Feb. 21, 2014 Vol. 47, Issue 7 Vicenza and Camp Darby Military Communities www.usag.vicenza.army.mil
VHS ENTERTAINS ITALIAN SCHOOL PLUS HAP ASSISTS IN SLOVENIA
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VHS students perform at Italian high school JAG educates on marriage in Italy Virtual Career Fair arrives in Europe HAP sends generators to Slovenia MWR events and outings Out & About Community News Briefs Religious activities
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On the cover Vicenza High School band director Gary Marvel speaks to students at Liceo Quadri Feb. 5. Marvel, along with his students performed for nearly an hour for the second year in a row. See page 4 for the story.
Photo by Laura Kreider
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Speak Out Do you have time for recreational activities?
Maureen Rogers AAFES “My recreational activities include reading, dancing and spending time with grandchildren.”
Photo by Julie M. Lucas
Black History observance June Pineda performs an inspirational dance to the Sam Cooke song, “A Change is Gonna Come” at the Black History Observance Feb. 10 at Caserma Del Din. In addition to the dance, the event had a guest speaker, singing and presentations as well as a food sampling. The next event will be Feb. 25 at the Golden Lion on Caserma Ederle at 3:30 p.m. Spc. Martha Schneider
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Feb. 21 2014, Vol. 47, Issue 7 U.S. Army Africa Commander Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Donahue II
BSB, 173rd IBCT (A)
“Spending time with my husband and daughter, and travel.”
USAG Vicenza Commander and Publisher Col. Robert L. Menist Jr. USAG Vicenza Public Affairs Officer Grant Sattler Editor Staff writers David Ruderman Anna Ciccotti Julie Lucas Photojournalist Anna Terracino Laura Kreider Social media manager Vacant
Darby Military Community Chiara Mattirolo
The Outlook is an unofficial publication authorized and provided by AR 360-1. All editorial content of The Outlook is prepared, edited and approved by the U.S. Army Garrison Vicenza Public Affairs Office Unit 31401, Box 10, APO AE 09630, located in Bldg. 109 on Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy. The office’s DSN number is 634-7581, off post at 0444-71-7581 or via email at usarmy.vicenza.imcom-europe.mbx.usag-vicenza-pao@mail.mil . Editorial publication is an authorized section for members of the U.S. Army overseas. Contents of The Outlook are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. government, Dept. of Defense, Dept. of the Army, Installation Management Command-Europe, U.S. Army Garrison Vicenza or U.S. Army Africa.
Cpl. Clea Stice 1-503rd Inf. Reg. “Yes, I love to run on my off time and I also love to play soccer.”
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VHS students perform at Italian school Story and photos by Laura Kreider USAG VIcenza PAO
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t the beginning of each school year, teachers meet and plan activities throughout the academic year. One of the activities planned at the Vicenza High School is the exchange program that has been set and developed in the past decade. One of the annual exchanges is the visit to the Liceo Quadri, an Italian high school that serves as the center for the school services’ local district. This year, a group of American students visited the Italian school Feb. 5. “We recently signed an agreement regarding our teachers exchange program. Some of our VHS teachers and 35 Italian teachers from all local high schools work together on a professional development plan divided by department areas,” said Michela Ambruoso, VHS Italian teacher who coordinated the event with Liceo Quadri English teacher Elena Ruffatto. After arriving at the school, two Italian teachers, Monica Manfredotti and Emanuela Nosiglia coordinated the activities respectively in their classes. “Our students welcomed the American students and introduced them to some recreational activities and sports available in Vicenza,” said Manfredotti. They also had the opportunity to attend specific classes and join the Italian students for a lesson in English in
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Eleventh-grader Hailley Nieves, a member of Vicenza High School Rhythm and Blues Band, sings “My Heart Will Go On” as part of the musical program performed at Liceo Quadri Feb. 5. the planetarium. Some of the American visitors were already familiar with the school from a previous visit. “The school was beautiful and all of the people were very nice to us,” said VHS senior Mia Dilmar, who also visited the Italian school last year. “I had fun because I got to experience how they went throughout their day at school,” she said. Dilmar is also one of the twelve
members of VHS musical program Rhythm and Blues Band directed by Gary Marvel, VHS music director. After setting up the equipment and warming up in the Aula Magna, the school auditorium, the R&B, six musicians and six vocalists, were ready to perform for the mixed crowd of students gathered in the auditorium for show time. The concert was part of the ex-
Vicenza High School Rhythm and Blues band performs songs such as “Moves Like Jagger”, “My Girl” and “My Heart Will Go On” at Liceo Quadri, a local Italian High School Feb. 5.
