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Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch, commander, Installation Management Command, payed a half-day visit to Baumholder where he spoke to key leaders, visited installation facilities like the commissary, post ex-change, housing areas on Smith and Wetzel Kasernes and a 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team barracks and motor pool.

Lynch’s wife, Sarah, accompanied the general during the visit and focused her attention on military families and children. She toured the Baumholder Health Clinic, the Teen Center, Army Community Service and together with her husband visited the

post exchange, commissary and the military hous-ing areas.

Along the way Lynch stopped to talk with Soldiers and family members in places like the commissary post exchange and housing areas.

Diane M. Devens, region director, Installation Management Command-Europe and her husband Dr. Guy McCormick, accompanied the general and his wife throughout their visit.

Lynch told Baumholder leaders that during his community visits he would like to see where the community needs help. He explained that he under-

stands military communities have great programs for Soldiers and families where he does not need to assist. He would rather see where the help is needed. To that end, Lynch focused on Baumholder’s AAFES facilities and commissary, Soldier barracks, family housing and consistent facility repair funding. Lynch emphasized his understanding that IMCOM Europe has a plan to resolve issues and thanked everyone for their outstanding support to the Soldiers, civilians and families.

He pointed out that less than 2 percent of the na-tion has chosen to serve and that those who serve,

be they civilians or Soldiers, are the true heroes.

While visiting the USAG Baumholder and USAG Wiesbaden earlier in the day he touched on his “stamp out stupid” ini-tiative. If a program is no longer needed, get rid of it. He went on to discuss how we need to provide value in our services or we have no reasons to exist and how he believes IMCOM is of value and tasked the individual garrison directors to email him examples.

IMCOM commander visits The Rock

Photos by Ignacio “Iggy” Rubalcava

Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch, commander, Installation Management Command, visits with Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment.

Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch addresses Baumholder leaders.

Scott P. Conrey, deputy commissary manager, right, shows Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch, his wife Sarah, Lt. Col. Paul (P) Pfahler and Col. Pat Matlock around the commissary.

Brian Smith, exchange manager looks on as Sarah Lynch shares a laugh with exchange employee Rebecca Caskey.

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Outside the gate - German events More information at mil 485-1600

March 20Flea market at Metz, France,

7 a.m. - noon.March 18-21

Easter market at St. Wen-del March 18

HR Big Band Concert at Ku-sel, Fritz-Wunderlich-Halle, entrance feeMarch 20-21, 16

Fairy Tale Fest at St. Wen-del, Mia-Münster-HausMarch 25

Palm market at St. Wendel

March 27Concert by the Music As-

sociation Mörschied at Idar-Oberstein, City Theater, en-trance feeMarch 27-28

C a r e x h i b i t i o n a t Baumholder, Event Arena at the Baumholder lakeMarch 27-28

IVV Volksmarch at Kirn-SulzbachMarch 27-28

Hobby Artist Exhibition at Birkenfeld, StadthalleApril 9

Concert by the music as-sociation Mörschied at Idar-Oberstein City Theater, 8 p.m., entrance feeApril 10

7th Rock Night at Freisen, Bruchwaldhalle, 8 p.m., en-trance feeApril 10

Flea market at Metz, France, 7 - 12 a.m.April 10

Flea market at Homburg/Saar, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.April 10

Magician Gala, Idar-Ober-

stein, City Theater, 8 p.m., entrance feeApril 12

Market at Kirn, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.April 16

Altbier-Fest at Schwollen, 8 p.m., entrance feeApril 17, 18

IVV Vo lksmarch a t RhaunenApril 23

Musical Magics at Birken-feld, Sporthalle Am Berg, 8 p.m., entrance feeApril 25

Shops open at Idar-Ober-stein on SundayApril 25

Motorcycle riders chapel service at Burg Lichtenberg 10 a.m.April 30

“Witches Night Party” at downtown Kirn-SulzbachApril 30

Raising of the May-Tree at Baumholder, 6 p.m.April 30

Witches Rock at Oberkirch-en, “Am Mehlhörnchen” 8 p.m.

By Ignacio “Iggy” RubalcavaU.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Public

Affairs Office

A very special guest stopped by to help Baumholder celebrate Black His-tory Month Feb. 26.

Melissa Waddy-Thibodeaux, presi-dent and CEO of her own non-profit organization, ” Flying Geese” Produc-tions, which specializes in educational entertainment, performed a riveting and true account of the life and times of Harriet Tubman. Her company, founded in 1997, currently provides various characters in history and develops literacy programs at schools, colleges, military bases, churches and where ever needed.

