Vol. No. IX, Issue 9

Serving the Franconia Military Community — Ansbach, Bamberg and Schweinfurt

Franconia News March 9, 2012

The

This week in the Franconia News … In USAG Ansbach: German and American Soldiers enjoy partnership, pg. 4; www.ansbach.army.mil In USAG Schweinfurt: AER Campaign kicks off, pg. 9 www.schweinfurt.army.mil In USAG Bamberg: Quilts of Valor, pg. 6 www.bamberg.army.mil

“Wasting resources is not an option we have”

By Connie Summers

ANSBACH/ILLESHEIM, Germany – The long-term reduction of water and energy consumption, active recycling and effective ways of “green procurement” are hot topics for U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach’s community members. Implementing environmental aspects into the daily garrison operations includes goals, measureable objectives and targets that are being observed, reviewed and updated yearly, said Regina Kranz, a utility engineer and energy manager for the Department of Pub-lic Works for USAG Ansbach. “That is our garrison’s policy. It is U.S. Army policy,” she said. According to Kranz, some of the main targets for USAG Ansbach are to reduce the total usage of energy by 3 percent annually and the water consumption by 2 percent. She pointed out that DPW is currently involved and working on several projects to support the garrison’s targets. Active measures to help minimize the garrison’s on-post water consumption include replacing urinals with waterless urinals, low-flowing fixtures for water faucets and showerheads. They are, and will continue to be exchanged on a “case-by-case basis, until eventually all fixtures are replaced.” Other “in-house” DPW projects geared towards reducing consumption of energy include installing solar and photovoltaic cells on roofs at various locations throughout the garrison. However, minimizing consumption of energy and water to preserve limited resources is everyone’s obligation. “Each and every one of us has a personal responsibility to get energized about conserving vital resources,” said Col. Kelly J. Lawler, commander for USAG Ansbach, during a recent Environmental Quality Control Committee meeting. “We, as members of this community have an obligation to be vigilant stewards of our environment,” he said. Lawler emphasized that an energy conscious, resource preserving mind-set across the community is vital to limiting the environ-mental impact on USAG Ansbach’s activities, products and services. “A successfully integrated environmental program that helps us to achieve and demonstrate sound environmental stewardship begins with the right mind-set, across our garrison.” “Let’s get energized,” said Lawler, “because wasting essential resources is not an option we have.”

Get energized - Conserve resources:

- Turn off unused appliances; reduce the chance of electrical fires and unnecessary exposure to electromag-

netic radiation

- Stand-by modes still use electrical energy and cost money

- A laptop uses less energy than a desktop computer

- Screen savers do not reduce the amount of energy used

- Plug appliances into a power strip to turn them all off when not used

- Bring unneeded but useable electrical appliances to the local Thrift Shop

- Rechargeable batteries are more cost effective than throwaway batteries

- Glass can be recycled – many times over

For more information click on: www.epa.gov/wastes

The Franconian News is an authorized electronic newsletter for members of the Department of De-

fense. Contents are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, or the

Department of the Army. The editorial content of this publication is the responsibility of the USAG

Ansbach PAO. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does

not constitute endorsement of the products or services advertised by the U.S. Army. Everything adver-

tised in this publication will be made available for purchase, use, or patronage without regard to race,

color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or any

other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user, or patron.

Col. Kelly J. Lawler, USAG Ansbach Commander

Bianca Sowders, Community Relations Officer/Editor

Cornelia Summers, Public Affairs Specialist

Public Affairs Office — 468-1600 or 0981-183-1600

Disability Evaluation information now available on-line

By U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs

HEIDELBERG, Germany – Soldiers, family members and commanders can now find helpful data, phone numbers, and first-line infor-mation on how the Integrated Disability Evaluation System works for the Army in Europe at the USAREUR IDES Web site www.eur.army.mil/IDES Europe and Asia were part of the final implementation phase of an improved disability evaluation process for Soldiers which began in October 2011. The new system eliminates both the requirement for veterans to navigate the Department of Veterans Affairs disability evaluation process on their own and the delay between the end of a Soldiers’ service and the beginning of their VA benefits. The IDES partners the disability rating systems of the Department of Defense and the VA to produce a disability rating system used by both departments. The IDES also features a single set of medical examinations and a single set of disability ratings, resulting in benefits that begin as soon as Soldiers separate from military service.

