want to take this officials recommend that people remain Office Location: Building 2949, Panzer Kaserne opportunity to thank the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, by your selfless spirit and U.S. Army Address: Unit 30401, APO AE 09107 vigilant and not carry large amounts of cash if German Address: USAG-S PAO, Panzer Kaserne, Marines and Coast Guardsmen and their families, eagerness to serve, and they can avoid it. Geb. 2949, 3rd Floor, Panzerstrasse, 71032 Böblingen the civilian and local national employees, and all the energized by your It is also good to be aware of distractions This newspaper is an authorized publication for members of volunteers for their dedicated service to the nation such as a stranger asking questions or some- the Department of Defense. Contents of The Citizen are not neces- and our community. dedication to duty. one helping you move packages to get on a sarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or Throughout the year, whether at a school function, the Department of the Army. All editorial content in this publication bus or train. These actions might be staged to is prepared, edited, provided and approved by the USAG Stuttgart Scouting activity or a community event such as the allow an accomplice behind you to pick your Public Affairs Office. Private organizations noted in this publication Run 4 Life, or in the day-to-day business of manag- and drive. pocket, purse or backpack. are not part of Department of Defense. ing a garrison, we’ve been awed by your selfless Satellite navigation devices are still the The appearance of advertising in this publication, including Use a designated driver or take a taxi. Cab fare spirit and eagerness to serve, and energized by your inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement of the is a minor inconvenience compared with what could most popular item stolen from vehicles. products or services advertised by the U.S. Army. Everything dedication to duty. happen if you are caught driving intoxicated: loss of Officials offer a few more tips for people advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, We’ve also been deeply humbled by those who rank and pay for military, and stiff fines for civilians, traveling this holiday season: use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation not to mention having your driver’s license suspended Don’t advertise that you will be away or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. If a Each and every one of you has contributed to or revoked. from your home or barracks room. Only give violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser making the Stuttgart garrison a great place to live, It’s simply not worth the risk. the information to people who need to know. is confirmed, the printer shall refuse to print advertising from that Soldiers living in barracks should secure source until the violation is corrected. The Citizen is a biweekly and Hope and I are blessed to belong to such a caring If you plan to travel, make sure that your vehicle offset press publication published by AdvantiPro GmbH. Circulation and supportive community. has the proper tires for the weather and road condi- their personal belongings in a wall locker. is 6,000 copies. For display advertising rates, call Sabine Vogl Because you all play an important role in our tions, and that you have the basics in your vehicle in Make a list of your valuables and their at civ. 0631-3033-5537, or e-mail [email protected]. For serial numbers and take photos of them, classified advertising rates, call Sabrina Barclay at civ. 0631- community, as you take time to celebrate, do so safely. case of an emergency. 3033-5531, e-mail [email protected]. Carefully plan your activities and be mindful of the And take care of your battle buddy. to make it easier for the military police to recover any stolen goods. www.stuttgart.army.mil possible hazards during this time of year. Again, thank you for all you do and have a happy, Have fun at holiday parties, but don’t drink blessed and safe holiday season. The Citizen, December 15, 2011 news Page 3 Stuttgart Law Center gets insider’s News & Notes view of German supreme court The most important gift The Armed Services Blood program will By Susan Huseman host a Stuttgart Community Blood Drive USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office The question-and- on Dec. 20 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Patch Community Club on Patch Barracks. ood lawyers know the law; great lawyers ‘ answer session was Blood donors must be at least 17. know the judge. Walk in at your convenience or make an ap- G It may be an old saying, but after the a unique learning pointment at www.militarydonor.com. Stuttgart Law Center legal team’s visit last month to the German supreme court, it still rings true. experience, providing Shuttle buses go on holiday On Nov. 3, a group of five attorneys and seven para- an insider’s view of During the upcoming holidays, U.S. Army legals from the Stuttgart Law Center paid the Federal Garrison Stuttgart shuttle bus service will be suspended Dec. 24-26, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. Court of Justice of Germany (Bundesgerichtshof, or the German judicial For more information, call the USAG BGH) in Karlsruhe a visit. system. Stuttgart Directorate of Logistics at 431- “The BGH is the highest court in the system of ordi- 3415/civ. 07031-15-3415. nary jurisdiction in Germany. It is the supreme court, or Maj. Theo Voudouris court of last resort, in all matters of criminal and private Meds, vitamins, nutritional OIC, Stuttgart Law Center law,” said Werner Sukup, a German attorney-advisor supplements can’t be imported with the Stuttgart Law Center. Did you know that host nation and custom The legal team watched as the BGH rendered deci- regulations prohibit the importation of medi- sions on two criminal cases. They also had the unusual “Our visit to the German supreme court allowed’ cation, vitamins and nutritional supplements opportunity to speak to several of the judges who sit the trial observers and paralegals to witness the high- through the Military Postal Service, in unac- on the court. est level of criminal review in Germany and develop companied baggage and household goods? “This visit was very special because spectators are their knowledge base on German criminal procedure The rule also applies to alcoholic bever- and its historical underpinnings,” Voudouris said. rarely allowed to witness oral arguments at the high ages, animals, plants, cheese and cheese The German system provided fewer courtroom court,” said Maj. Theo Voudouris, the Stuttgart Law products, cigarettes and other tobacco prod- theatrics than what might be found in U.S. courts, Center officer-in-charge. ucts, coffee and coffee products, meat and according to Capt. Jason McKenna, the Legal As- “Our group greatly appreciated the opportunity to meat products, and milk and milk products. sistance chief. All incoming and outgoing mail is question the justices on their decision-making process, “The German court system is inquisitorial, why they decided to take certain cases, and the key subject to inspection by German customs of- meaning a judge or group of judges investigate the ficials, and violators may be subject to fines differences in German appellate court procedures. The case to seek out the truth. Ours is adversarial ... the and penalties. question-and-answer session was a unique learning prosecutor and the defense represent their parties’ For more information, see Army Regula- experience, providing an insider’s view of the German positions before a jury or judge, to determine the tion 550-175, U.S. Forces Customs Controls judicial system,” said Voudouris. truth of the case. in Germany, or call the Stuttgart Customs Voudouris explained that as the local legal liaison “It’s a different way of doing things, but anytime officer at 431-2731/civ. 07031-15-2731. authority for Stuttgart, he has the responsibility of you get the chance to compare and contrast, it’s an assigning trial observers to German criminal trials interesting experience,” he said. Watch out for pickpockets involving U.S. personnel. He said the trial observers The holiday season is a time when people buy gifts, eat out and go on vacation, and must have a keen understanding of the German crimi- Editor’s Note: Werner Sukup of the Stuttgart Law U.S. Army Europe Office of the Provost Mar- nal process and levels of appellate review. Center also contributed to this story. shal officials say that makes it a perfect time for thieves and pickpockets Most victims are targeted in bars and clubs or in other crowded places, such as buses, train stations, airports, stores or restaurants. To deter pickpockets at this time of year, officials recommend that people remain vigilant and not carry large amounts of cash if they can avoid it. It is also good to be aware of distractions such as a stranger asking questions or someone helping you move packages to get on a bus or train. These actions might be staged to allow an accomplice behind you to pick your pocket, purse or backpack. Satellite navigation devices are still the most popular item stolen from vehicles. Officials offer a few more tips for people traveling this holiday season: Don’t advertise that you will be away from your home or barracks room. Only give the information to people who need to know. Soldiers living in barracks should secure their personal belongings in a wall locker. Make a list of your valuables and their serial numbers and take photos of them, to make it easier for the military police to recover any stolen goods. Page 4 Features The Citizen, December 15, 2011

