Nov. 7, 2013 Vol. 46, Issue 43
ITALIAN ARMISTICE DAY DARBY MENSA UPDATE
Vicenza & Darby Military Community www.usag.vicenza.army.mil
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Unexploded WW II bomb 3 to be removed near Del Din Armistice Day in Vicenza 4 NCO changes at ‘The Rock’ 6 Respecting Families of the Fallen Commissary to scan patron IDs ROC Italy, 414th CSB earn 8 Army contracting award VMC has new EEO director 10 VHS Students of the Month 12 Geppetto coming to town 13 Meal option set for DMC 14 Seen around Camp Darby 15 Lady Cougars volleyball squad 18 in spotlight at Euro finals MWR events and outings 20 Out & About 22 Community News Briefs 26 Religious activities 28
On the cover U.S. Army Africa Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Donahue II (left), greets Comandante Provinciale del Carabinieri di Vicenza, Col. Michele Sarno, on the reviewing stand during Italian Armistice Day memorial ceremonies in Vicenza Nov. 4. Sky Soldiers from Company A, Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), were on hand too. See page 4 for more. Photo by Rich Bartell
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Del Din UXO removal set for Dec. 1 By USAG Vicenza PAO
was resolved without incident. The clearing operation is being undertaken in preparation for the turnover of the Parco della Pace, or Peace Park, green area to the City of Vicenza. USAG Vicenza PAO in conjunction with AFN Vicenza will provide the VMC with up-to-date information on the City’s requirements as they are announced.
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uring contract unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearing operations on the eastern side of the former Dal Molin Airfield, overseen by Italian Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal soldiers of the 2nd EOD Regiment, a large bomb from WW II was discovered Oct. 28, buried more than 3 meters beneath the former airfield. After further expert examination Nov. 5, the City of Vicenza announced Wednesday that it will enforce a wide area evacuation on Sunday, Dec. 1, in order to safely excavate, disarm and remove the approximately 4,000-lb., British made bomb. The evacuation order is expected to include all residential and work areas on Caserma Del Din and areas of Vicenza proper still to be announced. Italian EOD experts are highly skilled in safe removal of UXO, which is not an uncommon occurrence in areas of past conflict. The total explosive weight of this particular bomb, however, requires Italian EOD soldiers and contractors additional precautions for Vicenza remove UXO from the Parco della residents. A similar event in 2001 Pace Aug. 23.
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Nov. 7, 2013, Vol. 46, Issue 43 U.S. Army Africa Commander Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Donahue II
Speak Out What is your favorite dish or drink of the season?
Maria Amoruso Family member “I love risotto with zucca, or pumpkin.”
Pfc. Avery Woods 106th Financial Company “Collard greens and stuffing with lemonade.”
USAG Vicenza Acting Commander and Publisher Mr. Chuck Walls 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 editor@eur.army.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.
Destiny McKenzie Family member “My favorite dish is pumpkin pie.” Nov. 7, 2013
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Vicenza Armistice Day marks end of WW I
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By Staff Sgt. Bruce Cobbeldick 173rd IBCT (Airborne) PAO
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ky Soldiers from the 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) took part in an Armistice Day commemoration ceremony in downtown Vicenza Nov. 4 alongside Italian military and civic leaders. Armistice Day marks the anniversary of the official date of the conclusion of World War I. Soldiers from Alpha Company, Brigade Special Troops Battalion, stood in formation in the Piazza dei Signori, the historic center of Vicenza, alongside Italian soldiers, police, firefighters, emergency-care workers and a group of Italian children. The ceremony was presided over by the mayor of Vicenza, Achille Variati, and Carabineri Commander for the Province of Vicenza, Col. Michele Sarno. U.S. Army Africa Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Donahue II, took his place on the reviewing platform as an invited guest.
Unique perspective “Being out here is a good experience because the opportunity to be with all the different Italian military, veterans and emergency services is a real honor,” said Spc. Edwin Davis of Alpha Company. “We were able to meet a couple of them and exchange some camaraderie,” said the Nashville, Tenn., native. “As Sky Soldiers, it gives us a chance to maintain good rapport with the community and it’s a real learning experience too in terms of culture and seeing how their ceremonies are celebrated here. For the veterans here it was inspiring.” More than 100 Vicentines gathered to witness the ceremony, which featured processions and reviews by several veteran associations. “It felt great to take part in this ceremony for past veterans. It was awesome for us to be able to integrate with the Italian forces and veterans out here,” said Sgt. Daniel Dixon of Monroe, Mich. “It gave us a chance as Sky Soldiers to pay our respects,” he said.
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Opposite page: Top, Vicenza policewomen bear a memorial wreath during Armistizio, or Armistice Day, memorial ceremony in the Piazza dei Signori in the city’s historical center Monday; far left, Italian veterans march in a procession during the ceremony; left, Staff Sgt. Brian Wirth, NCOIC with Alpha Company, Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (A), observes the ceremony. Above: A Caribiniere officer awaits the beginning of the ceremony.