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Story and photos by: Nancy Carillo

Rainbow Elementary School hosted a day long Read Across America cele-bration with the children rotating through activities in which all children, grades Kindergarten through six participated. Eleven soldiers from the 412th ASB, our Sponsor unit, and several parents volunteered during the day and assisted with the activities. Read Across America is a national reading motivation and awareness pro-gram that occurs all over the United States and in DoDEA schools world-wide. The day concluded with a whole school assembly where the base commander, COL Lawler, read to the children, some children read poetry written in one of the sessions, and all participated in a "Gotta Keep Read-ing" dance. The Rainbow School PTSA gave each student a book to take home in commemoration of the day. See more about “Read Across America” on pg. 10

Read Across America hits Rainbow School

PFC Steven Tiralongo reads to seven-year-old

Flavio DeNovellis

COL Lawler, USAG Ansbach Commander,

reading to the School from “The Thinks

You Can Think” by Dr. Seuss.

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The Lady Cougars from Ansbach pose for a group

shot after winning third place in the European

Championships in Wiesbaden

Jahkya Smith (#30), Naomi Traylor (#13) and Kathrina

Galvez (#12) fight for the ball against the team from

Shape.

Lady Cougars Basketball Team places third at Europeans

Photos by: Karen Goforth

DATES TO REMEMBER

March 12 -

16 Terra Nova Testing

19 -

23 Terra Nova Makeup Exams

May 12 Prom

School Information: Unit 28614

APO, AE 09177

DSN: 467-2808/2809

CIV: 09802-83 2808/2809

FAX: 09802-1496

EMAIL ABSENCES TO:

AMHS.attendance@eu.dodea.edu

School Website:

http://www.ansb-hs.eu.dodea.edu/

Main Office Hours of Operation:

Monday—Friday, 0730-1600

All DODDS—Europe employees may be reached via the following email format:

firstname.lastname@eu.dodea.edu

ATTENTION SENIORS

Local university representatives will be

visiting Ansbach High School on March

15, April 27 and May 17 to answer your

questions. A table will be set up giving

you an opportunity to obtain information.

All Students in Grades 7-11 will be par-

ticipating in Terra Nova Testing for the

entire week of March 12-16, Monday-

Friday, from 08:20- 10:30 a.m. Please

assure that your child attends school

every day, arrives on time and is ready

to test.

In an effort to provide optimal testing

conditions we will not be calling stu-

dents out of class during Terra Nova

testing. If you have a confirmed ap-

pointment during scheduled testing,

please contact the front office at least

one day in advance for assistance re-

garding appropriate checkout times and

scheduling your child's absence.

TERRA NOVA

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German soldiers from the 465. Transportbataillon from Ell-

wangen joined the “Big Windy”, Bravo Company—5-158th

Aviation Battalion, last week in a return visit to Katterbach.

The Bundeswehr unit had hosted the Big Windy soldiers

twice last year to compete for the German “Schützen-

schnur” (marksmanship cord). The US soldiers reciprocrated

with an invitation to a static display of a CH—47F Chinook

helicopter and an all-American barbecue hosted by the

soldiers; SGT Ralf Meisel and CW4 Alexander Lutz

stepped up and briefed their guests in their native tongue. As a

parting gift the German soldiers received engraved Big

Windy drinking glasses.

Story by Bianca Sowders

Photos by: B Co, 5-158th AVN BN

German Bundeswehr visits the “Big Windy”

CW2 Jay Thompson talks with SGM Rainer Kolb from

the 465th

Bundeswehr Transportation Battalion from

Ellwangen.

CW4 Alexander Lutz is presented a unit partner-

ship award by Hauptmann Thomas May from the

465th Transportation Battalion.

The German soldiers enjoy an American style barbecue

organized by CW2 Jay Thompson and his wife Keri.

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Participants of the MathCounts Competiion from Ansbach

By U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs

HEIDELBERG, Germany -- U.S. Army Europe will conduct an Overseas Housing Allowance Survey Apr. 1 through 30, 2012. The sur-vey is intended to measure the amount of compensation service members are receiving from OHA to live in privately leased or rented residential housing.