Angels Garcelle Sampson, Tia Keene, Liz Hansis and Gianna Malloy sing “O Little Town of Bethlehem” during the production of “The The Herdmans hear the Christmas story for the first time. Best Ralph and Christmas Imogene Pageant Herdman, Ever.” Photos by Joseph Mancy played by Alec Basgall Shazaaammmm! and Olivia Carroll, are The Stuttgart Theatre Center’s production of Barbara Robinson’s “The Best Joseph and Christmas Pageant Ever,” directed by Barb Heidt, is the story of a family of Mary in the delinquent children who discover the Christmas story for the first time and Christmas help everyone else rediscover its true meaning. The play runs through Dec. 18. play. Technology ...... Continued from page 1 the progress of an incident that occurs on any of the incident response support,” Loney added. five U.S. military installations in the Stuttgart region. It’s the goal of the USAG Stuttgart Fire Chief to The decision support system increases incident The Dec. 1 chemical, biological, radiological, reporting capabilities by providing database forms include the decision support system in all emergency of checklists, supplies and personnel requests, and nuclear, and explosive — CBRNE — table top exer- management planning and training opportunities. incident tracking. cise scenario focused on a chlorine spill. The system has the latest version of the Emer- It also includes a database library with research Weather conditions directly affect how a chemical gency Response Guide, said Fire Chief Karl Dörsam. tools for first responders such as material safety data hazard develops, according to the U.S. Department Dörsam said if he enters the word chlorine in the sheets and the U.S. National Institute for Occupa- of Homeland Security. search field, he’ll have standard procedures from the tional Safety and Health, and Emergency Response Now, a portable weather station is part of the gar- emergency response guide, material safety data sheets Guidebook. rison’s mobile command vehicle. and the National Institute for Occupational Safety The system facilitates effective and efficient The tripod-style device is deployable, wireless, and Health on how to control the situation, and safety incident management during a time when resources and updates the decision support system every 30 measures for the incident. and manpower can be overwhelmed. seconds with humidity, temperature, wind speed, Thanks to the JPMG-IPP, the garrison’s emer- “Gathering information and assessing situations wind direction and plume model reports from the gency management program will continue to be ... it’s all there, so all you have to do is fill out the scene of the incident. refined and upgraded. As part of the package, two form,” said Maj. Paul Goyne, USAG Stuttgart direc- “Weather hardware and modeling software al- mass communication devices are projected to arrive tor of Emergency Services and incident commander. lows us to determine the estimated area affected by by the end of 2012. Reports go to the EOC in real time so the gar- a CBRNE incident,” said Benjamin Loney, USAG rison commander can be briefed to make decisions, Stuttgart director of Plans, Training, Mobilization, For more information on CBRNE preparedness, added Goyne. and Security, and the EOC battle captain. go to the Joint Knowledge Online Base Populace In an emergency situation, the garrison command- “We can quickly understand what’s happening Awareness Course at www.jpeocbd.osd.mil/ipp/ er would interface with host nation officials to report and make more timely decisions and provide faster base_pop_course/index.html. When severe weather hits, stay informed Know what the road conditions are before you start your trip to work, and give yourself plenty of time to get there. • For road conditions and school closure • Visit www.stuttgart.army.mil and click on • Listen to AFN (102.3 FM or 1143 AM) information, call DSN 431-3744 or the “Weather” link or the Facebook icon civ. 07031-15-3744 The Citizen, December 15, 2011 COmmunity annOunCements Page 5 Fitness centers to ing to receive pre-separation information. host Lose to Win Advance registration is If weight loss, improved required. For more informa- physical fitness and a healthy tion and to sign up, call 431- lifestyle are on your list of 2599/civ. 07031-15-1599. New Year’s resolutions, sign up for the U.S. Army Garrison Start new year with Stuttgart Lose to Win pro- ‘Financial Peace’ gram. The 16-week competi- Deployments, moves and tion rewards the person who crazy economic times can can lose the most weight/body create stress, worries and fat in a healthy manner. debt. Learn to refocus on All participants must savings and investments, and attend an orientation and the bring back peace into your initial weigh-in. Orientation sessions will life and relationships with be held Jan. 17 from 11:30 Financial Peace University, a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Patch a financial education series Fitness Center and Jan. 18 that promotes sound financial from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at planning principles. the Kelley Fitness Center. The USAG Stuttgart Weigh-ins will be held Chaplain’s Office sponsors the Jan. 19 at the Patch Fitness class, which begins Jan. 11 and Center from 7:30-9 a.m. and meets every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the 6:30-8:30 p.m. for 13 weeks at Kelley Fitness Center; Jan. 20 Panzer Chapel annex, Building in the Kelley Fitness Center 2940, Panzer Kaserne. from 7:30-9 a.m. and from 11 For more information, Mary “Tweedy” Knef a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Patch e-mail FPUstuttgart@ Fitness Center. Participants yahoo.com. ‘O Tannenbaum’ must be at least 18 