European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - August 04, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse Produced by 104th ask marketing & advertising 104th ask thursday August 4, 1994 International shopping Bazaar aug. 5 & 6, 10 . 7 . Aug 7, 10 . 4 . " lunch is served saturday aug. 6, 11 . 2 . Sunday Brunch every sunday 10 30 . 1 30 . Id cardholders adults $10.95 children Ages 6-12 $4.95 non id cardholders adujts.3.95 children Ages 6-12 $6.vs children Ages 5 and under Ejot free. A 1 a v the Terrace club accepts Obj liars i Putsch Marks Visnji Mast car find american express. 1.4 bldg. 2, an is Complex Frankfurt 320-5002 or 069-5909 h monster run to Frankenstein Castle by Kathy Dressler Media coordinator you Don t have to be � Dracula the wolfman or a mad scientist to jog in the Frankenstein Castle monster run aug. 12, from 9-11 . Everyone i Welcome to participate in this 13-k race. The course starts at the Cambrai Fritsch Kaseane flagpole in Darmstadt travels through the Foothills of the Odenwald climbs up the face of the Mountain and ends at the Steps of the world renowned Frankenstein Castle. After a Brief opening ceremony the run starts with the firing of the ceremonial Cannon at 9 . The mob has run to Burg Frankenstein for 17 years. In the summer of 1977, chaplain Donald m. Ursich of the 440th signal battalion organized the first Castle run for the soldiers. He the run ners by jogging at the Back of the pack and giving words of encouragement to the slower paced participants. Every run Ner crossed the finishing line. Iphis year the event is dedicated to chaplain Ursich. His spirit is still present in the run a commitment to Excel Lence and physical accomplishment. The. Main purpose of the run is to install Pride and recognize personal achievement said 2lt Demetris thornes of the 440th signal battalion. The course is Tough. It starts on level ground and builds to a Steep incline. It is a monster run warned thornes. Not just anybody can Complete this Only the physically fit survive. Don t quit she advised. It is very very challenging. But you can do trophies Are awarded to first Sec Ond and third place male and female athletes during the ceremonies following the race. Al participants receive a professionally printed certificate. Runners Are classified in the following categories pee wee Ages 12 and under Junior Ages 13-18 open Ages 19-30 Junior vet Ages 31-39 vet Ages 40 and Over. Refreshments for he thirsty Trotters Are supplied by celtic Spring water and the to coca cola company. Registration fee is $12. The first 1,500 runners receive commemorative t shirts. This monster of a run is also sponsored by Bud Light Beer and Chrysler military car sales. Sign up for the Frankenstein Castle run by aug. 12 at the 440th signal battalion bldg. 4025, Cambrai Fritsch Kaseane or Call 348-7470 for info. By Andrea Maglisceau Media coordinator it s really exciting and totally unpredictable. There s this huge animal that s Alj strength and Power then there s a Man trying to ride that animal and master the brute Power not with his size but with Only his skill and this is the View of a Rodeo Spectator. Those of us in Central Germany have an Opportunity to experience the excite Mem of a Rodeo tire weekend of aug. 26 28, at Ray Barracks in Friedberg. Enjoy All the classic Rodeo events rope tricks a Beer tent a Casino a jail country and Western bands and More for the Rodeo Novice Here s a run Down of the events. Bareback Bronco Riding is where a rider tries to stay on an untamed horse for a minimum of eight seconds. Saddle Bronco Riding is similar to the bareback version except a special Small Saddle with Short stirrups and no Saddle Horn is used. Though the Bronco events Are potentially hazardous Bull Riding is the most dangerous part of the Rodeo because of the animal s ferocity. There is no Saddle and the rider must hold onto a Bull rope that circles the Bull s belly. For All three events the rider must hold on with Only one hand. The other hand cannot touch anything or the rider is disqualified. The rider is also Dis qualified if he is thrown off before eight ten seconds Are up. Other events include a wild horse race in which four Broncos Are in the Arena. For each horse there Are three cowhand one holds the horse on a Long rope another puts on the rigging and the third jumps on the horse and races past the judges. He dismounts removes the rigging and delivers it to the judges. In calf roping the animal is Given a head Start and the contestant has 30 seconds to catch the it with a rope. There Are two participants in team roping. They have 60 seconds for one to rope the animal s Jiin legs and the other to catch its horns. In the cowgirl s barrel race riders ree in Fried Berg individually run the barrels by circling them in the Correct pattern and dashing across the finish line. Cowgirls and Cove boys Are paired in couples for the Rescue " race or pickup race. The cowgirls race across the Arena where their partners jump onto the horse and they race Back. At the German american Rodeo this month you la also be entertained by Canadian Champion trick Roper Jack Rogers. No Kin to Roy he Dazzles spectators twice every show with tricks on and off his horse. Prices to attend a Rodeo performance Are $10 or dm20 for adults and $5 or do 10 for children. There is no charge to enjoy the Jamboree festivities. Call 322 8960 for More information. _ europeans have embraced this traditional North american sport As their own. Alan Jacob the contractor bringing this event to Friedberg imported the Rodeo some 20 years ago and has continued to spark interest across Germany Spain ,.and Belgium. 1 Rule differences mainly Stem from the animal Protection Laws Here in Europe. For instance in the German american Rodeo this month you won t see any throwing or slapping of the animals. Participants spurs mus Froll freely so the animals Don t get Cut. And a favorite american event steer wrestling is forbidden. Jacob is care Ful to take Good care of his animals he said we always invite the official cite veterinarian to inspect the animals and the conduct of our Rodeo. We have never in 20 years had a negative report " a it May look like hard work but Rodeo Anir nals As Long As they re not abused really have it pretty easy. They put All their Effort into bucking re Rinino kick ing and being ferocious for Only a few work about Eizoh seconds per show and there Are four shows per weekend during a Rodeo. And for that they earn a terrific retirement plan a comfortable place to live All the food they want and plenty of respect and affection for a Job Well done. Heck what More do you need events Friday aug. 26 7-9 pm Rodeo performance with band do saturday aug. 27 2-4 pm. Rodeo performance with band do 5-7 pm. Rodeo performance with band do 7-9 pm cd do fest tent 9 pm -1 am cd band fest tent _ sunday aug. 28 2-4 pm Rodeo performance with band do 5-7 pm Rodeo performance with band do 7-9 pm cd do fest tent _9 porn Midnight cd band fest tent sweepstakes Sweepstake tickets for one roundtrip airline ticket to Continental . Compliments of Northwest an Law Purchase your raffle tickets at . Booth. Drawing held on August 28 at 8pm in the fest tent Budweiser Northwest klines Hon Ait 22 stripes Magazine August 4, 1994 paid advertisement at to
