European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 03, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse Page 18 the stars and stripes thursday november 3,1994 produced by 104th ask marketing & advertising 104th ask not in Switzerland is the faint hearted outdoor recreation centers head to the slopes for blood curdling skiing Romance and sightseeing. By Andrea Maglisceau Media coordinator isolated at the top of a Valley and sur rounded by More than a dozen breath taking Mountain peaks Zermatt is a charming blend of past and present. An Aura of Romance permeates its streets. You la find a colourful mosaic of shops Farmers huts quaint bars and night clubs hotels and horse drawn carriages. There Are no cars in Zermatt nothing to interrupt the Olden Day feeling As you stroll through the Village. Zermatt was slow to accept the introduction of skiing to the area. It was Only about 40 years ago that Zermatt finally relented to the need for More modern hotel facilities and transportation. In the 1950s, major construction and renovations were done to provide trams trains lifts and vertical expresses but still no automobiles were allowed. Now Zermatt is among the most pop ular of International ski resorts. But ski ing in Zermatt is not for the faint hearted. The highest Cable car in Europe takes skiers to the Klein matterhorn where they can ski across plateau Rosa and Down the Long slopes into Italy. There Are less challenging runs around the Trocke Nersten for beginners. However As one avid skier described it Zermatt is the perfect place for people of All lev Els to ski together. Beginners can stick to the groomed trails while More advanced skiers take challenging detours through moguls or onto fresh for real adventure seekers helicopter trips to such peaks As Monte Rosa the second. Highest in Europe Are available. Zermatt is just one of Many ski resorts to which 104th ask outdoor recreation centers have planned trips. Whether you have a week of leave or just a few Days on the weekend there s a trip that fits your schedule and budget. For this sea son s Calendar Call an outdoor rec in your area. Near Darmstadt Call 348 6277 in the Hanau area Call 322 8891 and around Kirc Goens Call 346-8203. Even if you Aren t into ski ing an outdoor rec trip is a great Way to see More of Europe. There Are walk ing trails from which to snap your own postcard photographs and an ice skating rink where you can enjoy yet another popular Winter pastime. Let the skier in your life take care of the slopes you just concentrate on the shops and the sights. Is fabric Sale begins in Frankfurt by Cecily Hill publicity assistant when life hands you scraps make a quilt. Making the Best of an unfortunate situation theatris costume shop must reluctantly part with hundreds of bolts and squares of material before they move to their new location. Their loss is your gain. From Felts sequined materials Chiffon and drapery fabric to thousands of Cotton squares Ideal for quilts theatris has it All but not for Long. Fabric from the 1950s to the present much of it no longer manufactured any where in the world is on Sale now through the end of january. With a Vari Ety of colors and textures to choose from the fabric available at theatris will provide a unique touch to your Home decorating homemade clothing and cos Tumes and Patchwork designs. This huge fabric Sale features Silks from the King arid satins and taffeta used to make dance costumes Indian designs prints used in productions of fiddler on the roof and South Pacific Rayon like polyester blends used to Cre ate roman costumes 100 percent woolens Burlap Corduroy Felts for poo dle skirts and fun Fasching material stripes stars polka dots Geometric designs and More. The material is still on the Bolt and will be sold in one Yard increments at prices As Low As $2 per Yard. Squares of 100 percent Cotton material will also be available and some of the Cottons will be sold in 1/2-Yard As Well As 1-Yard increments. These Cotton scraps Are perfect for quitters and piece makers. While their fabric selection will be greatly reduced theatris still has hundreds of costumes to choose from. Pilgrim and Indian outfits Santa Claus mrs. Claus Elf costumes and German St. Nicholas costumes Are perfect for your unit s Holiday parties. If More formal attire is in order Check out their selection of tuxedos for men and formal Wear for women. Several costumes from their vast col Lection Are also available for Sale including Santa suits. Theatris will move to the Griesheim hangar near Darmstadt in March. Costume selection will be limited in january february and april and the shop will be closed in March for the transition. Anyone needing costumes for Fasching unit parties or theater productions during that time Frame should make an appoint ment now to Reserve their outfit. In a change of Pace from their Normal operations theatris is offering acting workshop