years old. Resiliency training For more information, call Will and Lena Orozco select a Christmas tree with the help of Troop 324 Boy 430-5386/civ. 0711-680-5386. for high schoolers Scouts Matt Palmer (from left), Alex Carbajal, Jacob Hoeing and Ian Cass Due to PCS soon? The U.S. Army Garrison Dec. 3 on Patch Barracks. The Scouts did a brisk business, selling 139 trees Stuttgart Religious Support on Saturday and the remaining stock of 21 trees on Sunday. The annual The next scheduled Office will sponsor a free re- permanent change of station/ Christmas tree sale is the troop’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and along siliency training weekend for preseparation briefing will with brat burns and donations, allows the troop to forgo charging troop dues. military family members in be held Dec. 21 at 1 p.m. grades nine to 12. in Building 2913 on Panzer The training will be held Kaserne. Jan. 13-15 at a conference Offices will be open on Sat- All service members and facility near Panzer Kaserne. urday, Dec. 17, from 11 a.m. civilians departing within Twenty-five participants will to 3 p.m. the next four to five months be provided sleeping rooms The U.S. Army Garrison should attend. Information Stuttgart Consolidated Mail and meals. Registration ends will be provided from various Room customer service win- Jan. 6, but because space is agencies including trans- dows will provide Saturday limited, it is recommended portation/customs, medical, service on Dec. 17 from that participants register early. Tricare, dental, vehicle reg- 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on For more informa- W istration, housing and Army Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. tion, call 431-3078/civ. Community Service. Army to 4 p.m. 07031-15-3078, or e-mail personnel will also receive a briefing on finance issues. [email protected]. Send community-wide All separating Army per- Saturday mailings announcements to stuttgart- sonnel must attend this brief- The Patch and Panzer Post [email protected] Recycle your Christmas tree * T L LLL U Christmas is over, the presents are unwrapped ... you’re left packing up the lights and ornaments and wondering what to do with the Christmas tree. Guesthouse The U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Directorate of & Ballroom 3HQVLRQ]XU Public Works suggests the following: On Kelley Barracks, you can dispose of the tree 0DUJDUHWH in the bio container located at the DPW Repair and Services Branch, Building 3360 (behind Kelley Fit- ness Center). This area is accessible Monday to Spacious rooms with Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Recycling containers are also located on all extremely good rates - you will USAG Stuttgart installations. Remember to place be pleasantly surprised! the tree in a corner of the recycling center and not Otto Hahn Str. 31| 71069 Sindel ngen directly in a bin. USAG Stuttgart Directorate of Public Works Environmental Division Cell 01 77- 7 00 08 81 | Tel: 0 70 31-80 25 56/80 56 96 For more information, call 421-6288 or 421-6135. VAT E-mail [email protected]| www.zurmargarete.de Page 6 Features The Citizen, December 15, 2011 Four generations committed to Boy Scouting Story & photo by Joseph Mancy Boy Scout Troop 154 and several Eagle Joseph A. Special to The Citizen Scouts from the local area celebrated Engelbrecht III as Joe, with his father and grandfather places a white f only 5 percent of Boy Scouts at his side, donned the symbolic white neckerchief ever reach the rank of Eagle neckerchief. around his Scout, imagine the odds on a I To achieve the rank, a Boy Scout son’s neck family claiming four generations of must progress through the ranks, earn during a Boy Eagle Scouts. at least 21 merit badges in areas such Scout Court of Fifteen-year-old Joseph A. Engel- as citizenship, communications, fitness, Honor Nov. 17, brecht IV can. lifesaving, camping and first aid, serve making Joseph Last month he joined his father, in a troop leadership position, develop A. Engelbrecht grandfather and great-grandfather in ob- and complete a community service IV an Eagle taining the rank of Eagle Scout, the high- project, take part in a Scoutmaster Scout, while his est advancement rank in Boy Scouting. conference and successfully complete Scoutmaster Duke Whitten presided grandfather, an Eagle Scout board of review. Joseph A. over a Court of Honor Nov. 17 in the It was something Joe was destined Patch Community Club as members of Engelbrecht Jr., for from the beginning — even before looks on. he was born — according to his mother. The “When I married my husband, I Engelbrechts I couldn’t seem knew if we had a son, he’d be an Eagle are a four Scout,” said Anna Engelbrecht. “I knew generation Eagle ‘ to make it I was marrying into the tradition.” Scout family. until my grandpa But Joe said he never felt pressured. Scouting was always something he tion wavered while his father was twice Joe. “I couldn’t seem to make it until said, ‘Do it for wanted to do. deployed to Iraq. “That was when I re- my grandpa said, ‘Do it for your dad “I heard so many stories from my ally slowed down,” he said. in Iraq.’” your dad in Iraq. dad and grandpa, I knew I wanted to That’s when his mother, sister and Joe’s perseverance was no surprise join. Scouting is like making knights grandfather stepped in to help. to his grandfather. Joseph A. Engelbrecht IV out of young boys,” he said. While attempting to earn a climbing “I had the expectation that my Eagle Scout Joe noted the long path to becoming merit badge, “There was this high wall grandson would become an Eagle an Eagle Scout wasn’t easy. His motiva- where I kept slipping and falling,” said Scout,” he said.

