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Milal Choir returning to Wiesbaden

By Durga Vijayakumar
Special to the Herald Union

Members of the Wiesbaden military community can enjoy a free internationally acclaimed choir concert Jan. 28. Members of the Milal Missionary Choir, led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Edward Kim and his wife So Young Park, will perform at the Hainerberg Chapel at 7 p.m. A local branch of the World Milal Missionary Choir that has performed at Carnegie Hall every year for the past 10 years, the Frankfurt choir began in 2007 with eight members. The choir has grown to more than 50 members. The Milal Missionary Choir is an allvolunteer group whose members come not only from the Rhein Main region, but also from Italy, Belgium, Hamburg, Munich and even as far away as Korea. A third of them will be coming Photo by Karl Weisel from outside the Rhein Main area, said Members of the Milal Missionary Choir perform during Praise Night in Wiesbaden. Kim. We open our homes to them and people from faraway they stay with and self-motivated, said Kim. The and the oldest, 83. out to give back to the community, said us or with other choir members. musicians come together from diverse Kim described the upcoming concert Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Stephen Demien. Not only do the members travel EDFNJURXQGV PLOLWDU\ PHPEHUV IDPL- DV WKH UVW SXUHVW ELJJHVW EHVW SUDLVH The program for the evening consists from far away, they also pay their travel lies, government employees and local offering to God to start off the new year. of classical, traditional and Korean gosexpenses themselves. residents. This is Milals third year performing pel songs performed by a full choir and People are doing this because they Adding another dimension to the at the chapel. orchestra. There will also be an audience like doing it; they want to share this diversity is the groups age demographic They are a missionary choir and they sing-along at the end, and everyone is experience; they are very self-driven the youngest member is 11 years old GHQLWHO\ IXOOO WKDW PLVVLRQ DQG UHDFK invited to participate.

Wiesbaden Tax Center set to open Jan. 31

By Spc. Melvina Richburg
Wiesbaden Tax Center

The Christmas season has come and gone and the new year is in full swing. That can only mean one thing tax season. No need to stress, though. The Wiesbaden Tax Center is here to help. Starting Jan. 31 the Wiesbaden Tax Center will open its doors to active duty Soldiers, spouses, retirees, and Department of Defense civilians to

assist with all aspects of tax preparation. The center is located on WKH VHFRQG RRU RI WKH 7RQ\ Bass Fitness Center, Building

1043, Room 207. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday. Walk-ins are encouraged for single Soldiers without dependents. All others should come by the Tax Center to drop off their paperwork and to make appointments. In addition to W-2 and 1099 forms, you must bring any documents showing income or deductions that you will be

claiming, proper ID and your Social Security Number or Tax ID Number. If you were deployed during the 2010 tax season and are planning on OLQJ WD[HV IRU WKLV \HDU DQG last year, ensure you provide information for 2010 and 2011. All forms and relevant information are located online (simply type Wiesbaden Tax Center

into a Google Search and the website can be accessed). Lastly, remember to bring in your account number and routing number so that your refund can be electronically transferred into your bank account. The Wiesbaden Tax Center assistance is free. Call mil 3374755, civ (0611) 705-4755 or stop by the center.

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