Franconia News 11 May 2012

Vol. No. IX, Issue 18

Serving the Franconia Military Community — Ansbach, Bamberg and Schweinfurt

Franconia News May 11, 2012

The

This week in the Franconia News … In USAG Ansbach: German-American Student Partnership, pg. 10 www.ansbach.army.mil In USAG Schweinfurt: Child Care Providers Certification, pg. 19 www.schweinfurt.army.mil In USAG Bamberg: Community Garden Plots, pg. 22 www.bamberg.army.mil

Kids’ Soldier Day a Big Hit

Story by Bianca Sowders

Photos: Courtesy of Rainbow ES PTSA

About 320 children of Rainbow Elementary School were recently invited by the 412th

Aviation Support Battalion to spend a day like their Soldier parents; Percy Wilson,

school counselor at Rainbow Elementary School organized the event with the 412th

ASB. The event was to help demystify the deployment process and help prepare the

students for the upcoming deployment by introducing them to routine tasks their par-

ents may perform while downrange. The goal was to alleviate fears and anxieties

children often associate with deployment and answer some of their questions.

Each child was assigned to a “squad” upon arrival and learned how to stand in for-

mation and march in step to cadence. The squads then started to participate in activi-

ties at 18 stations and learned things like land navigation, using a radio, read a map

and compass and much more. The students did PT and mastered an obstacle

course, tasted real MREs (Meals, Ready to Eat) and were allowed to sit in a Black-

hawk helicopter and a Humvee military vehicle.

After lunch they were all presented an “Honorable Discharge” certificate in a cere-

mony before they returned to their school.

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FORT KNOX, Ky. — Army veterans who served on active duty or in the Army Reserve, and the family members of those veter-ans, are eligible to receive service-related documents for free through a number of official sources.

Soldiers who separated in October 2002 or later can submit a signed Standard Form 180/Request Pertaining to Military Re-cords (www.archives.gov/research/order/standard-form-180.pdf) to the U.S. Army Human Resources Command using one of the following methods: a signed request can be scanned and emailed to [email protected], or mailed to:

U.S. Army Human Resources Command

ATTN: AHRC-PDR-V/ Department 420

1600 Spearhead Division Ave.

Fort Knox, KY 40122-5402.

Soldiers who separated prior to October 2002 should submit a signed SF 180 to the National Archives and Records Admini-stration’s National Personnel Records Center at:

National Personnel Records Center

1 Archives Drive

St. Louis, MO 63132-1002

or call the NPRC at 314-801-0800.

National Guard Soldiers are encouraged to contact their State Adjutant General. Contact information for each State National Guard Agency can be found at http://www.nationalguard.mil/resources/states.aspx.

Veterans can also access their information directly through a joint partnership between the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense known as eBenefits. For more information about eBenefits, visit http://www.ebenefits.va.gov.

The Army Human Resources Command also provides veterans with services such as creating DD Form 215s, updating retire-ment points for Reserve Component Soldiers, verifying veter-ans’ service for VA home loans, and providing statements of service for veterans employment verification. You can contact HRC directly by calling 1-888-ARMYHRC (276-9472).

Many “for profit” third-party commercial businesses are charg-ing for the services described above, often advertising that they can expedite processing or delivery times for documents. These claims are false, because no increased levels of service or access to veteran records are provided to these commercial entities. By requesting these documents directly through the government agencies listed, you can eliminate the middle man, saving yourself time and money.

Obtaining Veteran Service Documents

U.S. Army Human Resources Command

Human Resource Service Center

“Providing Timely service to our Army Veterans and their Family Members inSupport of their efforts to process entitlements and benefits”

1

AK State Guard VA Home Loans Homeless Vets DD214 DD215 Employment Verification VA 3101 Department of Labor 214 Former Spouse ID Card Social Security Causality Transcripts Causality Statements of Services

All request must have a SF180 signed by the Veteran: Standard Form 180

Contact us 24/7Telephone (0700-1900 EST, Mon-Fri)

1-888- 276-9472Email: [email protected]

SF 813 Non-Wartime Campaign Immigration/ Naturalization Name Change/SSN DA 1343 Missing Records Document in lieu of DD214 Prison and Probation ARPC 606 (Statement of Services w/retirement point) ARPC 2496 (Statement of Service for USAFR) Transcripts (Military Schools) Certificates System update (name/address/phone number/Active Duty to Res/NG/Retired or any combination

http://www.archives.gov/research/order/standard-form-180.pdf

http://www.archives.gov/research/order/standard-form-180.pdf

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.nationalguard.mil/resources/states.aspx

http://www.nationalguard.mil/resources/states.aspx

http://www.ebenefits.va.gov

Col. Kelly J. Lawler, USAG Ansbach Commander

John O’Brien, Public Affairs Officer

Bianca Sowders, Community Relations Officer/Editor

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

The Franconia News is an authorized electronic newsletter for members of the Department of Defense.