change program for the second year in a row. “The crowd was great,” said Marvel after the 55-minute show, which included several musical genres and songs such as “Moves Like Jagger”, “My Girl” and “My Heart Will Go On”. First-year (corresponding to ninth-grade) Liceo Quadri student Sofia Capuzzo especially enjoyed this song. “I liked the performance of the girl who presented My Heart Will Go On; she was in tune and the piece is very difficult to sing. “I was also glad to provide information about Vicenza and our school to people who don’t know the city that well so they will have the opportunity to know better this area,” she said. This year, students from both schools were really into the music and the performance, said VHS senior Erika Maldonado-Rosado. “I would love to do the show over and over again. Right after our show the crowd came to us and asked for photos and when we were going to be back. Sadly, being a senior, I will not be back to them. I enjoyed it nonetheless,” said Maldonado-Rosado. As she mentioned, the Quadri students stopped to make new friends after the show. “The concert was awesome and my friends and I thought that all the musicians were talented and made a great
performance,” said first-year Quadri student Matteo Battaglia. “I am looking forward to attending another beautiful concert like this.” While expressing interest and participation in the concert, Laura De Grandi, another Liceo Quadri student, said, “I think these days are really important for both American and Italian students. “Not only can we improve our language skills, but we also have the opportunity to get in contact with a different culture and make new friends. As we live in the same city, it is fundamental to build a good relationship, especially between young people,” she said. As for past school exchanges, communicating to each other has been very important. “I firmly believe in intercultural exchanges. They are extremely beneficial for the kids. Students like getting to know each other and doing ‘things’ together because they like the interaction,” said Ambruoso after the shared meal prepared by the Italian students’ parents. The Liceo Quadri students are now planning to reciprocate with a visit to VHS March 19. “It is always important to see how different people, with different languages and culture can mix together and enjoy new experiences all together,” said Alessandro Lupi, (equivalent of 11th-grader) of Liceo Quadri. Feb. 21, 2014
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Follow the steps to get married in Italy By Capt. Matthew Schulz Legal Assistance Attorney So, you want to get married in Italy? In between tasting wedding cakes and getting fitted for your wedding dress/tuxedo, here are a few things to consider from a legal perspective. First and foremost, in order to get married in Italy, you must have a “nulla osta” or “freedom to marry” certificate. This applies to both Italian and non-Italian citizens. Most Soldiers can get a nulla osta from the Legal Assistance Office at the Vicenza Office of the Staff Judge Advocate. The Legal Assistance Office is authorized to prepare the certificate for U.S. citizens on active duty. If you are not a U.S. citizen or if you are not on active duty, you must get a nulla osta from the embassy or consulate of your country. In order to complete the certificate, you will need to submit the following documents to our office: 1) a completed nulla osta questionnaire (available at the Legal Asssitance Office), 2) proof of citizenship (certified birth certificate), 3) proof of active duty service (ID card), and 4) if previously married, certified proof of the marriage termination (death certificate or divorce decree from a court). Now that you have your nulla osta,
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what are the next steps? First, make an appointment with the Pretura (Atto Notorio Office, Contra’s S. Corona, Vicenza, Piazzo di Giustizia, 0444-398192/398193). When making the appointment, ask the clerk what type and denomination of “bolli” will be required. Bolli are stamps that are required to be affixed to some of the marriage documents when non-Italian citizens are married. Plan to pay a fee in Euros (currently approximately 80 Euros) for each non-Italian person getting married. Bolli can be purchased at tabaccherie (tobacco shops). At the Pretura appointment, bring the bolli, two witnesses (18 years or older), and a translator. Neither the bride and groom nor the witnesses may act as the translator. Each witness must have a valid form of identification with their name and birthplace written on a piece of paper. Once you have all this together, the clerk will type the atto notorio (sworn affidavit). Second, go to the Prefettura (Contra Gazzole # 10, Vicenza, 0444338467) (business hours 8:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday or Thursday). At the Prefettura, the nulla osta and atto notorio will be certified. Third, go to the “Municipio” or
City Hall (Piazza dei Signori, Room 13, first floor, Vicenza, 0444-221424) (business hours 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday or Thursday). At the Municipio, schedule an appointment to publish the bans of matrimony. The marriage date will be set (the waiting period, according to Italian law, is two consecutive Sundays and four days). If you are getting married somewhere outside of Vicenza, go to the Municipio in the region where the marriage will occur. Fourth, (the Big Day) on the marriage time and date, go to the Municipio with the same two witnesses and translator who came with you to the Pretura. Bring the nulla osta, atto notorio, and a form of identification for each person. At the end of the ceremony, a marriage certificate will be issued. This marriage certificate is decorative only and is not a valid legal document. You must return to the Municipio at least two days later to obtain the official marriage certificate. The laws and requirements for marriage in Italy may change; therefore, for more information, contact the Vicenza Legal Assistance Office in Building 241 on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy at 634-7041 or 044471-7041.
