Archive for February, 2019

Features

Inclement weather notifications keep community safe

Inclement weather notifications keep community safe

by Mary Davis
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz

During the winter months, U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz prepares for the likelihood of inclement weather in the form of freezing rain, snow and ice, and stands ready to make difficult decisions when it comes to road conditions, duty reporting and school closings. “The safety, security and well-being of our Soldiers, […]

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Lifestyle

Mark your calendar — Feb. 8, 2019

KMC Around the World in 3 Days – Bazaar: Spring is here which means time to shop the world without leaving Kaiserslautern! All that spring cleaning is going to leave space for your new beautiful worldly goodies. Enjoy three days of shopping: Friday, March 8 & 9 from 8 a.m.  […]

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Features

Valentine’s Day dates back to Roman times

by 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Editor’s Note: This article was published in a previous edition of the Kaiserslautern American and the information has been updated to reflect this year’s event. Legend says that Valentine of Terni, a friendly priest, who married young couples in love, died Feb. 14, 269. That’s why Valentine’s Day is observed […]

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Lifestyle

Outdoor Recreation — Feb. 8, 2019

Kaiserslautern Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation, Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2905, 493-4117 or 0631-3406-4117. Mon. to Fri. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on federal holidays. https://kaiserslautern.armymwr.com Poland – Krakow & Auschwitz Feb. 15-18 Explore the UNESCO world heritage city of Krakow, shop for blue-glazed Polish pottery, but also experience Auschwitz on this […]

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Lifestyle

Community Corner — Feb. 8, 2019

AIRMAN & FAMILY READINESS CENTER For details, call 480-5100 or 06371-47-5100. Bldg. 2120, Ramstein Air Base. All training is held at A&FRC unless stated otherwise. MONDAY Transition GPS Workshop: M-F 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. TUESDAY Reintegration Briefing: 2 to 2:30 p.m. Pre-Deployment Briefing: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY Newcomers […]

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Sports

Ramstein boys, Kaiserslautern girls stay unbeaten in league

Ramstein boys, Kaiserslautern girls stay unbeaten in league

by Robert Baldwin
contributing writer

Naser Eaves and Jason Jones Jr. combined for 39 points as Ramstein defeated crosstown rival Kaiserslautern 65-49 Tuesday to remain undefeated in boys basketball. On the other side of the autobahn, Kaiserslautern outlasted Ramstein 37-33 to stay unbeaten in girls league play. Kaiserslautern’s boys had the unenviable task of playing […]

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Sports

Stuttgart, Ramstein top two in Kaiserslautern Wrestle Off

Stuttgart, Ramstein top two in Kaiserslautern Wrestle Off

by Robert Baldwin
contributing writer

On the strength of superb team depth and seven first-place finishes, Stuttgart outlasted a field of seven in the Kaiserslautern Wrestle Off on Saturday, Feb. 2. Stuttgart accumulated 246 points to runner-up Ramstein’s 213. Once again, the featured performers came from the same household. Stuttgart brother and sister-act McKinley and […]

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Sports

Sports Bulletin — Feb. 8, 2019

Spring Soccer Camps This is a great opportunity for youth to enter into a fun and athletic activity that is designed to deliver an action-packed week of fun, skills and games April 2-6. The goal is to assist youth soccer players to achieve their playing potential through proper techniques, fitness […]

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Schools

Education Notes — Feb. 8, 2019

Fancy Nancy Tea Party On Saturday, join CYS and the Rheinland-Pfalz Library for the third annual Fancy Nancy Tea Party! Dress up in your finest tea party clothes to learn proper tea manners and enjoy high tea with “Fancy” herself. Morning will include party snacks and fancy crafts! 10:30 a.m. […]

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Schools

Busy Spelling Bees

Busy Spelling Bees

by Tinia Bills
Spelling Bee Project Officer
Photos by Mel Figuracion

Kaiserslautern Elementary School had their Spelling Bee at the KES MPR, Jan. 31. Col. Jason Edwards, Com­man­der, U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz, fulfilled the role of pronouncer. Judges were Sarah Dorosky (School Liaison Officer), Jennifer Hahn (School Liaison Officer), Amber Dumond (KES Educational Technologist), and Dana Tiller (KES Counselor). Second place […]

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