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Every year, the German-American Volksfest attracts tens of thousands of visitors to Grafenwoehr Training Area. Photo: Renate Gradl
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august 3 through august 5, 2012. The fairground is open on august 3 and 4 from 11 a.m. Grafenwoehr. it’s that to 1 a.m. and on august 5 from time again: Greetings from 11 a.m. to midnight. ”little america”. The u.s. army Garrison Grafenwoehr The fest grounds at Camp Kascordially invites the entire po- serine are going to welcome the pulation to celebrate at the visitors with a big amusement German-american Volksfest on park with numerous rides again. the military training area. The There will be 100 different booths fest is going to take place from with souvenirs and gifts, and a Story by
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large variety of food reaching from American ice cream, BBQ ribs, tacos, nachos, chili, BBQ chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers, and steaks to baked potatoes, gyros, smoked fish, and egg rolls. Once again there will be a large display of weapons and military equipment, and a car show. Additionally, visitors can enjoy the high wire act of the “Weisheit Siblings”.
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grafenwoehr. it’s that time again: greetings from ”Little america”. The U.S. army garrison grafenwoehr cordially invites the entire population to celebrate at the germanamerican Volksfest on the military training area. The fest is going to take place from august 3 through august 5, 2012. The fairground is open on august 3 and 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. and on august 5 from 11 a.m. to midnight.
The fest grounds at Camp Kasserine are going to welcome the visitors with a big amusement park with numerous rides again. There will be 100 different booths with souvenirs and gifts, and a large variety of food reaching from American ice cream, BBQ ribs, tacos, nachos, chili, BBQ chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers, and steaks to baked potatoes, gyros, smoked fish, and egg rolls. Once again there will be a large display of weapons and military equipment, and a car show. Additionally, visitors can enjoy the high wire act of the “Weisheit Siblings”. It is only possible to reach the fest by
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Young and old enjoy the German-American Volksfest in Grafenwoehr.
car via Gate 6 on state road B-299 near the Gründerzentrum Grafenwoehr. You can only leave the training area via Gate 4 on B-299 near Tanzfleck. Visitors with a military ID card, or installation pass, may also use Gate 4 for access to the fest grounds. There are enough parking lots in the training area and in the town of Grafenwoehr. Follow the signs to the parking lots. Free shuttle busses will take the visitors every 15 to 30 minutes from the parking lots
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Like always, there will be security checks of people and vehicle spot-checks. Visitors are asked to carry a valid identity card with them. Backpacks, large bags, and coolers are not allowed on the fest grounds. Friday, August 3 is “family day.” From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. there are reduced prices for all rides. At 11 a.m., Col. James E. Saenz, the Commander of the US Army Garrison Grafenwoehr, and Mayor Helmuth Wächter will open the fest at the entrance to the fest grounds on Camp Kasserine. After the keg tapping, the band “Ehenbachtaler”from Hirschau will play in the beer tent.
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Later,the Pressather Musikanten will create a fun atmosphere in the fest tent.The band “Stone Rock”will play in the MWR tent. On Saturday, August 4, the band “Amokoma” will play in the MWR
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Independence Day: Happy Birthday America Story by
Gerald Morgenstern Grafenwoehr. ”happy birthday america!“ was the motto on July 4th at main post Grafenwoehr. The us army had issued an invitation and German and american guests celebrated the independence of the united states, which was declared in 1776, together on the parade field below the water tower. Garrison commander col. James e. saenz welcomed many ViP guests on independence Day. Many visitors came in through Gate 1 to celebrate with the Americans, following a short stroll around the WaterTower.The soldiers and families had already taken control of the parade field, which is usually used for military events, in the afternoon and turned it into a large picnic area. National pride and patriotism inspired by America’s independence was not only displayed by the huge Star-Spangled-Banner and German national flag waving on the flag poles in front of JMTC headquarters but also by the many small flags, shirts and hats featuring the Stars and Stripes. Country singer Kayleigh Leith from Pennsylvania put a sense of home on the stage in the tent with her New Country-songs. Together with her Dutch violinist, she walked around the parade field with her guitar and entertained the visitors. Meanwhile a DJ had taken control of the music in the tent. Face painting for kids and the magic of the Sorcerer from Hexenberg as well as many jumping castles and play areas provided entertainment for the youngest fest guests. Long lines formed in front of the booths where hamburgers, hot dogs, t-bone steaks, beverages and Budweiser beer were sold.