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Virtual Career Fair brings job opportunities to Italy USAG Vicenza PAO For the first time in Europe, the Army Career and Alumni Program in Europe is bringing a Virtual Career Fair to those overseas. The event, which features between 40-50 recruiters, will allow Soldiers getting out of the military and spouses to look at jobs that are available. The event will be from 4-6 p.m. Feb. 25 but registration before the event is encouraged. “Once registered, you can look at jobs anytime,” said
Major Wright, ACAP center manager. “You can complete a profile and upload a resume.” The website, acapcareerfair.com, boasts that more than 41,000 veterans have gotten hired from virtual career fairs. Some of the companies that will be participating in the event include Penske, Wells Fargo, Pfizer and Xerox. For more questions about the event contact Wright at 0444-71-7188 or email major.j.wright.ctr@ mail.mil.
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HAP supports disaster relief in Slovenia
Photo by Janine M. Wick 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) Soldiers load up generators to be taken to Slovenia during the recent crisis the country faced. Around 20 generators have been sent to the neighboring country during a blizzard. By Chiara Mattirolo DMC PAO The Humanitarian Assistance Program located at the Livorno, Italy Army Depot, was called upon to provide generators in response to U.S. Government disaster relief efforts in Slovenia. “The Livorno HAP maintenance team had less than 24 hours to prepare and ship 10 generators to the country after blizzards crippled a quarter of the power grid leaving many without heat,” said Janine Wick, HAP Warehouse Manager. Under Wick’s direction the maintenance team was alerted early Feb. 9 and worked late into the night and early the next morning to pull and prepare generation equipment for a Monday shipment. “We were here ready to work within 30 minutes from the call we received asking for support in preparation for shipment of the generators,” said HAP mechanic
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Luca Passarelli. The HAP mechanics were recognized Feb.18 by Lt. Col. Mark Gray, commander, 405th Field Support Battalion-Italy in a ceremony held in the HAP Warehouse. “Being able to recognize the hard work that the men and women of this unit do every day is one of the favorite parts of my job,” said Gray. “The employees of the HAP-EP are in the business of helping those in need and last weekend, they performed magnificently well in that calling.” The determination of the maintenance team, made up of Alessandro Vanni, Luca Passarelli, and Antonio D’Achille paid off, and by the next morning the last generator was ready to ship. Wick said, “I am proud of the team’s accomplishment, especially with such a short timeline and high potential for mechanical dilemmas which can delay the preparation process.” According to Vanni the team was
strongly motivated by the mission they are requested to accomplish. “Knowing that we work to provide humanitarian assistance to people in need is an incredible morale boost,” said Vanni. “We are very proud that this mission was accomplished smoothly and timely. This highlights the capabilities of our unit”. “To be called in on a weekend, work in the elements and perform a difficult and technically challenging job like preparing 20 generators for shipment and then to do it with a smile on their faces-it was remarkable to see,” Gray said. While the HAP team was working on equipment, the Vicenza based 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) deployed cargo vehicles to Livorno to pick up and deliver the cargo to its final destined in Ljublijana, Slovenia. After loading, the 173rd drove overnight to deliver the much needed equipment to the Slovenian authorities. An additional 10 generators were sent later.
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“My first friendships.”