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

ment 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 advertised in this publi-

cation 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.

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Story: Sgt. Michael Reinsch Contributor: USAG Ansbach Staff The Ansbach Military Community gathered at the Katterbach and Illesheim Theaters to witness the "Can I Kiss You" performances on April 27. The show is about innocent bystanders and the im-portance of communication in a relationship. The show features Mike Domitrz, the author of a book called "May I Kiss You," a how-to book on relationships. The performance is part of The Date Safe Project, a program aimed at preventing sexual assault by teaching audiences about consent, bystander intervention and supporting the victims of sex-ual assault. "The Date Safe Project is all about helping people have healthier, safer, smarter intimacy," said Mike Domitrz. When performed on a military installation, his show is geared to-ward making people aware of how it can affect service members and units when someone is victim to a sexual assault. "We have three main missions when we are on an installation; we teach how we can verbally communicate for consent, how to inter-vene when somebody is using alcohol to facilitate a sexual as-sault, and how to support survivors," Domitrz said. "What is unique about our program is that it is fully integrated for single and married people." Even though Domitrz's show has a serious message to convey to his audience he does so by mixing a bit a stand-up comedy into his routine. Soldiers and staff personnel who were present for the show agreed they learned a lot but also very much enjoyed the approach to making the pertinent and necessary points.

Dormitz began conducting these events as a result of a close fam-ily member being sexually assaulted. It was his own experience and pain that motivated him to do this work; his passion is obvious to any person who hears him speak. "Sexual assault is a society-wide issue," Domitrz said. "Whether I am speaking at a college campus, at a middle school, high school or the U.S. military, all ages, we need to discuss verbal respect for partners, decision making and boundaries." For more information on the Date Safe Project go to www.datesafeproject.org

Can I Kiss You? SHARP Event Tours USAREUR

Was ist los in Franken?

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Weissbierfest in Bayreuth

The Maisel brewery in Bayreuth is celebrating a traditional Weiss-

bierfest on May 10 – 13 on the brewery grounds. The program, all

admission free, includes live bands, sport events and lots of food

and drink; Saturday night’s highlight will be a concert with Roger

Chapman, Suzan Baker and Paul Young. For a complete program

go to www.maisel.com or www.bayreuth.de

Spring Fest in Ansbach

The annual Spring Fest in Ansbach begins on May 11 at the Fest-

platz near the Onoldia-Center (Nürnberger Strasse). The first keg

of beer will be tapped by the Lord Mayor at 7 p.m.; live bands play

every night until the fest finally closes on May 17.

Asparagus week in Nürnberg

The traditional asparagus week, scheduled May 11 – 20, is

hosted by the Handwerkerhof, located right across from Nürn-

berg’s main train station (behind the big tower). Daily opening

hours are 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.; for more information go to

www.handwerkerhof.de or find them on Facebook at https://

www.facebook.com/HandwerkerhofNuernberg

Flea market in Nürnberg

Germany’s largest flea market, the Trempelmarkt in Nürnberg

takes place on May 11 & 12. Opening hours of this large variety

market are 4 p.m. to midnight on Friday and 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. on

Saturday. More than 4000 private and pro vendors offer anything

from antiques to junk treasures. Vending areas are mostly on and

around the Hauptmarkt downtown. Using public transportation is

recommended, since parking will be a problem.

Wine fest in Bamberg

The wine fest on Michaelsberg in Bamberg on May 12 & 13 gives

the wine growers of the area to show off their products to the

community. They will be serving their own wines, Franconian

snacks and Bamberg Bratwurst. For more information go to

www.weinfest-bamberg.de

Mother’s Day Concert in Brücken-Center

The Brücken-Center in Ansbach is hosting a Mother’s Day Con-

cert with the ladies of “Salon Melange“ with hits from the 30s and

40s, operetta music and much more, while the audience enjoys

coffee and cake. Tickets for the event on May 13 at 4 p.m. include

a food voucher and are available for 15 Euros at the information

booth.

Blue Night in Nürnberg

The "Blaue Nacht" in Nürnberg takes place on May 19; it is a

night filled with special events, artistic displays and, of course,

blue lights everywhere. For a detailed program check

www.blauenacht.nuernberg.de

Fun Run in Herrieden

The town of Herrieden hosts the Herrieder Stadtlauf and the Alt-

mühl Half Marathon on May 20; information and registration is

available at www.stadtlauf-herrieden.de

Your local garrison fitness center will also be able to provide infor-

mation and explanation of the registration process.

