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Otterberg celebrates 425 years of city rights

Otterberg celebrates 425 years of city rights

Petra Lessoing
Kaiserslautern American

Otterberg, the medieval town north of Kaiserslautern celebrates 425 years of city rights with a variety of events this year.

February 3, 2006 ×

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Spinning for hours

Spinning for hours

***image1***(Left) Master Sgt. Chris Barker, Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe, Capt. Enmaria Chacon, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, and Sharon McGourty, Heidelberg’s Patrick Henry Elementary School, spin for three hours during Saturday’s spin-a-thon held at the Landstuhl Fitness Center and Gymnasium. Sponsored by the U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern, the event […]

January 27, 2006 ×

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U.S. men’s soccer team plays Poland – Preparation match takes place March 1 in Kaiserslautern

U.S. men’s soccer team plays Poland – Preparation match takes place March 1 in Kaiserslautern

CHICAGO

January 27, 2006 ×

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Old train rides on illuminated route Saturday

Old train rides on illuminated route Saturday

Petra Lessoing
Kaiserslautern American

A torch ride with Stumpfwaldbahn train and illumination of the Eiswoog train viaduct is scheduled for Saturday in the upper Eistal valley near Ramsen.

January 27, 2006 ×

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County schedules bulk trash pick up

County schedules bulk trash pick up

Each year, the Kaiserslautern County Administration office schedule tow dates for the pick up of bulk trash in villages of the KMC.

January 27, 2006 ×

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Friendship club offers German classes, bus trip to Mainz


The German-American Friendship Association Siegelbach still has openings for its German beginners and advanced classes starting in February. For details, call Anne Smith at 06371-617022 or Lena Barner at 06305-994120.

January 20, 2006 ×

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German Polizei raises number of DUI checks

German Polizei raises number of DUI checks


During Fasching season, the Police Headquarters Westpfalz in Kaiserslautern expects an increased number of traffic accidents due to the influence of alcohol. Throughout last year, there were 434 traffic accidents under the influence of alcohol in this region; 211 persons were injured and five died.

January 20, 2006 ×

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Fasching: Germans celebrate ‘crazy’ season

Fasching: Germans celebrate ‘crazy’ season

Petra Lessoing
Kaiserslautern American

This is the time when Germans celebrate their

January 20, 2006 ×

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Participants needed

Participants needed

***image1***The Ramstein Carnival Association Bruchkatze is looking for American participants to join the Fasching parade starting at 2 p.m. Feb. 28 in Ramstein-Miesenbach. Walking groups, school classes, bands and individuals in unique costumes who want to walk in the parade should call the 86th Airlift Wing Host Nation office at […]

January 13, 2006 ×

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Residents must remove snow

Petra Lessoing
Kaiserslautern American

In winter, house owners must keep sidewalks free of ice and snow. Towns and communities oblige them based on community rules. Renters living off-base should check their rental contracts.

January 13, 2006 ×