Lt. Col. Mark Gray 405th FSBn-Italy
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1st float parade accompanied by Malo’s musical band and majorettes. Nogara (Verona), about 50 miles southwest of Vicenza; in case of inclement weather, the float parade will be postponed to March 23. Quinto Vicentino, about 8 miles northeast of Vicenza, 3-5 p.m., entertainment and live music. March 1 - Bassano del Grappa, Piazzale Cadorna, about 22 miles northeast of Vicenza; 2 p.m. Children’s Carnevale
Crostoli
Veneto In Italy each region has its own typical Carnevale pastries: crostoli, chiacchiere, frittelle, struffoli, and galani. All of them have one thing in common: they are all fried seasonal treats and they come from the Roman frictilia, deep-fried pastries prepared during ancient spring festivals. In Vicenza and all over Veneto crostoli, frittelle and galani are served in pastry-shops, bakeries and cafés.
Carnevale float parades Venice - For a full program in English of the Venice Carnevale (through March 4), go to http://www.carnevale. venezia.it/?slang=en Feb. 22 - Arcole (Verona), about 21 miles southwest of Vicenza, 22, 8 p.m., night float parade.
Cesuna, about 34 miles north of Vicenza, 2:30 p.m., music bands, games, and food booths with local specialties Malo, 11 miles northwest of Vicenza; food booths featuring frittelle, vin brulè, and hot chocolate; 6 p.m., night float parade accompanied by Malo’s musical band and majorettes Schio, about 16 miles northwest of Vicenza, night float parade March 2 - Bassano del Grappa, about 22 miles northeast of Vicenza; masquerade party in Piazza Libertà, 2:30 p.m., live music and dancing, face painting Casale di Scodosia (Padova), about 31 miles south of Vicenza, 2 p.m. carnival rides, local products exhibit and sale, street artists Enego, Piazza San Marco, about 48 miles north of Vicenza; from 2 p.m.; live music, games and local food and wine tasting
Belfiore (Verona), about 23 miles southwest of Vicenza, 2:30 p.m.
Jesolo, about 64 miles east of Vicenza, in Piazza I Maggio, children’s carnival, with bounce houses and entertainment
Montorio (Verona), about 31 miles west of Vicenza, 3 p.m.
Malo, 2:30 p.m., float parade and live music.
Feb. 23 - Bassano del Grappa, about 22 miles northeast of Vicenza; masquerade party in Piazza Libertà, from 3 p.m.; live music and dancing, face painting Casale di Scodosia (Padova), about 31 miles south of Vicenza, 2 p.m. carnival rides, local products exhibit and sale, street artists Cavaion (Verona), about 50 miles west of Vicenza, 2:30 p.m. Dossobuono (Verona), about 37 miles west of Vicenza, 2:30 p.m. Lonigo, Piazza XXV Aprile, about 18 miles southwest of Vicenza; from 1:30 p.m., floats parade; live music and folk dances; majorettes; food booths featuring frittelle (Carnival pastries) and vin brulè (hot spiced wine) open at 11 a.m.
Schio, about 16 miles northwest of Vicenza, 3 p.m. March 3 - Asiago, Kaberlaba, Via Treviso 4, about 34 north of Vicenza; from 2 p.m., masked groups ski down the slopes competing to win the Koppa Karrucola award; at 9 p.m. fireworks March 4 - Asiago, Piazza II Risorgimento, about 34 north of Vicenza, from 2 p.m. live music, games, entertainment, crostoli for everyone Bassano del Grappa, about 22 miles northeast of Vicenza; masquerade party in Piazza Libertà, from 3 p.m.; live music and dancing, bounce houses, face painting, and rides in a mini train for children Camporovere, “Carnavaletto Trophy”, non-competitive cross-country ski competition; all participants must wear a carnival costume; prizes for the most original masks
Malo, about 11 miles northwest of Vicenza; 2:30 p.m.,
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Veneto Casale di Scodosia (Padova), about 31 miles south of Vicenza, 2 p.m. carnival rides, local products exhibit and sale, street artists Jesolo, Piazza Milano, 2:30 p.m. children’s carnival, with bounce houses and entertainment. Malo, 2:30 float parade and live music; at 8 p.m. award ceremony for the best Carnevale float; in case of inclement weather, it will be postponed to March 9 March 9 - Jesolo, float parade departs from Piazza Aurora at 2:30 p.m.; 30 allegorical floats and more than 2,000 persons participate in the parade this year.