Bergkirchweih in Erlangen

Erlangen’s fifth season, the Bergkirchweih fest opens again on

May 24 and lasts until June 4. The fest is traditionally celebrated

on the Burgberg (castle hill) where old beer cellars and large trees

provide cool drinks in the shade. A number of rides and attrac-

tions provide entertainment daily from 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

More information is available online at www.facebook.com/

bergkirchweih.erlangen or www.der-berg-ruft.de

Asparagus market in Neustadt a. d. Aisch

An asparagus market takes place on May 25 in Neustadt a.d.

Aisch, starting at 11 a.m. at the Marktplatz.

New Orleans Festival in Fürth

The 13th New Orleans Festival in Fürth is scheduled for May 25 –

27 with Jazz, Soul, Blues, Swing and Boogie Woogie. For details

check www.new-orleans-festival.de

Celtic Woman in Nürnberg

The group Celtic Woman stops in the Frankenhalle

(Messezentrum) Nürnberg on May 29 at 8 p.m.

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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By Bianca Sowders

http://www.handwerkerhof.de

https://www.facebook.com/HandwerkerhofNuernberg

https://www.facebook.com/HandwerkerhofNuernberg

http://www.weinfest-bamberg.de

http://www.blauenacht.nuernberg.de

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Was ist los in Franken?

Tickets for Ansbach Open

Tickets for the popular Ansbach Open Air Concert on Sep 2 are

available now at the Tourist Office in the Stadthaus (Johann-

Sebastian-Bach-Platz 1, 0981-51 243). The concert will feature

the Australian Pink Floyd Show, the only cover band officially car-

rying Pink Floyd’s name, and Max Raabe & Palast Orchester.

State Garden Show in Bamberg

Every year the Bavarian State Garden Show – Landesgarten-

schau - is located in a different city; this year it is Bamberg! The

town creates a spectacular park-like garden world that is open for

several months: opening day was April 26; visitors will be taken

through the planting seasons until October 7. All day tickets for

adults are 15 Euros, children 6 – 17 pay 3 Euros and children 5

and under enter for free. The Park & Ride Breitenau parking lot is

located at Zeppelinstraße 2 in Bamberg; a shuttle bus provides

transport to the entry gates. There is no parking available directly

at the site. Detailed information is available at

www.bamberg2012.de

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U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach


U.S. Army Photos: SFC Raymoan Bell

The Asian Pacific Month Luau

was presented by Ansbach Spouses and Civilians Club and

USAG Ansbach Equal Opportunity



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STRONG B.A.N.D.S. Success Story Continues ...

U.S. Army Photos: Courtesty of USAG Ansbach Fitness Centers




National Amnesty RX (Medication) Turn-in Week took place the week of April 23 - 27. USAG Ansbach participated in this event with great success! Community members throughout the Ans-bach footprint turned in left-over medication they had at home for destruction. History has been people often dispose of medication by either throwing them away, rinsing them down the drain or flushing them down the toilet. Obviously, this is not good for our environment; the event was designed to help us all be good re-sponsible stewards over our left-over medication. Our local efforts yielded nearly 5,000 dosages of old medications which also included used needles & ampoules. As a nice addi-tional perk for turning in medications at the Katterbach and Illesheim Health Clinic the Ansbach Spouses & Civilians Club (ASCC) and ASAP volunteers provided and handed out free hot-dogs and chips to people who turned in medication.

Medication Amnesty Turn-In

Story and photo by Connie Summers

ANSBACH, Germany – Three Airmen of Detachment 4, 7th

Weather Squadron at Katterbach’s U.S. Army Airfield, recently

visited six graders at Rainbow Elementary School, of U.S. Army

Garrison Ansbach to add tactical touch to class-room theory.

Michael Young, science teacher of Rainbow Elementary School

issued the invitation to the weather team in early May. Less than a

week later, fully equipped with a collapsible, solar-powered tacti-

cal meteorological observation system the weather squadron

team showed up at Rainbow to explain the system’s capability to

some 40 six-grade students.

The ‘lightning detector, the anemometer, barometer and atmos-

pheric pressure’ were some of the technical buzz-words students

learned to connect with, while looking at an actual tactical weather

observing system.

Air Force Weather Detachments provide typically up-to-date

weather observation data to pilots in the air and to people on the

ground; whether here, or deployed in different locations, said Air

Force Staff Sgt. Brian Zwiers, a weather forecaster for Det. 4.

