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Community asked to participate in customer survey

Bamberg’s Armed Forces Network radio upgraded, supplemented

By Installation Management Command Public Affairs and

Mindy Campbell, USAG Bamberg Public Affairs

Community members will soon have the chance

to rate services the U.S. Army Garrison Bam-

berg provides when an Army-wide survey

launches later this month.

The Customer Service Assessment is a web-

based, diagnostic tool that allows garrison cus-

tomers to provide feedback on community ser-

vices.

The survey, sponsored by the Installation Man-

agement Command headquarters, collects

feedback from leaders, Soldiers, family mem-

bers, civilians, retirees and veterans, said Beate

Schatz, USAG Bamberg Knowledge Manage-

ment program analyst.

―We want to hear from everyone who works, lives or plays in this

military community,‖ Schatz said. ―We want to hear what we do well

and what we need to improve on.‖

The survey, which takes about 15 minutes to complete, can be ac-

cessed at www.mymilitaryvoice.org starting Monday and will run

through Sunday, Sept. 26. Using a scale from one (poor) to five

(excellent), customers can rate services including Family and Mo-

rale, Welfare and Recreation, housing, military personnel services,

transportation and religious programs.

As well as rating service delivery, survey partici-

pants will have an opportunity to provide com-

ments about what has been done and where

there may be opportunities for improvement.

This is the only tool of its kind that asks installa-

tion leaders and individuals to provide direct

feedback so garrisons and IMCOM can analyze

customer perceptions, IMCOM officials said.

Those results, which will be delivered to garri-

son commanders in December, will help shape

the way services are funded and what improve-

ments and changes will be made.

The survey also allows IMCOM to break down

the results by group, by garrison and by region.

―This will allow IMCOM to analyze the voice of the customers and

adjust the services to meet the customers’ needs,‖ Schatz said.

To take the 2010 Customer Service Assessment, log on to

www.mymilitaryvoice.org starting Monday. For more information

about the assessment, contact Beate Schatz at 0951-300-7370 or e

-mail her at Beate.Schatz@eur.army.mil.

By Ashley Bateman,

USAG Bamberg Public Affairs

Bamberg community members will soon

have access to an additional Armed

Forces Network radio station, as well as

improved sound for the current station,

The Eagle.

By early September, AFN officials are

hoping to have finalized the process of

installing a radio tower on Warner Bar-

racks and transferring The Eagle, a sta-

tion now playing on AM 1143, to FM 98.9.

―You want music service traditionally on

your FM because you have the stereo

sound,‖ said Tony McKinney, AFN Bava-

ria operations director. ―With the new

transmitter, we will be able to move The

Eagle which has been on AM, to FM. In

the past, if someone wanted to listen to

local radio…the music would’ve been

mono and not as great.‖

The new FM channel frequency will be

geared toward the specifications of U.S.

cars.

―You will have much better quality with a

U.S.-friendly frequency,‖ said Rainer

Wunderlich, chief engineer for AFN Bava-

ria. ―That would be the advantage.‖

In addition to the changeover, AFN will

maintain AM 1143 as its Powernet station.

Powernet is a service typical to those on

AM stations, focused on news and talk

radio more than music.

―In the morning, you’re going to have

news programming, NPR (National Public

Radio) and in the evening, they’ve got

more talk-type radio shows,‖ McKinney

said.

Powernet usually includes a morning

news watch, home news until about 10

a.m. and music programming during the

afternoon.

―The music shows they do on the Power-

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Ashley Bateman

A technician descends the new AFN radio

tower Aug. 20. The tower is located near

Whispering Pines Golf Course.

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The Warner Weekly is an unofficial publication of the U.S. Army

Garrison Bamberg, IMCOM-Europe and the U.S. Army authorized

under the provisions of AR-360-1. Contents of The Warner Weekly

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

Government or the Department of the Army. Private organizations

noted in this publication are not part of the Dept. of Defense and

those wishing to make an announcement must be registered.

Fundraising events must be pre-approved through the MWR

Financial Management Division, located in Bldg. 7107. The

appearance of advertising in this publication does not constitute

endorsement of the products or services advertised by the U.S.

Army. All content in this publication is prepared, edited and

approved by the USAG Bamberg Public Affairs Office. The PAO

reserves the right to edit submissions for style, clarity or fit. Time

sensitive announcements are run for a minimum of two weeks.

Information is accurate at the time of publishing. If specifics

change, the change will be noted in the following publication. The

deadline for all Warner Weekly submissions is 2 weeks prior to the

desired publication date. The Public Affairs Office is not

responsible for late submissions. This publication is produced and

distributed every Thursday in an electronic format and can be

viewed on the U.S. Army Bamberg website at

www.bamberg.army.mil.

All MWR Programs provide reasonable accommodations for

individuals with special needs. For assistance please contact the

facility manager prior to your visit.

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U.S. Army Address: Unit 27535, APO AE 09139 Telephone:DSN:469-1600, Fax: DSN:469-8033 German Address: Weissenburgstrasse 12, 96052 Bamberg Telephone:(+49) 0951-300-1600, Fax: :(+49) 0951-300--8033

Lt. Col. Steven L. Morris U.S. Army Garrison

Bamberg, Commander

USAG Bamberg, Public Affairs Officer Renate Bohlen

Warner Weekly Staff

Ashley Bateman (editor), Mindy Campbell,

Douglas DeMaio, Capt. Megan L. Jantos,

Cornelia Meyer-Olin

Academy eases transition of rising ninth graders

Mindy Campbell

Local youth entering ninth grade this year look on as a fellow teen acts out a

profession in a game of charades Aug. 17. Child Youth and School Services

hosted a free week-long program to help prepare teens for high school.

Get Fit encourages healthy, active lifestyle By Douglas DeMaio, USAG Bamberg Public Affairs Bamberg’s Freedom Fitness Facility, along with other garrison sports and fitness cen-ters throughout Europe will have a Get Fit, Don’t Quit day offering a variety of health and fitness activities on Sept. 18. Installation Management Command Europe’s Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation is hosting the re-gional fitness day to promote healthy life-styles. ―Conducting a region-wide fitness day brings the community together for friendly competition and provides an opportunity to learn more about a healthier lifestyle,‖ said Darrell Clay, Bamberg’s Family and MWR director. ―Get Fit, Don't Quit is a fun event that is designed to encourage everybody to

strive for better health. To be in good shape is not only good for your body; it also sup-ports mental well-being as well.‖ From 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the FFF, participants can take part in events like the Fitness Team Challenge Competition, indoor cy-cling, yoga and pilates. The Fitness Team challenge consists of a 4x400 meter Relay Race, 30 m fireman’s carry, 50 Bosu push-ups and 75 bleacher dips. The team with the lowest combined time will win. ―Inviting Soldiers and spouses to participate in free fitness classes also promotes our regular fitness offerings at the Bamberg Freedom Fitness Facility, one of the best fitness facilities in Europe,‖ Clay said.

―Physical fitness plays a big role for mission readiness and is a great stress reliever.‖ After the competition, attendees can join free spinning, pilates and yoga classes, which are 45 minutes long. ―Afterwards, we hope that our customers continue to use the FFF and participate in the variety of fitness classes that we offer on a regular basis,‖ Clay said. ―Family and MWR's goal is to support maximum readi-ness for our entire Bamberg community.‖ Most programs offered will be free or at minimal cost. A limited number of T-shirts will be provided to participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up at the FFF by Sept. 1. For more information, call 0951-300-8890.

By Mindy Campbell, USAG Bamberg Public Affairs

The participants were yelling out answers, trying to guess what profession the

other teen was acting out during a game of charades.

―Dancer?‖ ―Clown?‖ ― Cowboy?‖ the shouts rang out.

The rambunctious noise echoing in the JFK Teen Center was more than a

display of fun. About a dozen students were attending the inaugural 9th Grade

Academy, sponsored by Bamberg’s Child, Youth and School Services.

The students, who will be entering ninth grade this fall, will encounter a lot of

changes when they walk the halls of the high school next week, said Shay

McNeil, a CYS Services workforce preparation specialist and HIRED! program

coordinator.

In doing research, McNeil found that many teens have a hard time transition-ing from middle school to high school, which can lead to problems their ninth grade year. Many students find ninth grade to be a more competitive, imper-

(ACADEMY continued on page 12)

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HEIDELBERG, Germany – The Europe Regional Medical Com-mand is supporting the U.S. European Command’s 2010 Health

Care Benefits Awareness Month with a variety of community out-

reach events throughout September.