Venerdì Gnocolar Verona, Feb. 28, about 36 miles west of Vicenza, 2 p.m. The Verona Carnevale dates from 1531 when grain prices rose due to a food shortage. Poor people, especially in the Saint Zeno’s area, were facing starvation. A wealthy nobleman, Tommaso Da Vico, donated a large sum for poor people to buy flour and make gnocchi. Da Vico ordered in his will for gnocchi and wine to be given to the people of Saint Zeno’s every year on the last Friday before Lent, now called “Venerdì gnocolar”. A parade goes through downtown Verona to Saint Zeno’s Church led by Papà de’ gnocco (Gnocchi’s Dad). A costumed man represents an old king holding a large fork topped by a big gnocco, instead of a scepter. The man who wears this costume is elected in Saint Zeno’s square a month before the event. Candidates try to buy people’s votes by offering gnocchi and wine.
Nemo Ciamar Marso Call of March Feb. 21, 8:45 p.m. at the city theatre, Recoaro Terme, Via Roma 23, about 27 miles northwest of Vicenza, Irish music concert featured by the Alban Fuan Band; Feb. 22, in Piazzale Dolomiti, 4 p.m. “Lumberjacks at work” – wood cutting demonstration with antique and modern tools; 5 p.m. entertainment and food booths; 9 p.m. at the city theatre Aqua Chiara Choir performance; Feb. 23, 2 p.m. folk parade; 4:30 p.m. in Piazzale Seggiovia live music; 6:30 p.m. Falò dell’omo de Paja, an effigy, representing an old man, will be burnt; Feb. 28, 8:30 p.m., folk parade in traditional costumes; entertainment
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Carnevale parade
with *Cimbrian music and dances. * The inhabitants of many mountain towns of the province claim to be descendants of the ancient Cimbrian of Scandinavian origin.
Motor Show March 1, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., March 2, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., in Vicenza, Via dell’Oreficeria 16. Entrance fee: €12, reduced €9. To get the reduced ticket, click on http://www. mondomotorishow.it/riduzioni/. The instructions are in Italian. If you need help, email Anna at anna.terracino. ln.asc@mail.mil.
Music Emotion Enjoy classic concerts from La Scala (Milano), at the Multisala Metropolis Cinema, Bassano del Grappa, about 22 miles northeast of Vicenza;
Tuscany Choccolandia Chocolate Fair Feb . 21-23, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; in Livorno, Piazza Grande; chocolate workshops held by masters chocolatiers, who will also teach how to taste the chocolate in a correct way and how you can accompany it with other foods in the most imaginative combinations; free entrance.
Chocoloart 2014 Chocolate Festival
Feb. 21-23, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., in Scandicci (Florence), Pi-
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azza Matteotti and Piazza Togliatti; also antique market and local products and wine exhibit and sale.
Verdi Theater performances At the Verdi Theater in Pisa, Via Palestro 40 March 7: Andrea Chénier March 29: Pinocchio
Canevale di Viareggio Float parades take place Feb. 23, and March 2, 4 and 9. Camp Darby Outdoor Recreation will lead trips to the event March 2 and 9, departing at 3 p.m. and returning at 10 p.m. If you venture on your own, entry is €15 for adults, €10 for children 11 and 12, and free for children under 10. Viareggio is about a 30-minute drive from Camp Darby. More information is available from Tours and More at 633-7589.