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Commissary to scan all patron IDs By DeCA PA Division
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Changeover at The Rock 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) Operations Sgt. Maj. Steven Campbell passes a sword to Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Ferrusi, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd IBCT (A), during a Change of Responsibility ceremony Oct. 31 at Caserma Del Din. Incoming Command Sgt. Maj. David Dougherty assumes the senior NCO role at The Rock while Ferrusi moves on to duties as the senior NCO of the 173rd IBCT (A).
Respect Families of the Fallen reserved parking By Dr. Hanna Leong Survivor Outreach Services liaison
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o benefit or entitlement can truly do justice to honor the Soldier who has made the ultimate sacrifice. The Army’s dedication to continue to care for and include Families of the Fallen on Army installations in Italy and Germany has extended to the setting aside of Reserved Parking for Family members who have lost their Soldier on active duty status. These Family members are provided a parking permit to be displayed on their automobile dashboard when they use these parking spots. It is a small convenience to honor them, since the loss of their Soldier continues to impact their everyday life. We ask that the Vicenza Military Community respect and acknowledge the sacrifices these Families make daily as they adjust to a new role in our military community. Please do not park in these reserved spots by the Commissary and PX. If you are a Family member of a Soldier who was killed or died on active duty status, please contact the SOS Liaison at ACS, located in Davis Hall, Building 108 on Caserma Ederle.
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ommissaries worldwide will soon begin scanning customer Department of Defense ID cards at checkouts. The Caserma Ederle Commissary will begin scanning IDs Nov. 13. Implementing the new practice began Oct. 22 at Fort Lee, Va., as the first part of an agencywide roll-out to all stores worldwide that will be completed by mid-January. Commissary shoppers are used to showing their ID cards to establish their eligibility to use the commissary. By scanning the ID at checkout, DeCA will no longer need to maintain any personal information on customers in its computer systems, such as the system used for customers who write checks. Scanning will also help improve the commissary benefit for all patrons, according to Joseph Jeu, DeCA director and CEO. “In addition to verifying customers as authorized commissary patrons, we’ll gain information that will give us a better understanding of our patrons, allowing the agency to provide the commissary benefit more effectively and efficiently,” he said. Cross-referenced with other DoD data, the scan data will give DeCA useful information about patron usage, by military service, along with customer demographics that will not identify specific personal data. This will eventually help the agency identify shopping needs and preferences, information considered essential in today’s retail business environment. It will also allow more accurate reporting to the military services on commissary usage. The demographic information DeCA will use is strictly limited to card ID number, rank, military status, branch of service, age, household size, ZIP code of residence and duty station. DeCA will not be using any personal information such as names, addresses or phone numbers. “The methods, processes and information we’ll use will not compromise our customers’ privacy, they can be sure of that,” Jeu said. “We’re putting technology to work to better understand our customers and ensure the commissary benefit continues to remain relevant to them now and in the future.”
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RCO Italy, 414th CSB win Army award Story and photos by RCO Italy
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he Vicenza based Regional Contracting Office-Italy (RCO-I) has been honored as the recipient of the Secretary of the Army 2013 Outstanding Unit/Team Specialized Services and Construction Contracting Award. The prestigious award recognizes RCO-I for its substantial contributions to contracting excellence in support of supply and construction related efforts, including expeditionary contracting on the continent of Africa. “These awards showcase the best and brightest in the Army contracting community,” said RCO-I Chief Sarah Taylor. The Secretary of the Army Awards for Excellence in Contracting were established in 1997 to recognize contracting and acquisition professionals who excel in timeliness, customer support and contracting innovation that lead to process improvements and specific achievements in supporting the contracting mission worldwide. From July 2012 through June 2013, RCO-I’s Supply, Expeditionary and Construction Team was the driving force in providing customer support, increasing contract efficiencies, effec-
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tively managing human resources and process improvement for U.S. Army Africa (USARAF), U.S. Africa Command (ARFICOM), Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAF), USAG Vicenza, and other supported units which sped the successful execution of eight exercises on the African continent while simultaneously supporting the build-out of Caserma Del Din and continued support of garrison operations. During July and August 2012, RCO-I transitioned procurement authority from the 409th Contracting Support Brigade, Germany, to the 414th CSB, Italy, which received Initial Operation Capability Oct. 16, 2012. Directly aligned to 414th CSB, the RCO-I mission changed and expanded to include expeditionary contracting in Africa and information technology procurements. This new team, consisting of 51-C Soldiers, local nationals and DA civilians, half of whom had less than one year experience working Army contracting, accomplished consistent successes in a professional and cooperative manner. The team supported Southern
Accord 12, a 1,300-person exercise in Botswana, awarding roughly $1.5 million in contracts and providing onthe-ground support. The team also supported Flintlock 13, a Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed, AFRICOM-sponsored exercise conducted by Joint Special Operations Task Force-Trans Sahara. The team overcame language barriers and austere living conditions to ensure that $1.2 million in contract requirements were met to support 1,200 participants from 17 countries at three remote training locations for 58 days.