Health Care Benefits Awareness Month is an annual EUCOM-wide,

joint-service initiative that began in 2006 to inform beneficiaries

about their health care benefits.

During September, representatives from each Army health clinic will

be available to discuss benefit and medical services information at

community events, radio talk shows, town halls and other public

venues. They will also coordinate with garrison newspapers and

local AFN affiliates to publicize these weekly themes designated by

TRICARE Eurasia-Africa: physical health, mental health, dental

health, and health care while traveling.

Information about the new TRICARE Overseas Program contract

that begins Sept. 1 will also be available in each clinic and at the

following community events. TOP contract information is also out-

lined at http://www.tricare.mil/TOPcontract/

Representatives from ERMC will provide information on benefits at

the U.S. Army Garrison Bamberg Community Expo from 11 a.m. to

3 p.m. and on Sept. 24 at the commissary from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

They will share behavioral health and family advocacy information

at the Schweinfurt Post Exchange on Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. to noon

and at the Schweinfurt Health Clinic and health fair on Sept. 29

from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a Diabetic Fair and TRICARE

information at the Grafenwöhr Health Clinic on Sept. 8 from 8 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m. The Vilseck commissary will have a benefits informa-

tion table on Sept. 10 from 1 to 5 p.m. and will have TRICARE infor-

mation available there on Sept. 24 from 1 to 5 p.m.

Service members, veterans and their Families are encouraged to

utilize these venues to learn more about benefits and health care

available at military treatment facilities overseas. For additional information, contact your local health clinic or visit the

Europe Regional Medical Command Web site at http://

ermc.amedd.army.mil and your local clinic Web page at http://

ermc.amedd.army.mil/mtf/index.html

Youth assists officials, recognized by commander By Ashley Bateman,

USAG Bamberg Public Affairs

Lt. Col. Steven L. Morris, U.S. Army Garri-

son commander, presented Jana Aliya

Kuruc, 10, with a coin on Aug. 18 for her

assistance in helping Military Police and

the fire department.

Directorate of Emergency Services per-

sonnel responded to a fire alarm Aug. 7

on Walnussweg Street.

The alarm was malfunctioning inside one

of the homes on the street and the resi-

dents were out to dinner.

When Directorate of Public Works person-

nel arrived on the site, they were met with

the additional challenge of the family dog,

Artie. An 8-month old chocolate Labrador

retriever who recently underwent surgery,

Artie was distraught by the noise and

making quite a scene himself.

Jana, whose family also owns a dog,

came to the aid of the personnel by pet-

ting Artie and calming him down with food

and water.

Jana’s actions allowed DPW employees

to enter the home and fix the fire alarm,

with the assistance of DES personnel.

Jana’s father, Chief Warrant Officer Ge-

rald Kuruc, 317th Maintenance Company,

was especially proud of his daughter’s

quick response and resourcefulness.

Ashley Bateman

Jana Aliya Kuruc, a Warner Barracks community member, visits with Artie, the Labrador

retriever she helped to calm when a fire alarm malfunctioned in a neighbor’s home, on

Aug. 23 in a grassy area near her home.

Recycling Tips 1. Avoid bottled drinks in bars and restaurants

and go for the tapped version instead.

2. Join a library to borrow books instead of buy-

ing new ones.

3. Teach kids about the environment.

Europe Regional Medical Command supports

the 2010 Health Care Benefits Awareness Month

Energy-saving Tips

1. Try, stir-fry. The meat and vegetables are cut or

sliced into small bite sizes and cooked in a moment

in hot oil. Tasty, economical and more nutritious.

2. Ensure appliances are properly maintained.

3. Open fridge quickly to avoid letting cool

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FMWR News Release

Three of the Department of Defense’s pre-

miere resort hotels are offering special dis-

counts and an opportunity to win up to a

year of house cleaning to the caregivers

who support the nation’s heroes and their

Families.

From Aug. 1 through Oct. 24, visit

www.afrcresorts.com to nominate a family

caregiver for a chance to win one of four

prizes: free house cleaning for year, free

house cleaning for six months (two prizes)

or three months of free house cleaning. The

website also offers special discounts for

caregivers at the resorts.

Shades of Green, Hale Koa and Edelweiss

are DOD Armed Forces Recreation Cen-

ters, managed by the Army’s Family and

Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command.

They are designed to be safe, supportive

destinations for members of the military,

where the patrons know they’re in the com-

pany of their comrades in arms and their

Families, have access to military support

and are protected by military force protec-

tion measures.

In the words of one guest, ―If I suddenly

realize he’s going back to Iraq in a week

and break down in tears, I’m surrounded by

people who understand and can help. If that

were to happen in [a hotel chain], I’d be

treated like I was crazy.‖

The contest is designed by the Family and

Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command

to commemorate National Caregiver’s Ap-

preciation Month in November and recog-

nize our service member’s caregivers—

especially those who care for exceptional

family members and wounded warriors.

―Right now we’re taking a close look at how

our Exceptional Family Member Program

works, ensuring we’re offering the right sup-

port to those families who have members

with special needs,‖ said Maj. Gen. Reuben

Jones, FMWRC commanding general.

―But leadership wants to acknowledge that

all caregivers play an important role in keep-

ing our Army families strong,‖ said Kristen

Kea, FMWRC events manager. ―This pro-

motion offers any caregiver a chance to

slow down and take a break with discounts

at our AFRCs and a lucky winner will get a

helping hand through free house cleaning.‖

An exceptional Family member is a child or

adult with any physical, emotional, develop-

mental or intellectual disorder that requires

special treatment, therapy, education, train-

ing or counseling.

―The Exceptional Family Member Program

is one way we can keep some of the most

important promises articulated in the Army

Family Covenant… providing access to

Family programs that foster an environment

in which families can thrive," said Lt. Gen.

Rick Lynch, commander of the Installation

Management Command, when announcing

plans to revitalize the program.

Until Oct. 24, anyone can nominate a care-

giver to be part of the random drawing. The

drawing will be made in early November

and a winner will be announced as soon as

eligibility is verified.

For the purposes of the contest, a caregiver

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Win a year of free house-cleaning services from Army MWR

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – International SOS Assistance, the new

TRICARE Overseas Program contractor, will bring more compre-

hensive, patient centered and customer-

focused service to nearly half a million

TRICARE beneficiaries overseas start-

ing Sept. 1.

Under the new contract, non-active duty

beneficiaries living overseas will still

enjoy the same TRICARE Standard

benefit – no enrollment fees and the free-

dom to choose a host nation provider without a referral – as well as

new customer service features. Starting Sept. 1, Standard benefici-

aries can contact a TOP regional call center to get assistance find-

ing a provider in their area.

Call center representatives will also provide program and benefit

information 24/7 and the TOP contractor will provide some claims

assistance through TRICARE Service Centers (TSCs), call centers

and overseas claims processors.

As the new contract begins, Standard beneficiaries overseas are

reminded of important information they need to make sure their

health care needs are met and claims processes are trouble free.

Beneficiaries should obtain a payment receipt and file for reim-

bursement as soon as possible. TRICARE claims must be filed

within a year of date of service.

Beneficiaries should be aware that

they are responsible for annual de-

ductibles and cost-shares.

Beneficiaries are responsible for filling out

and filing claims. Military treatment facili-

ties (MTFs) and contract representatives

can not fill out, accept or process claims

forms from beneficiaries or providers.

Some overseas MTFs currently allow beneficiaries who are nor-

mally TRICARE Standard to enroll to the facility on a space-

available basis and receive primary care under TRICARE Plus.

The new contract does not change TRICARE Plus, but its availabil-

ity, as well as space-available care in MTFs, is determined by the

commander based on resources.

Even when enrolled at an MTF under TRICARE Plus, when getting

care outside of the MTF, beneficiaries are still responsible for pay-

ing deductibles and cost shares and filing claims.

For more information about the new top contract and to download a

new overseas handbook, including new contact information, benefi-

ciaries can go to www.tricare.mil/topcontract.

