European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - January 28, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Heidelberg stay Rosemary Sawyer staff write americans in Heidelberg Germany used to look to Heloise for their household hints. Now Alice kaput helps them keep their cookies from crumbling their bus smelling Sweet and their Shower curtains from carrying More film than Kodak. The household Sage with the unlikely pen name pronounced Quot All is kaput Quot writes a column for the Heidelberg connection the monthly Magazine of the Heidelberg officers and civilians women s club. Her real name is Grayce Barck. She a also the Magazine s former editor. \ a a a a. A a a a. A a a a. Contrary to ones mental picture of a German Heloise Barck does no to spend All her time in the Kitchen experimenting with uses for White vinegar and club soda. In fact donning an apron has never realty been her thing Quot she Isnit at All the household hints Type Quot says Judt. Travis Barck s Long time Friend she just likes to share  a a Quot \ v for example when Barck Learned coupons Are valid in the commissary six months after their expiration dates she passed it on. Likewise after a recent Stop at the train station in Strasbourg France where she was charged an unreasonable fee to Exchange Money she Felt compelled to warn readers. A ,. A Quot i like to do the ones that pertain to living overseas Quot Barck says. Quot s. A s a so v s when Barck can to come up with advice that pertains specifically to life in Germany she resorts to such hints As Quot keeping warm eggs Quot jokes the new Smyrna Beach fla., . A a a  a a. A a Quot Barck says a Friend of hers named Alice sparked her idea for the column in fact had it not been for this Alice Heidelberg folks might be still be struggling Over what to do about Brown sugar when it turns hard As a Brick. Quot when Alice would do something or drop something i d say a Alice you re All kaput a a says the former biology a a a a a. Al. Is amps  Barck is known As Alice kaput to those who read her household hints column in the Heidelberg connection. Teacher. Quot i thought i la do a column to involve a Alice and �?~kaput1 and be kind of a German  a. Shortly thereafter someone suggested that Barck include hints for men. Barck s husband veterinarian col. Jack Barck helped come up with the tips on such s subjects As car repairs and gardening. Quot Alice Quot attributes those helps to her husband Quot Otto Bahn Quot in the column. Barck says if Otto and Alice Ever have a Chat Cpl  name it Strass n. Bahn. S. Is. J s Barck gets some of her material from readers and friends. Others she admittedly Plaga Rizes from a a publications such As jacks and her Hometown newspapers. A s. Is. Quot my hints Are not copyrighted anybody can steal a them Quot Barc says. A  s a a Here Are a few of Barcky a original and . A when mailing cookies pack them in Popcorn to keep them from crumbling. S1 a a a a a for removing perspiration odor from bus which May sometimes retain doors even after washing liberally pour Plain White vinegar Over the area arid Wash normally. Rinse twice to remove any vinegar doors  to remove the film from your Shower curtain a plastic or fabric a add one. Cup of White vinegar to your Wash water put in the Shower curtain and soak for 15 minutes then Wash on the regular Cycle. A to soften Brick hard Brown sugar leave it in the Box or bag and give it full Power in the microwave Lor 3-5 a minutes. A a a a a a a. A. A. A along with her Handy hints Barck has also earned a reputation for her sense of humor a a. A ��.<�. Not Only is Barck considered 7th medical come s court Jester she was 18th medical co my s Jester in Korea says Travis whose husband commanded 7th medical come until december. Is. A a a. Heidelberg connection assistant editor Dianne Hamilton says Barck is Quot always Good  Pun or playing with  for example Barck has asked if people from Neu rot. Germany Are considered neurotics. When workers recently Tore up her Street in Patrick Henry Village and set up a construction site Complete with a portable toilet Barck was heard saying Quot just when we thought we d come somewhere we were living on a dirt Street with a privy out  looks at everything in a positive Way says s Hamilton. Quot it s Tough to get her  a s Quot Barck was Down a bit however this summer when a Burkey the family siamese cat from Burko va., neatly died of hepatitis. The cat who sleeps in a bread Basket and tickles the whole neighbourhood when he s walked on Aleash also has diabetes Barck explains. Quot would t  the vet would have a Girney cat Quot. Although Barck says Sho enjoyed her Job As. A. Connection editor she resigned in december to spend More time travelling with her husband. At times the Volunteer Post with All its  be Quot More confining than a diabetic cat Quot she says referring to v Burkey s need for Daify insulin shots. S but Barck says Shell continue to write her column and a give Heidelberg residents the word on How to keep their biscuits warm and How to remove Nasty Road Oil from their windshields. Is a a a a. A a a a a pm sort this s01 i Quot life on to by what better Way to show the whole world that you care you can print your personal Valentine message s to family special friends or loved ones in the stars and stripes annual Valentines Day Section on feb Druary 14. / a v a a. A Quot a a a a a a to order your Valentine select the style you want from the samples shown. Write your message in 25 words or less. For longer messages add 10c per additional word children 16 and under can Send messages for half Price make your Check or Money order payable in . Dollars do not Send Cash to stars and stripes fund ecn-874. Deadline is Friday february 1,1991. Mailing address is stars and stripes attn Valentines Box 266, Apo 09211-4211. Nam add Ooi. Soc soc no. Stylo desired. Duly phone a Homo phone Valentino my Sago. Daddy Happy Valentine s Day to the Best daddy in the world. Thanks for being there for mom and me even when away. I love you very much Sweet pea v v v a Fly dentine you mean More to me than All the grains of Sand in saudi. Happy Valentine s Day . 0$eau&jlu 0l Mcle to Happy Valentines Day How do i love thee let us count the Days. I. Love you husband to be monday january 28, 1991 the stars and stripes Kkt Page 17