Fast, effective response On short notice, the team deployed two members to South Africa to provide support to Operation Jukebox Tempest in support of President Obama’s visit there in July 2013, playing a critical role and helping to support U.S.-African relations. The team transformation has culminated in working closely with customers as one team to achieve effective acquisition planning, streamlining contract awards and empowering individual team members to fully exercise their professionalism and innovative contracting skills.
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VMC welcomes new EEO chief on board M
eet Eric Zelko, Equal Employment Opportunity officer for the U.S. Army Garrison Vicenza. Zelko arrived in Vicenza in August from Ansbach, Germany, where he had worked for nearly two years. He served as well at Fort Riley, Kan., previous to taking on that assignment. He is a graduate of Kansas State University and his father served in the Army for 24 years. Zelko said his favorite things about Italy are sunshine, after moving south of the Alps from Germany, and the wine. He is also excited to breathe new life into the EEO program, he said. “The mission of the Equal Employment Opportunity Office is to manage the commander’s EEO program with the objective of eliminating unlaw- Eric Zolke is the VMC’s recently arrived EEO director. ful discrimination,” Zelko said. “At the end of the You can find Zelko in Building 305 on Caserma Ederle, reach him via day, we’re here to make the workplace better for email him at eric.j.zelko.civ@mail.mil or call him at 634-7084 or 0444-71eveyone on the team.” 7084.
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First VHS Students of the Month recognized By Alexandra Frank Special to The Outlook
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tudent of the Month recognition is a new concept at Vicenza High School. The students chosen for the title exhibit model behavior in that they are hardworking, trustworthy and always willing to help others. The first quartet to receive the honor, October’s Students of the Month, were seniors Abby Vallery, Derrick Grice and Austin Kelly, and junior Alexandra Czarnik. Each of these students exemplifies what it means to be a good citizen, not only at Vicenza High School but in the community at large. All four are avid participants in extracurricular activities, whether in sports or academic groups. Kelly is respected in the school for his participation in the varsity football program, where he was chosen as a senior captain in the season just ended. While he enjoys playing sports, Kelly is also a member of the yearbook production team and the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, where he has been described as a leader always willing to step forward and help out any student.
Caring, compassion, humor Grice, also a member of the football team, has been in Vicenza since he was in middle school year. During this time he has established meaningful, positive relationships with both students and teachers at VHS. He is both compassionate and funny, said fellow student, Alejandra Sandoval, and very considerate of others, according to computer science teacher Lori Encke. Czarnik, known to her friends as Sascha, is a new student at Vicenza High School this year. Despite being new to the community she wasted no time getting involved as a member of the Lady Cougars volleyball team, and enjoys tutoring students who are struggling in math on her free time. Her teachers describe her as having a great personality and a welcome addition to any classroom, and have
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Austin Kelly noticed her efforts to help other students in various school subjects. Vallery, the fourth student recognized as October Student of the Month, is known for her active volunteer activities throughout the community. She can be found daily at Army Community Service, completing any task needed. When not volunteering, Vallery runs the Future Educators of America Association of Europe. Last year she was named president of the European branch, which is not only a great honor, but requires much organization and dedication. Vallery is extremely enthusiastic about her work and continues to be involved in the community. Students of the Month are selected not only to recognize their exemplary work and leadership, but to make the entire school community aware of the values and behavior that make VHS and the Vicenza Military Community a better place to be. Students of the Month for November will be announced by the end of next week.
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Alexandra Czarnik
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Abby Vallery
The Concrete Temple Theatre of New York is trying to attract an audience of 40 or more to stage an Englishlanguage performance of Geppetto Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Spazio Bixio Theatre, Via Mameli in Vicenza. Tickets are â‚Ź7 or â‚Ź5 for children under 13. The plot meshes two favorite classics, Pinocchio and The Old Man and the Sea, to weave a tale of resilience and ingenuity in the face of flux and change. Live musical accompaniment is provided by a cellist. If interested, please call the Teatro Impiria at 340-592-6978 to make a reservation or send them an email before Nov. 22.
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Meal option set for Darby local nationals By USAG Vicenza PAO
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n a meeting Tuesday with local union representatives in the Darby Military Community, Deputy Garrison Manager Larry Kilgore announced the provision of a monthly stipend to the Italian national work force as the mensa contract there comes to an end. “The current contract through which we provide the mensa for our great local national work force will end on the 30th of November,” Kilgore said. “After this date, all local national employees assigned or working for the Department of Defense in the Darby Military Community will be given a stipend of €68.85 monthly in their paychecks as per Article 46 of the Conditions of Employment.” Kilgore told union representatives that in order to ensure meal support to local national employees, a current
meal provider will offer an option for lunchtime meals and relocate to the Darby Community Club. “The current location of the Italian mensa, the Darby Community Club, will be renamed the Darby Cafeteria,” he said. Kilgore also confirmed that the current shuttle service that transports employees from the Depot to the Darby Community Club for lunch will remain in operation. A new cafeteria is projected for completion mid-year of 2015 on the Depot side of the Darby Military Community, he said. “After it is operational, all lunchtime meals will be served from that location,” Kilgore said. “The command will continue to work to provide a lunchtime service and that the new cafeteria is completed on schedule. All updates to this issue will be given to the Union representatives as they become available,” he said.
