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Nov. 7, 2013Vol. 46, Issue 43

ITALIAN ARMISTICE DAY DARBY MENSA UPDATE

2 THE OUTLOOK Nov. 7, 2013

Contents

Unexploded WW II bomb 3 to be removed near Del DinArmistice Day in Vicenza 4NCO changes at ‘The Rock’ 6Respecting Families of the Fallen Commissary to scan patron IDs ROC Italy, 414th CSB earn 8 Army contracting awardVMC has new EEO director 10VHS Students of the Month 12Geppetto coming to town 13Meal option set for DMC 14Seen around Camp Darby 15Lady Cougars volleyball squad 18 in spotlight at Euro finalsMWR events and outings 20Out & About 22Community News Briefs 26Religious activities 28

Photo by Rich Bartell

On the coverU.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.

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The Nov. 7, 2013, Vol. 46, Issue 43

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 [email protected] . 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.

Staff writersAnna Ciccotti

Julie LucasAnna Terracino

Darby Military CommunityChiara Mattirolo

U.S. Army Africa CommanderMaj. Gen. Patrick J. Donahue II

USAG Vicenza Acting Commander and PublisherMr. Chuck Walls

USAG Vicenza Public Affairs OfficerGrant Sattler

EditorDavid Ruderman

PhotojournalistLaura Kreider

Social media managerVacant

Destiny McKenzieFamily member

“My favorite dish is pumpkin pie.”

Maria AmorusoFamily member

“I love risotto with zucca, or pumpkin.”

What is your favorite dish or drink of the season?

Speak Out

Pfc. Avery Woods106th Financial Company

“Collard greens and stuffing with lemonade.”

Nov. 7, 2013 THE OUTLOOK 3

By USAG Vicenza PAO

During contract unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearing op-

erations on the eastern side of the former Dal Molin Airfield, over-seen 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 examina-tion 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 occur-rence in areas of past conflict. The total explosive weight of this par-ticular bomb, however, requires additional precautions for Vicenza residents. A similar event in 2001

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 conjunc-tion with AFN Vicenza will provide the VMC with up-to-date informa-tion on the City’s requirements as they are announced.

Del Din UXO removal set for Dec. 1

Italian EOD soldiers and contractors remove UXO from the Parco della Pace Aug. 23.


Vicenza Armistice Day marks end of WW I



Photo by Staff Sgt. Bruce Cobbeldick


Sky Soldiers from the 173rd Infan-try Brigade Combat Team (Air-borne) 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 chil-dren.

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 experi-

ence 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 camarade-rie,” 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 cer-emony for past veterans. It was awe-some 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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Photo by Staff Sgt. Bruce Cobbeldick

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 veter-ans 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.

By Staff Sgt. Bruce Cobbeldick173rd IBCT (Airborne) PAO


By DeCA PA Division

Commissaries worldwide will soon begin scan-ning customer Department of Defense ID

cards at checkouts. The Caserma Ederle Commis-sary will begin scanning IDs Nov. 13.

Implementing the new practice began Oct. 22 at Fort Lee, Va., as the first part of an agency-wide 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 per-sonal information on customers in its computer systems, such as the system used for customers who write checks. Scanning will also help im-prove the commissary benefit for all patrons, ac-cording to Joseph Jeu, DeCA director and CEO.

“In addition to verifying customers as autho-rized commissary patrons, we’ll gain informa-tion that will give us a better understanding of our patrons, allowing the agency to provide the commissary benefit more effectively and effi-ciently,” 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 pref-erences, 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 put-ting technology to work to better understand our customers and ensure the commissary ben-efit continues to remain relevant to them now and in the future.”

Commissary to scan all patron IDs

By Dr. Hanna LeongSurvivor Outreach Services liaison

No 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 pro-vided 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 Mili-tary 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 ac-tive duty status, please contact the SOS Liaison at ACS, located in Davis Hall, Building 108 on Caserma Ederle.

Respect Families of the Fallen reserved parking

Photo by Paolo Bovo

Changeover at The Rock173rd 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).


Story and photos by RCO Italy

The Vicenza based Regional Con-tracting Office-Italy (RCO-I) has

been honored as the recipient of the Secretary of the Army 2013 Outstand-ing 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 con-tracting 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 con-tracting and acquisition professionals who excel in timeliness, customer support and contracting innovation that lead to process improvements and specific achievements in sup-porting 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-

RCO Italy, 414th CSB win Army awardtively managing human resourc-es and process improvement for U.S. Army Africa (USARAF), U.S. Africa Command (ARFICOM), Spe-cial 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 opera-tions.