Basically, “wherever there is a runway, you can find us,” Zwiers

said, emphasizing the importance for Soldiers and, in particular

pilots being able to have access to current weather updates or

short-term weather forecasting.

Students watched attentively, as he pointed to the different fea-

tures and explained the various functions of the deployable sys-

tem.

Seeing the system and getting the

explanations how it all works

“really pulls it all together for our

students. It certainly makes it

more impressive than textbooks

and videos,” Young said

Air Force Weather Detachment Adds Tactical Touch to

Class-room Theory

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brian

Zwiers, weather forecaster for

U.S. Air Force Detachment 4,

7th Weather Squadron at Kat-

terbach’s U.S. Army Airfield ex-

plains the lightning detector of

the solar-powered, tactical me-

teorological observation system

to students of the Rainbow Ele-

mentary School, U.S. Army Gar-

rison Ansbach.



Story and photos by Ida De Haan-

Weissmann

For the last 26 years, a mini-exchange be-

tween Illesheim Elementary School and

Georg-Wilhelm-Steller-Gymnasium in Bad

Windsheim has taken place; this year was

no different. The German 6th graders wel-

comed the American 2nd and 3rd graders

with a self-written theatrical play. The Ger-

man teacher, Gabriele Marten-Heinrich,

noted that it was the students’ idea to write

a play just for this special visit. Ida

DeHaan-Weissmann and the German

teacher have been organizing these ex-

changes for over 26 years now. After cele-

brating Thanksgiving with a turkey feast in

November 2011, the students from IES

have stayed in touch with the German 6th

graders, mostly by writing cards and letters

throughout the year.

The American students brought Origami

flowers and a song as presents for their

German partners. After the play, the chil-

dren were reconnected with their partners,

and went into the classroom for some craft-

ing with materials prepared by the German

students: wallets from old milk cartons,

periscopes from paper towel rolls, friend-

ship bracelets, flowers and monsters from

self-made pompoms. When the crafts were

finished the US students were given a tour

of the school; they went outside for a

friendly game of Dodge ball and Bulldog

and finally shared a delicious buffet lunch

together, provided by the parents. Saying

good-bye was very difficult, but all agreed,

they had a wonderful time with their part-

ners and hoped to see them again by keep-

ing in touch.

Both teachers have found this type of ex-

change most beneficial because the age

difference is more of an advantage than an

issue. It is more like a big brother, little

brother relationship, and they help one

another without inhibitions. Mrs. Marten-

Heinrich noted that if the students were the

same age, the German students would be

hesitant to speak English. It was noticeable

that the students were eager and very ca-

pable of explaining their craft in English to

the American students.

German-American Student Partnership Blossoms for 26 Years

German students welcome the Americans with a

play they have written.

Alex Honick and Seth Sotello worked to make a

periscope with paper towel roll and mirrors pro-

vided by their German partner.

Jacob Morrison eagerly shows the wallets he

has made from milk cartons. Cheyenne Whitman and her German partner decorated

jewelry boxes and painted fairies.

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School Information: Unit 28614

APO, AE 09177

DSN: 467-2808/2809

CIV: 09802-83 2808/2809

FAX: 09802-1496

EMAIL ABSENCES TO:

[email protected]

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:

[email protected]

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Registration :

Register your children as soon as

you can, so the school can assess

the number of teachers needed

next school year.


JROTC:

Parents : If you have any of the Class A Officer pants that you don’t know what to do with, send them to AMHS to the JROTC department. They will dispose of them for you---for a good cause.

DATES TO REMEMBER

May 12 Prom

22 6th Grade field Trip to AMHS 9AM-11AM

24 Fun, Games & Dinner for incoming 6th

and 7th Grade Parents/Students

28 Memorial Day—Federal Holiday

31 HS Awards Assembly @ 1:30 PM

June 6 MS Awards Assembly @ 1:30 PM

14 Last day of school

August 27 New school year begins

Incoming 6th and 7th graders:

Students and parents of incoming 6th and

7th graders are invited to a evening of fun,

games and dinner on Thursday, May 24

form 5:30 - 7 p.m. in the AMSH Cafeteria.

Come see what your new school is like!

ANSBACH MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL

PROM TICKETS

Prom tickets will be sold during High

School lunch. The ticket cost will no

longer be $25. The price will be $1.

Students can nominate candidates

for the court when they purchase a

ticket. Picture packages are also

available. Only Juniors and Seniors

can purchase tickets.