New TRICARE Overseas Contract Support for Standard Beneficiaries

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Community Announcements Please send all announcements to Bamberg

Public Affairs via the following website:

http://www.bamberg.army.mil/mobi/form.asp. Women’s Equality Day

U.S. Army Garrison Bamberg will have a Women’s Equality Day Volksmarch/Equality March on Aug. 27 from 9 a.m.-noon beginning at the Freedom Fitness Facility. For more informa-tion, call the Equal Opportunity Office at 0951-300-8624.

Dental Assistant Apprenticeship Program

Community members interested in learning a new career can apply for the Dental Assistant Apprenticeship Program on Warner Barracks. Applications are available at the Red Cross and are due by Aug. 27. For more information, call the Bamberg Red Cross at 0951-300-1760 or the Bamberg Dental Clinic at 0951-300-1720.

Customer Service Assessment

Community members will have the chance to give feedback on garrison services in an online survey later this month. U.S. Army Garrison Bam-berg leaders are asking community members to log on to www.mymilitaryvoice.org and fill out the 2010 Customer Service Assessment. The survey will be online Aug. 30 - Sept. 26. For more infor-mation call 0951-300-7370 or e-mail Beate.Schatz@eur.army.mil.

Fall Kick-off

Protestant Women of the Chapel will have its fall kick-off on Sept. 8 in the Bamberg Chapel from 9 - 11:30 a.m. All ladies are invited. Free food and child care are provided. Studies for the fall ses-sion will be: ―Living Beyond Yourself: Exploring the Fruit of the Spirit‖ by Beth Moore; ―Shepherding a Child's Heart‖ by Tedd Tripp; ―The Excellent Wife‖ by Martha Peace; ―Alone with God: Rediscovering the Power and Passion of Prayer‖ by John MacArthur; ―Precept Upon Precept: An Inductive study of the Book of 1 Thessalonians‖ by Kay Arthur. The evening study, which is on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., will be ―Daniel: Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecy‖ by Beth Moore. For more information, call Hilary at 0954-998-7819.

Community Expo and Job Fair

Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation in-vites residents to attend the Community Expo and Job Fair Sept. 10 in the fest tent in the park-ing lot across from Building 7000 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. At the event, community members will have the chance to get information from dozens of organizations including Child and Youth School Services, Army and Air Force Exchange Service, the commissary, banking institutions, the health and dental clinics and other FMWR ser-vices. A job fair will also be held in conjunction with the Expo. About a dozen representatives from on- and off-post companies will be set up to talk, take resumes and answer questions about jobs. Organizations can now sign up to partici-pate in the event by logging on to http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/300410 or contact FMWR special event coordinator at 0951-300-9010. For the latest information on the Expo, log on to www.bamberg.army.mil/mwr. Soldier and Family Appreciation Day

Community members are invited to come out for a day of fun during the Soldier and Family Appre-ciation Day Sept. 10 at the parking lot across from Building 7000 from 3-8 p.m. The event will include games and entertainment for children, food, music and the final round of the Operation Rising Star competition. For the latest information on the Soldiers and Family Appreciation Day, log on to www.bamberg.army.mil/mwr.

Flea Market

There will be a Community Flea Market at the Community Activity Center Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tables are available for rent for $5 each. Sign up at the Cool Beans front counter. For more information, call 0951-300-8659 or e-mail liz.gonzalez@eur.army.mil.

Engineer Heritage

Engineers across Europe are invited to the Euro-pean Castle Ball scheduled for Sept. 24 at Würz-burg Castle to celebrate engineer heritage, to partner with allies and to synchronize and inte-grate engineers across Europe. The dress for service members is formal military attire and for civilians formal evening attire or business suit and tie. For more information and tickets call DSN 314-379-5049 or commercial 0620-280-5049. Army Photos Wanted

Your face could be on a NASCAR vehicle. The U.S. Army and Stewart-Haas Racing are seeking photos of Army Soldiers and veterans for a spe-cial paint scheme for the U.S. Army #39 Chevy Impala car driven by Ryan Newman. The car will be in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Phoenix International Raceway Nov. 14. The photos will be featured on the hood, trunk, side panels and bumpers of the race car. Go online at www.goarmy.com/ourphotoshere to submit a photo now until Sept. 24.

Weekly Reminders

NAF 101

Bamberg Nonappropriated Funds Civilian Personnel Advisory Center will be conducting employment workshops for all eligible individuals interested in learning how to apply and write a resume for a NAF position. This is not a general class on how to write a resume. It is specifically tailored for NAF vacancy announcement applicants. The workshop will be in the Bamberg CPAC Conference Room in Building 7486. All workshops are on Fridays from 10 - 11:30 a.m. Dates are Aug. 27 and Oct. 22. Sign up the Tuesday prior to each scheduled workshop as there is a maximum of eight slots available. For more information regarding training or eligibility, call 0951-300-8027.

AWANA Come join AWANA, the weekly children's Bible Club on Sundays from 4-5:30 p.m. at the high school gym. This free club is for 4-year-olds - 6th grade students. The club runs from September-May. For more information, call the Bamberg Chapel at 0951-300-1570.

Pet Photo Contest Through Sept. 30, authorized exchange shop-pers can submit a photo of their pet along with a short description of their four-legged friend to PatriotFamily@aafes.com with ―Patriot Family Pet‖ in the subject line for a chance to win a $1,000 Army & Air Force Exchange Service shopping spree. Additional prizes include a $500 shopping spree for first place and eight runners up will receive either an aquarium, pet bed, pet’s view eye cam, pet gate or a portable pet crate.

Utility Tax Relief Services The Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Tax Relief Office now offers a new service for U.S. Army Garrison Bamberg customers. With the implementation of the Utility Avoidance Program customers can sign up locally and save 19 percent tax on their electricity, gas and water bills if these utilities are provided by Bamberg Stadtwerke. Other energy and utility providers can also be used, but customers will have to register through the USAG Schweinfurt UTAP.

For more information, call the Bamberg tax relief office at 0951-300-1780 or the Schweinfurt tax relief office at 09721-96-1780.

Volunteers Needed at the Chapel

U.S. Army Garrison Bamberg Community Chapel is looking for volunteers to fill the following volunteer positions: musician for the Protestant service, musician for the Catholic service, Catholic religious education coordinator, Protestant religious education coordinator and Catholic clergy. If interested in volunteering at the chapel, call 0951-300-8879.

DES/Vehicle Registration Office

Bamberg license plates are available for motorcycles and trailers. Everyone that is due for renewal and still has the old U.S. Army Europe plates has to change to the new Bamberg plates. To renew plates, customers must bring a new insurance card (not older than 120 days). For more information, call 0951-300-7580.

Rental Housing

Visit the Automated Housing Referral Network website, www.ahrn.com, to view private rental housing in the local area. AHRN is currently available at more than 160 installations, to in-clude Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Navy and Marine installations. AHRN is available at several installations in Europe and the U.S.

German Classes

Army Community Service, Relocation Readiness Program, offers free German classes every month. Beginner classes are scheduled Tues-days from 10 a.m. to noon and Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. Intermediate classes are Tuesdays, noon to 2 p.m. and Wednesdays, 2-4 p.m. Ad-vanced classes are Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m. and Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m. Classes are held at the ACS building in classroom 118. For more infor-mation, call 0951-300-7777.

Passport and Immigration Fees

The rates for Consular Reports of Birth Abroad and Passports have increased. The new rates are the following: Adult Passport Book Renewal: $110 Adult Passport Book Initial: $135 Child Passport Book: $105 Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA): $100 Visa Pages: $82 Additional Information on other consular rate increases is available at www.bamberg.army.mil/

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directorates/dhr/passport.asp. Look for the rate increases link, which will be located near the top of the page. If you are the spouse of a deployed Soldier, you can still apply for your child’s Consu-lar Report of Birth. You can also apply for your child’s passport with the proper paperwork. Fail-ure to do either of these can result in you not leaving Germany on schedule. For more informa-tion, stop by the Passport Office located in Build-ing 7290 between 8 a.m. and noon. For more information, call 0951-300-8928.

Lutheran Worship Service

The U.S. Army Garrison Bamberg Community Chapel now sponsors a liturgical church service every first and third Sunday at 9 a.m. in the Bamberg Chapel Family Life Center. All Lutherans or other liturgically-minded people are welcome to attend. For more information about the service, call 0951-300-8141 or e-mail david.jacob@eur.army.mil.