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 Opera-tion Capability Oct. 16, 2012. Di-rectly aligned to 414th CSB, the RCO-I mission changed and expanded to include expeditionary contracting in

Africa and infor-mation technol-ogy procure-ments.

This new team, consisting of 51-C Soldiers, lo-cal nationals and DA civilians, half of whom had less than one year experience working Army contracting, ac-complished con-sistent successes in a professional and cooperative manner.

The team sup-ported Southern

Accord 12, a 1,300-person exercise in Botswana, awarding roughly $1.5 million in contracts and providing on-the-ground support. The team also supported Flintlock 13, a Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed, AFRICOM-spon-sored 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 responseOn short notice, the team de-

ployed two members to South Africa to provide support to Opera-tion Jukebox Tempest in support of President Obama’s visit there in July 2013, playing a critical role and help-ing 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 mem-bers to fully exercise their profes-sionalism and innovative contract-ing skills.


Meet Eric Zelko, Equal Employment Opportuni-ty 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 Oppor-tunity Office is to manage the commander’s EEO program with the objective of eliminating unlaw-ful discrimination,” Zelko said. “At the end of the day, we’re here to make the workplace better for eveyone on the team.”

VMC welcomes new EEO chief on board

You can find Zelko in Building 305 on Caserma Ederle, reach him via email him at [email protected] or call him at 634-7084 or 0444-71-7084.

Eric Zolke is the VMC’s recently arrived EEO director.


First VHS Students of the Month recognizedBy Alexandra FrankSpecial to The Outlook

Student 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 ju-nior 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 foot-ball 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, humorGrice, 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 stu-dents 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

noticed her efforts to help other students in various school sub-jects.

Vallery, the fourth student recognized as October Student of the Month, is known for her ac-tive volunteer activities through-out 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 presi-dent of the European branch, which is not only a great honor, but requires much organiza-tion and dedication. Vallery is extremely enthusiastic about her work and continues to be involved in the community.

Students of the Month are se-lected 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.

Abby Vallery

Derrick Grice

Austin Kelly Photos by Gabriel Moore

Alexandra Czarnik


The Concrete Temple Theatre of New York is trying to attract an audience of 40 or more to stage an English-language performance of Geppetto Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Spazio Bixio Theatre, Via Mameli in Vicenza. Tickets are €7 or €5 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.


By USAG Vicenza PAO

In a meeting Tuesday with local union representatives in the Darby Military Community, Deputy Garrison Man-

ager 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 Commu-nity will be given a stipend of €68.85 monthly in their paychecks as per Article 46 of the Conditions of Employ-ment.”

Kilgore told union representatives that in order to en-sure meal support to local national employees, a current

Meal option set for Darby local nationals

Ufficio Pubbliche Relazioni di Vicenza

Nel corso di una riunione tenutasi martedi con i rappresentanti dei

sindacati presso la comunità militare di Darby, il manager della Guarni-gione Larry Kilgore ha annunciato che ai dipendenti italiani della base verrà corrisposta un’indennità sosti-tutiva mensa allo scadere del con-

Opzione sostitutiva mensa per i lavoratori di Darby

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.

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 rap-presentanti 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 disponi-bile 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 itali-ana, il Darby Community Club, con l’occasione cambierà nome in Darby Cafeteria.”

Kilgore ha confermato che continu-erà 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 garan-tire il puntuale completamento dei lavori per la nuova cafeteria. I rap-presentanti sindacali saranno tem-pestivamente informati sull’evolversi della situazione.”

Photo by Chiara Mattirolo

A customer buys lunch in the Camp Darby mensa, which will end operations Nov. 30.

What is your favorite dish or drink of the season?

Speak Out

Alessandra TomassiniPostal Service Center

“Vin brulè; it really helps during cold weather.”

Juliana SerafiniMWR

“It is risotto alla marinara, a rice dish with clams, which is a specialty of this area.”

Patrick Dorsey DMC retiree

“It is eggnog, without a doubt.”


Photo by DMC Public Affairs

Songs of strength and joyFormer 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.

Photo by DMC Public Affairs

It’s a family affairHalloween 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.