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Garrison Commander Col. James E. Saenz (standing, first from right) and JMTC Commander Col. Bryan L. Rudacille (fourth from left) propose a toast with the American and German guests to the Independence Day and to German-American friendship with Bavarian beer. Photos: Gerald Morgenstern (2)
Charlie Hacker provided a contrast program to the American light beer. Together with Mayor Helmuth Wächter, he pulled a handcart with a fresh keg of Kulmbach beer into the VIP area and presented Col. James E. Saenz, Col. Bryan L. Rudacille and Command Sergeants Major William Berrios and Dennis Zavodsky with their “OZapft-is“-keg tapping certificates which they had earned in May. The VIP visitors enjoyed the freshly drafted Bavarian beer with their hamburgers and hot dogs very much. Together, they proposed a toast to the Independence Day and to the German-American friendship. Among the guests were the mayors of the towns bordering the training area such as Hans-Martin Schertl from Vilseck and Lord Mayor Kurt Seggewiß from Weiden, County Commissioner Richard Reisinger from Amberg and Police President Rudolf Kraus from Regensburg, the new local German
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Kayleigh Leith and her Dutch violinist work the crowd with their New Countrysound.
Army commander, Lt. Col. Hans Gehrlein as well as many other military representatives from the various US units. The highlight, eagerly awaited by all, was the brilliant fireworks display. Loud fire crackers, like you normally only hear co-
ming from the ranges, opened the light show. The pyrotechnical art could not only be seen and heard on the parade field but also from around the entire town. It was accompanied by a loud rendition of “Proud to be an American“, put on by the DJ.
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German Army: Howitzer hovers in the sky Story by
Gerald Morgenstern Grafenwöhr/Vilseck. “sling load“– is the term for military cargo transported externally. and that was the purpose of a joint exercise between the artillery soldiers of the 2d us cavalry regiment and the soldiers of the German army’s helicopter transport regiment 25.with their transport helicopter ch 53, they transferred american artillery M 777 a 2 howitzers and soldiers to an artillery firing position for a live fire exercise inside Grafenwoehr training area. exciting scenario The joint exercise scenario took place at an exercise site near the former village of Hopfenohe and at firing position 253 near Rose Barracks. Lt. Col. Anthony Lugo is the commander of the fires squadron, the artillery component of the 2d US Cavalry Regiment in Vilseck. He expected lasting benefits from the joint exercise. Sling load exercises and the following live fire are part of the qualification training of his soldiers. His unit is equipped with 18 M 777 A2 howitzers, also known as the Triple Seven. “A security team of 30 soldiers, followed by the six gunners of the firing unit and the Triple Seven as a sling load will be transferred with the German Army’s helicopter CH 53, “ explained the public affairs officer of the regiment, Maj. Robert Hoover. The helicopter arrived with some delay from the army airfield in Laupheim near Ulm, when it came in atop the ruins of Hopfenohe church. Lt. Col. Manfed Herbst, the commander of the helicopter, describes the Sikorsky CH 53 as “old but dependable‘. The German Army has used this medium-sized transport helicopter for more than 40 years. Several aircraft are currently deployed abroad. Currently, the aircraft is bring extensively modernized. 66 aircraft will remain in the German Army’s inventory for several decades. However, the helicopter will be reassigned from Army to the Air Force. Only the American Chinook CH 47 6
Each howitzer comes with a security team of 30 soldiers. They pile into the cargo bay of the CH 53 helicopter with their Photo: Gerald Morgenstern heavy equipment.
helicopter with its two large rotor blades and the CH 53 are currently able to transport heavy loads such as the ones transported during the training at Grafenwoehr. Pilot, crew and loadmaster give the American soldiers a short briefing, then the action begins. While the rotor blades are turning, the 30 soldiers of the security team board the helicopter. . stormy wind and noise On the second flight, the gunners
board the aircraft and the howitzer is attached as the sling load.The tenton helicopter rattles noisily over the loading crew. They push against the stormy wind and the pressure of the rotor blades and ignore the noise to safely attach the Triple Seven to the hook. Everything goes like clockwork. The training exercise is completed quickly and without any problems. The crew and the five-ton sling load fly away in the direction of the firing position where the ammunition crew, the propellant and the ammunition are already waiting.
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Quickly ready to fire After putting down and unpacking the howitzer, the weapons system is quickly moved into position. A short test of the electronics and the leveling system follows before the 155 mm artillery missile is fired dead on target into the impact area, located six kilometers away. In the meantime, the helicopter had delivered two additional howitzers and their crews. Afterwards, during the live fire, the helicopter flies to Grafenwoehr Army Airfield to refuel.