The Speech/Drama Competition will be held on Thursday, May 31 during the school day. All students are encouraged to participate.

See Ms.Dameron in Room 213 for the competition handout. Students, you must register with Ms. Dameron before the 29th of

MAY! The speech and drama categories are: 1.Poetry 2.Prose 3.Oration 4.Duet Acting 5.Ensemble Acting 6.Readers’ Theater 7.Extemporaneous Speaking 8.Humorous or

Dramatic Interpretation 9.Oration, Deutsche 10. Music Presentation

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TOPPER Awards on Air

AFN Europe is showcasing the top Installation Management Com-

mand theater productions during a special airing of the "Topper

Awards," on the Pentagon Channel 7 p.m. Central European Time

on May 12.

SUNDAY 13 MAY

Mother’s Day Bowling • 2-8 p.m. Moms bowl free with families.

Family members pay just $1.50/game and $1.50 shoe rental. Kat-

terbach and Storck Bowling Centers.

SUNDAY 13 MAY

Play Reading Group • 2-4:30 p.m. This week: “Private Lives” by

Noel Coward. A 1930 Romantic comedy of manners which fo-

cuses on a divorced couple who discover that they are honey-

mooning with their new spouses in neighboring rooms at the same

hotel. Despite a perpetually stormy relationship, they realize that

they still have feelings for each other. No experience necessary

and no cost to read! Terrace Playhouse, Bleidorn Housing.

MONDAY 14 MAY

ACS Resiliency Academy on Katterbach • This 3-day course is a

fun and interactive way to strengthen communication and help you

tackle life’s challenges. 9-4 p.m. Sign up with Army Community

Service.

TUESDAY 15 MAY

BOSS Meeting • 2-4 p.m. Storck Community Activity Center.

Ready to Roll! • Let Outdoor Rec check out your bicycle with their

mobile tuning shop set up on Storck Barracks.

TUESDAY 15 MAY

ACS Culture College • 8-5 p.m. Sign up at Army Community Ser-

vice, Katterbach.

TUESDAY 15 MAY

ACS Newcomer’s Orientation • 8:30-3 p.m. Take this 3-day

course to learn about the services available to you on and off

post. Sign up with Army Community Service, Katterbach and

Storck.

WEDNESDAY 16 MAY

Paint Your Own Pottery! • 1-6 p.m. Paint it and bring it home the

same day at the Recreation Center in the Storck CAC, Bldg 6510.

09841.83.4663.

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WEDNESDAY 16 MAY

ACS Newcomer Orientation • 8:30-3 p.m. Take this 3-day course

and learn about the services available to you both on and off post

in your Ansbach Community. Sign up at Army Community Ser-

vice.

WEDNESDAY 16 MAY

ACS Labor & Delivery • 4:30-6:30 p.m. Review what to expect.

Register at Katterbach and Storck Army Community Service.

THURSDAY 17 MAY

Ready to Roll! • Let Outdoor Rec check out your bicycle with their

mobile tuning shop set up on Storck Barracks.

THURSDAY 17 MAY

Children’s Art Classes • 3-5 p.m. Classes include: bead necklace,

kid’s crochet, friendship painting, t-shirt painting, sewing. Fees for

supplies, sign up 1 week in advance. Ansbach Arts & Crafts, Bar-

ton.

SATURDAY 19 MAY

BOSS Europa Park • In partnership with Bamberg BOSS. Contact

BOSS for more details. 09082.83.2921

SATURDAY 19 MAY

CYSS Sports & Fitness Track Meet • 9-4 p.m. Teams from Ans-

bach, Bamberg, Hohenfels, Grafenwöhr, Vilseck and Schweinfurt.

SATURDAY 19 MAY

STRONG B.A.N.D.S. Run & Gun 5k Race & Paintball Targets • 10

-2 p.m. Run 3k then fire paintball guns at targets then run 2k. At

Soldiers Lake. Trophies! Registration: 30 April-18 May: Katterbach

and Storck Fitness Centers and Concierge in the Von Steuben

Community Activity Center; 19 May: at the race site.

SATURDAY 19 MAY

Sewing, Quilting, Textile Craft Classes • 11-2 p.m. Sign up and

pre-pay a week in advance ages 12+. Ansbach Arts & Crafts, Bar-

ton for two or more students and Storck Community

Activity Center for groups.

WEDNESDAY 23 MAY

Lights Out Comedy (for adults only) • 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m.

Nightclub atmosphere at the Von Steuben Community Activity

Center. BBQ & drinks available at 6 p.m. No cost tickets at Conci-

erge in the Von Steuben Community Activity Center and the

Storck Community Activity Center. Five comediens doing stand up

comedy brought to you by Armed Forces Entertainment.