Passport Office

The Bamberg Passport Office has upgraded its website. You can now access all the informational handouts from the convenience of your home or office. Go to http://www.bamberg.army.mil/directorates/dhr/passport.asp and select the appropriate link. For assistance in filling out the Passport Application, download the Application Wizards User’s guide.

Chapel Meeting

The Bamberg Protestant Women of the Chapel has weekly meetings on Wednesdays from 9-11:30 a.m. at the Bamberg Chapel. Free childcare is provided. For more information, call 0951-300-1570.

Clinic Hours

The Bamberg Health Clinic hours of operation are as follows: Monday through Thursday sick call is from 7 - 8 a.m.; full service is available from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. On Fridays, sick call is from 7 - 8 a.m. and full service from 7:30 a.m. - noon. We are closed on Friday afternoons for mandatory training. The Health Clinic is also closed on federal holidays and weekends. For more information or if you need to make an appointment, call 0951-300-1750. If you have a medical emergency, call the Bamberg Military Police at 0951-300-114. You may also call the TRICARE Nurse Advice Line at toll-free number 00800-4759-2330, 24 hours a day, seven days a week to talk to a nurse about your health care concerns, get self-care advice to help you feel better now, schedule appointments with your

military provider and arrange a phone call with your provider.

ACS Hours of Operation

Army Community Service is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The office is closed on federal holidays but open on training holidays. For more information, call 0951-300-7777. Community Activity Center Hours

Bamberg's Community Activity Center operational hours are: Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturdays: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sundays: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free Wi-Fi is available around the CAC

(Building 7047).

Customs Office The Bamberg Customs Office is located in Rooms 124 and 125 in Building 7011 across the street from the movie theater. Customer service hours are from 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and closed on German and American holidays. For more information, call 0951-300-7460 or 0951-300-9312. The fax number is 0951-300-8665. Office personnel can assist with importing items, selling items to non-ID card holders, help visiting family members get permission to drive USAREUR-plated car or get permission to have an ESSO card for rental vehicles by filling out a 175L form. Personnel can also help retirees and widows get permission to go shopping on post if they visit for more than 30 days or live in Germany.

Pre-Separation Briefing

Planning to move from Soldier to civilian? Take advantage of the transition services offered by the Army Career and Alumni Program, such as a Department of Labor two-and-a-half day job assistance workshop, resume preparation assistance and information about veterans’ benefits. Make an appointment to attend the mandatory ACAP Pre-Separation Briefing; held weekly and about an hour long. Separating Soldiers can start the ACAP process one year before separating. Soldiers who will be retiring can start two years out from their projected retirement date. For more information, call 0951-300-8925.

Family Readiness

Classes for Family Readiness Group volunteer positions are every first and third Tuesday of the month from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. in Building 7354. Learn the duties of an FRG. For more information, call 0951-300-7777.

Sexual Assault

Your Sexual Assault Response Coordinator is available 24 hours a day. Call 0951-300-8397 for your local office or 0162-510-2917 for the 24- hour hotline.

Bowling Lanes

The Birchview Lanes Bowling Center is located in Building 7690. For more information, visit the FMWR website http://www.bamberg.army.mil/directorates/dfmwr/bc.asp for latest updates and upcoming FMWR events or call 0951-300-7722.

Veterinary Facility

Veterinary Office hours are Monday through Wednesday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., closed Thursday and open Friday 8 a.m.-noon. No walk-in appointments are available. The clinic is closed on the last weekday of each month for inventory and on all American and training holidays. Over-the-counter products and prescriptions may be purchased during regular business hours. For more information about

the clinic or to schedule an appointment, call 0951-300-7972.

Family Strengths and Stresses

Army Community Service, Family Advocacy Program is here to provide help and support by offering a New Parent Support Program, Newborn Network, Play Group, Parenting Classes, Communication Classes, Victim Advocacy and Stress and Anger Management Classes. For information, call 0951-300-7777.

Family Advocacy - Need assistance in learning how to manage a life full of stress or ambivalence? Come every Thursday to Building 7487 from 1:30 – 3 p.m. for Anger/Stress Management Class.

New Parent - Being a new parent can be a challenge. Join the New Parent Support Group every Friday from 10-11:30 a.m. in Building 7487.

Airport Shuttle

The Frankfurt Shuttle Bus departs from the Bamberg Army Community Service building Monday-Friday at 6:35 a.m. and arrives at the airport at 9:45 a.m. The first return shuttle departs from the airport at 11 a.m. and arrives in Bamberg at 3:15 p.m. The second shuttle departs from the airport at 2:50 p.m. and arrives in Bamberg at 6:30 p.m. The drop-off point is at the ACS building. The shuttle is not available on American and training holidays.

Youth and Teens

Ballet Class

Child Youth and School Services SKIES Unlim-ited ballet classes will resume Sept. 2. Registra-tion is now open. The ballet program is for ages 3-8 and classes are on Thursdays from 2 – 4:30 p.m. at Building 7669. Check the class brochure for specific times and holidays. For available slots, e-mail Archie.Johnson1@eur.army.mil or call 0951-300-7452.

Youth Lessons

Child Youth and School Services SKIES Unlim-ited has instructors for tennis, racquetball and dance for youth ages 7-18. For more information, e-mail Archie.Johnson1@eur.army.mil or call 0951-300-7452.

Aqua Barons

Meet new people and become a part of the Aqua Barons team. Get into shape and stay in shape by swimming. Earn awesome rewards like trophies, medals, ribbons and even a varsity letter. Travel around Europe for swim meets to places like Italy, Spain, Belgium, England and many more. For more information about the team, e-mail bambergaquabarons@yahoo.com.

Volunteers Needed

The Bamberg Middle High School is seeking volunteers for tutoring students in any subject at the middle and/or high school level. If you would like to help out, call Celeste Rush 0951-300-8874 or e-mail celeste.rush@eu.dodea.edu.

Service Office

The U.S. Army Garrison Bamberg Retirement Services Officer/Casualty Manager is located to Building 7290, Room 208, next to Burger King. For more information, call 0951-300-7514.

Teen Stress Each summer, the National Military Family Asso-ciation’s Operation Purple program provides a free week of camp for thousands of military youth who have a parent serving in the Uniformed Ser-vices. The National Military Family Association created a kit to give the people in military teens’

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lives a way to help them manage stress and affirm the positive aspects of military life. The messages in the tool kit summarize what the military teens said over the past few years at the camp. To obtain a copy of the tool kit and learn more, visit https://www.myarmyonesource.com/News/2010/07/OperationPurple.

Sports, Health and Fitness

Golf Club Championship Compete for the Whispering Pines Golf Club Championship beginning 9 a.m. Sept. 4-5. This will be a 18-hole-tournament with a handicap round on day one and individual scores on day two. Prizes are available for first, second and third place in three categories (open, seniors, ladies). Entry fee is $45, which includes a bar-becue on both days. Sign up at Whispering Pines Golf Course or call 0951-300-8953.

Hunting Course There is a hunting course planned to start Sept. 16. There will be an information class Sept. 13 at 6 p.m. at the Golf Course Conference Room to measure the community’s interest in partici-pation in the course. The course is 60 hours long and will be finished the first week of November. Classes will be Monday and Thursday evenings and on Saturday. The hunting course costs $150 and attendees will have to spend between €400 - 600 during the course for range activities that are required. For more information about the course, e-mail Bambergfishing@eur.army.mil or call 0951-300-9376.

Closures / Changes

Used Car Lot

The vehicle resale lot will not move to its new location, an area of Building 7000 parking lot, Sept. 1. It will move locations after Sept. 10.

Dental Clinic

Preparing Soldiers for deployment and reinte-gration will be the primary focus of the Bamberg Dental Clinic until early 2011. These priorities will result in diminished access to space-available dental care for family members greater than 18 years of age. Care for children up to and including age 18 and access to orthodontic care should be minimally affected. All beneficiar-ies will continue to be able to access sick call for treatment of dental emergencies. During this time, family members can receive care from TRICARE’s preferred providers. Call TRICARE Dental Program customer service in the U.S. toll free from Germany between 8 p.m. Sunday and 8 p.m. Friday Eastern Standard Time; first dial 0800-225-5288; after the AT&T prompt dial 1-888-418-0466. Or, contact the TRICARE Area Eurasia-Africa Dental Office at 0630-267-6358.

CRF Date Change The next Community Resource Forum has moved from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1. The forum be-gins at 9 a.m.