Carnevale in Tuscany Bientina (Pisa) Feb. 23; March 2, 4 and 9, at 3 p.m., carnival float parades depart from Piazza Vittorio Emanuele. Bientina Carnival has been celebrated for the last 50 years. It includes, besides the traditional allegoric floats, a little train loaded with children riding around the town. Borgo San Lorenzo (Mugellano – Florence) Feb. 23 and March 2, 4, in Piazza Dante, starting at 3 p.m., allegorical floats, live music and dances. Foiano della Chiana (Arezzo) Feb. 23, March 2, 9; 475th edition of the oldest Carnevale in Italy; the city’s four district compete for the best Carnevale float; the float parade starts at noon. Follonica (Grosseto) Feb. 23 and March 2, at 2:30 p.m. float parades accompanied by the city musical band; in case of inclement weather, the parade will be postponed to March 9. Orentano (Castelfranco di Sotto – Pisa) March 2, 4, 9; this Carnevale is mainly meant for children. The floats, growing in size and number every year, are mostly inspired by Walt Disney characters. Marciola (Scandicci) - Feb. 22 , Via Empolese 20/a, Cerbaia, children Carnevale party; entertainment with magicians. Piombino - Feb. 23 and March 4; allegorical float from 2 p.m. Prato Feb. 23, March 2 and 4, at 3 p.m.; Carnevale di Paperino, Donald Duck’s Carnival; entry is €2:50 for Feb. 23 and March 2. Free entry March 4. San Gimignano (Siena) Feb. 23 and March 2; float parades with live music, games and folk dances. Santa Croce sull’Arno (Pisa) Feb. 23, 3 p.m., March 2, at 5 p.m.; this traditional float parade goes back to 1928. It is not a traditional mask parade, but a great show, the result of hard work and great professionalism with hundreds of hand-crafted masks, most of them made of leather produced in the area. San Miniato (Pisa) Feb. 23; March 2; Children’s Carnevale
Esotika Arezzo Feb. 22, 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Feb. 23, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., in Arezzo, Exhibition Center, Via Spallanzani 23; this is the most important Italian exhibit dedicated to reptiles, amphibians, rodents, tortoises, birds of prey, parrot, mammals, coral and fish; guided tours for children; English guides available; entrance fee: €8; free for children under 5; free gadgets for kids
Cantina Jazz 2014 March 14, and April 11, 7:30 p.m., in Pontedera, Museo Piaggio, Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 7; taste local wine and products while enjoying jazz music; entrance fee: €8; please call 347-3209630 for reservation.
Area antique markets this weekend Cecina Antiqua; Feb. 23, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in downtown Cecina (Livorno) Montevarchi (Arezzo): Feb. 23, 9 a.m. to 7 pm. Via Isidoro del Lungo, and Via Poggio Ponte a Egola (Pisa), Feb. 23, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Piazza Rossa Prato, Feb. 22-23, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Piazza San Francesco
Concerts Backstreet Boys - Feb. 22, 2014 in Assago (Milan) Simple Minds - Feb. 25, 2014 in Assago (Milan) Joe Bonamassa – March 8 in Milan Band of Skulls – March 10 in Milan James Blunt - March 18 in Assago (Milan) Gavin DeGraw – March 19 in Milan Skunk Anansie – March 22 in Padova The Piano Guys – April 9 in Milan Sensation – April 25, Casalecchio di Reno (Bologna) Robbie Williams – May 1 in Torino Ben Harper – May 9 in Padova, May 13 in Milan Yes - May 17 in Padova, May 18 in Assago (Milan) Johnny Winters – May 19 in Rome; May 20 in Udine; May 21 in Mezzago (Milan) Lisa Stansfield – May 28 in Padova, May 29 in Bologna Aerosmith – June 25 in Rho (Milan) One Direction – June 28 in Milan Tickets at Media World, Palladio Shopping Center or online.
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Community news briefs accepts submissions Email content for consideration by noon on Friday of the week before publication. Click the link below. To the Editor Soggiorno Office closure Effective Feb. 13, 2014, the Soggiorno Office is closed Thursday mornings to efficiently process an increased workload. The Soggiorno Office opens Thursdays 1-2:30 p.m. for customers; 2:30-4 p.m. is still for mandatory fingerprinting requirements by the Questura. Soggiorno Office hours Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays are 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.
Industries due to shock hazard Christmas Lights recalled by Pepe Ganga due to fire and shock hazards Call the Garrison Safety Office with questions or concerns at 6348109/8023/7045.
Lost blankets A reward is offered for the return of two blankets left at the Caserma Ederle Laundromat Feb. 2 in the evening. One blanket is a blue child’s blanket with race cars on it while the other is beige. The child’s blanket in particular has great sentimental value to the family. Call Jonathan at 324-665-5484 or email jarnett@albany.edu if you can help return them to their owner.
SSA service closure Due to the Global Combat Support System-Army training and conversion, the 405th AFSB LRC SSA will be closed until Feb. 28. The SSA will reopen March 3. The SSA regrets the inconvenience and urges all customers to please plan accordingly.
TSP update
As of Feb. 3, the Thrift Savings Plan has mailed IRS Form 1099-R, Distributions from Pensions, Annuities, Retirement or Profit-Sharing Plans, IRAs, Insurance Contracts, and USAREC seeks returning recruiters similar to participants who received a withdrawal up to Dec. 26, and/or Former detailed recruiters can earn a taxable distribution of a loan up a $4,000 bonus if they reclassify to to Dec. 31 of last year. If you have MOS 79R and return to the U.S. Army not received Form 1099-R by midRecruiting Command. NCOs must be February, you can print out a copy staff sergeant or sergeant, have fewer from the My Account section of the than 12 years in service, and currently TSP website. Corrected Forms 1099serve in an overstrength or balanced R will be issued in late February or MOS. Time of service as a 79R must early March. If you expect a corbe a minimum of 36 months. See rected Form 1099-R, you may wish your career counselor for more inforto wait to file your taxes until you mation or call 634-3928. receive the form.