THURSDAY 24 MAY

BOSS Barcelona Spain • In partnership with Bamberg & Schwein-

furt BOSS. $379/Single Soldiers, guests (18 years of age or

older). Transportation by bus, 2 overnights with breakfast, sight-

seeing tours. Sign up by May 4 at Concierge in the Von Steuben

Community Activity Center on Bismarck, 467.2930. Contact BOSS

for details: 467.2921.

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Katterbach Movie Theater

FRI MAY 11 –

SAT MAY 12 –

SUN MAY 13–

This Weekend in Ansbach and Illesheim Post Theaters …

7 p.m. The Three Stooges (PG) 1st Run

4 p.m. Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax (PG-13)

7 p.m. Gone (PG-13)

3 p.m. The Three Stooges (PG) 1st Run

6 p.m. Project X (R)

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Storck Movie Theater

SAT MAY 12 –

SUN MAY 13 –

4 p.m. Gone (PG-13)

7 p.m. The Lucky One (PG-13) 1st Run

3 p.m. Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax (PG)

‘Resiliency Through Art’

Comes to Ansbach

This spring IMCOM Family and MWR Programs called on 25 worldwide USAG Arts and Crafts Directors for 2012 "Resiliency through Art" training provided by the Ameri-can Art Therapy Association in Alexandria, VA. Ans-bach’s Arts and Crafts Director, Amanda Giddens, at-tended one of the four classes at FT Drum, "By connect-ing with the garrison community, partnering with Family Programs and Warrior Transition Units we can offer this valuable program locally." “Resiliency Through Art” is the therapeutic use of art making by individuals and families. It is for anyone seek-ing personal development, challenges in living, persons experiencing illness or trauma. Through creating art and reflecting on the art products and processes, everyone can increase awareness of self and others cope with symptoms, stress, and traumatic experiences; enhance cognitive abilities; and enjoy the life-affirming pleasures of making art. http://www.army.mil/article/78583/Pro-gram_helps_civilians_teach_Soldiers__Families_to_build_resiliency_through_art/ Please contact USAG Ansbach Arts and Crafts Center for more information: Located at #5262 on Barton Barracks, via Phone DSN: 468-7627 or CIV: 0981-183-7627 during the hours of: Monday, Thursday and Friday 12:00-20:00; Saturday and Sunday 10:00-18:00. Facebook page: Ansbach Arts and Crafts Center

May is Motorcycle Safety Month; it's a period of time when we ask all motorcycle operators to review their mo-torcycle operation habits to assure they have the best available equipment such as helmets, gloves that go over the wrist area, boots that extend over the ankle, reflective gear on clothing and bikes alike, etc. The good weather months are also the time of year when we ask all vehicle drivers to be especially aware of motorcyclists (and bicyclists) as they travel the roadways of Germany. All of us, especially motorcyclists, must keep our situ-ational awareness peaked to the max to prevent acci-dents. Remember: "Safety Sense = Common Sense!"

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At the Movies in Schweinfurt

FRI MAY 11 - 7 p.m. The Lucky One (PG-13)

SAT MAY 12 - 4 p.m. Dr Seuss : The Lorax (PG)

7 p.m. The Lucky One (PG-13)

SUN AMY 13 - 4 p.m. Dr Seuss : The Lorax (PG)

7 p.m. The Lucky One (PG-13)

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U.S. Army Garrison Schweinfurt


USAG Schweinfurt Public Affairs press release. Charlie Stadtlander contributed reporting from Afghanistan. GHAZNI PROVINCE, Afghanistan -International Security Assis-tance Force commander Gen. John R. Allen speaks to U.S. Army Sgt. Maria Rodriguez (left) and Spc. Mellanie Harber, both members of the Female Engagement Team, 172nd Infantry Bri-gade, during Gen. Allen's patrol of Zarin Village in Andar district, April 23. Rodriguez is from Houston, Texas, and Harber is from Ft. Wayne, Ind. Both Soldiers are with the 172nd Support Battal-ion out of Schweinfurt.