Opzione sostitutiva mensa per i lavoratori di Darby
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A customer buys lunch in the Camp Darby mensa, which will end operations Nov. 30. Ufficio Pubbliche Relazioni di Vicenza
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el corso di una riunione tenutasi martedi con i rappresentanti dei sindacati presso la comunità militare di Darby, il manager della Guarnigione Larry Kilgore ha annunciato che ai dipendenti italiani della base verrà corrisposta un’indennità sostitutiva mensa allo scadere del con-
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tratto. “L’attuale contratto che fornisce il servizio mensa ai lavoratori italiani scade il 30 novembre,” ha detto Kilgore. “Dopo quella data, a tutti i dipendenti italiani del Dipartimento della Difesa americano assegnati a Darby verrà corrisposta direttamente in busta paga l’indennità sostitutiva mensile di €68.85, secondo quando
previsto dall’Art. 46 delle condizioni di impiego.” Kilgore ha informato i rappresentanti dei sindacati che, al fine di garantire ai dipendenti un’opzione per la pausa pranzo, un ristoratore già operante all’interno dell’installazione si è reso disponibile a trasferire la propria attività all’interno del Darby Community Club per venire incontro all’esigenza dei lavoratori. Kilgore ha aggiunto che “l’attuale sede della mensa italiana, il Darby Community Club, con l’occasione cambierà nome in Darby Cafeteria.” Kilgore ha confermato che continuerà a funzionare l’attuale servizio di bus navetta che trasporta i lavoratori dal Depot al Darby Community Club per la pausa pranzo. Entro metà del 2015 si prevede la realizzazione di una nuova cafeteria all’interno del sito denominato Depot. “Una volta operativa, i pasti verranno serviti direttamente nella nuova sede,” ha detto Kilgore, aggiungendo che “il Comando continuerà a lavorare per offrire un servizio pasti e per garantire il puntuale completamento dei lavori per la nuova cafeteria. I rappresentanti sindacali saranno tempestivamente informati sull’evolversi della situazione.”
Speak Out What is your favorite dish or drink of the season?
Juliana Serafini MWR
“It is risotto alla marinara, a rice dish with clams, which is a specialty of this area.”
Photo by DMC Public Affairs
It’s a family affair Halloween in the DMC found families and children celebrating with story time at the library, trick-or-treating around post and wrapping up the festivities with a Halloween Party at the Darby Community Club.
Alessandra Tomassini Postal Service Center
“Vin brulè; it really helps during cold weather.”
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Patrick Dorsey DMC retiree
“It is eggnog, without a doubt.”
Songs of strength and joy Former American Idol contestant Phil Stacey performs at the Darby Community Chapel Oct. 29. Stacey and his one-man band, Trevor Hager, were guests of Club Beyond. Nov. 7, 2013
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Tennis, raquetball players fight it out on Ederle By USAG Vicenza PAO
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oldiers, civilians and local nationals came together for a weekend of competition on the Caserma Ederle tennis courts Oct. 25-26. Both tennis and racquetball aficionados signed up in sufficient numbers to have significant tournament play in both sports. “Participants showed a lot of motivation, competition and fun,” said Ricky Jackson, DFMWR sports programmer at the Ederle Sports and Fitness Center. Crystal Richardson took the AllTournament Award in racquetball and Diane Georges took All-Tournament for tennis. Courtesy photo In tennis, Sergio Cuomo was first DFMWR sports programmer Ricky Jackson (right) poses for a photo with winners of the in the beginner’s category, Kernels Ederle Sports & Fitness Center tennis and raquetball playoffs Oct. 26. Austin won the intermediate title, and John Roche took the laurels in Gonzalez finished first among the women’s open championship. advanced play. men. Robert Johnson finished first Georges took top honors in womIn racquetball play, Richardson won among the men in the advanced caten’s open competition and Julio both the intermediate level and egory and open competition.
Piano Concert with Jan Lisiecki
at Vicenza’s Teatro Comunale A special evening of music with 18-year-old, Polish-Canadian piano prodigy Jan Lisiecki will take place Thursday, Nov. 14, at 8:45 p.m. at the city of Vicenza’s Teatro Comunale, just west of the centro storico at Viale Giuseppe Mazzini 6-39. The program includes works by Messiaen, J.S. Bach, Pederewski, Martinu and Chopin. Lisiecki was recently nominated as Young Artist of the Year by prestigious Gramophone magazine. Tickets are normally €20 or €10.60 for under 30), but the American community is invited to take advantage of a €15 promotional ticket by calling Alessandra Melison at 0444543-729. Other performances in the season’s program, produced by the Società del Quartetto di Vicenza 1910, include appearances by the Gringolts Quartet Nov. 25; Invento e Canto Dec. 1 at 4:30 p.m. (a program of classical music for children and parents; admission is €3); a piano and violin concert Dec. 2; and Gospel music with the Summertime Choir Dec. 15.