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Because many facilities 2011 Combined Federal may have altered schedules Campaign-Overseas by during the holiday period, be pledging $527,235.24. sure to call ahead and verify a Congratulations go to facility’s hours of operations. 52nd Signal Battalion, The following is a partial 554th Military Police listing of additional closures Company, Patch and changes to operational Elementary School, hours: Stuttgart Law Center and • Community Banks — 52nd Aviation Regiment The Community Bank on for obtaining platinum Panzer Kaserne will be award status. Each unit closed Dec. 24. All Com- achieved 85 percent munity Banks in the Stuttgart participation and gave military community will be generously. The awards closed Dec. 25, Dec. 26 and will be presented in early Jan. 6. The Panzer location 2012. The campaign was will be open Dec. 31 from extended to Dec. 15. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Stuttgart Law Cen- Graphic by Ron Miyashiro ter — closed Dec 23-26 and Dec 30 to Jan. 2. The Claims Office will be closed Dec. • Patch Dining Facil- noon to 7 p.m. closed. On Dec. 31, the Patch the Time in the World” (PG) 21-26. ity — in addition to federal • Vehicle Inspection — in and RB Commissaries will • Dec. 28-30, “Rise of the • Panzer Education Cen- holidays, closed on Dec. 23 addition to federal holidays, close at 6 p.m. Planet of the Apes” (PG-13). ter — closed Dec. 23 and 30; and 26, and Jan. 2. this facility will be closed at For more information, call limited services Dec. 27-29. RB Commissary • 1st Battalion, 10th noon on Dec. 16 for a holiday 421-3154/civ. 0711 680-3154. • Stuttgart Army Health Special Forces Group (Air- function and on Jan. 6 for the has new hours Clinic and Dental Clinic — New Year’s party at borne), Dining Facility on German holiday. Effective Dec. 18, the closed Dec. 23-26 and Dec. Panzer Kaserne — closed Dec. Bowling Center • Vehicle Registration — Robinson Barracks Commis- 30 to Jan. 2. 19 to Jan. 2 and Jan. 13 and 16. The Galaxy Bowling Cen- in addition to federal holidays, sary will be open Tuesday, Contact the Military Po- • Army and Air Force Wednesday, and Friday ter will host a New Year’s eve lice in case of an emergency Exchange Service — The this office will close Dec. 16 at party from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. noon for a holiday function and through Sunday from noon at civ. 0711-680-116. For Patch Shoppette is the only to 8 p.m. The store will be The cost is $25 for adults Jan. 6 for the German holiday. and $20 for children, and immediate health care needs, facility open on Dec. 25. closed Monday and Thursday. call the Nurse Advice Line at • All Stuttgart commissar- includes food, bowling, The Exchange on Panzer For more information, call civ. 00800-4759-2330. ies will be closed Dec. 25 and shoes, prizes, and champagne Kaserne will be open Dec. 24 civ. 0711-699-45880. • USO — in addition to fed- from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Dec. Jan. 1. On Dec. 24, the Patch at midnight. Tickets are on eral holidays, closed Dec. 31. 31, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Jan. 1, Commissary will be open from Free movies on RB sale at the Galaxy Bowling 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Kelley The theater in the RB and Entertainment Center on Commissary will be open from Club features free movies at Panzer Kaserne. Family Furtwängler 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; the Robin- 6:30 p.m. For more information, call son Barracks Commissary will • Dec. 17, “Crazy, Stupid 431-2575/civ. 07031-15-2575. Steile Gasse 8 be open from noon to 4 p.m.; Love” (PG-13) 71032 Böblingen German classes the Panzer Commissary will be • Dec. 21-23, “Spy Kids: All start Jan. 9 at USO Phone: +49 70 31 | 71 73 - 0 Fax: +49 70 31 | 71 73 - 50 Conversational Ger- man language classes at the Mail: [email protected] United Service Organizations Web: www.hotel-am-schlossberg.com will start on Jan. 9. A class schedule is available online at • Walking-distance to school bus (5 min.) • VAT Forms accepted www.uso.org/stuttgart. 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Are you interested in placing an ad USAG Stuttgart Victim Advocacy Program USAG Stuttgart Victim Advocacy Program in The Citizen? Contact: [email protected] 24-Hour Emergency Hotline civ. 0176-262-48894 24-Hour Emergency Hotline civ. 0176-262-48894 or call 0631- 303 355 37 Page 10 Culture The Citizen, December 15, 2011 The Citizen, December 15, 2011 entertainment Page 11 Toast the season at Germany’s oldest ‘Sekt’ factory What’s happening in FMWR Coming to Story & photo by Carola Meusel Kessler produces four main Sekt USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office brands: “Hochgewächs,” “Jägergrün,” Bench press contest 430-7480/civ. 0711 680-7480. “Rose” and “Cabinet,” which is Ger- The Panzer Fitness Center will mericans may think beer RB holiday film week Patch Theater many’s oldest Sekt brand. sponsor a bench press competition is the national drink of See free holiday films at the Besides the classic brands, Kessler Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. Register at all Germany. However, when Robinson Barracks Theater. These A also makes three separate sparkling U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart fit- Dec. 17 — Puss In Boots (PG) 4 with German friends, some Americans movies start at 10 a.m. p.m., New Year’s Eve (PG-13) 7 wine creations each year, which vary in ness centers. Participants must be may find that “Sekt,” or sparkling wine, • Dec. 19: It’s A Wonderful Life p.m., The Ides of March (R) 9 p.m. taste. However, as for the four traditional 18 or older. is considered the all-purpose drink to brands, Kessler aims to always preserve • Dec. 20: A Charlie Brown Christ- Dec. 18 — Puss In Boots (PG) 2 For more information, call toast special occasions or simply the the original taste, according to Kaiser. mas, Winnie the Pooh and Christ- p.m., New Year’s Eve (PG-13) 4 430-7136/civ. 0711 680-7136. good times. After all, many stories relate to mas Too p.m., Real Steel (PG-13) 7 p.m. In 2010, some 440 million bottles of these famous sparkling wines. Outdoor Rec trips • Dec. 21: The Santa Clause Dec. 19 — New Year’s Eve (PG- sparkling wine were sold in Germany, The “Rose” Sekt, for example, Go skiing and snowboarding • Dec. 22: Miracle on 34th Street 13) 