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susanne williams have you ever visited our web portal www.grafenwoehr-news. com? if not you should really do that soon. because here you will find a lot of information and interesting facts about our local area beside our articles, which you can also read in our print issues.
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Jede Menge Events im Kletterjahr!
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distributed by the coaches, begin to illuminate the darkness. After the safety briefing and equipped with helmets, ropes and headlamps, the participants walk into the dark night along the tree tops of the beech trees, past exciting rope elements, and flying foxcourses, Later, all participants meet at the candlelit forest terrace to enjoy a delicious fruit or forest cocktail and a midnight snack, while exchanging experiences. A real outdoor feeling and a lot of fun in a special atmosphere, accompanied by the sounds of the night, are guaran-
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teed. All that can be reached by bus, train or bicycle from the city of Regensburg. Reservations for all events can be made by sending an e-mail to events@kletterwald-regensburg. de as long as spaces are available. Events are also an ideal gifts. Gift certificates are available. The ropes course is open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the Bavarian summer school vacation. So why wait? It’s time to conquer the tree tops! The forest is calling!
Visit us in the old town of Weiden and let convince you of our diverse opportunities. We have a space up to 100 people for all kind of your special events. Try our famous bavarian and creek food, and also special american food. Feel comfortable in a unique house of Weiden. We look forward to your reservations. Restaurant Altes Eichamt · Cafe Quint · Bar23 · Unterer Markt 23 · 92637 Weiden Tel.: 0961/44242 · Fax.: 0961/44240 · info@alteseichamt.com · www.alteseichamt.com
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Barankauf von Barrengold, Münzen, Schmuck und Zahngold, Platin Messeneuheiten neu eingetroffen:
Für ein Gramm Barren-/Feingold erhält der Verkäufer die Tageshöchstpreise. Wer neuen Goldschmuck kauft, erhält 20 Prozent Zuschlag und der gezahlte Preis für Barrengold steigt. Ehrensache sind die fairen Preise beim Goldankauf. Die Kunden erhalten sofort Bargeld für alle Sorten Altgold, Münzen, Schmuck und Zahngold.
Sofort-Barauszahlung Sie erhalten sofort den Wert in bar und 20 % Rabatt ahlun zusätzlich beim Einkauf von neuem Schmuck. Wir sind täglich durchgehend Mo.–Fr. 9.00–18.30 Uhr und Sa. 9.00–16.00 Uhr für Sie da.
Dieses Angebot gilt nur in der Filiale in Weiden. Wer Gold recycelt, schont überdies natürliche Ressourcen. Bei der „Pfandleihhaus KABA GmbH“ können Kunden ihre Schmuckstücke zudem in Pfand gegeben und erhalten sofort Bargeld.
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Weiden. (rdo) Seit dreizehn Jahren kauft Juwelier und Schmuck KABA Weiden Münzen, Barren, Zahn- und Schmuck-Gold. Das Unternehmen zahlt dafür einen fairen Preis in bar. Das Fachgeschäft hat viele Kunden, die sich Wissen und seriöses Angebot, das bundesweit einen ausgezeichneten Ruf genießt, zunutze machen.
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Das Schmuckgeschäft der Familie Kabakulak gehört zu den besten Adressen in der Oberpfalz. Auf 300 Quadratmetern bietet das Unternehmen eine sehr große Auswahl an Gold, Silber- und Edelstahl-
Familie Kabakulak steht für faire Preise beim Goldankauf. schmuck sowie verschiedene Edelsteine an. Markenuhren namhafter Hersteller sind ebenfalls zu haben. Das KABA-Team bietet überdies exzellenten Service und vortreffliche Beratung. Der Juwelier versteht sich als Dienstleister und investiert in der Region, so entstanden auch einige Geschäfte und Wohnungen in Weiden, Pressath, Erbendorf und Grafenwöhr. Soziales Engagement zeigt Schmuck-KABA, Weiden mit Spenden an Kindergärten und Sportvereine. Der Dank der Familie Kabakulak gilt ihren Kunden, die ihr in den vergangenen Jahren das Vertrauen schenkten. (Bilder: rdo) Kontakt: Juwelier Schmuck KABA, Josef-Witt-Platz 3, 92637 Weiden; Telefon: 0961/4702324, Mobil: 0171/2643434. Öffnungszeiten: Montag bis Freitag von 9.00 bis 18.30 Uhr, Samstag von 9.00 bis 16.00 Uhr.