All service members, regardless of service affiliation, who reside in off-post housing are requested to complete the survey in order to accurately gage the amount of OHA service members are receiving. This survey is critical for ensuring OHA rates are properly set at overseas locations and directly effects the amount of housing allowance each service member is paid.

Every year the Defense Travel Management Office conducts these types of surveys to identify how much service members have spent in the previous year for utilities. Spouses are authorized to take the survey if the service member is deployed. A link for the sur-vey will be on the U.S. Army Europe homepage beginning April 1.

Overseas Housing Allowance survey directly affects pay

Whooping Cough vaccine booster recommended for adults

By Europe Regional Medical Command

HEIDELBERG, Germany – Many people are unaware that the immunization they received for whooping cough as a child does not last into adulthood. To prevent the spread of this disease, The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Public Health Command Re-gion – Europe and Europe Regional Medical Command recommend a booster vaccine for adolescents and adults.

What is it? Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. Pertussis usually starts with cold-like symptoms, a runny nose, a mild cough, and a low-grade fever. After 1 to 2 weeks, severe coughing can begin. Coughs end with a “whoop” sound as the person gasps for breath. This extreme coughing can cause vomiting and fatigue and can last for weeks. In infants, the cough can be minimal or not even there. Infants may gag, gasp or have a symptom known as "apnea" (a pause in breathing). Pertussis is most severe in children and can even be fatal in infants. More than half of infants younger than 1 year of age who get the disease must be hospitalized.

Why is the booster important? The CDC estimates that 600,000 cases of pertussis occur every year in the United States, and the number of cases is increasing in both the U.S. and in Europe. Soldiers, civilians, and their families stationed in Europe may be at even greater risk because traveling to different countries exposes us to many people.

How can you prevent pertussis? The best way to prevent pertussis is to get vaccinated. The recommended pertussis vaccine for infants and children is called DTaP (diptheria, tetanus and pertussis) and the series of five shots is completed by the time a child en-ters school. Vaccine protection for pertussis, tetanus and diphtheria wanes with time but adults can protect themselves and the chil-dren they are in close contact with by getting a booster vaccine. Adolescents and adults up to age 64 should receive a one-time booster for protection against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap), preferably at age 11-12. Pregnant women in need of the booster should receive it late in the second trimester or during the third trimester. Adolescents and adults of any age (including those 65 and older), who have close contact with an infant under 12 months old, should be vaccinated with Tdap as soon as possible.

How is pertussis treated? Pertussis is generally treated with antibiotics and early treatment is very important. Treatment may make your infection less severe if it is started early, before coughing fits begin. Treatment can also help prevent the spread of the disease. Treatment after three weeks of illness is unlikely to help because the bacteria are gone from your body, even though you usually will still have symptoms. Children, childcare workers, and healthcare workers with suspected or confirmed pertussis should stay home from work, school, or daycare for at least the first five days of antibiotic treatment.

Katterbach Movie Theater

FRI MAR 09 – 7 p.m. Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG-13) 1st Run SAT MAR 10 – 4 p.m. The Adventures Of Tintin (PG)

7 p.m. Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (PG-13) SUN MAR 11 – 3 p.m. The Adventures Of Tintin (PG)

6 p.m. Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG-13) 1st Run

Storck Movie Theater

SAT MAR 10 - 4 p.m. This Means War (PG-13) 1st Run 7:30 p.m. Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (PG-13)

SUN MAR 11 – 3 p.m. The Adventures Of Tintin (PG)

This weekend in local theaters …

U.S. Army Garrison Bamberg

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U.S. Army Garrison Bamberg

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U.S. Army Garrison Schweinfurt 44th Expeditionary Signal Battalion scheduled to move this summer

By 5th Signal Command Public Affairs Office

WIESBADEN, Germany (Mar. 2, 2012) – 5th Signal Command’s 44th Expeditionary Signal Battalion will relocate from the U.S. Army Garrison Schweinfurt to Grafenwöhr this August. The move comes a year earlier than planned in support of recently announced European force posture changes as part of the Office of the Secretary of Defense global defense posture plans. 44th ESB will be able to provide tactical support a year earlier than planned from Grafenwöhr which remains one of U.S. Army Europe’s enduring communities.