6 p.m. according to Eberhard Kaiser, spokes- was the favorite drink of Queen Olga with Outdoor Recreation. • Dec. 23: A Christmas Story Dec. 20 — Happy Feet Two (PG) man for Kessler, Germany’s oldest Sekt of Württemberg. King Wilhelm II of • Dec. 30 to Jan. 2: Interlaken, For more information, call 420- 4 p.m., Real Steel (PG-13) 6 p.m. producer. Württemberg enjoyed “Jägergrün” Switzerland. The cost includes 6037/civ. 0711 819-6037. Dec. 21 — The Ides of March (R) “The average German drinks 3.8 and, in 1956, the “Hochgewächs” transportation, lodging, three Take off to Berlin 6 p.m. liters of sparkling wine per year, and became the official drink of Konrad Dec. 22 — Money Ball (PG-13) breakfasts and equipment rental Outdoor Recreation will head most of it is consumed in the fourth Adenauer, the first chancellor of the 6 p.m. from Outdoor Recreation. to Berlin Jan. 13-16 for two days Dr. D Studios quarter,” Kaiser said. Federal Republic of Germany. Kessler Dec. 23 — Alvin and the Chip- • Jan. 7: Ischgl, Austria. The “Happy Feet Two” starts Dec. 20. During the holiday season, Sekt Sekt was served during several of his in the city and a day at the Tropical munks: Chipwrecked (PG) 3 and 6 Piotr Wnukowski, a Kessler employee, slightly shakes and turns Sekt bottles cost includes transportation only. Island indoor water park. Cost in- consumption is in full swing. State receptions; even former president p.m., Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Dec. 28 — The Thing (R) 6 p.m. during the riddling, or “remuage,” process so that the lees settles in the necks For more information, call cludes transportation, lodging, three According to Kaiser, Sekt is not George H.W. Bush had a sip of the Shadows (PG-13) 9 p.m. Dec. 29 — Happy Feet Two (PG) of the bottles. Some 50,000 bottles are currently stored on riddle racks in the 431-2774/civ. 07031 15-2774. breakfasts, entrance to the water only used to toast to Christmas and the sparkling wine. Dec. 24 — Holiday festivities at 2 4 p.m., Johnny English Reborn historic cellars of the Kessler Sekt factory in Esslingen. new year, but it also makes a favored “In Germany, Sekt is always re- Register for kids’ sports park and a guide. p.m., A Christmas Carol (PG) 4 p.m. (PG) 6 p.m. lated to a special occasion and mainly For more information, call 431- present for family and friends. vineyards in Esslingen. by capping the bottle with a crown cap. Child, Youth and School Dec. 25 — Closed Dec. 30 — Footloose (PG-13) 3 defined by festiveness and sociability,” Americans stationed in the greater “To this day, this is the birthplace Two to three months into the second Services spring sports registration 2774/civ. 07031 15-2774. Dec. 26 — Alvin and the Chip- p.m., Mission Impossible: Ghost said Kasier. “... Sekt lifts the spirit and Stuttgart area can find out more about of every bottle of Kessler Sekt,” said fermentation, the yeast transforms the will run Jan. 9 through Feb. 24. munks: Chipwrecked (PG) 3 p.m., Protocol (PG-13) 6 p.m., The Girl therefore makes the perfect drink to toast the sparkling liquid at the Kessler Kaiser. “The production, as well as sugar into carbon dioxide and alcohol. Register your child for soccer and For more activities, visit www. Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shad- With the Dragon Tattoo (R) 9 p.m. to Christmas and a happy New Year.” “Sektmanufaktur,” or factory. Here, the labeling and packing of the bottles, After storing the bottles for a mini- baseball at Parent Central Services, stuttgartmwr.com. To get on the ows (PG-13) 6 p.m. Dec. 31 — Happy Feet Two (PG) 2 patrons can tour the historic Kessler happens here.” mum of nine months, or for years, lees, Building 2347, Patch Barracks. Family and MWR mailing list, e- Dec. 27 — Shark Night (PG-13) p.m., Footloose (PG-13) 4 p.m., The The Kessler Sekt factory is located Building, which dates back to 1213, The Kessler factory uses the tradi- or sediment, must be consolidated for For more information, call mail [email protected]. 6 p.m. Three Musketeers 2 (PG-13) 7 p.m. and sample and buy sparkling wines. tional method of bottle fermentation for removal. at Marktplatz 21-23, 73728 Esslingen. The history of Kessler Sekt began in Sekt production. The bottles undergo a process Visitors can tour some of the historic 1826 with its founder, Georg Christian The first step is a four-month- known as riddling, or “remuage.” The representational rooms of the fac- von Kessler. long fermentation of the grape juice, bottles are placed on special riddle tory and enjoy a glass of Sekt Monday Kessler was born in Heilbronn and where the natural sugar of the grapes racks that hold them with the crown cap through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. later immigrated to France, where he is converted into alcohol and the juice pointed down. Every day, the bottles are and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. became partner of the world famous turns into light base wines. After that, manually riddled so that the sediment (during the advent season from 10 a.m. Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin champagne the blend, known as the “cuvee,” is settles in the neck of each bottle. to 6 p.m.) Kessler Sekt can also be factory in Reims. After 20 years, he assembled using varietal wines (wines In the “disgorging” process, the purchased at the Kessler Karree, next returned to Germany and founded its from various vineyards). neck of the bottle is frozen, the cap is to the Kessler factory. The Karree is first Sekt factory in 1826, in Esslingen. This primary fermentation is fol- removed, and the plug of ice containing open Monday through Friday from 11 Since 1832, the Kessler factory lowed by blending, then bottling, during the lees is removed. a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 has been located in the 800-year-old which a second alcoholic fermentation The bottle is then topped with a a.m. to 4 p.m. For English guided tours, “Speyrer Pfleghof,” a trade and admin- occurs in the bottle. This fermentation mixture of base wines and sugar, a prac- call civ. 0711-3105-9310 or e-mail istrative center of the Speyer Catholic is induced by adding yeast and sugar, tice known as “dosage,” before labeling [email protected]. For more chapter that owned monasteries and or the “tirage.” The tirage is followed and corking the individual Sekt bottle. information, visit www.kessler-sekt.de.