By USAG Vicenza PAO

Soldiers, civilians and local nation-als came together for a weekend

of competition on the Caserma Ederle tennis courts Oct. 25-26.

Both tennis and racquetball aficiona-dos signed up in sufficient numbers to have significant tournament play in both sports.

“Participants showed a lot of motiva-tion, competition and fun,” said Ricky Jackson, DFMWR sports program-mer at the Ederle Sports and Fitness Center.

Crystal Richardson took the All-Tournament Award in racquetball and Diane Georges took All-Tourna-ment for tennis.

In tennis, Sergio Cuomo was first in the beginner’s category, Kernels Austin won the intermediate title, and John Roche took the laurels in advanced play.

Georges took top honors in wom-en’s open competition and Julio

Tennis, raquetball players fight it out on Ederle

Courtesy photo

DFMWR sports programmer Ricky Jackson (right) poses for a photo with winners of the Ederle Sports & Fitness Center tennis and raquetball playoffs Oct. 26.

Gonzalez finished first among the men.

In racquetball play, Richardson won both the intermediate level and

women’s open championship. Robert Johnson finished first

among the men in the advanced cat-egory and open competition.

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 Comu-nale, 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 0444-543-729.

Other performances in the season’s program, produced by the Società del Quartetto di Vicenza 1910, include appear-ances 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.

Piano Concert with Jan Lisieckiat Vicenza’s Teatro Comunale


By USAG Vicenza PAO

The Vicenza High School Lady Cou-gars 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 perfor-mance, 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 fin-ished 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 Mary-mount International in two sets and advanced to face off with arch rival Naples in semi-final play, where they

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.

Lady Cougars take fourth at Euro volleyball finals

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went down to their second defeat of the tournament in three sets.

The Cougars finished their per-formance 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 Cou-gars 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 help-ing us in those matches were Sarah Weston, Emma Knapp, Megan Buff-ington, Hannah Buckingham and Zaria White, with Alex Frank as our setter,” said Kohut.

Two-time All-Europe veteran Juliano was recognized as an All-Tournament 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 accomplish-ment 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 contin-ue to grow Vicenza volleyball.”

Fiera CavalliInternational 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 cloth-ing 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 MartinSaint 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 NovoChestnut 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; entertain-ment for children.

Fiere di San MartinoSaint 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 cham-pionship 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 Con-cert 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.

Veneto

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 Garibal-di, 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 RingraziamentoThanksgiving Day

Nov. 10, in Lugo di Vicenza, Piazza XXV Aprile, about 16 miles north of Vicenza; food booths open at noon.

Giardini di NataleChristmas 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’AutunnoArt and Vintage Market and Autumn Flavors

Nov. 10, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., in Vicenza, Corso A. Fogaz-zaro; vintage and local products exhibit and sale; wine

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Fiera Cavalli in Verona

Fiera di San Martino in Velo D’Astico

Courtesy photo

Tuscany


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 ConventionNov. 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 BirraNovember 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 americanaAndy 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 weekendFlorence: 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 GrandePiombino (Livorno): Nov. 9-10, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Piazza

tasting, roasted chestnut and vin brulè (hot spiced wine); 2:30-5 p.m., workshops for children.

Animal FairNov. 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; admis-sion is €5, free for children under 16.

Abba the StoryNov. 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 Ba-silica 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 Ven-ice, Gallerie dell’Accademia, Campo della Carità, Dor-soduro 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

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) Tickets at Media World, Palladio Shopping Center or online.

Cappelletti, Corso Italia, via Fucini, Piazza GramsciPisa: Nov. 9-10, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Piazza dei CavalieriPistoia: Nov. 9-10, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Via PertiniVicopisano (Pisa): Nov. 10, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Piazza Domenico Cavalca

Mostra mercato del Tartufo BiancoWhite 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

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 ex-hibit and sale, entertainment; in Piazza Dante, 11 a.m. to noon, antique market.

Yellowcard play Florence Nov. 22

White Truffle markets in San Miniato and San Giovannni d’Asso


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Nov. 11 is Veterans DayThe Caserma Ederle Commissary will honor Veterans Friday, Nov. 8, at noon with a variety of samplings, demon-strations and giveaways to show their appreciation for VMC Veterans. Cake and refreshments will be served.

