Archive for September, 2011

Features, Health

Recognizing the symptoms of ADHD in children

by E. Wayne Combs
U.S. Army Public Health Command

Most healthy children occasionally have trouble sitting still, paying
attention or controlling impulses. Maybe you have noticed these
behaviors in your own children. That

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Features

Arts and crafts center a one-stop shop

Arts and crafts center a one-stop shop

by Airman 1st Class Ciara M. Travis
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Whether it

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Lifestyle

Ramstein holds farmers market

Ramstein holds farmers market

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

On Sunday, Germans will observe Thanksgiving, and Ramstein-Miesenbach
will hold its 15th annual farmers market. Regional farmers and vendors
will offer their products from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Craftsmanship
demonstrations, children

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Lifestyle

Neustadt hosts annual wine harvest festival

Neustadt hosts annual wine harvest festival

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

It is the highlight of the wine fest season observed along the German
Wine Street

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Features

Take a hike

by Donald Seltzer
Contributing writer

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News

Gospel service gets new chaplain

Gospel service gets new chaplain

Chaplain (Capt.) Regina O. Samuel holds her first worship service Sept. 18 at Vogelweh Gospel Service. Samuel, a native of Harlem, N.Y., delivered the message titled “Don’t Fake Your Faith.” Samuel is currently assigned as squadron chaplaina to the 86th Airlift Wing. Prior to her assignment at Ramstein, Samuel completed […]

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Features

Germans observe Unification Day Monday

Germans observe Unification Day Monday

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

On Monday, Germany will observe Unification Day, which is a legal
holiday throughout Germany. Stores, banks and official institutions will
be closed.

In 1989, the process of reunification started. The borders to the
Federal Republic of Germany and the border gates along the Berlin Wall
were opened the night of Nov. 9, 1989.

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Schools

RHS senior recognized as scholar semifinalist

RHS senior recognized as scholar semifinalist

by Holly Freeman
Ramstein High School

Ramstein High School senior Mark Davis has recently been recognized as a
National Merit Scholar semifinalist. He is the only one out of more
than 1,000 students at Ramstein High School to receive this distinction.
While approximately one-third of the 50,000 worldwide American entrants
will become finalists in the program, this award is highly regarded and
can result not only in recognition, but scholarship awards as well.

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Features

Motorists must observe rules of the road

“I wasn’t speeding. Not me.” Or, “I didn’t see the stop sign.”   These are very popular responses security forces often hear during traffic stops. Following these simple rules will help you avoid seeing blue lights in your rearview mirror. On Ramstein, the following road rules are enforced pursuant to […]

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Features

Ramstein Welfare Bazaar a shopping success

Ramstein Welfare Bazaar a shopping success

by Tracy Swift
Ramstein Welfare Bazaar publicity chairwoman

More than 20,000 people from the KMC enjoyed shopping for special
treasures and eating  great food from around the globe during this
year

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Rates provided courtesy Community Bank