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Lady Cougars take fourth at Euro volleyball finals By USAG Vicenza PAO
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he Vicenza High School Lady Cougars volleyball team capped their winning season with a fourth place finish in Division II DoDDS European Championship play at Ramstein, Germany, Nov. 2. That final standing belied the squad’s season-long strong performance, in which they racked up an 8-4 record in regular play and beat all but three teams at the European level. “They had a great season and finished happy, knowing they ran with the big dogs who play so well,” said parent supporter Tina Juliano.
The Lady Cougars opened strong on the first day of pool play, putting away teams from Baumholder, Black Forest Academy and AFNORTH in straight sets before falling to the American Overseas School of Rome 25-18 and 25-20 in two tight and toughly contested matches. Day two of preliminary matches saw the Lady Cougars take on and defeat Ansbach in three sets to clinch a berth in the semi-finals. The squad next knocked off Marymount International in two sets and advanced to face off with arch rival Naples in semi-final play, where they
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Above: Sarah Weston (from left), Emma Knapp and Tia Juliano get set to receive in their semi-final game against Naples at the Division II DoDDS Europe Volleyball Championship Nov. 2 in Ramstein, Germany. Top: Marika Witt serves during the semi-finals.
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went down to their second defeat of the tournament in three sets. The Cougars finished their performance on day three against a powerful Rota team, dropping the first of two sets in a squeaker, 31-29, and the final set 25-10. “The girls’ motto this year was ‘Veni, Vidi, Vinci’ - I came, I saw, I conquered, from the Latin - and that’s what they intended to do during the season and going into the tournament,” said coach John Kohut. Indeed, it’s fair to say the Lady Cougars came, took the measure of the field and ran with the best with their heads held high till the final buzzer. “Our girls showed some great defensive talent, with Marika Witt as our libero back row defensive player and some powerful outside hitting from Tia Juliano and Soliyah Stevens-Ogaz. Other players helping us in those matches were Sarah Weston, Emma Knapp, Megan Buffington, Hannah Buckingham and Zaria White, with Alex Frank as our setter,” said Kohut. Two-time All-Europe veteran Juliano was recognized as an AllTournament star for the third year running.
Back in the spotlight “After last season’s finish, this group of girls turned the whole program around and worked hard to get Vicenza volleyball back into the spotlight,” Kohut said. That they did. And, there was a little something extra the girls took home from the tournament: a sense of cohesion, pride and accomplishment in having grown and done their best. “Respect all the way around,” said Tina Juliano, the parent supporter. “They had a great coach; all grew and all got along; smiles all season. I would say that is a win-win.” “Next year we will be returning about five or six players who were starters and it should prove to be a successful year as well,” said Kohut. “We wish all our seniors good luck in their endeavors and we will continue to grow Vicenza volleyball.” Nov. 7, 2013
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Fiera Cavalli in Verona
Veneto Fiera Cavalli International Horse Festival Nov. 7-10, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., in Verona, Viale del Lavoro 8, about 38 miles west of Vicenza. Western lifestyle clothing and accessories. Admission is €23; €12 for children 6-12; free for children under 6; discount tickets are available online.
La Maronada con Scartossada de San Martin Saint Martin Chestnut Festival Nov. 10, San Vito di Leguzzano, Piazza Borgo Vecchio, about 14 miles northwest of Vicenza; booths featuring polenta, sausage, cheese, vin brulè (hot spiced wine), roasted chestnuts and many specialties open at 3 p.m.
Maruni e Vin Novo Chestnut and wine festival Nov. 10, 2-8 p.m., in Brogliano, Sports Center, about 13 miles northwest of Vicenza; food booths feature roasted chestnuts and wine, local sweets; entertainment for children.
Fiere di San Martino Saint Martin Festivals Barbarano Vicentino: Nov. 9-10, about 13 miles south of Vicenza; food booths feature fried and marinated snails; mushroom gnocchi and bigoli with radicchio, polenta and local specialties; carnival rides and raffle; Nov. 9 at 8:30 p.m. Palio delle Contrade – district championship games; the traditional San Martino market opens Nov. 10 at 9 a.m.; at 2 p.m., districts parade with floats and folk dances. Breganze: Nov. 10, Piazza Mazzini, about 12 miles north of Vicenza; food booths open at noon; products and crafts exhibit and sale; traditional trades shows; folk music and dances; 2 p.m. free guided visits to the bell-tower; 2:30 p.m., in Piazza del Donatore, threshing demonstration; 4:30 p.m., bell concert; free Fall Concert at 8:45 p.m. in Teatro Verdi, Via Maglietta 1. Velo D’Astico: Nov. 9-10, Piazza IV Novembre, about 26 miles northwest of Vicenza; Nov. 9, 8:30 p.m. live music and ballroom dancing; Nov. 10, from 10 a.m.