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Joseph Mancy Brig. Gen. Arnold Gordon-Bray, the U.S. Africa Mary “Tweedy” Knef Command deputy director of operations, makes Tammy Shimon and daughters Mindy (to her left) and Macie (to her Holidays welcoming remarks during the Winterfest Christmas right) get in a little Christmas shopping during the Patch Barracks tree lighting ceremony held Dec. 1 on Kelley Barracks. Hometown Holiday held in the Patch Community Club Dec. 6.

In keeping with the German holiday Sgt. Matthew Lyman tradition, Marine Cpl. Christopher Terrell welcomes Santa Claus to the 2011 U.S. Barbara Marine Corps Forces, Europe, and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Africa, Borchers holiday party Dec. 3 at the Patch Community Club, where Marine’s and serves their families shared a meal and celebrated the holidays with each other. Glühwein in front of the Ava Kneale, 9, Kelley Club from Brownie during the Troop 291, Winterfest places Christmas ornaments Dec. 1 Joseph Mancy on a tree during the garrison- sponsored Winterfest on Joseph Mancy Kelley Barracks. The Christmas tree on Kelley Barracks glows with LED lights and illuminates the tank on Oak Strasse during U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart’s Joseph Mancy Winterfest celebration Dec. 1. Alyssa Jones, 5, takes a moment to enjoy the lighted Christmas decorations in front of the Kelley Joseph Mancy Theatre Christmas carolers provide musical entertainment Dec. 1 during on Kelley Winterfest on Kelley Barracks. The holiday celebration, sponsored Barracks by U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart’s Family and Morale, Welfare Dec. 1 during and Recreation, included photos with Santa, horse-drawn carriage Joseph Mancy Joseph Mancy Winterfest. rides, a train ride around the installation, the opportunity to Wyatt Brown, 3, is all smiles as he shares his Christmas list with Santa during Winterfest. Santa, USAG Stuttgart Commander Col. Carl Bird, along with a purchase wreaths and holiday decorations, and indoor games. though very busy this time of year, was able to attend many of the community’s holiday events. crowd of more than 100, welcomes Santa to Winterfest. Joseph Mancy Page 12 Holiday SceneS The Citizen, December 15, 2011 The Citizen, December 15, 2011 Holiday SceneS Page 13 Happy