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K-9: Meet a real four-legged hero Story by
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it was a nice sunny day at the Vfw home in Grafenwoehr when i met one of the most impressive and adorable personalities ever. They had told me that their mascot and his owner would come to visit the Vfw members that day and i expected a normal dog just like any other i have met before. but man, i was so wrong!
When I entered the back yard of the VFW home I saw him lying right beside his owner’s feet: A beautiful dark German Shepard that had aged from everything he had gone through but that still was willing to do his job and to protect his owner no matter what. I had never met a retired military dog before and the aura that surrounded him was so majestic. It is hard to describe this dog. Of course, for me as an absolute dog lover it is clear that I adore each and every dog. But this one is so special. He was wearing his harness and his owner told me that they put it on every morning because it belongs to the dog’s daily routine. With the harness on he would go on patrol in the yard before breakfast. “You know,” his owner said, “that’s what he has been doing all his life.” Yes, he was trained to patrol, to obey and to defend himself and his handlers. He had learned not to doubt the commands he got. And why do dogs things like that? Not because they believe in fighting. Simply because they truly and without conditions love their owners and handlers.
reward? Playing with his handler for a few minutes, with the person he would give his life for because he loves him so much. And then it was their time to go to war together, two companions that would stick together no matter what might happen to them. But one day the dog got kidnapped together with to other dogs that did not make it. He was probably kept under horrible conditions for several days before he was able to free himself and drag himself back to his army base badly injured because his back was broken twice and blood in his face from the kidnapper he had killed before he could escape. So, the poor animal was flown back to Grafenwoehr to get surgery at the animal clinic but it was obvious that he was not able to work again as a military dog. Fortunately the Army has a program that makes it possible for such dogs to be adopted and retire in a cozy home with loving owners just like they deserve it. The post commander’s wife had heard of this dog and did her best to find someone who could take care of this dog with his fractured back and his wounded soul. She found someone who has had a dog
Retired Military Dog at the VFW home in Grafenwoehr.
with a broken back before and who was willing to give this four legged hero a loving home. This person had everything the dog needed: an incredibly big heart, patience and faith, a nice home where the dog could recover and a big yard where he could go on patrols and do what he had always been doing. It took the dog a while but he has finally recovered and is now even able to jump into the trunk of his owner’s car again.
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He will always be a soldier though just like his human colleagues and when he hears a helicopter he looks up and wonders if they are coming to get him for work. He has learned to kill if it was necessary but as I knelt down to talk to him and show him how much respect I felt for him and his fellow military dogs he came over and kissed my nose. What a magic moment.
As every military working dog this one was chosen from a European kennel and taken to the USA as a puppy to be trained and to learn that he can trust his handlers. He learned to protect his handler and his base, to jump out of helicopters and to sniff bombs. And what was his 18
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Fisherfest – Competition for the Ducks Sow trough race on the city pond opened the 51st Fisherfest of the fishing club – Many Americans competed – Proclamation of the Fisher king on Sunday Story by
nig.Other competitors were the “Ami Boys“ Timy Leiato and Chris Lamp, “The Hütten Kirwa Boys”Mikey Kolek and Thomas Rahn,“Silver Surfer“ Benjamin König and Wolfgang Flor, “Pink Rabbits“ Oliver Müller and René Wächter, “Team Prost“ Command Sgt. Major William Berrios and Capt. Thomas Terpening, “The Glorious 2“ Stefan Weiß and Wilbert Kraus, and “Midgets with Paddles“ Robert Price and Anthony Bair.
On Sunday, the fisher king and trophy winners were presented with their awards. Apart from the fest’s patrons, Mayor Helmuth Wächter and Deputy Garrison Commander Kathy Aydt, many VIP guests from Grafenwöhr and the training area had come.The club was prepared for inclement weather and had put up a large fest tent so the guests could enjoy the fest despite the rain. This year’s fisher queen is Sabi-
ne Rahn. Her carp, caught in the Spindelweiher pond near Hütten weighed 5,780 grams. She received the historic fisher king chain from patron Kathy Aydt and you could see how proud she was of her accomplishments.Once again this year, Dominik Stepka won the title youth fisher king. His carp weighed 3,760 grams. He won the title for the third time in a row, defending his titles from 2010 and 2011.