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products and crafts exhibit and sale; 2 p.m., roasted chestnuts and new wine; 3 p.m., folk music and flag throwers show; cheese making and wool weaving demonstrations; honey tasting; chocolate making workshop for children; photo and painting exhibits; 6:30 p.m., chestnut roasting competition; food booths with traditional specialties.
Fiera dei Santi All Saints Festival Nov. 9-10 and Nov. 16-17, in Arzignano, Corso Garibaldi, Piazza Libertà, Piazza Marconi, about 16 miles west of Vicenza. Food booths feature local specialties and wines; carnival rides, shows, performances, sports and live music. Downtown stores will be open on Sunday.
Festa del Ringraziamento Thanksgiving Day Nov. 10, in Lugo di Vicenza, Piazza XXV Aprile, about 16 miles north of Vicenza; food booths open at noon.
Giardini di Natale Christmas Gardens Nov. 9-10, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 3-7 p.m. in Asiago, Piazza Carli and surrounding streets; food booths featuring local specialties and typical Christmas sweets and crafts.
Piccolo Mondo Antico e Profumi d’Autunno Art and Vintage Market and Autumn Flavors
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tasting, roasted chestnut and vin brulè (hot spiced wine); 2:30-5 p.m., workshops for children.
Tuscany
Animal Fair Nov. 9, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Nov. 10, 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., in Bassano del Grappa, Via Valsugana 22, about 22 miles northeast of Vicenza; exhibit and sale of reptiles, amphibians, insects, fish, aquarium accessories; admission is €5, free for children under 16.
Abba the Story Nov. 16, 9 p.m., in Valdagno, Teatro Super, Viale Trento 28, about 21 miles northwest of Vicenza; an Italian tribute band playing the pop hits of the Nordic quartet powerhouse band of the ’70 and ’80s; admission is €13, €11 for children under 10, seniors over 65.
Verso Monet – Storia del paesaggio dal Seicento al Novecento Towards Monet – History of the landscape from the 17th to the 20th century This major exhibit shows more than 90 paintings from private collections and some of the world’s greatest museums, focusing on nature as the main subject in art, in a five-path approach to understanding Monet’s art of nature as an inner experience. Ongoing through Feb. 9 in Verona, Palazzo della Gran Guardia, Piazza Bra; Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; tickets are €15. The exhibit will come to Vicenza’s Basilica Palladiana from Feb. 22 to May 4 next year.
Leonardo da Vinci “L’Uomo universale” Leonardo da Vinci “The Universal Man” Ongoing through Dec. 1, 8:30 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. in Venice, Gallerie dell’Accademia, Campo della Carità, Dorsoduro 1050, about 45 miles east of Vicenza. Fifty-two drawing by da Vinci are on show, including the famous Vitruvian Man. Tickets are €15.
Leonardo’s drawings in Venice
Carrara Cheese Festival Fiera del Formaggio Carrara Cheese Fair Nov. 8, 3-7 p.m.; Nov. 9-10, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., in Marina di Carrara (Massa-Carrara), Via Galileo Galilei 113; cheese, wine, honey, balsamic vinegar and craft beers exhibit and sale; admission, €5.
Florence Tattoo Convention Nov. 8, 3 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Nov. 9, noon to 3 a.m.; Nov. 10, noon to 1 a.m.; in Florence, Fortezza da Basso, Viale Filippo Strozzi; admission is €15; two-day pass, €25; three-day pass, €30; reduced admission, €10 after 9 p.m.; more than 300 world-renowned tattoo artists, shows and musicians.
November Fest – La Festa della Birra November Fest – Beer Fest Nov. 7-10, Nov. 14-17, Nov. 21-24, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., in Coltano, Pisa, Via Aurelia 9; food booths feature pork shank, Nuremberg sausages, ham and cheese, Bavarian strudel, pretzels and many German beers; live music by the German Die Wilderer band; free shuttle bus from Pisa train station and Piazza Garibaldi.
Andy Warhol: Una storia americana Andy Warhol: An American Story On exhibit in Pisa through Feb. 2 at Palazzo Blu, Lungarno Gambacorti 9; Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The exhibit features Warhol’s famous portraits of Mao, Nixon, Che Guevara, Liz Taylor, Mick Jagger and Marilyn Monroe among others and the well known silk-screens of Campbell’s Soup cans, 20 rare Polaroid photos and many paintings. Entry costs €10, €8 for children under 10.
Area antique markets this weekend Florence: Nov. 10, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Piazza Santo Spirito Montepulciano (Siena): Nov. 9-10, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Piazza Grande Piombino (Livorno): Nov. 9-10, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Piazza Nov. 7, 2013
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specialties and typical products; local crafts exhibit and sale; shows and live music.