Story and photo by

SGT Christopher, Haggerty USAG Schweinfurt Public Affairs

SCHWEINFURT, Germany – The annual Army Emergency Relief Campaign kicked off March 1, 2012 with a cake cutting ceremony at the Ledward Barracks Dining Facility. In attendance were Soldiers and civilians from the Schweinfurt Community, also the individual AER representatives of the Schweinfurt based units. Michael Rundell, USAG Schweinfurt AER director, commenced the ceremony by thanking everyone for attending and showing sup-port to the AER campaign. He welcomed the USAG Schweinfurt Command Sgt. Maj., Command Sgt. Maj. Eric Gordon and the USAG Schweinfurt Commander Lt. Col. Michael Runey, who was the guest speaker for the event. Runey explained the purpose and emphasized the importance of the program, while furthermore giving a bit of insight in the history of the AER. Highlighting the motto of the Campaign, “Soldiers helping Soldiers”, he encouraged everyone to support and continue to support AER. The ceremony was concluded by the cutting of a specially made cake. For this task Runey asked for the assistance of volunteers. The first to volunteer was the youngest in attendance Jayden Beckman, a dependent living in the Schweinfurt community. In a team effort Jayden, LTC Runey and a few others chosen used a traditional Army Cavalry sword to give the cake a clean cut, officially starting the annual AER Campaign for 2012. The campaign goal for within USAG Schweinfurt is to raise $50,000 to help support the Soldiers and family members in need of AER assistance. For more information on how and where to donate and support, contact the USAG Schweinfurt AER at DSN 354-7071, or CIV 09721-96-7071 or visit ACS in Bldg. 242, Ledward Barracks.

AER Campaign Cake Cutting

The AER Campaign cake cutting committee chosen to

do the honors prepares to give the cake its initial cut

with a traditional Army Cavalry Sword at the Ledward

Barracks Dining Facility, March 1, 2012. The young-

est of the group, Jayden Beckman, was anxious and

excited to be a part of the ceremony.

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U.S. Army Garrison Schweinfurt

Story by Staff Sgt. Tyneka René, USAG Schweinfurt Public Affairs

Schweinfurt, Germany – Every year there is a week dedicated to encouraging children to read more and adults to read more to their children. What better week to encourage more reading than during the week of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, which is on March 2. Feb. 27 to March 2 was Read Across America Week. The Schweinfurt Elementary/Middle School had several activities scheduled throughout this fun filled week to stimulate the students’ reading interest and to get them more familiar with Dr. Seuss’ mag ical rhym-ing reading material. On Feb. 29 Lt. Col. Michael Runey, USAG Schweinfurt Commander and Command Sgt. Maj. Eric Gordon, USAG Schweinfurt Com-mand Sergeant Major, took time out of their busy day to pay a visit to the SEMS and read some very interesting stories to the students there. Runey dropped in on Mrs. Dozier’s 3rd grade class where he took the time to answer numerous questions the children asked him as well as read Dr. Seuss’ “The Butter Battle Book”. Gordon stopped by the 3rd grade classroom of Mrs. Guest, the 2nd grade classroom of Ms. Ramberg and Ms. Heinrich’s Sure Start class where he thoroughly entertained the children with the imaginative stories containing tales of creatures you would only see in the work of Dr. Seuss. The garrison commander and command sergeant major were not the only volunteer readers for the day. There were also many par-ents and community members that volunteered their time to come out and read books to various classes throughout the school. Some of the other activities that the children participated in to show off their Read Across America spirit were wearing wacky socks, dressing like Dr. Seuss characters and crazy hat day. The sheer excitement and enthusiasm that the children at SEMS exuded was proof that reading is still mentally stimulating and intriguing to children of all ages.

Read Across America Week

Command Sgt. Maj. Gordon takes an active role in Read Across America Week by reading the popular

Dr. Seuss book “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish” to Mrs. Difilipio’s Sure Start Class

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U.S. Army Garrison Schweinfurt

USAG Ansbach Newsbriefs …..