Parking Closure The upper parking lot of Building 7000 will be closed off beginning at 5 p.m. from Sept. 2-12 in preparation for the Expo and Soldier and Family Appreciation Day.

Parent Central Services

Parent Central Services will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 2 and from 8 a.m. to noon on Sept. 3. The change in operating hours is due to team building exercises.

Finance Hours

The Bamberg Finance Customer Support Team has extended our hours of operation to better serve the community. The new hours are Mon-day-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. The office is closed for lunch from noon-1 p.m.

Tax Center

The Bamberg Tax Center has extended its hours of operation. The center will be open through Sept. 30 on an appointment basis only. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8 – 11:30 a.m. and 1 – 3:30 p.m. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 0951-300-8252.

Photo Services The Bamberg Training and Support Center’s Photo and Graphic Studio will be closed on Oct. 8 for annual training for all visual information specialists.

Continuing Education

UMUC Registration

The University of Maryland University College Europe announces its registration for fall ses-sion 1. Registration for Europe online courses continues from through Aug. 29, with classes starting on Aug. 30. For more information, call a UMUC Europe field representative at 0951-300-7466 or visit www.ed.umuc.edu.

College Fair Child, Youth and School Services is partnering with Vilseck High School to offer a 2010 College Fair on Sept. 29 from 3-5 p.m. at Vilseck High School. The event will be open to all community members interested in college, trade schools, scholarships and financial assistance. Volun-teers are needed to represent their Alma Mater at an information table or to assist with set up. If you would like to volunteer to represent a col-lege, university or trade school, call 0951-300 1770 or e-mail ann.bruennig@eur.army.mil.

Federal Aid

Students are encouraged to explore the many financial aid opportunities available while enrolled in UMUC Europe, including grants, low-interest loans and monthly payment plans. The 2010-2011 Free Application for Federal Student Aid application is now available for students to begin applying for 2010-2011 federal financial

aid. Grants may be used along with Veterans Affairs benefits, scholarships, military Tuition Assistance and military spouse tuition assistance. For more information on registration, financial aid and services, contact a local UMUC Europe field representative, call 314-370-6762 or 06221-3780, or visit www.ed.umuc.edu. Cyber Security

This fall the University of Maryland University College Europe announces a new Bachelor of Science degree in cyber security. The program is designed with direct input from a team of industry leaders to provide the practical and theoretical training needed to fill the tens of thousands of new positions projected to open in cyber security in both the public and private sectors. For more information, visit www.ed.umuc.edu/cybersecurity.

German 101

A free Introduction to German class is offered every Monday at noon at the library. Participants will learn some German words and phrases. For more information, call 0951-300-1740.

University of Phoenix

The University of Phoenix is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. - noon. UOP is located at the Warner Barracks Army Education Center, Building 7047, Room 309. Leah Gransbery, University of Phoenix field representative, can help you start your master’s program. Online and on-site courses are available and degrees can be achieved in 15 - 24 months. For more information, call 0951-208-5350.

Entertainment and Leisure

Free Admission

The American Association of Museums, in con-junction with the National Endowment for the Arts is offering free admission to various muse-ums across the United States this summer to active duty military personnel and their immedi-ate families. Not all museums are participating, http://www.nea.gov/national/bluestarmuseums/. index.ph will provide you with the museums participating. Blue Star Museums is a partner-ship among Blue Star Families, the National Endowment for the Arts, and more than 700 museums in all 50 states to offer free admission to active duty military personnel and their Fami-lies through Sept. 6. Outreach KONTAKT Club Events

The Outreach KONTAKT Club is an Army in Europe program designed to promote German and American friendship. The Outreach KONTAKT bowling team meets Fridays at 7 p.m. at Birchview Lanes. On Thursdays the music group meets at 8 p.m. at the KONTAKT clubhouse on the airfield. For more information, contact the German president Klaus Kirchhof at 0951-24378 or at b.k.kirchhof@web.de or contact the American project officer Capt. Carlos Rivera at 0951-300-1610 or at Carlos.rivera2@eur.army.mil.

Bamberg Elementary School Aug. 26 – Class assignments posted 5 p.m.

Aug. 27 – New Families Orientation 10 – 11 a.m. Aug. 30 – School begins

Lemonade on the Lawn 12:30 p.m. Open House

Sept. 8 – Kindergarten and PSCD programs start Sept. 16 – First day of Sure Start

Bamberg Middle High School Aug. 27 – New student orientation 1 p.m.

Aug. 30 – School begins Sept. 2 – Open house 5: 30 p.m.

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Thur. Aug. 26 The A-Team (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Fri. Aug. 27 The Expendables (R)(1st Run) 7 p.m.

Sat. Aug. 28 Toy Story 3 (G) 3 p.m.

The Expendables (R)(1st Run) 7 p.m.

Sun. Aug. 29 Toy Story 3 (G) 3 p.m.

The A-Team (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Mon. Aug. 30 The Expendables (R)(1st Run) 7 p.m.

Thur. Sept. 2 Grown Ups (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Fri. Sept. 3 Nanny McPhee Returns (PG)(1st Run) 7 p.m.

Sat. Sept. 4 Nanny McPhee Returns (PG)(1st Run) 3 p.m.

Grown Ups (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Sun. Sept. 5 Nanny McPhee Returns (PG)(1st Run) 3 p.m.

Knight and Day (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Mon. Sept. 6 Knight and Day (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Thur. Sept. 9 Twilight Saga: Eclipse (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Fri. Sept. 10 Takers (PG-13)(1st Run) 7 p.m.

net are regional shows,‖ McKinney said. ―So you’re not going to

hear local information like you would on The Eagle. However, we

do have an automation system that inserts local commercial spots

throughout the day. The difference is, on The Eagle we actually do

the two live shows between 6-10 a.m. and 2-6 p.m.‖

The change is being implemented to offer American military person-

nel and their Families in Bamberg something that most other garri-

sons already have- two local English stations.

―Bamberg is a single source community right now, only capable of

receiving The Eagle program,‖ Wunderlich said. ―Most of our other

communities are two-service communities. We’re working on get-

ting your community up and providing a good FM signal.‖

Harsh weather during German winters is another reason locals

should be getting their news from a clear FM site, McKinney said.

―It’s especially critical during the winter season, for people to know

what’s going on in terms of road conditions and school closures and

delays and information like that,‖ McKinney said. ―If it’s critical,

weather-related information, every spot break the DJ’s going to talk

about it. We record the same messages for the Powernet but you’re

not going to hear them as often.‖

The construction of the tower and implementation of the new ser-

vices are moving forward through the combined work of AFN and

Directorate of Public Works personnel.

―We’re building the tower, the foundation and they’re installing the

technical equipment,‖ said Dave Thompson, director of USAG Bam-

berg’s DPW. ―It’s a joint effort.‖

Down the road, AFN would like to install Radio Data Systems de-

coders so their local stations’ identification would show on car radio

displays, Wunderlich said.

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is defined as: 1) a person who cares for

someone who is sick or disabled (including

wounded warriors and exceptional family

members), or 2) an adult who cares for an

infant or a child of a service member.

The winner must be eligible to stay in an

Armed Forces Recreation Center—a military

ID card holder or their registered guest—as

defined by the AFRC eligibility requirements.

To nominate a caregiver, visit ARFCre-

sorts.com before Oct. 24, 2010 and select the

link to the Family and MWR page on Face-

book. Respond to the ―Caregivers‖ thread by

providing the caregiver’s first name and a

brief explanation of why you feel they should

win.

The winner will be selected at random, and

the promotion is designed to give members of

the military Family an opportunity to sing the

praises of the caregivers in their lives. The

nomination will be posted publically, so MWR

officials reserve the right to edit or remove

posts that might contain personally identifying

information or operational security concerns.

For those who want to nominate a caregiver

but are not members of Facebook, an alter-

nate form of entry is also described on the

AFRC website.

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Please call us and tell us when you sell your item so we can

remove the advertisement.

Thank you.

EMPLOYMENT

Central Texas College is looking for

qualified criminal justice instructors.

Applicants should have a two-year de-

gree from a regionally accredited school

with a minimum five years of work experi-

ence in the field or a four-year degree

from a regionally accredited school with

three years of work related experience. If

interested, contact the Bamberg repre-

sentative at 0951-300-7467, e-mail bam-

berg@europe.ctcd.edu or stop by the

Education Center. (7/19/10)

There is an immediate opening for a full–

time Wellness Counselor at the Bamberg

Women, Infants, and Children Office.