U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Kap Kim

Schweinfurt female Soldiers

in Afghanistan

18 May 11, 2012


The Franconia News

Story and Photos by Margaret Gotheridge SCWHEINFURT, Germany – Robots took over the Schweinfurt Elementary and Middle School May 3. Students from SEMS as well as German students from Olympia Morata Gymnasium and Wilhelm Sattler Realschule participated in this year’s Robotics Science Fair. The event was geared toward developing robots that abided by Isaac Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics. Asimov was a science-fiction writer who introduced the laws in the 1942 short story “Runaround.” The first law of robotics is a robot may not injure a human being, or through inaction, allow a human being to be harmed. The sec-ond law states a robot must obey orders given to it0 by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the first law. The third law states a robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the first or second laws. Some participants diligently worked on their robots beginning in November, stated Jean Kenny, fifth grade educator, science teacher and science fair organizer. Students designed an array of robots with functions varying from reflex testing to crossing guards to recycle bots. First grader Reagan Clark had a dog inspired robot design which he named Bob Sniffer. Bob’s purpose was to help Soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan sniff for bombs. When the robot is close to

bombs it beeps fast and when it is not close it beeps more slowly, stated Clark who wanted to keep Soldiers safe. Those in attendance could see an actual robot, much like Clark’s robot, thanks to 12th Chemical Company’s reconnaissance robot, the PackBot 510. The agile PackBot 510 can detect explosives and hazardous materials, as well as provide surveillance and re-connaissance to Soldiers without putting them in harm’s way. Students, parents, teachers and community members were en-couraged to meander through the robots on display that show-cased the creativity among our community’s youth. Judges also roamed through the exhibit to meticulously critique the robots to determine the winners. As judges walked down each aisle they were able to speak directly to the robot’s creator and ask them questions regarding the invention. Those judging the robots in-cluded Soldiers attached to the garrison, teachers from the Schweinfurt High School and Alexander von Humboldt Gymna-sium and volunteers in our community with science backgrounds. “We had a great turn out of approximately 200 students who par-ticipated in this year’s event,” said Kenny. Getting young minds to create something, with parent support, helps the mind from be-coming too sedentary, like a stagnant pond, said Kenny. The winners of the robotics science fair were announced Friday as students from K1 through eighth grade competed in four differ-ent grade categories.

Robots Invade SEMS

http://www.irobot.com/en/us/robots/defense/packbot.aspx

19 May 11, 2012



Story and Photo by SPC Latoya Dal-

las, USAG Schweinfurt Public Af-

fairs Office

SCHWEINFURT, Germany — Unauthor-

ized caregivers and those seeking certifica-

tion here will now have the opportunity to

get the training they need to certify as care-

givers and further safeguard children.

The Family Child Care program will be con-

ducting its FCC Amnesty campaign from

May 9-18 for individuals living in on-base

and government-leased housing who are

providing childcare.

Unauthorized providers are those who care

for unrelated children in their homes for

more than 10 hours a week on a regular

basis. Once a caregiver exceeds the time,

he must be certified and trained through

the Child, Youth and School Services Fam-

ily Child Care office, said FCC Director for

USAG Schweinfurt, Pamela Rio.

Caregivers who provide unauthorized child-

care are at risk of losing their government

housing and are subject to other potential

repercussions. Once a year, the FCC here

grants individuals, who have not been certi-

fied, immunity by offering the FCC Amnesty

program without penalty.

The Army requires installations to certify

those providing childcare the ability to be-

come certified or knowledgeable in areas

related to health, fire prevention, safety,

and child development programming.

Unauthorized caregivers will have the op-

portunity to obtain their FCC certification

they need as caregivers at the training ses-

sions conducted May 21-24. Interested

caregivers should register now at the Par-

ent Central Services office located in The

Commons, Bldg. 224, on Ledward Bar-

racks.

Rio stated that the program’s purpose is to

ensure exceptional standards of care for all

children — including their health, safety,

physical welfare and mental well-being.

Child abuse reporting, child development,

communicable diseases, fire safety, guid-

ance techniques, medication distribution

and the business aspects of childcare are

among the various topics that will be taught

during the four-day training sessions.

Unauthorized providers who participate and

meet the eligibility requirements may con-

tinue to provide childcare while simultane-

ously undergoing the FCC certification

process.

“Simply, the program helps protect the pro-

vider’s liability. For instance, a parent who

forgets to mention a child’s medical condi-

tions could be disastrous for a caregiver

providing overnight care. However, situa-

tions like these can be alleviated when the

provider is certified,” said Rio.

After successfully becoming a certified pro-

vider, caregivers are able to utilize the im-

pressive benefits offered by the FCC pro-

gram such as liability insurance, additional

training and education, subsidies and FCC

materials. The materials provided to care-

givers include puzzles, art supplies, music,

sleep mats, dolls, chairs, and storage

shelves.

“Everyone wins — the caregiver, the par-

ents, and most importantly the children,”

said Rio.