Panthers’ The Panthers’ Ross Wilson, McKenna Fields 113 pound wrestles Steven Hill division, of Ramstein during defeats the first match of Ramstein’s the season Dec. 3. Michael Fields took second Wolfe during in the 106 pound the team’s division. first match of the season. Photos by Mary “Tweedy” Knef Wilson, last year’s 103 pound European wrestling champion, took second in the 113 division. Back on the mat The Patch High School wrestling team, the reigning Department of Defense Dependents Schools Division I European champions, hosted its first match of the season Dec. 3. Ramstein, with 252.5 points, out-scored Patch (235), Heidelberg (146), Black Forest Academy (75) and Schweinfurt (9). Leading the Panthers were individual division winners’ Isaac McIlvene, 120 pounds; Jaden Patch’s Jaden Fields pins Scott MacKenzie of Ramstein during an early Fields, 132 pounds; Jaden Wilstead, 152 pounds; Robert Mannier, match on Dec. 3. Fields went on to win his weight division. 182 pounds; and Albert Suarez, 195 pounds.

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Photos by Amy Rush Winter Concert Patch High School’s Band and Harmony Express perform before a packed gym at their Winter Concert, December 4.

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Shawna and her sons, Quincy and Jaden (1st grade & 3rd grade Ger- Frau Tessereau and the 3rd grade German Immersion students make final man Immersion students at Patch Elementary School) await their preparations before they sing at Winter Fest. Left to right: Anya Serfass, performance at Winter Fest. Sydney Anderson, Frau Tessereau, Alexia Calvert, Sawyer Christensen and Isabella Guzaldo.

Brownie Troop 570 sell baked goods at Winter Fest in order to raise money for their end of year celebration.