renate Gradl Grafenwoehr. The duck family was quite surprised when they all of a sudden saw many twolegged individuals in sow trough on the city pond on saturday. but they generously left their usual terrain and followed the spectacular event from the sidelines. after all, one does not get to see a sow trough race every day. The opening event of the 51st fisherfest on saturday had been well-organized again by the fishing club. Before announcer Reinhold Müller started and also provided some historic details, fishing club chairman Herbert Benkhardt had welcomed its guests in the afternoon and thanked all helpers. “Before the fishing club held its fest at the city pond, it was held at the Grafenwoehr pool, FishGradl and the Opel-Pond,” said Müller. Ten teams with very imaginative names competed. But that wasn’t enough: Oliver Müller and René Wächter appeared in rabbit costumes. After exciting fights, cheered on by the spectators, it turned into a wet and funny event for all. Many a competitor took a bath in the city pond. Although mostly involuntary, it turned into a fun experience due to the tropic temperatures. Winners in only 1.01 minutes were Markus Stümpfl and Maximilian Dippl who should definitely change their team name. They had called themselves “Won’t an can’t do it.“ But that may have just been a tactical ploy. Second was the “German-AmericanFriendship“ team with Col. Bryan Rudacille and Udo Greim.Third were “The Lions“ Michael and Patrik Köwww.grafenwoehr-news.com
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WINDISCHESCHENBACH OUTDOOR POOL Story by
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a family pool for young and old with the possibility to spend some quiet time and relaxation, that is how you can describe the outdoor pool in windischeschenbach. Due to its well-kept, clearly laid-out and generous outdoor area, each age group can quickly find its very own special place. Mom and Dad can enjoy swimming without being stressed and afraid that the kids may get lost somewhere. “The facility is laid out very well and well-planned,” says a mother who, for the first time, gets to enjoy a day at the pool without suffering from high blood pressure. “i’ve always returned totally stressed from other pools,” she adds. kudos also go to horst lindern and werner konz who open the clean facility with its Windischeschenbach‘s outdoor pool is supported and modernized by the local booster club to ensure that both the young impeccable water quality and and the adult visitors continue to enjoy their visits. Photo: Josef Hartmann water temperature every morwho have supported the club that features relaxation and More details and information ning for the guests. throughout the years. All funds recuperation. There will also about the outdoor pool boosThe facility isn’t the newest that were raised over the past be numerous events for the ter club of the city of Windibut a very active booster club years through membership fees, kids. Visit us and let us surprise scheschenbach and the outdoor ensures that the outdoor pool is donations, events such as Zo- you. Proceeds will be used for the pool can be found online at continuously being modernized igl beer weekends, sponsored next project, most likely a beach www.foerderverein.de. and up to date. The booster club, swimming events, beach parties, volleyball field. founded in 2003 by 17 members, “Rock at the Tower,“ participadid everything to ensure the tion in the Christmas market pool was not closed during etc. were fully invested into the those difficult economic times. pool. Playground equipment for Prof. Dr. med.Theodor Klotz, MPH Tricare Quickly, the club attracted new little kids, a basketball hoop, Klinik für Urologie, Andrologie und Kinderurologie P rovider various sun sails, new granite members whose membership Kliniken Nordoberpfalz AG fees help to keep the pool open benches, a soccer goal and many Söllnerstr. 16 · 92637 Weiden and attractive. First, a new absor- other small pieces of equipment Tel. 0961-303-3302 · Fax 0961-303-4405 ber unit was bought at a cost of were bought. 65,000 Euro. It heats the water This year, the club and the city with solar energy.Thus, enormous bought two mobile block heaheating costs were reduced in an ting stations that help to heat environmentally friendly way. For the pool in the summer and the Treatments/Services: that effort, the booster club was town hall in the winter while ge- Prostate Cancer - Sexual Dysfunction awarded the county’s environ- nerating power. For that purpose, Prevention - Sexual Transmitted mental award. the booster club donated 25,000 Disease Vasectomy Euro to the city for the use of the - Benign Prostate - Vasovasostomy An advertisement wall in the heating stations at the pool. That Hyperplasia pool where companies can place way, the club has already invested - Aging Male - Lower Urinary Tract their logos for a small rental fee more than 100,000 Euro into the - Erektile Dysfunction Symptoms turned out to be a huge success. leisure facility. A thank you goes to all memOpening Hours bers, sponsors, donors and the On July 29, starting at 2 p.m., Monday – Thursday: 8 am to 4 pm Friday: 8 am to 2.30 pm city of Windischeschenbach the club hosts a wellness day 20
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