Product safety recalls
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has published the following product safety recalls to its website at http://www.cpsc.gov/. Visonic Amber Personal Emergency Kits recalled due to failure to signal emergency assistance. Air Compressors recalled by MAT
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Scholarships for Military Children Applications for the 2014 Scholarships for Military Children Program may be downloaded at www. militaryscholar.org and must be turned in to the Vicenza Commissary or Darby Commissary by close of business Feb. 28. Packages must
be hand delivered or mailed via the U.S. Postal Service or other delivery vendor, not emailed or faxed. This year’s award is $2,000. Each commissary worldwide with qualified applicants awards at least one scholarship. Applicants and their sponsor must be enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System database and have a military ID card. For more information, call 856616-9311 or email militaryscholar@ scholarshipmanagers.com
Civilian CAC ID changes Beginning March 1, Army Appropriated Fund civilian employees and their family members will no longer be required to visit the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center before renewing their CAC cards, but will go directly to the ID card section. Individuals who obtain their CAC from a non-Army ID card office will still need to obtain a DD Form 1172-2 from CPAC. More information is online.
ZIP plus four The Postal Service Center reminds community members to always use the ZIP + 4 postal code when mailing items and to advise correspondents and merchants to include the additional four number code when mailing items to you to ensure fastest possible delivery. Click here for postal code extensions for Caserma Ederle (ZIP code 09630) and here for postal code extensions for Caserma Del Din (ZIP code 09606).
VA benefits assistance Curious about your VA benefits? There are now two Department of Veterans Affairs benefits briefers available to assist all service members, veterans and family members with questions about the VA benefits and services they may be eligible to receive. Benefits can include education, health care, compensation, life insurance and home loans as well as other VA benefits and services. The briefers are in Building 113 in the ACAP hallway. Hours of service are
Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. To schedule an appointment call 0444-71-6694 or 634-6694, or stop by the office.
myPay statements, email update Various earnings and tax documents, W-2s and 1099s for instance, are available now online at the myPay site: https://mypay.dfas.mil/mypay.aspx The Army is scheduled to close all retiree and family member Army Knowledge Online (AKO) accounts by March 31. Army retirees who have AKO email addresses, which end in @us.army.mil, in their myPay accounts should add a personal, commercial email address to their myPay account as soon as possible to continue to receive notices from DFAS. Log into your myPay account and select the Email Address option to add a commercial address.
Soldiers’ Theatre Adult dance classes in jazz, ballet, hip-hop with instructor Maggie Wallis. Ballet is Tuesday, noon to 1 p.m.; jazz and contemporary, Thursday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.; hip-hop, Thursday noon to 1 p.m. Cost is $28; classes
meet at the SKIESUnlimited Dance Studio, Building 308 on Caserma Ederle. Register at the theater or on Webtrac. Private instruction is available in guitar, piano, flute and voice. Stop by or call for details.
Club Beyond Austria in April Club Beyond Adventure Camp for middle schoolers will take place in Austria April 6-11. Send an email to avolmert@clubbeyond.org to register.
Community health survey In its continuing efforts to provide the best services possible to the VMC, the Community Health Promotion Council is seeking direct input on needs and issues that demand improvement or are great as they are. What’s on your mind? Is it education, services or crime? Your opinion is important. The CHP Council urges you to complete a short online survey conveying your concerns; it takes about 10-15 minutes to complete.
Virtual Career Fair The Army Career and Alumni Program in partnership with Veteran
At the movies
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Pompeii Set in 79 A.D., Pompeii tells the epic story of Milo, a slave turned invincible gladiator who finds himself in a race against time to save his true love Cassia, the beautiful daughter of a wealthy merchant who has been unwillingly betrothed to a corrupt Roman Senator.
Villaggio Youth Center The Villaggio Youth Center offers daily activities for VMC youth including art, computers, fitness, education and community service. The center has a rock climbing wall, music equipment, a technology lab and a homework room as well. The center is open 2:45-6:30 p.m. on school days.