Photo by Amy Rush Take a look at whats going on in Stuttgart’s schools. a look at whats going Take The Citizen, December 15, 2011 Page 17 Take a look at whats going on in Stuttgart’s schools.

Courtesy photo Courtesy photo Hat day Holiday cards Ms. Senna’s kindergarten class from Boeblingen Elementary Middle Ms. Senna’s kindergarten class from Boeblingen Elementary Middle School celebrates hat day. From left Dylan DeMoss, Ella Finley, Cassie School made holiday cards for wounded warriors. Bender and Kale Kerns.

Courtesy photo Courtesy photo Holiday gift shop LEFT: Boeblingen Elementary Middle School students shop at the PTA sponsored Holiday gift shop. RIGHT: Boeblingen Elementary Middle School PTA treasurer, Jenny Gavin, helps students make purchases at the holiday gift shop.

Courtesy photos Robinson Barracks Sixth Graders Celebrate America Recycles Day On November 15th, 2011 around a hundred sixth graders participated in “America Recycles Day”. Students started by picking up trash around the school. After picking the trash up, students gathered around the recycling bins to learn about what each bin was for and how it was used. Students learned about German Recycling laws and costs of garbage bins vs. zero to low costs of recycling bins. They are not only saving the environment but also saving money. Students then separated and recycled the trash they found. It was a fun to learn about recycling and help take ownership of their school. The activity that took place at Robinson Barracks Elementary & Middle School. Page 18 The Citizen, December 15, 2011

ACROSS 50. Keep 22. Dog on “Frasier” 1. Charged particles 52. Iroquois 24. Presley’s 5. Birthright seller, League tribe middle name in Genesis 56. Foolhardy 26. Soft lump in yarn 9. Twilight 57. Primitive 27. Ore source 13. Big Apple stadium hearing aid 28. Tries a bit 14. Earth 59. Charles Lamb’s too hard 16. Ancient Peruvian pen name 30. Writing 17. Pass out 60. Cut and ___ assignment 19. “___ Named Sue” 61. Capri, e.g. 32. Catered basely 20. Idea 62. Butter portions 34. Billy or Nanny 21. The 51st Psalm 63. Bears’ lairs 35. Comfort 23. Aquatic organism 64. “O ___ Mio” 37. Memphis street 25. Average 38. Goes quickly 26. Struck, old-style DOWN 41. Honshu hostesses 29. Stock up on 1. Phone line abbr. 43. Apollo’s twin again 2. Buckeye State sister 31. Dwell 3. Arboreal abode 45. Composer Grieg 32. Not neg. 4. Surfeit 46. Japanese 33. Countenance 5. “Dallas” aborigine 36. French article family name 47. Carefree song 37. Wailing spirit 6. Have a bawl syllables 39. Powerful snake 7. Calla lily family 49. Noblemen 40. Actress Candice 8. Last month 50. Get-ready work 42. Assistance 9. Daily records 51. A Great Lake 43. Woeful cry 10. Intolerable 53. ___ facto 44. Sharpshooter 11. Contempt 54. Big name in

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Eliana Brigitte Edquid Eliana was born at 6:17 a.m. Nov. 12 at Klinikum Sindelfingen-Böblingen. She was 6 pounds, 3 ounces and 19.69 inches long. Proud parents are Maraquet and Marc Edquid who are stationed in Stuttgart, Germany.

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by Susan Melnyk from the sun. the mistletoe is required to kiss and derneath a mistletoe with someone Contributing writer In the 13th century, mistletoe pluck a berry for each kiss. After special, this may be a way to add a appeared in Greek mythology as all the berries have been plucked, spark to the holiday season. In Germany, mistletoe is part of the Golden Bough of Aeneas. The the kissing privilege ends. the holiday season and relates to northern European version of the There are many tales related to mysterious legends and folklore. legend features Balder, god of the mistletoe and its The plant resembles an ever- truth and light, who was killed by origins. However, green bouquet of branches with his blind brother Hod, when Loki for all of those who small, waxy white berries, and is tricked him to shoot an arrow find themselves found atop the crown of various made of mistletoe at Balder during standing un- trees. a festival. Mistletoe is a parasitic plant Balder had been thought invin- that attaches to tree branches or cible; with even the axe of Thor shrubs. However, scientists dis- being unable to harm him, but covered that mistletoe branches mistletoe was the Norse god’s only provide nesting for owls in North weakness. America and a variety of birds in In the 18th century, mistletoe Australia. became part of Christmas tradi- Although, the plant is considered tions in English-speaking parts of poisonous to humans who ingest Europe and in North America. the berries, many animals depend Here, the plant is trimmed from on the leaves and young shoots for a tree and hung above the main their diet. doorway, or foyer, of a building Since the plant grows without a until the following Christmas Eve root system of its own, the Celtic to protect the home from lightning druids believed the mistletoe had and fire. magical and medicinal qualities According to a Scandinavian and was a gift coming directly custom, a couple that meets under Page 20 The Citizen, December 15, 2011

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