Tartufo bianco – 43a Mostra Mercato Internazionale White Truffle – 43rd International exhibit and sale
Nov. 9-10, Nov. 16-17, and Nov. 23-24, in San Miniato (Pisa), Piazza del Popolo 1. Food booths, local crafts exhibit and sale, entertainment; in Piazza Dante, 11 a.m. to noon, antique market.
Concerts Bob Dylan, Nov. 8 in Padova Amanda Palmer and the Grand Theft Orchestra, Nov. 9 in Milan Red, Nov. 11 in Milan Pentatonix, Nov. 12 in Milan Airbourne, Nov. 14 in Milan Alter Bridge and Halestorm, Nov. 19 in Milan Yellowcard, Nov. 22 in Florence The Original USA Gospel Singers & Band - Dec. 15 in Bolzano Michael Bublé - Jan. 27-28, 2014 in Assago (Milan) Simple Minds - Feb. 25, 2014 in Assago (Milan)
White Truffle markets in San Miniato and San Giovannni d’Asso Cappelletti, Corso Italia, via Fucini, Piazza Gramsci Pisa: Nov. 9-10, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Piazza dei Cavalieri Pistoia: Nov. 9-10, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Via Pertini Vicopisano (Pisa): Nov. 10, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Piazza Domenico Cavalca
Tickets at Media World, Palladio Shopping Center or online.
Yellowcard play Florence Nov. 22
Mostra mercato del Tartufo Bianco White Truffle exhibit and sale Nov. 9-10 and Nov. 16-17, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., in San Giovanni d’Asso (Siena); food booths feature truffle
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Community news briefs Visit the VMC community calendar for the latest event details and updates at
www.usag.vicenza.army.mil Nov. 11 is Veterans Day The Caserma Ederle Commissary will honor Veterans Friday, Nov. 8, at noon with a variety of samplings, demonstrations and giveaways to show their appreciation for VMC Veterans. Cake and refreshments will be served.
USAHC flu clinic closes The USAHC Vicenza flu clinic on Caserma Ederle will be closed Nov. 8 in observance of Veterans Day and will open again Nov. 12 from 1-4 p.m.
Upcoming VMC events The VMC AFAP Conference will take place Nov. 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the concluding outbrief will take place Nov. 15 from 9-10 a.m. The USAG Vicenza Asssumption of Command ceremony will take place Friday, Nov. 15, on Hoekstra Field beginning at 10 a.m. The VMC American Indian-Alaskan Native Month event will take place Nov. 15 beginning at 1:30 p.m. in the Soldiers’ Theatre.
FEHB Open Season is coming FEHB Open Season begins Monday, Nov. 11, and runs through Dec. 9. Premium rates, set by OPM, are online at www.opm.gov/insure/health/ rates/index.asp
Photo by Laura Kreider
Who’s little skeleton are you? A young boy trick-or-treats his way through the Villaggio housing area Oct. 31. American and Italian children joined together for a spooky good Halloween night. FEDVIP dental rates are online at www.opm.gov/insure/dental/rates/ index.asp FEDVIP vision rates are online at www.opm.gov/insure/vision/rates/
index.asp Electronic health plan brochures are online at http://www.opm.gov/ healthcare-insurance/healthcare/planinformation/guides Get general information at http:// www.opm.gov/retirement-services/ publications-forms/benefits-administration-letters/2013/13-401.pdf
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EFMP Frisbee classes The USAG Vicenza Exceptional Family Member Program will host Frisbee classes on Tuesdays, Nov. 12 and 19 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. for children of all abilities age 5 and up, their siblings and families. These Frisbee classes are free of charge. Call 0444-71-8582 or 634-8582 for details.
TSP contribution updates The TSP announced that Internal Revenue Code 2014 contribution limits in 2014 has been set at $17,500 for civilian employees. The limit applies to the combined total of tax-deferred traditional and Roth contributions. Members of the uniformed services may contribute a total of $52,000 in tax-deferred and tax-exempt money. All participant age 50 and up in 2014 can also contribute up to $5,500 in additional catch-up contributions. Furthermore, TSP’s loan interest rate for new loans has been set at 2.125%; the annuity interest rate index is set
The U.S. Army Health Center Vicenza will be closed Nov. 8-11 in observance of Veterans Day. In case of a medical emergency at that time, call Patient Liaison at the San Bortolo Hospital at 0444-75-3300; call for an ambulance at 118 if off post, 99-118 if on post; or reach the 24-hour Nurse Advice Line at 800-877-660. The Birthing Center will remain open at all times; call 6369150 or 0444-61-9150.
ested parties should keep in mind: * This is a onetime, permanent move. * Once the address change is made to Del Din, it cannot be changed back to Caserma Ederle. * Customers are authorized to have one mail receptacle only in the European theater; no one will be able to receive mail at two locations. * Consider remaining length of tour until DEROS to ensure the move is valid. * Initiate the process at the Caserma Del Din Postal Service Center. For information and assistance call 633-8017.