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Traffic …

Traffic detours are required for the construction of new Bar-racks Bldg, 9027, on Bismarck until March 16: Due to construction of the new barracks the road around Bldg. 5843 A wing (MP station) will be closed. The road alongside the movie theater and the PX up to the entrance German Canteen will be open for TWO WAY traffic during the construction period. The entrance for traffic around Bldg 5843 C wing will be through the "AST archway". Exit via road on the back/fence side of bldg, 5843 C wing.

Women’s History Ob-

servance

Join the garrison on March 15 at 3—4 p.m. at the Von Steu-ben Community Center on Bis-marck Kaserne for a Women’s History Observance. Key note speaker will be Isha Greene.

DFMWR events…

Emotional Cycle of De-

ployment

Mar. 13 & 14: Tips on how to handle the stages and stress of deployment. Feb. 28: 10-12 p.m., Storck Recreation Center, Bldg 6510; Mar. 13: 2-4 p.m., Katterbach Movie Theater, Bis-marck Kaserne; Mar. 14: 10-12 p.m., Katterbach Movie Theater, Bismarck Kaserne.

Spring Fling Bazaar

Mar. 9-11: Shop for gifts and treasures from a selection of international vendors. Spon-sored by USAA, Bavarian Motor Cars and Stars and Stripes. Katterbach Hangar 2. Mar. 9: 12-7 p.m., Mar. 10:10-7 p.m., Mar. 11: 11-4 p.m. Email springfling-bazaar@googlemail.com.

Parent’s Day Out

Mar. 10: Take a break and leave your kids to play at Katter-bach CDC and SAC. Your child must be registered with Parent Central Services. Hourly fees and deployment discounts may apply. Contact Parent Central Services to sign up: Katterbach DSN 467-2533, CIV 09802-83-2533; Storck DSN 467-4880, CIV 09841-8304880.

BOSS Trip to Budapest

Hungary

Mar. 15-18: For Single/Married Soldiers and their guests (no one under the age of 18 al-lowed). $240 Single Soldiers, $260 Married Soldiers, guests. Includes transportation, lodging, breakfasts, sightseeing tours with English-speaking guide. Contact Concierge in the Von Steuben Community Activity Center on Bismarck Kaserne for details: DSN 467-2930, CIV 09802-83-2930.

Ski/Snowboard in the

Dolomites of Italy

Mar. 16-19: 4-day trip to Cor-vara in the Sella Ronda region. Enjoy spectacular vistas and terrific food. Includes transpor-tation, lodging, and breakfasts.

$349/person. Contact Outdoor Recreation to sign up: DSN 467-3225, CIV 09802-83-3225.

Parent’s Night Out

Mar. 16: Go to dinner, a movie or just spend the time talking like adults after leaving your kids at the Katterbach CDC or SAC. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Contact Parent Central Services for de-tails: Katterbach DSN 467-2533, CIV 09802-83-2533; Storck DSN 467-4880, CIV 09841-8304880.

Old Furniture Sale at

Franconian Inn

Mar. 17 & 18: Everything must go: furniture, TVs, kitchen wares. US dollars, no pets. If not all sold, come back Mar. 24.10-3 p.m., pick up items by 5 p.m. For more information: DSN 467-7014, CIV 09802-83-7014. Stress & Anger Management Mar. 27 : Manage the tough times and better control your anger. 2-4 p.m., Katterbach ACS. Sign up: DSN 467-2883, CIV 09802-83-2883.

ACS Resilience Academy

Mar. 19-21: This 3-day class is a fun and interactive way to help strengthen communication and tackle life’s challenges. 9-4 p.m. Sign up with Storck Com-munity Service: DSN 467-4555, CIV 09841-83-4555.

Pre-Deployment Planning

for Families

Mar. 21: Tips on how to handle the paperwork and emotional involvement aspects of deploy-ment. 6-8 p.m. Katterbach Movie Theater, Bismarck Kaserne.

ACS Newcomers Orienta-

tion

Mar. 20-22: This 3-day class explores on and off-post oppor-tunities. 8:30-3 p.m. Register at either Katterbach or Storck Army Community Service. Kat-terbach: DSN 467-2883, CIV 09802-83-2883, Storck: DSN 467-4555, CIV 09841-83-4555.