This position requires a Registered Dieti-

tian or a Bachelor of Science degree in

nutrition, dietetics, nursing, or Registered

Nurse with Associate of Arts degree or

home economics with an emphasis in

nutrition. Job requirements include com-

puter experience, knowledge of maternal

and infant nutrition as well as proven

counseling skills. Must have a current

driver's license. Travel may be required.

Interested persons can send resumes to

Jenny.Dietrich@eur.army.mil or 09721-

96-8986/6791. (7/19/10)

The U.S. Army Garrison Bamberg Com-

munity Chapel has a non-personal ser-

vice contract opportunity for a Catholic

Clergy member. We anticipate a perform-

ance period of Sept. 20 through Sept. 19,

2011. Interested parties should contact

the Bamberg Regional Contracting Office

for a copy of the solicitation packet

#W912PG-10-T-0126, which will be used

for submission. For additional informa-

tion, contact Bamberg RCO at 0951-300-

9408 or visit http://www.usacce.army.mil/

frc/default.htm. For more information

about the position, call Kyeyong Thornton

at 0951-300-8879. Submit applications

no later than 6 p.m. on Sept. 2. (8/9/10)

AUTOMOBILES

For Sale: Two Harley Davidson Motorcy-

cles, both garage kept. 2007 Night Rod

Special. Gloss black, 9,500 miles, excel-

lent condition, new tires, new battery,

two sets of mirrors, cover included for

$13,000. 2008 Soft Tail Night Train. Flat

black, 4,000 miles, excellent condition,

custom grips and foot pegs, cover in-

cluded for $15,000. For more information

o r p i c t u r e s , e - m a i l a b r a -

ham.goepfert@yahoo.com. (8/23/10)

For Sale: Ford Fusion, 2007. Asking for

$10,750. 2007 Ford Fusion I4 SE, 4-

cylinder, dark blue pearl metallic, char-

coal interior, black leather seats. 35,000

miles, regular maintenance, no acci-

dents. Will deliver anywhere in Germany.

E-mail becklor@gmail.com for photos

and more information. (8/10/10)

For Sale: 2007 Yamaha YZF-R6, less

than 500 miles. No scratches, no dings,

US specs, Yamaha standard blue. Ask-

ing $6,800 OBO contact by e-mail at

jonathan.f.roberts@us.army.mil. (8/2/10)

For Sale: 2009 BMW 328i Coupe. Less

than 6,000 miles. Sunroof, sports pack-

age, black leatherette. Excellent Condi-

tion. Asking $29,500. If interested, call

0173-582-2181. (7/27/10)

For Sale: 2010 Mercedes GLK; 4x4;

Upgraded exterior color: sand beige

metallic; Upgraded interior color: almond,

full leather w/ woodgrain trim; Automatic-

7-speed Steptronic; only 2,900 miles and

is in excellent condition. Asking $34,000

Call 0160-341-8028 (7/27/10)

For Sale: 2006 Harley Davidson

FXDWG, chopper blue, passed inspec-

tion on bike and pipes, mustang seat

including passenger and sissy bar, mal-

tese cross accessories, braided cables,

brand new wide tire kit and front tire still

in box. Very well taken care of. Asking

$15,000 obo. Interested parties can e-

mail amandabuckout@yahoo.com.

(7/14/10)

FOR SALE

AAFES Bello 60" TV stand black glass

and wood face. Purchased three months

ago for $500, selling for $400. Two

cherry wood DVD / CD cases. Each

holds 156 DVDs, $60 for both. Pictures

available. For more information, e-mail

stacydodson123@yahoo.com or call

0170-328-7496. (8/23/10)

Yard Sale: 27 Eschenweg St. on Warner

Barracks from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 4.

Clothes, furniture, dishes and more items

available. For more information, call 0951

-209-6993. (8/23/10)

Wooden fence six pieces plus gate for

$50; HP laserjet 6P Printer 110V for $30;

IKEA desk with two drawers 29" x 59" for

$40; single mattress for $20; BMW 16"

Rims and 225/55 Pireli tires for $80. If

interested, e-mail downsizinginbam-

berg@gmail.com or call 0951-297-3816.

(8/23/10)

AFN satellite dish system, cost $250

new. Asking only $100 to sell it with

brackets, cables and mounting instruc-

tions. Call 0176-283-54207 or 0951-300-

9344 Bamberg. (8/9/10)

Located in Bamberg, Pier 1 dining room

table with 6 chairs. Excellent condition.

Two years old. New cost was $1,300,

asking $600 or best offer. Self pick up.

Call Randy at 0160-781-5496 or e-mail

riesr@t-online.de.

German single bed, wood head and foot

board; matching night stand; large shrank

with sliding doors and a 2-door shrank for

TV on top and shelves inside. All 4

pieces sold together $300. Single pieces

can be sold separately. Pictures available

via e-mail. Contact by phone Monday-

Friday 5:30-7 p.m., or 9 a.m.-7 p.m. on

weekends at 0919-592-9891, or e-mail

corlaurai@t-online.de. (7/14/10)

Small blue couch $30, 19 inch TV and

DVD Player $20 can be sold separately.

Located on post. For pictures or more

information e-mail taylee62@msn.com or

call 0178-342-8323. (7/6/10)

PS3 Games ―Call to Juarez‖ and ―Need

for Speed‖ shift. Asking $50 for both and

$30 sold separately. For more informa-

tion, 0173-582-2181 (7/1/2010)

MISCELLANEOUS

PCSing? Can’t find a new home for your

dog? Please don’t abandon him/her, call

us first. No questions asked. We are a

privately funded non-profit dog rescue.

Will give your dog solace and placement

with a new, loving family. Located in

Bamberg and open from 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Call 0954-532-2881 or e-mail solacedo-

grescue@yahoo.com. (8/23/10)

The Bamberg Hospitality House supports

the ministry of the Warner Barracks

Chapel by of fering addi t ional

opportunities for discipleship, Bible study,

fellowship (that includes food, often!),

weekend activities, etc. Join us Friday

nights for 6:30 p.m. dinner and Bible

study at our home (Sonnenstrasse 7;

9 6 1 7 5 P e t t s t a d t ; e - m a i l

www.cadence.org/huisjen or call 09502-

8037). Join us on Sundays at the 11 a.m.

for the Protestant service (post chapel).

Now forming Mexican Ballet Folklorico.

No experience is necessary. Adults only,

must be willing to purchase own costume

For more information, call 0951-301-795-

44.

AD SUBMISSIONS

When submitting a classified ad for

publication, be sure to include your

name, address and telephone number.

We will not advertise commercial

services. Classified ads will be erased

after three weeks of being published in

the Warner Weekly. If you have

something you want to advertise in the

classified section, please e-mail your

s u b m i s s i o n t o

bambergpao@eur.army.mil. We will

ONLY accept classified ads by e-mail.

We will not accept advertisements by

phone or hand-written. These classified

ads are a free service to you and in order

for us to provide them, they must be in a

cut-and-paste text only format. We hope

this service is something you will utilize.

For more information, call 0951-300-1600

or e-mail bambergpao@eur.army.mil.

Sept. 3-6 Karwendel Hutte Hike $200 This four-day hike in the Austrian Alps includes overnight stays in three tradi-tional mountain huts. The moderately difficult hike will consist of approxi-mately six hours of hiking each day at about 6,000 feet elevation. Contact ODR staff for more information. Transportation departs from ODR at 8 a.m. on Sept. 3 and returns approximately 10 p.m. on Sept. 6.

Sept. 9 Tour Under Bamberg $20 This unique trip through tunnels under Bamberg gives a view of the city that

shouldn’t be missed. The tunnels are generally cool and damp; wear appro-

priate clothing and bring a flashlight. Transportation departs from ODR at 5

p.m. and returns approximately 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 11 Köln city tour $60 Visit Köln, a city where the cathedral spires tower over Germany's oldest city

and its numerous cultural and historical treasures. Located on the Rhine

River, boat cruises are available, along with time to explore Köln's numerous

museums and its active art scene. Includes transportation and a city tour.

The bus leaves at 5 a.m. and returns around midnight.