For more information about becoming an

FCC provider in Schweinfurt, please visit

the Family Child Care webpage, or call

DSN 354-6551, CIV 09721-96-6551.

Child Care Program Looks to Certify Unauthorized Caregiv-

ers, Protect Children

U.S. Army Photo: Spc. Latoya Dallas, USAG Schweinfurt Public Affairs Office While playing with building blocks, Dawn Butterfield a certified Family Child Care provider, teaches children about colors. The FCC program conducts its am-nesty campaign from May 9-18 for indi-viduals living in on-base and govern-ment-leased housing who are provid-ing childcare. Unauthorized caregivers will have the opportunity to obtain their FCC certification at the training ses-sions conducted May 21-24. Interested caregivers should register now at the Parent Central Services office located in The Commons, Bldg. 224, on Led-ward Barracks

http://www.schweinfurt.army.mil/directorates/fmwr/cyss/fcc.htm


http://www.schweinfurt.army.mil/directorates/fmwr/cyss/registration.htm

http://www.schweinfurt.army.mil/directorates/fmwr/cyss/registration.htm



Community Celebration May 11: 4 – 11 p.m. Come out and enjoy the Schweinfurt Garrison Community Celebration for an evening of fun, food and festivities at the Conn Club & Pavilion. This is a free event for all ages to enjoy and relax with members of the community. Food will be available from local vendors. There will be bounce castles, a rock climbing wall and a dance floor to cut a rug on. The attire will be all civilian clothing within good taste and to the same standards as the DFAC. Support your or-ganization with its specific colors or distinctions. For more information please email [email protected]. Trip to the Eagle’s Nest May 12: BOSS will be hosting a trip to the famous Eagle's Nest. The cost is $60 which includes a separate bus trip up the mountain to the Eagle's Nest. Please bring extra Euro for personal expenses or souve-nirs. Sign up deadline is May 2. Minimum participation of 30 people required. After May 2, the trip will be open to all community members. Sign up at the Warrior Zone, Ledward Barracks Bldg. 224 DSN 354-6082 CIV 09721-96-6082. You may also sign up at the Finney Recrea-tion Center, Conn Barracks Bldg. 64 DSN 353-8476 CIV 09721-96-8476. Community Town Hall May 15: 10 a.m. There will be a Community Town Hall open to the entire community at the Conn Club on Conn Barracks. This will be your opportunity to engage with garrison leaders to discuss base clo-sure information and summer events and programs. Registration for Summer Camp May 15: Are your children interested in participating in fun events throughout the summer? If so registration for Summer Camp begins today. Registration will be conducted at the Parent Central Services, the Commons on Ledward Barracks, Bldg. 224. For more information please call DSN 354-6414 CIV 09721-96-6414. Registration for Summer Camp May 15: Are your children interested in participating in fun events throughout the summer? If so registration for Summer Camp begins today. Registration will be conducted at the Parent Central Services, the Commons on Ledward Barracks, Bldg. 224. For more information please call DSN 354-6414 CIV 09721-96-6414. Registration for Fall Sports May 15: If you are looking for something entertaining to do next fall sign up for a sports team. Registration will be conducted at the Parent Central Services, the Commons on Ledward Barracks, Bldg. 224. For more information please call DSN 354-6414 CIV 09721-96-6414. Babysitting Class May 16 – 19: If you are in the 7th through 12th grade looking to earn money by babysitting sign up today for the babysitting class being of-fered by Parent Central Services. The location has not yet been deter-mined so please contact Parent Central Services located at the Com-mons on Ledward Barracks, Bldg. 224; call DSN 354-6414 CIV 09721-96-6414. Memorial Day Fun Run May 19: 9:30 a.m. Dust off your running shoes and sign up for the Me-morial Day Fun Run from May 1 – 18. The sign up locations are found at both Kessler and Finney Fitness Centers. Last minute registration will be available May 19 from 8 – 9:15 a.m. at Kessler Fitness Center. The start time for Adults is 9:30 a.m. and the start time for the Youth is 9:45 a.m. For more information please call DSN 354-6735 CIV 09721-96-6735.

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How to get to Katterbach by bus:

To get close to the High School gate in Katterbach, use

Bus 755 (destination Untereichenbach) from Schlossplatz or

Bahnhof and get off at “Untereichenbach/Neukirchener Str.”

If you going to Bismarck/KatterbachKaserne, stay on the bus

to “Katterbach Kaserne.”

Bus 751 does not go to Katterbach anymore; once it

reaches Obereichenbach, it turns around to go back into

town.

All information on city buses is also available at:

www.stwan.de

Ansbach City Bus System

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.

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