USAHC flu clinic closesThe 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 eventsThe 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 comingFEHB 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

FEDVIP dental rates are online at www.opm.gov/insure/dental/rates/index.aspFEDVIP vision rates are online at www.opm.gov/insure/vision/rates/

index.aspElectronic health plan brochures are online at http://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/healthcare/plan-information/guidesGet general information at http://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/publications-forms/benefits-adminis-tration-letters/2013/13-401.pdf

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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.

Ederle TheaterNov. 7 7 p.m. Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 (PG) Nov. 8 7 p.m. Free Birds (PG) 10 p.m. Ender’s Game (PG-13) Nov. 9 3 p.m. Gravity in 3D (PG-13) 6 p.m. Ender’s Game (PG-13) * Nov. 10 3 p.m. Gravity in 3D (PG-13) 6 p.m. Ender’s Game (PG-13) Nov. 13 11 a.m. Escape Plan (R)

7 p.m. Gravity (PG-13)Nov. 14 7 p.m. Battle of the Year (PG-13)

At the movies


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 Gameo 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.

EFMP Frisbee classesThe 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 updatesThe TSP announced that Internal Rev-enue 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

at 2.875% for annuities purchased in November 2013, and 3% for annuities purchased in October 2013.

USAHC Veterans Day hoursThe 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 636-9150 or 0444-61-9150.

Del Din postal serviceThe Caserma Del Din Postal Service Center is ahead of schedule in open-ing 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 Ed-erle to Del Din. The move is planned to take place through Nov. 29. Inter-

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 Euro-pean 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.

Soldiers’ Theatre eventsTickets are on sale for the holiday season production, Celebrate Christ-mas. 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 multi-level adult dance classes this


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 Unlim-ited 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 soughtJudges 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 explain-ing balloting and scoring will be conducted that day beginning at 2:30 p.m. explaining expectations and bal-loting. Contact tournament organizer Angela Wilson to volunteer at [email protected]

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 avail-able at the Health Center Immuniza-tion Clinic during walk-in hours for children receiving the seasonal vac-cine 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. Im-munization 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 vaccina-tions on Thursday.

Pet first aid at Red CrossThe American Red Cross will conduct a Pet First Aid class to teach owners to provide emergency care to cats

and dogs Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon. The course fee is $35. Registration is required; call 634-7089 or 0444-71-7089, or stop by the office in Building 333 next to the Health Center.

Commissary holiday hoursThe Caserma Ederle Commissary has set its hours of operation for the upcoming holiday season:Nov. 25: Monday before Thanksgiv-ing - open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.Nov. 28: Thanksgiving - closedDec. 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 - closedDec. 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 deadlinesTo 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 hoursThe U.S. Army Health Center Vicenza will be closed Nov. 8-11 in obser-vance 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 636-9150 or 0444-61-9150.

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A teenager just has to smile during trick-or-treating at Villaggio Oct. 31.

Church of Christ: Call at 345-469-9974 or 0444-335-135 or send email: [email protected]: Call 634-7519 or 0444-71-7519Jewish: Call 345-907-2108Latter 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 [email protected] Church Vicenza: An Inter-national Presbyterian Church (IPC) congregation. Call 328-473-2949 or email [email protected] 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

Religious ActivitiesChaplain Crisis Line

To speak with a chaplain after hours, call 634-KARE (634-5273)

VicenzaSunday services

9 a.m.: Mass, Sacrament of Reconcili-ation following Mass or during duty hours11 a.m.: Protestant worship1:30 p.m.: Full Gospel Pentecostal worship 5 p.m.: Contemporary Christian service

Tuesday9 a.m.: Protestant Women of the Chapel5 p.m.: Contemporary Praise band practice6 p.m.: PWOC Bible study. Dinner provided; no child care

Wednesday5:30 p.m.: Catholic choir practice6:45 p.m.: Gospel choir practice

Thursday9:30 a.m.: St. Mark’s Catholic Women5:30 p.m.: Gospel choir rehearsal7:15 p.m.: Gospel service Bible study

VMC faith group contactsBahá’í Faith: Call 348-603-2283

Camp DarbySunday services

11:15 a.m.: Protestant worship and children’s serviceCatholic Mass: please call the Chapel at 633-7267 to confirm times as it changes depending on which priest is conducting mass.

Tuesday9:30 a.m.: Protestant Women of the Chapel

Wednesday5:30 p.m.: Protestant Women of the Chapel5:15 p.m.: Protestant Men of the Chapel6:15 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.

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