Daylight Saving Time in the

US begins on Sunday

morning, March 11

Daylight Saving Time in

Europe begins on Sunday

morning, March 25

Spring Fling Bazaar offers more than just shopping

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By Bianca Sowders

This year’s Spring Fling Bazaar, hosted by the Spouses & Civilian Clubs of Ansbach and Illesheim, offers a bundle of opportun ities to the community. It will take place in Hangar 2 on Katterbach Kaserne, March 3—5; the opening ceremonies start on Friday, March 9 at noon with the Ansbach JROTC Color Guard, followed by the AER Campaign kickoff. The entertainment scheduled includes a performance by the Ansbach High School JROTC Drill Team , German traditional music by the club band from Wolframs-Eschenbach, folk singer Gordon Maness and performances by the winners of the Operation Rising Star 2012 (see schedule below). The Girl Scouts will have a "Fun Zone" with games and face painting to keep the kids happy.

Items for sale include antiques, wines, candies, cheeses, carpets, beer, artwork, jewelry, gummi bears, oil paintings, military prints, Irish sweaters, military rings, cell phones, wooden toys, painted tiles and trays, folk art, table linens, Bavarian nuts, dirndls, polish pot-tery, and much, much more ……

Crafters will be selling homemade cards, soaps/scrubs, bath and body products, bows, wine charms, blankets/quilts, table runners, pillows, wood crafts, Florida scarves, artwork, jewelry, girls accessories, photography, homemade dog treats, sterling silver, duct tape craft, red neck wine glasses, wine stoppers, cord craft, key chains, bracelets, leashes and lanyards. Food Vendors will offer goodies like tacos, soups, pulled pork, chili dogs, baked goods, lumpias, wontons, paninis and fried fish.

A variety of prizes, donated by the vendors, will be on display for all to see; raffle tickets can be placed for specific prizes and there is no need to be present to win. There will also be a silent auction for baskets donated from the units on Sunday at 2 p.m.; some of the basket themes are: Wine & Cheese, SPA, Garden, Family, French, Sweet Wine & Chocolate, Focus on the Family, European Beer, New Orleans and others.

Bazaar Schedule

Friday:

12 - 1:30 p.m. Opening Ceremonies: JROTC Color Guard - AER - Cake Cutting / Pretzel Breaking 2 - 6 p.m. AFN Live 2 - 2:30 p.m. Ansbach JROCT Drill Team Platoon Drill, Squad Drill, Color Guard, One-man and Two- man Exhibition 4 - 5 p.m. Musikverein Wolframs-Eschenbach - (German band - traditional marching band style) 5:30 - 6:30 Gordon Maness - local folk singer

Saturday:

11:30 - 12 a.m. Skies Dance Groups: Celtic Cross School of Irish Dancing, Ballet Dance Class 12:30-1 p.m. Illesheim Cheer Group

2 - 2:30 p.m. Award winning Ansbach High Stunt Team 3 - 3:30 p.m. Gordon Maness - local folk singer 5 - 6 p.m. Operation Rising Star Performers: SGT Melissa Neal (Winner)

Steffaney Oscarson (2nd place USAG Ansbach) Jeremy Green

Sunday:

12:30-1:30 p.m. Ansbach Jazz Band 2 - 2:30 p.m. New Hope Christian Center Gospel Group 3:30 p.m. JROTC Color Guard retires colors

Also happening in the community on Saturday:

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.: CYSS Sports Wrestling Tournament — Within walking distance from the front door of the bazaar in the Katterbach Fitness Center; teams from Ansbach, Bamberg, Hohenfels, Grafenwöhr, Vilseck, and Schwein-furt compete. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Parents Day Out at the Katterbach CDC or SAC — You can shop while your child is entertained with their friends! Your child must be registered with Par-ent Central Services. Hourly fees and discounts apply, advance reservation necessary at 09802 - 83 - 2533.

The spring bazaar is an event that could not be done without the help of the community. More than 120 vol-unteers slots have been filled, not counting other helpers from Girls Scouts, Boy Scouts, JROTC, base-ball team members and many more.

