Archive for April, 2017

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Springtime Crafts – What to do once you’ve dyed all the eggs

Springtime Crafts – What to do once you’ve dyed all the eggs

by Azure Hall
Contributing writer

The Easter holiday means Spring Break and children home from school. Rather than give them over to the television, spend this break being creative with the little ones. These spring-themed crafts are fun to create for the whole family helping you bond and reconnect at the same time. Egg Carton […]

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5 must-visit parks in the KMC region

5 must-visit parks in the KMC region

by Rachel Plachta
Contributing writer

The temperatures are beginning to rise in Germany, and with that comes spring fever: that restlessness you feel whenever it starts to get even the slightest bit warm outside. You’re going to feel the need to deep clean your house, throw your windows wide open, and spend as much time […]

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Spring festivals and beyond

Spring festivals and beyond

by Katie F. Boltuch
Contributing writer

Fruehlingsfest in Munich When: 21 April – 7 May This festival could give Oktoberfest a run for its money. Often referred to as ‘Little Oktoberfest,’ there is hardly anything little about this festival. Dating back to 1965, many of the original vendors are still represented today. Welcoming thousands of people […]

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Nuerburgring — experience The Green Hell

Nuerburgring — experience The Green Hell

by Misha Charoudin
Contributing writer

The Nuerburgring, also known as The Green Hell, has fascinated, invoked infatuation and has even claimed the ultimate price from men and women alike for the past 90 years. It is likely that you have heard of the dreams both realized and crushed, the myths and the drama that this […]

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Springtime Sweets: 3 Seasonal Dessert Recipes

Springtime Sweets: 3 Seasonal Dessert Recipes

by Azure Hall
Contributing writer

With warmer weather comes a number of reasons to get together with friends and family. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party, enjoying a backyard barbeque or serving an Easter feast, these springtime desserts are sure to please a crowd. CARROT PATCH CUPCAKES These cute little cupcakes are a perfect treat […]

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Hunting & Fishing in Germany

Hunting & Fishing in Germany

by Thomas Warner
Contributing writer

Numerous fun and rewarding outdoor activities are available to Americans who come to live and work in Deutschland. Some of them, such as hunting and fishing, require a short process of certification whereby a person can become eligible to pursue the harvesting of wildlife here. When discussing the subject of […]

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Ramstein is team to beat in 2017 high school baseball

Ramstein is team to beat in 2017 high school baseball

Story and photo by Thomas Warner
Contributing writer

High school baseball season has arrived and the Ramstein Royals are considered the team to beat in the Department of Defense Education Agency circuit. Ramstein has won four straight DoDEA Division I championships since head coach Tom Yost arrived and returns with enough talent this spring to make a run […]

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Area middle school students extend learning through MATHCOUNTS

Area middle school students extend learning through MATHCOUNTS

Story and photos by Thomas Warner
Contributing write

Ramstein Middle School is at it again, qualifying three students for the national MATHCOUNTS competition. The mathematics program for middle schoolers is an extracurricular activity for several area schools and it’s the fourth year in a row that RMS has qualified at least one person to go to the stateside […]

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German Wildlife: Get to Know Your Neighbors

German Wildlife: Get to Know Your Neighbors

by Azure Hall
Contributing writer

Getting to know the local wildlife is a part of living in the area. Germany offers a diverse ecosystem with a wide range of species. Foxes, birds of prey, deer and, of course, wild boar live in and around the Kaiserslautern area. There are a number of places that can […]

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Celebrating Spring

Celebrating Spring

By Katie F. Boltuch
Contributing writer

Spring is here. Finally! It seemed as though winter would never end between the unexpected snow and drenching rain. But, here we are. Flowers are blooming, grass is growing, temperatures are rising, and the sunshine continues to linger a little bit longer with each passing day. According to its etymology, […]

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