European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 25, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Sportsmen a recent trip to Eastern Germany pointed up a fact that Many of us were already aware of Hunting was popular on the other Side of the former Iron curtain. During a stay with Herbert rink a retired veterinarian in the Mecklenburg Lake District a colleague and i were regaled with stories of his Hunting exploits Over the past 33 years rink who lives in the Village of Schmacht Hagen outside Waren remains a passionate outdoors Man despite quadruple heart bypass surgery. In his Home hang the Antlers of More than 120 Roe Deer and several trophy size red Deer As Well As tusks from wild boar and other Hunting mementos. Rms is an avid Hunter of All varieties of game in his Homo area but he has not hunted anywhere else. Travel after All was not particularly encouraged in the former workers and Farmers state. Hunting in East Germany differed from the West in several major respects. Under the old communist regime rink says the sport Cost very Little. The months of classroom instruction Field study and marksmanship practice required to get a Hunting License Cost nothing. This meant that financially the sport was within the Means of virtually everyone. But rink did concede that there was one major catch. Only those who were Quot politically reliable Quot could obtain licenses. Sis Kin Gap avid Hunter Herbert rink. Readers action line some businesses of in military quarters it h h Iii commercials on an and previous reports in i he stars and stripes appear to be in conflict. A recent commercial promoted the securing of certification As a child care provider so that one could have a Small business at Home in the majority of cases these potential Small businesses Quot will operate in government quarters. When i inquired about the possibility of operating a Par time Small business from my government quarters i was told and subsequently read in the regulations that this was prohibited because of German tax implications. Could you please obtain a knowledgeable answer to the question of German tax liability for Small businesses child care or other operating m government quarters and serving Only authorized personnel if As i understand the rules All Small businesses Are subject to tax then Why Aren t child care providers advised or cautioned about their potential lax liability7 or to go further Why is one Small business permitted and others banned7 h. Maguire Wiesbaden German share common ground duty to leave it Quot a better place than we found  last year he received the federation of Fly Fishers ambassador award for his efforts in establishing contacts Between european and american fishermen. Samples who is now stationed at fort Lewis wash., conducted youth seminars this past summer at the federations conclave in Calgary Alberta. Recently he became the editor of Junior Fly Fisher s journal the another difference was that Hunting areas in East Germany were allocated to clubs not individuals. But not surprisingly so were guns. Hunters could sign out a club weapon for a Hunt but private ownership was one of the Basic prohibitions of the police state. As in the West owners of the Hunting rights in East Germany were obligated to keep game populations in Check so that they would not cause excessive damage to crops. On the other hand High intensity agriculture caused the decline of some game populations just As it has in the West. Rink cited pheasant and Hare As two examples As proof of his passion for Hunting rink tells the Story of shooting a wild boar six weeks after his open heart surgery. He does admit that he shot it from a stand As a sidelight to his Hunting rink also Breeds and train German longhair. Despite our political differences a rink still defends Many aspects of the old communist system a my strongest impression from the meeting was How Many things outdoors men around the world have in common. The most important common values Are a love of nature and dedication to ecology and conservation. Others include shared camaraderie and a desire to educate the next generation. For some passing on the knowledge and values that Are important to sportsmen becomes a lifelong avocation. Recently i received a letter from chaplain maj Berris samples a Friend who is one of these special individuals. Samples formerly with the 42nd Field arty brigade in Giessen Germany was the driving Force behind the creation of four German american Fly fishing clubs. Even War could not Stop his Fly fishing during operation desert storm samples would remove his four piece Sage 6-weight from its desert camouflage Case and spin loops in the air Over the desert aiming his cast to the imaginary Rainbow beyond the next Sand Dune. He even tied a set of flies for Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf. Samples took part in a number of conservation efforts while in Germany including Stream improvement projects and the promotion of catch and release fishing. Quot conservation has to be a part of the sport Quot he says. A this is a world god has Given us in  and it is our a the Rheinland Pfalz Fly Fishers will hold their monthly meeting at 11 , dec. 12 in the Kaiserslautern Rod and gun club. The Agenda includes Fly tying instruction and a Rod building clinic. Club Secretary Mike Cash says Rod builder Reid Zotler will assist anyone who is interested in building his own members can Contact Zoller at 06371 -61215. A the heartland Fly Fishers will hold its major annual meeting Jan. 9,1993, at the Hanau Rod and gun club. Items on the Agenda include the clubs financial report the election of officers for the upcoming year and monthly Calendar for 1993. This column can be a useful tool for sharing information among outdoor enthusiasts. H you have questions or information about outdoor activities in your area or just want to talk about your particular interest Contact Norm Zegler stars and stripes unit 29480, to 265, Apo a 09211, Telephone ets 3488230 or civilian 06155-601230 pm Germany. Chaplain maj Barrie samples. Sas Jim Werheim i Mary Chamberlain Houang management specialist office of the Deputy chief of staff engineering Jan Witte chief children and youth Branch Clifford e. Lovejoy chief personnel services Branch he Usa eur reply housing regulations a 210-50 and Usa eur regulation 210-50 encourage installation commanders to permit limited Home based businesses that provide a service such As child care in government quarters. However these activities Are subject to Host nation tax and business Laws and must not detract from or interfere with ask area support group operations or the Quality of life of other housing residents. Commanders May approve Home based businesses in government quarters which provide services solely to other members of the . Forces income derived from these services must be reported to German and . Tax authorities. Examples of services that May be provided include tutoring music lessons accounting and tax services word processing and clowns who entertain at parties. Family child care acc providers Are briefed on  tax responsibilities during the acc training program. German authorities have chosen not to become involved with acc Homes located in government housing areas. Including leased housing As Long As not More than five children Are being cared for in the Home. Other types of Home based businesses that involve the Sale of commercial items . Tupperware Avon Mary Kay cosmetics Are not authorized. Usa eur regulation 210-70/usafe regulation 211-16 prohibits use of government owned or leased quarters As a business showroom store or warehouse for the display storage or Sale of goods. To write us readers action line is the readers Quot court of last resort a a striving to answer some of the questions about life overseas in a military environment or questions about policies and guidelines when other avenues for answers Are not readily available. If you have a question and Don t know where to turn for the answer write to readers action line co the stars and stripes unit 29480, Apo a 09211. A letters must be signed. Please include address and Telephone number. Preference will be Given to those seeking information of general interest to our readers. Page 16 a the stars and stripes wednesday november 25, 1992