Before the audience at the Wagon Wheel Theater, Waddy-Thibodeaux transformed herself from a 20th century CEO into the legendary Harriet Tubman and relayed the story of the underground railroad, while delivering a message on the importance of literacy. She told the audience the underground railroad was “Just people, people helping other people. And don’t let nobody tell you no never mind that the underground railroad was all colored folks. No, there were Dutch Portuguese, French, Chinese, Indian, white folks, colored, all of them working together,” Waddy-Thibodeaux told the audience through her Harriet Tubman character.

A powerful recital of Martin Luther King’s famous “I Have A Dream” speech was also presented by 2nd Lt. Zayana Dennis and there was a musical perfor-mance by Pfc. Tamika Torain.

The Baumholder American Middle and High School allowed several stu-dents to attend the performance, which was held during school hours. After the performance, Lt. Col. Paul (P) Pfahler,

U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder com-mander, told the students, “This is a better observance today because you’re here and I’d love to see the whole place next time filled with as many of you as we can get out of class, because this right here was education. And, if you didn’t learn something today then I’ll be surprised.

“Our observance was simple, it was informative, it was effective and it was necessary. It was necessary because America has made huge strides since this time (the era portrayed by Waddy-Thibodeaux in her performance) but we still have a way to go.

“By you being here and by this ceremony taking place, a very small ceremony, it helped make Baumholder a better place to live. It helped make all of us better individuals and I challenge you each day to remember what you saw here and take that with you for the rest of your days, to not only help make your life better, your community better, but our nation. We’re based in diversity. This is what makes us strong and you’re all a part of that,” said Pfahler.

Photos by Ignacio “Iggy” Rubalcava

At left, 2nd Lt. Zayana Dennis delivers a recital of Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have A Dream” speech. Above, Melissa Waddy-Thibodeaux portrays a convincing Harriet Tubman.

Actress delivers literacy message with theater

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Outdoor Easter egg huntThere will be an Easter egg hunt April 3 on the

fields surrounding the Rheinlander Club. The event is free and runs from noon to 3 p.m. with the hunt start-ing at 1 p.m. Age groups are 0-3 (with taped off areas for 0-18 months and 19 month-3 years), 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12. Look for the signs of your child’s age group at the Iron Soldier Park next to the Rheinlander. No matter what the weather, rain, snow or sunshine, the egg hunt will be outside, so dress children accordingly. There will be more than 3,000 eggs, prizes and food. The event is sponsored by FMWR-CYS Services and Free Masons.

Viking QuestBaumholder Aquatics and Child, Youth and Schools

Services are sponsoring Viking Quest, and event for children ages 8-15 years old April 30 from 4-7 p.m. at the Baumholder Aquatics center in celebration of Month of the Military Child. For your protection, a wa-ter safety course will be taught before the event. Bring a swimsuit and towel because you will get wet.

Build and sail your own Viking shipBaumholder Aquatics and CYSS bring you AHOY

Viking Ships for children ages 3-7, April 30 from 4-7 p.m. In celebration of Month of the Military Child at the Baumholder Aquatics Center on Wetzel, Build-ing 8897.

Hourly child care ratesThe Baumholder Child Development Centers offer

the following child care rates:lSmith CDC, 6 weeks - 2 years, $4 an hour. Call

mil 485-6461 or (06783)6-6461.lWetzel CDC, 6 weeks - 5 years, $4 an hour. Call

mil 485-7133 or (06783)6-7133.lWetzel School Age Services, grades 1 - 6, $3 an

hour. Call mil 485-7475 or (06783) 67475. Deployed families receive 16 free hours per child, per month, of hourly care through the Army Family Covenant.

Free Easter arts and craftsBring the children to enjoy arts and crafts in the Red

Leg room, adjacent to the ballroom in the Rheinlander Club, during the Easter buffet on Easter Sunday, April 4 from 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Opening of the musical ‘Nunsense’The Hilltop Theater presents “Nunsense,” a

wacky and outrageous performance that offers fun for the entire family. Performance dates are March 19,20,26,27. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8. Student and Senior tickets cost $5. To make your reservations, call mil 485-6687or come by the Arts Center Monday through Friday 11a.m. to 6 p.m. The box office opens at 6:45 p.m. on show nights. Reserved tickets not picked up by 7:15 p.m. will go on sale to the general public.

Reservations for unit functionsThe Baumholder Sports Office is accepting

memorandums to reserve any sports venue. Minnik Field, Iron Soldier Park, Hall of Champions Floor, Mountaineer Fitness Center and the combative room are all available for unit functions. Reservations are on a first come, first-served basis, so submit early. Call the Baumholder Sports Office at civ (06783) 6-6671

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Green Eggs and HamStudent’s from Mayra Revak’s SureStart class at Wetzel Elementary start to develop an ap-petite for Green Eggs and Ham as she reads from Dr. Suess’s popular book of the same name. The reading session was part of the annual Read Across America program. After hearing the story of Green Eggs and Ham the children whipped up a batch of the famous breakfast concoction and tasted their own culinary creation.

or mil 485-6671/7176/6615 for assistance.