Sept. 18 Oktoberfest $50 A must see for anyone in Germany is Munich’s Oktoberfest! Enjoy the

world’s largest fair by drinking a ―mass‖ of beer in one of the 14 beer tents,

ride the rides, and indulge in traditional Bavarian food. This is one fest you

don’t want to miss! Trip includes transportation. Transportation departs from

the Chapel Parking Lot at 8 a.m. and returns at approximately 11:30 p.m.

Trips and Travel Opportunities

Take a trip with Bamberg Outdoor Recreation in September

Registration for trips begins the 15th of the month before the

scheduled trip and must be made no later than the Monday before

the scheduled leave date or they may be cancelled. To sign up or for

more information, go to Outdoor Recreation, Building 7116 or call

0951-300-9376/7955. All trips depart and arrive from ODR unless otherwise noted. No

refund will be given for no-shows. Military duty restraint or illness will be refunded with

documentation. For more trips, visit http://www.bamberg.army.mil/directorates/dfmwr/odr.asp.

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Outside the Gate

Weekend events in and around Bamberg Aug. 27 - Sept. 5

Friday, Aug. 27 No time Kirchweih in Schesslitz; Festplatz, Schiessgraben, 96110 Schesslitz (until Aug. 29) 4 p.m. Judenstrassenfest, fest along the Judenstrasse in Bamberg (until Aug. 28) 6 p.m. Sight-Running, discover Bamberg while jogging, 45-60 minutes,

approximately 6.5 km, meeting point at the Tourist Information, Geyerswörthstrasse 5, cost: €5 per person, call 0951-297-6200 or visit www.bamberg.info 7 p.m. Volunteer Firefighters of Bamberg are celebrating their 150th anni- versary, 11:30 p.m. Great Tattoo at the Markusplatz; Canisiusheim

(fest tent), Hornthalstrasse 35, 96047 Bamberg (until Aug. 29) 8 p.m. Slop, music by Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith or Bon Jovi and own compositions, Live-Club, Obere Sandstrasse 7, 96049 Bamberg, call 0951-53304, e-mail info@live-club.de or visit www.live-club.de

9 p.m. The Stud, Sound´n Arts Club, Sandstrasse 20, 96049 Bamberg, visit www.sound-n-arts.com 10 p.m. Drosophila Sound meets G.I.A.M. aka ―God Is A Music,‖ Folkstep, BalkanBreakz, Morph Club, Luitpoldstrasse 17, 96052 Bamberg, e-mail info@morphclub.org

11 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Mojow Inscene, with DJ Val De Mossa, Cocktail Happy Hour; Mojow-Club, Obstmarkt 8, 96047 Bamberg

Saturday, Aug. 28 6 a.m. Hiking in Creussen, 5K, 10K, and 20K, fees are €3.80 for a medal, €1.50 for a ticket, starting point is behind the city hall of Creussen

(Mehrzweckhalle) until 11 a.m., phone: Gerhard Jacobs 09270- 5594 (also Aug. 29) 6 a.m. Hiking in Creglingen, 5K, 10K, and 20K, fees are €1.50 for an IVV stamp, starting point is Stadthalle Creglingen, Kieselallee until about 2 p.m., call Gerhard Braun at 0986-15935 (also Aug. 29)

7 a.m. Hiking in Nürnberg-Erlenstegen, 5K, 11K, and 20K, fees are €3.80 for medal and hot beverage, €1.50 for an IVV stamp, starting point is Stadenstrasse (145 parking spaces available) until 1 p.m., call Peter Bäumel at 0911-330-020; Nordic Walkers are also welcome (also Aug. 29)

12 p.m. Organ concert at the Bamberg cathedral (music by Sir Ernest Mac Millan, Marco E. Bossi, Marcel Dupré, Otto Olsson and Hans-André Stamm), Kaiserdom Bamberg, Domplatz 5, 96049 Bamberg, visit www.bamberger-dommusik.de 2 p.m. Kirchweih in Seigendorf, Bürgerhaus Seigendorf, Seigendorfer

Hauptstrasse, 96114 Hirschaid (until Aug. 29) 8 p.m. Songs from Ireland, Studio 13, Luitpoldstrasse 40, 96052 Bamberg, call 0951-208-6303 8 p.m. mywood, Live-Club, Obere Sandstrasse 7, 96049 Bamberg, call 0951-53304, e-mail info@live-club.de, or visit www.live-club.de

10 p.m. Greenclub, Rap, Funk, Deutsch-Rap, Morph Club, Luitpoldstrasse 17, 96052 Bamberg, e-mail info@morphclub.org 11 p.m. Mojow Deluxe, with DJ Errol D, Cocktail Happy Hour – 12:30 a.m.,

Mojow-Club, Obstmarkt 8, 96047 Bamberg

Sunday, Aug. 29 9 a.m. Kirchweih in Unterleiterbach, in the area of Zapfendorf/ Unterleiterbach 2 p.m. Wine fest, Mösthäusla, Kaulberg, 96120 Bischberg/ Tütschengereuth

Friday, Sept. 3 6 p.m. Bavarian Brass, Schloss Greifenstein, Greifenstein, 91332 Heiligenstadt i. OFr.,visit www.schloss-greifenstein.de 6 p.m. Kirchweih Hirschaid, with entertainment, Festplatz, Am Main- Donau-Kanal, Schleusenweg, 96114 Hirschaid (until Sunday)

6 p.m. Sight-Running, discover Bamberg while jogging, 45-60 minutes, approximately 6.5 km, meeting point at the Tourist Information, Geyerswörthstrasse 5, cost: €5 per person, call 0951-297-6200 or visit www.bamberg.info 8 p.m. Pete Gavin, Live-Club, Blues and Folkblues, Obere Sandstrasse 7,

96049 Bamberg, call 0951-53304, e-mail info@live-club.de, or visit www.live-club.de 9 p.m. Kaso Perdido (Skapunk from Spanien) support: Red Hawk Riots, Sound´n Arts Club, Sandstrasse 20, 96049 Bamberg, visit www.sound-n-arts.com

10 p.m. Fistet Nemo, Soul. Funk. Sixties, Morph Club, Luitpoldstrasse 17, 96052 Bamberg, e-mail info@morphclub.org

Saturday, Sept. 4 10 a.m. Bamberg Teddybear Festival 2010, shop for Teddy bears, dolls,

miniatures and accessories, brick building - ECCB, Mussstrasse 7,

96047 Bamberg, admission €5, children under 10 free, call 0951-

915-7790 (until Sunday)

11 a.m. Gundelsheim Run, TC Gundelsheim (sports club), Gundelsheim,

costs €3 (includes a pair of Bratwürste and a beverage), to sign up

call 0176-70016264

11 a.m. Medieval Market at the Keller, St. Georgenbräu-Keller, 96155 But-

tenheim (until Sunday) 11 a.m. Traditional folk music in front of the Brudermühle, Bamberg

12 p.m. Organ concert at the Bamberg cathedral (music by Jean Langlais,

Johann Sebastian Bach and Felix-Alexandre Guilmant), Kaiserdom

Bamberg, Domplatz 5, 96049 Bamberg, visit www.bamberger-

dommusik.de

8 p.m. Green Tree, Live-Club, Obere Sandstrasse 7, 96049 Bamberg,

call 0951-53304, e-mail info@live-club.de or visit www.live-club.de

8 p.m. Wednesday-Project live at the Kerwa in Sassendorf, rock music

cover band, Gasthaus Sassendorf, Gründlerstrasse 7, 96199

Zapfendorf

9 p.m. Hassliebe, German Punk, Rock, Metal, Sound´n Arts Club, Sand -

strasse 20, 96049 Bamberg, visit www.sound-n-arts.com

9 p.m. Schwarzweiss Musik, Minimal, Techno, Tech House, Morph Club,

Luitpoldstrasse 17, 96052 Bamberg, e-mail info@morphclub.org

Sunday, Sept. 5 9 a.m. Kirchweih in Oberleiterbach, area of Oberleiterbach, 96199

Zapfendorf

9 a.m. Kreativmarkt (arts and craft market) in Bad Rodach (north of

Coburg)