Ederle Theater
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Recruiting Services will host a Virtual Career Fair via Internet Feb. 25 from 4-6 p.m. All are welcome to register and join recruiters from dozens of leading American firms and government agencies from any location equipped with a computer and online access. The Vicenza ACAP center will be open during the fair and counselors will be on hand for assistance. Call 634-7188/7189 or 0444-71-6347188/7189 for assistance.
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Endless Love (PG-13)* About Last Night (R)* Winter’s Tale (PG-13)* RoboCop 4 (PG-13)* RoboCop 4 (PG-13)* Endless Love (PG-13)* About Last Night (R)* Winter’s Tale (PG-13)* Hercules (PG-13)* Pompeii (PG)* 3 Days to Kill (R)* Pompeii (PG)* 3 Days to Kill (PG-13)* Pompeii (PG)* 3 Days to Kill (PG-13)*
Admission: 3D first run (*), adult, $8, under 12, $5.25; 3D second run, adult $7.50, under 12, $5; first run (*), adult, $6, under 12, $3.25; second run, adult $5.50, under 12, $3. Advance tickets: On sale Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the PX Food Court entrance, except on federal holidays. Up to 50 percent of seats will be on sale; the remainder go on sale one hour before show time at the theater box office. Film ratings and reviews are available at www.imdb.com
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Religious Activities Chaplain Crisis Line To speak with a chaplain after hours, call 634-KARE (634-5273)
Vicenza Sunday services 9 a.m.: Mass, Sacrament of Reconciliation following Mass or during duty hours 11 a.m.: Protestant worship 1:30 p.m.: Full Gospel Pentecostal worship 5 p.m.: Contemporary Christian service Tuesday 9 a.m.: Protestant Women of the Chapel 5 p.m.: Contemporary Praise band practice 6 p.m.: PMOC and PWOC Bible study. Dinner provided; no watch care Wednesday 5:30 p.m.: Catholic choir practice 6:45 p.m.: Gospel choir practice Thursday 9:30 a.m.: St. Mark’s Catholic Women 5:30 p.m.: Gospel choir rehearsal 7:15 p.m.: Gospel service Bible study
VMC faith group contacts Bahá’í Faith: Call 348-603-2283
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Church of Christ: Call at 345-4699974 or 0444-335-135 or send email: vicenzaitalychurchofchrist@gmail.com Islamic: Call 634-7519 or 0444-717519 Jewish: Call 345-907-2108 Latter Day Saints: Young Men/ Young Women meeting is every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Spiritual Fitness Center. Sunday services, 9:30 a.m. in Vicenza. Call 634-7897, 380-431-7633 or email lescall@gmail.com Trinity Church Vicenza: An International Presbyterian Church (IPC) congregation. Call 328-473-2949 or email trinitychurchvicenza@gmail.com Vicenza Hospitality House: A good place for anyone - single Soldiers, men, women and couples to enjoy food, fun and fellowship. Tuesday: Dinner at 6:30 p.m. with PMOC Bible Study and Women’s study following at 7:30. Friday: Potluck Dinner at 6:30 p.m. with Walk in the Word following. Call if you need transportation. For more information call 0444-581-427.
Call 634-7519 or 0444-71-7519 for info on Chapel activities
Camp Darby Sunday services 11:15 a.m.: Protestant worship and children’s service Catholic Mass: please call the Chapel at 633-7267 to confirm times as it changes depending on which priest is conducting mass. Tuesday 9:30 a.m.: Protestant Women of the Chapel Wednesday 5:30 p.m.: Protestant Women of the Chapel 5:15 p.m.: Protestant Men of the Chapel 6:15 p.m.: Choir practice
For DMC activities call 633-7267 The Outlook Religious Activities page provides announcements and may offer perspectives to enhance spiritual or religious resiliency in support of Army Comprehensive Fitness programs. Comments regarding specific beliefs, practices or behaviors are strictly those of the author and do not convey endorsement by the U.S. government, the Department of Defense, the Army, Installation Management Command or the U.S. Army Garrison Vicenza.
U.S. Army Chief of Chaplains Maj. Gen. Donald L. Rutherford, right, and U.S. Army Garrison Vicenza Commander Col. Robert L. Menist, bow their heads during the annual prayer breakfast Feb. 7. Rutherford served as guest speaker during the ceremony.
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