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FMWR events

Was ist los in Franken?

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By Bianca Sowders

Ice Tigers vs. Augsburger Panthers

The Nürnberg Ice Tigers play against the Augsburg Panthers on

March 9 at 7:30 at the Arena in Nürnberg (Kurt-Leucht-Weg).

Tickets and information available at www.icetigers.de

Ansbach Basketball

The local Basketball Team, the Ansbach Piranhas, will be playing

at home in the Theresiengymnasium (Schreibmüllerstraße, Ans-

bach) on March 10 vs. the Dachau Spurs; both games start at

7:30 p.m. Information and tickets are available online at

www.surfan.de/tsv.

International Volksmarching Days in Ansbach

The German-American Hiking Club of Ansbach is hosting a

Volksmarch in Ansbach on March 10 & 11. Start and finish point

is in Ansbach-Elpersdorf at the local auto dealer (Liebigstr.1).

Starting times on both days are 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. For registration

and information call 07962-1262 or 0162-5125002.

Volksmarching is a noncompetitive walk open to everyone, fami-

lies, friends, neighbors and children of all ages. It is a family event

that can be enjoyed the whole year and also an excellent way to

maintain your health and make your tour in Germany a memora-

ble experience. The “German-American Wanderclub Ansbach”

invites and encourages you to join the multi-national families of

Ansbach in a leisure walk through the country side.

Bicycle Expo „rad 12“

A large expo focusing on anything to do with bicycles takes place

in the Stadthalle Fürth (Rosenstr. 50) on March 10 & 11, 10 a.m.

– 6 p.m. Find tips on picking the right bicycle for yourself, check

out the new electric bikes or get information on bicycle tours in

Germany; child care is provided. For more information go to

www.rad12.de

Musiknacht Herrieden

It is time for the annual music night / pub crawl in Herrieden again.

On March 10, eight live bands will perform in seven different lo-

cations, starting at 8 p.m.: Zum Bergwirt - Smashed Potatoes (9

p.m.) and CHP (midnight); Gasthaus Limbacher - Martin Wunder-

lich (8 p.m.); Gasthaus zur Sonne - Picked Up Acoustic (8 p.m.);

Enzo - The Stereo Show (8 p.m.); Linde - The Crown Jewels (8

p.m.); Gasthaus Birkel – Saitenspinner (9 p.m.); Altstadtbistro -

Tim Brown (8 p.m.)

Tickets (pay only once) are available at all participating locations.

Easter market in Kammerstein

A traditional Ostermarkt takes place Kammerstein’s Sporthalle on

March 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Bamberg Market

The city of Bamberg is hosting a Mittefastenmarkt, a mid-lenten

market, on Maxplatz and Grüner Markt on March 14 – 17; open-

ing hours are 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Here you can find wood and

basket crafts, seeds and other agricultural products.

The 12 Tenors in Schwabach

The 12 Tenors will perform in the Markgrafensaal (Ludwigstrasse

16) in Schwabach on March 15 at 8 p.m. Their program includes

serious classical arias like "Nessun Dorma" but also pop hymns

like "Music" or a Michael Jackson medley. They are accompanied

by a female-only live band.

Health Fair Franken aktiv & vital in Bamberg

The health fair Franken aktiv & vital takes place in the Stechert

Arena in Bamberg (Forchheimer Straße 15) on March 16 – 18;

here you will find information on wellness and beauty, travels,

sport and healthy diets. The fair is open Friday 2 – 10 p.m., Satur-

day and Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Adults pay 6 Euros admission,

family tickets are available for 15 Euros. More information can be

found on www.franken-aktiv-vital.de

Vegas Night in Fürth

The Grüne Halle in Fürth (Krautheimer Str. 11) is hosting “One

Night in Vegas” on March 16, starting at 8 p.m. The program will

include illusionists and musicians imitating stars like Elvis Presley,

Frank Sinatra or Michael Jackson; casino tables provide a chance

to play Roulette, Black Jack or Poker. For more information go to

www.gruenehalle.de

The appearance of advertising in this publication,

including inserts, supplements, and external web

links, does not constitute endorsement of the listed

products or services by the U.S. Army.