Del Din postal service
Soldiers’ Theatre events
The Caserma Del Din Postal Service Center is ahead of schedule in opening and will begin to offer a limited number of CMR receptacles to both military members and civilians who work on Del Din and wish to change their APO address from Caserma Ederle to Del Din. The move is planned to take place through Nov. 29. Inter-
Tickets are on sale for the holiday season production, Celebrate Christmas. Performances will be Dec. 6-15, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Call 634-7281 or 044-471-7281 for information and reservations. The Soldiers’ Theatre teaches multilevel adult dance classes this
at 2.875% for annuities purchased in November 2013, and 3% for annuities purchased in October 2013.
USAHC Veterans Day hours
At the movies
Ederle Theater
Nov. 7 Nov. 8 Nov. 9 Nov. 10 Nov. 13 Nov. 14
7 p.m. 7 p.m. 10 p.m. 3 p.m. 6 p.m. 3 p.m. 6 p.m. 11 a.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m.
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 (PG) Free Birds (PG) Ender’s Game (PG-13) Gravity in 3D (PG-13) Ender’s Game (PG-13) * Gravity in 3D (PG-13) Ender’s Game (PG-13) Escape Plan (R) Gravity (PG-13) Battle of the Year (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
Ender’s Game o prevent the annihilation of humanity by a technologically superior alien species, Ender Wiggin (Harrison Ford) is trained to be the savior of his race. Separated from his beloved sister and his terrifying brother, he is brought to battle school in orbit around the Earth, where he will be tested and honed to save all he holds dear. Also stars Asa Butterfield and Hailee Steinfeld.
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Community news briefs month, appropriate for beginners as well as dancers of all experience levels. Classes in jazz dance, ballet and hip-hop with instructor Maggie Wallis are held at the SKIES Unlimited Dance Studio in Building 308 on Caserma Ederle. Cost is $28 for four hourly classes. Ballet class meets Tuesday from noon to 1:00 p.m.; jazz and contemporary, Thursdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m.; hip-hop, Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. Register at the theater or on Webtrac.
VMS debate judges sought Judges are sought for the Vicenza Middle School Speech and Debate Tournament to be held Nov. 26 from 3-5:30 p.m. at the school. More than 50 students will participate and 30-40 volunteer judges are sought to make the event a success. No experience is necessary; a judge’s meeting explaining balloting and scoring will be conducted that day beginning at 2:30 p.m. explaining expectations and balloting. Contact tournament organizer Angela Wilson to volunteer at angela.wilson@eu.dodea.edu
Influenza vaccine reminder The U.S. Army Health Center Vicenza reminds parents of children 6 months to 8 years of age that their youngsters should receive two doses of seasonal influenza, with at least four weeks between the two. Vaccination is available at the Health Center Immunization Clinic during walk-in hours for children receiving the seasonal vaccine for the first time, for those whose vaccination status is unknown, and for children who have not received two or more total doses of seasonal influenza vaccine since July 2010. Immunization hours Monday through Wednesday, 8-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m.; and Friday, 8-11:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Not open for walk-in vaccinations on Thursday.
Pet first aid at Red Cross The American Red Cross will conduct a Pet First Aid class to teach owners to provide emergency care to cats
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A teenager just has to smile during trick-or-treating at Villaggio Oct. 31. and dogs Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon. The course fee is $35. Registration is required; call 634-7089 or 0444-717089, or stop by the office in Building 333 next to the Health Center.
Commissary holiday hours The Caserma Ederle Commissary has set its hours of operation for the upcoming holiday season: Nov. 25: Monday before Thanksgiving - open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 28: Thanksgiving - closed Dec. 23: Monday before Christmas open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 24: Christmas Eve - open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 25-26: Christmas - closed Dec. 30: Monday before New Year’s open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve - open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 1: New Year’s Day – closed
Holiday mail postal deadlines To ensure timely delivery of holiday cards and packages, the Vicenza Postal Service Center recommends
that patrons meet these mailing deadlines: * SAM parcels: Nov. 26 * PAL parcels: Dec. 3 * Priority parcels and first class letters: Dec. 10
USAHC Veterans Day hours The U.S. Army Health Center Vicenza will be closed Nov. 8-11 in observance of Veterans Day. In case of a medical emergency at that time, call Patient Liaison at the San Bortolo Hospital at 0444-75-3300; call for an ambulance at 118 if off post, 99118, if on post; or reach the 24-hour Nurse Advice Line at 800-877-660. The Birthing Center will remain open at all times; call 636-9150 or 0444-61-9150.
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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.: PWOC Bible study. Dinner provided; no child 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 6:30 p.m. at the Spiritual Fitness Center. Sunday services, 1:30 p.m. in Vicenza. Call 389-268-5605 or email drbob143@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.