Unit softball league sign upsSpring is just around the corner and sign-ups

for men and women softball, community softball and unit softball leagues are currently being taken for18-person teams, ages 18 and over. Teams need to present a letter of intent and team roster to the Sports Office by April 2. For additional information call the Baumholder Sports Office at mil (06783) 6-6671 or mil 485- 6671/7176/6615.

Community basketballThe final community basketball game, Baumholder

vs. Mannheim begins at 1 p.m. March 21, at the Hall of Champions Come out and support the Baumholder team.

New products at golf courseMarch and April is new products delivery time

at the golf course. Stop in and see what is going to improve your scores this year. Early season special orders are being taken so order now and have your new set in time for the upcoming season. The golf pro-shop can arrange special purchases so you get exactly what you want.

Golf special, pay for 12, get 13Start or renew your annual golf course membership

in March and play that month for free to get 13 months of play for the price of 12. Rolling Hills Golf Course, pro shop is located in Building 8888 in Upper Wetzel. Service hours are Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and

training holidays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more informa-tion call the pro shop at mil 485-7299.

Spring Arts Festival Create and submit your original artwork starting

April 1for display and judging at the Spring Arts Festival. Choose from a variety of mediums for adults and youth such as acrylic, watercolor or oil paint, pencil drawing, photography, three-dimensional media such as sculpture, fabric, paper art, woodworking and jewelry. There is also a new cake decorating category. Come by the Creative Arts Center for your entry form. The center is open Mondays through Fridays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturdays noon - 5 p.m. For details call mil 485-6687 or civ (06783) 6-6687.

Concert and bus toursOutdoor Recreation can organize trips and tickets

for concerts to Frankfurt, Mannheim and Cologne. Group bus tours can be arranged to any location for sightseeing and shopping trips. Call Outdoor Recreation or come by to organize a trip for your group today. All trips have a minimum number of participants. Outdoor Recreation and the Rod and Gun Club are located in Building 8167 on Smith Barracks. Their hours are Mondays and Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; closed Wednesdays; Fridays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information call mil 485-7182/6345/6202.

Friday night ski shuttle to ErbeskopfA Friday night ski shuttle to the Erbeskopf ski area

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Memorial service heldThe Baumholder community held a memorial

ceremony March 5 in memory of Spc. Dustin R. Simmons, Alpha Company, 40th Engineer Battalion. Anyone having claims on or obligations to his estate should contact the summary court officer, CW2 Justin M. Clemit at mil 485-7414.

Chicago gate closesChicago Gate closed on March 1. All traffic that

normally entered through that gate will need to use the North Tank Trail Gate.

Spring registration onSpring session two registration for the University

of Maryland University College is now under way and classes will start during the week of March 22. Field representatives and academic advisors are ready to help with everything you need for your spring session two undergraduate or graduate courses.

The following courses are scheduled to be offered at the Baumholder Education Center:lMondays/Wednesdays, 6:15-9 p.m. PSCY 100-

Introduction to Psychology, Class Number 26656 GoArmyEd Number 163763lTuesdays/Thursdays, 6:15-9 p.m. WRTG

101- Introduction to Writing, Class Number 26657 GoArmyEd Number 163764lWeekend seminar, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. CMST 100L

- Web Page Design, Class Number 27071 GoArmyEd Number 35575 held April 25-25

To view the on-site courses outside of Baumholder

or online distance education courses offered, visit: www.ed.umuc.edu/schedule. For more information call mil 485-6178.

Unit coursesThe University of Maryland University College

offers unit courses that are specifically designed to meet military unit or civilian organization needs. Unit classes can be scheduled on the days and times that best suit the unit’s needs and can accommodate deployment schedules. Unit classes can be offered on-site at the unit if classroom space is available. Popular unit requests include courses in criminal justice, English, foreign languages (also Arabic), computer studies, information system management, math, management studies, speech, psychology, his-tory and government. For more information contact the Baumholder UMUC Office at mil 485-6178 or civ (06783) 6-6178.

Affordable educationThe University of Maryland University College is

committed to making education affordable. Even if you already receive other forms of aid such as military tuition assistance or VA benefits, you may qualify for grants or low interest student loans.

Students can apply now for 2009-2010 benefits. To learn more, contact the financial aid office at edfso@ed.umuc.edu or email:edfso@ed.umuc.edu.