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IF YOU ENCOUNTERA SUSPICIOUS

SITUATION OR PERSON

DO:• Be observant and attentive

• Remember details

• Act noncommittal / ask for time

DO NOT:• Investigate on your own

• Commit yourself to anything

• Discuss the incident with ANYONE except US Army Intelligence Special Agents

Have you witnessed or heard of:• Attempts by unauthorized personnel to

collect classified or sensitive data?

• Anyone expressing support for international terrorist organizations or objectives?

• A person working for the Army who is the target of attempted recruitment by a foreign intelligence service?

• Anyone planning to hurt or kill Soldiers or civilians?

• Anyone displaying indicators of terrorism?

REPORT IT

IF ANYTHING SEEMS SUSPICIOUSCALL IMMEDIATELY

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY NOTIFY MILITARY POLICE OR HOST NATION LAW

ENFORCEMENT

DIAL 112

THREATAWARENESS andREPORTINGPROGRAM (AR 381-12)

66th MI BRIGADE

LOCATION

DSN (PREFIX

314)

CIVILIAN LINE +49 GE

24 HOUR LINE +49 GE

USAREUR HOT LINE 337-7043 0611-705-7365 0611-705-7365

ANSBACH (INCL. ILLESHEIM) 467-2964

0980-283-2964 0162-296-7278

BAMBERG (INCL. SCHWEINFURT) 469-8742/8745 0951-300-8745 0162-297-6546

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Authorized “On Post” Taxi Service in Ansbach

Telephone numbers: 0981 – 5005 or 0981 – 19410

Ask for a driver with a U.S. Installation Pass and provide the following information:

•Pick up point•Number of passengers•Destination•Name and number•Time of pick up

If traveling to airport, notify the driver of number of passengers and bags

Authorized Taxi Service on

Storck Barracks

Taxi Illesheim : 09841-7200

ask for a driver with a U.S. Installation Pass and provide the

following information:

•Pick up point

•Number of passengers

•Destination

•Name and number

•Time of pick up

If traveling to airport notify the driver of number of

passengers and bags.

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On some bus schedules, you see LBT (Linienbedarfstaxi) written at the very top of the bus times. This means Linienbedarfstaxi and loosely translates to taxi bus as required. The buses at these times only run if you call at least one hour ahead of the schedules time to reserve it. Call the LBT at: 0981-5005 and tell the operator when you want to go, from where (the station) you want to leave, where you’d like to go to (the station); your name and contact information, and then show up at the stop at the time indicated on the schedule.

A new bus schedule has

been in effect in the city of

Ansbach since Dec. 2011.

A current schedule can be

found at http://stwan.de/

index.php?Bus/

Fahplanauskunft&site=77

Changes in city bus system

Brown Container for Food Waste/Organic Material

NOBROWN BIO CONTAINER

KITCHEN waste:

Bones

Coffee grounds / Tea / tea bags

Egg shells

Food scraps

Fruit (peels etc.)

Meat / Fish

Vegetables

YARD Waste:

Branches / Leaves

Bush cuttings

Flowers

Grass / lawn clippings

Plants and weeds

Handling:

Put a few pages newspaper on the

bottom of the container to absorb moisture

and to keep the container clean.

Collect kitchen waste in paper bags or

newspaper to soak up moisture!

Place Bio bin in a shady place.

Keep bio bin closed to avoid odors.

Wash out Bio bin periodically.

Bio

Waste

Do not throw any plastic in the brown container!

Mixing incorrect material will reduce the quality of compost.

The contractor will not empty your bio bin if mixed waste is found in the container.

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Recycling CentersRC Katterbach Bldg # 9024

Mon, Wed, Thu: 8 a.m. – noon & 1 – 5 p.m.Tue: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.Fri: 8 a.m. – noon & 1 – 6 p.m.Sat: NEW 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

RC Shipton, Bldg # 8031Open by request

RC Storck Barracksnext to Bldg # 6689

Mon – Wed, Fri: 8 a.m. – noon & 1 – 5 p.m.

Thu: 8 -10 a.m. & 2:30 – 5 p.m.Sat: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Environmental tips

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