9 a.m. Frankfurt City Triathlon; disciplines: Olympic and for everyone; the

event starts at the Langener Waldsee with the swimming contest,

continues to downtown Frankfurt by bike where the marathon takes

place and ends at the Hauptwache; the distance for non- profess -

ional athletes or beginners is shorter; visit www.frankfurt-city- triathlon.de

11 a.m. Kirchweih in Frankendorf, downtown area, 96155 Frankendorf

1 p.m. Drosendorfer Dreschfest, flail festival, historical farm tools and

tractors, entertainment for the entire family, at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

you can watch how farmers used to flail wheat, food and drink,

Festplatz Drosendorf, Trautmannstrasse, 96117 Memmelsdorf

1 p.m. Afternoon for families at the Fränkische Schweiz museum, fun and

games for the entire family; Am Museum 5, 91278 Pottenstein, call

0924-21640, e-mail sekretariat@fsmt.de or visit www.fsmt.de

1 p.m. Kirchweih shopping, Leinritt – at the Sägewerk (sawmill), Leinritt,

96120 Bischberg

5 p.m. Stephansberg fall concerts 2010, classical concert for soprano,

oboe and organ, music by Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus

Mozart and Johann Christian Bach, free admission, donations in

support of the St. Stephan organ project, St. Stephanskirche,

Stephansplatz 5, 96049 Bamberg, visit www.stephanskirche.de

For more Kirchweih festivals check out www.kirchweihkalender-

bamberg.de/_plaza/kerwa.neo

The following areas will be closed off due to the filming of a movie in

downtown Bamberg from Aug. 26 - Sept. 4:

Domplatz Area around the cathedral: Aug. 26 and 28 and Aug. 30 - Sept. 2 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Obere Brücke Upper bridge: Sept. 2 and 3 from noon until 4 a.m. closed for

pedestrians also.

Karolinenstrasse: Between the Domplatz and the Geyerswörthplatz on

Sept. 2 from 8 p.m. until 11 p.m. and on Sept. 3 from 2 p.m. until 8 a.m. the

following morning. During the night of Sept. 3 - 4 musket shots may be

heard in the area of Karolinenstrasse.

Places like the ―Alte Hofhaltung‖ (old castle next to the cathedral ) and the

―Altes Rathaus‖ may not be visited during those days, due to filming.

Special exhibits and festivals:

Until Nov. 7: 2,000 years of antique glass special exhibit at the Martin von

Wagner museum in Würzburg. The exhibit features glass from ancient

Greece and Rome used for daily purposes as well as jewelry from ancient

Egypt. Opening hours: Tuesday - Saturday 1:30 - 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m –

1:30 p.m.; inside the Residenz, Residenzplatz 2, 97070 Würzburg, call

0931-318-2866 or 318-2282. Admission is free.

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After Hours Emergency Care

For emergency medical care outside of the Bamberg Health Clinic’s business

hours, dial 114 on a German phone line or call the Bamberg Military Police at

0951-300-8700.

For emergency dental care outside of the dental

facility’s business hours, a dentist is on call and

can be contacted at 0951-300-7492. Family

members enrolled in Tricare’s dental program

can also contact an off-post provider. Enrollees

receive 100 percent coverage for emergency

care.

Cuban cigar ban valid world-wide for U.S. citizens By Robert Szostek,

USEUCOM Customs PAO

HEIDELBERG, Germany - U.S. citizens are

breaking U.S. law if they buy or use products

from Cuba anywhere in the world.

Cuba is one of several countries that the

USA embargoes.

―Other countries do not ban Cuban products

and items such as Cuban cigars or rum are

openly on sale all over Europe,‖ said Bill

Johnson, director of the USEUCOM Customs

and Border Clearance Agency.

However, changes to the Cuban Assets Con-

trol Regulations in 2004 means that U.S.

citizens are breaking U.S. law if they buy or

use Cuban products wherever they may be.

The Treasury Department reports that many

people try to smuggle Cuban cigars into the

United States, Johnson continued. However,

he warned that penalties for attempted smug-

gling include confiscation of the items, civil

fines of up to $65,000 per violation and pos-

sibly criminal prosecution resulting in fines of

up to $250,000 and up to 10 years in prison.

The ban even extends to cigars made in third

countries using tobacco grown in Cuba.

Full details of the Cuban cigar regulations are

available online at www.treas.gov/offices/

enforcement/ofac/programs/cuba/ccigar2.pdf.

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DID YOU KNOW!

You can make your own shopping list

online with a selection of the items car-

ried in the commissary near you and

speak to a dietitian about your needs!

Go to http://www.commissaries.com

The commissary will have a Case Lot Sale

Oct. 2-3.

Click here for printable online coupons.

Click here for recipes from Kay’s Kitchen.

For Bamberg commissary news, click here.

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Quick Reference Guide

Primary Care Hours of Operation: Mon.-Thur. 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Friday 7:30 a.m. - noon

TRICARE Nurse Advice Line: 0800-825-1600, 24 hours

Sick-Call Hours of Operation:

Monday-Friday, 6:30 - 8 a.m.

Phone numbers

Primary Care: 0951-300-1750 / 7772 / 9241

Educational & Dev. Intervention Svcs:

0951-300-7995/7984

Physical Therapy: 0951-300-9015

Department of Behavioral Health:

0951-300-7793

The Health Clinic is closed after noon every Friday for training.

Website: www.healthcare.hqusareur.army.mil/Families/

Nurse_Advice_Line.html

Behavioral Health Services: Behavioral Health Services offer a variety of

classes to community members. For more in-

formation, call 0951-300-7793

Anger Management Tuesday 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Suicide Awareness The third Wednesday of every month from 10 -

11 a.m.

Stress Management Thursday from at 9 a.m.– 11:30 a.m.

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sonal and grade-oriented education envi-ronment making it a tough transition. ―It is a huge year developmentally – physi-cally, mentally and emotionally,‖ McNeil said. ―If they don’t have a strong support system they can fall through the cracks or those problems can show up later in their high school years.‖ School officials have found that during the ninth grade year the number of discipline referrals increase, grades drop and sub-stance abuse increases, said McNeil. In fact, 25 percent of the students who fail ninth grade end up dropping out of school entirely, research shows. During the academy, McNeil had the stu-dents focus on five different aspects: read-ing comprehension, critical thinking, self-esteem, substance abuse and perform-ance. These objectives were done through activities and team-building events. ―I wanted to foster learning without making it feel like school,‖ she said. One of the days, the students asked a teen panel questions about high school. Topics addressed included a dress code, what teachers were good and what they should and shouldn’t do. ―The teen panelists really got into it,‖ she said. ―They shared personal stories.‖ One of the high school mentors, Vanessa Williams, 16, said her personal experience will help those new students adjust to high school life. ―I think the transition into high school can be hard for some,‖ she said. ―They don’t know anything about what to look for or what they should and shouldn’t do. After this week, they might just know a little bit of that.‖ Another day, the students put together portfolios that included things such as goals, their resume and a career assess-ment.

―If you don’t set goals, how can you achieve them?‖ McNeil said. Leon Ligon, 14, who recently moved here from Washington D. C., decided to attend the academy because he thought it would be a great way to meet some new people. ―I am excited and nervous about going to high school,‖ he said. ―I am excited be-cause it will give me something to do. But I am nervous about it because I don’t know many people. So, this gives me a chance to meet some people before school starts.‖ Tracey Foster, 14, said the academy’s lessons on self-esteem and life will help make him a better person. ―I thought this would help me start the year off right,‖ he said. ―I am trying to be-come a better student. In high school, it all counts. You can’t mess up.‖ Tracey, who said he was excited to start high school, said the academy gave him a glimpse of high school life and left him feeling more confident. ―I just feel more prepared now,‖ he said. ―When I start school, I will be that much more prepared for school than the other ninth graders.‖ McNeil has several upcoming events for teens to help prepare them for high school and college. Some of the events include a Back-2-School barbecue for students in sixth grade and older Aug. 30 at 3 p.m.; the first meeting of the Bamberg Youth Council, which is open to students in sixth grade and older, will be Sept. 1 at 4 p.m.; Col-lege Bound, a five-week program covering all the basics for those teens headed to college starts Sept. 3 at 5 p.m.; the Work-force Preparation Workshops every Tues-day starting Sept. 7 from 3:30 – 5 p.m.; and a College Fair Sept. 30.

For more information, contact Shay McNeil a t 0 9 5 1 - 3 0 0 - 8 3 4 5 o r e - m a i l shay.mcneil@eur.army.mil.

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