Start datesThere’s no better time to reach your educational

goals. On-site courses begin March 22 and run through

May 16. Spring session two online courses begin April 5 and run through June 13.

Central Texas College classesBaumholder Central Texas College office is now

accepting Term four registration through March 19 with extended registration for April and May classes.Term four runs from March 29 to May 21.

The following courses are scheduled to be offered in Baumholder:lMondays and Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. March

29 to May 19, CDEC 2328 Administration of Programs for Children TwolTuesdays and Thursdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. March

30 to May 20, CDEC 1358 Creative Arts for Early ChildhoodlMondays 1-7 p.m. April 26 to June 14, PSTR

1301 Fundamentals of BakinglWednesdays 1-7 p.m. April 27 to June 15, RSTO

1301 Beverage Management lSaturdays and Sundays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April

17 to May 2, CJSA 1312 Crime in AmericaFor assistance contact the Baumholder field rep-

resentative at mil 485-6664 or civ (06783) 6-6664. The Central Texas College field representative is available Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration times are Mondays through Fridays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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is available through the end of ski season for $15 per person. All trips leave at 6 p.m. from the Wagon Wheel Theater parking lot and return around midnight. Prices are per person and include round-trip transportation. Rental gear is also available at Outdoor Recreation. Call ODR at mil 485-7182 or come by to sign up. All trips require a minimum number of participants. Outdoor Recreation and the Rod and Gun Club are in Building 8167 on Smith Barracks. They are open Mondays and Tuesdays from10 a.m.-7 p.m.; closed Wednesdays; Friday from 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. For more information call mil 485-7182/6345/6202.

Winter, spring special through May 1Paintball weekend specials are offered at Outdoor

Recreation Saturdays and Sundays from10 a.m. – 5 p.m. through May 1. Take advantage of the discount on rental marker sets selling for $20, a value of $30, as well as the field fee discount, not including rental gear, reduced to $10, from the regular price of $15. Paintballs cost $45 per box for 2,000 balls. Capacity at the paintball field is limited and set up on a first come, first serve basis, no reservations accepted. The paintball field is open rain or shine. Outdoor Recreation and the Rod and Gun Club are in Building 8167 on Smith Barracks. They are open Mondays and Tuesdays from10 a.m.-7 p.m.; closed Wednesdays; Friday from 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. For more information call mil

485-7182/6345/6202.

Coaches needed for softballCoaches and officials are always needed for sport-

ing events. For more information on how to become a coach or official, call the Baumholder sports office at mil (06783) 6-6671 or mil 485-6671/7176/6615.

Monte CarloIt’s Monte Carlo day at Strikers Bowling Center

March 27 beginning at 2 p.m. The cost is $20 per person and all participants must be 18 or older. Of the entry fee, $5 goes toward the prize fund. Featured events are:lHead pin game: Knock down the head pin and

receive a strike.lLow Score Game: Knock down one pin to get

the lowest score. Gutter balls count as strikes and spares.l8-Pin No-Tap Game: Knock down 8 pins and

receive a strike.The bowling center supports the Designated

Driver Program. Striker’s Bowling Center is located in Building 8105 under the Hall of Champions. For more information call mil 485-6569 or civ (06783) 6-6569.

Bowling Spring OpenCome out and play three games of scratch bowling

at Strikers Bowling Center April 24 at 2 p.m. during the Spring Open. The cost is $20 per person and par-ticipants must be 18 or older Of the entry fee, $5 goes

toward the prize fund. The bowling center supports the Designated Driver Program. Striker’s Bowling Center is located in Building 8105 under the Hall of Champions. For more information call mil 485-6569 or civ (06783) 6-6569.

Parent night out 2010Take a Friday night off without the kids from 6:30-

11:30 p.m. on April 2, May 21, June 4, July 9, Aug. 6, Sept. 3 Oct. 8, Nov. 5 and Dec. 5.

The program is for children ages 6 weeks-12 years old. Cost is $16 for non-deployed Soldiers. Use a respite card for free care or pay $8. Priority is offered to spouses of deployed active duty members. Reserva-tions can be made ahead of time in order to plan for that special time away from the children. For more information, call Child Youth and Schools Services at civ (06783) 6-7003.

Super SaturdaysSuper Saturdays are coming to Child and Youth

Services. Dates include April 17, Mom’s special day on May 8, Mother’s Day out June 19, Father’s Day out July 17, Aug. 21, Sept. 25, Oct. 23, Nov. 20 and Dec. 18. The program is for children ages 6 weeks-12 years old. The cost is $32 for non-deployed Soldiers. Use a respite card for free care or pay $16. Special activities include Month of the Military Child in April, Mother’s Day out in May and Father’s Day out in June. For more information, please call CYSS at civ (06783) 6-7003

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