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OutlookMarch 5, 2009 U.S. Army Garrisons Vicenza & Livorno www.USAG.Vicenza.Army.Mil Vol. 42, Issue 9

Garrison newspages 2 & 3

Patterns of Success

Women’s HistoryMonth nominees

Shape up for summer

Speak Out

AFAP conferencefields 14 issues out of

114

Communityevents

pages 4 & 5

Italian-American swimmeet turns into

community event

Darby celebratesincredible woman

Get framed atVicenza Art Center

Community newspages 6 & 7

Out & About

Movie schedule

Post notes

Sportspage 8

Volleyball teamslooking for players

Family-friendly skiingnear Asiago

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Story and photos by Spc.Gregory Argentieri173rd ABCT Public Affairs

173rd Airborne BrigadeCombat Team combat medics areback to teaching their fellow SkySoldiers combat life savingtechniques on Caserma Ederle.

The 40-hour Combat LifesaverCourse (CLS), the first since thebrigade’s return fromAfghanistan, focused on thecritical medical skills required tosave Soldiers in combat.

The skills taught in the classare clearing the airway, checkingbreathing, checking circulation –or ABC. Other medicaltreatments included head-to-toeexam, applying tourniquets andimprovised tourniquets, makingsplints, administering intravenousinfusions (IVs), inserting anasopharyngeal airway andproper procedures for chestwounds and needle chestdecompression.

Combat medic Spc. Paul F.Nino, a primary instructor withHeadquarters and HeadquartersCompany, has been in the Armyover two years and has taughtmore than 40 CLS courses.

Including his last deploymentwith the brigade, he hassuccessfully instructed more than400 American Soldiers and 700Afghans.

“It’s called a combat lifesavercourse, but it’s like a firstresponders course. If you’re thefirst one on the scene and yourmedic is not there, or your medicis treating eight other guys, youhave to know, okay this is what Ican do to save my buddy’s life

Medics teach Soldiers to save Soldiersuntil a mediccomes to helpme out,” saidNino. “I knowfrom experiencethat everysecond counts.”

Pvt. Dane J.Wittig, a signali n t e l l i g e n c eanalyst forHHC, has justjoined thebrigade andbeen in theArmy for 13months.

He says he’sglad to be here,is impressed bythe leadershipand knows theSoldiers aresquared away.

“CLS is aneye openercompared to thestuff they taughtus in basictraining,” saidWittig. “You don’t realize howmuch you forget.”

In the final exercise of theCLS course, the Sky Soldierswere tested as they ran throughtrauma lanes, which areconducted in a simulatedcombat environment.

The CLS students donnedfull battle gear beforeperforming on-the-spot combatlifesaving drills.

“CLS is important becausethere are not a lot of medics inthe Army,” said Sgt. 1st ClassMichael Rogers, anotherprimary instructor and a combat

medic with HHC. “It’s like onemedic per every platoon, or onemedic for every 14 Soldiers.”

“If you get four or fiveSoldiers hurt and there’s only onemedic, he can’t take care ofeverybody at one time,” saidRogers. “CLS certified Soldierscan help out by keeping theirbattle buddies alive.”

The end goal is for 100percent certification across theentire brigade.

“On a scale of 1 to 10, I ratethis CLS course at a 20 on theimportance meter, that’s howcritical it is,” said Spc. Devin L.

Can you juggle,sing, tell a joke?

Bring your talent to theArmy Emergency Relief’sVicenza Variety Showauditions.

In conjunction withBetter Opportunities forSingle Soldiers and Soldiers’Theatre, AER is looking forcommunity members whodare to take the stage – andhelp raise awareness andfunds for AER.

Deadline to sign up isMarch 13 by calling ValerieSweed, AER officer, at634-8524 or the BOSSrepresentative, Spc.Andrea Fifer at 634-7519or stop by the MilitaryPersonnel Division, bldg 28and sign up.

By Dr. Robert McKenzieUS Army Health CenterVicenza

Prior to last year, the rate ofmilitary suicides had alwaysbeen below the civilian levels.Being in the military hadserved some protectivefunction, either by having theindividual employed, havingaccess to health care or bybeing exposed to suicideprevention programs. That nolonger holds true.

There are certain riskfactors that may make someindividuals more prone toattempt suicide, like sufferingfrom depression or other mentalillnesses, abusing drugs oralcohol or having previouslyattempted suicide.

People who are havingrelationship problems,

Know suicide myths, factssignificant problems at work,legal troubles, financial troubles,or lack significant social supportare also at increased risk.

If you know someone whohas problems like these, be alert.

There are certain myths aboutsuicide that need to be clarified.

Myth: Some people believethat individuals who talk aboutsuicide are looking for attention.

Fact: People who die bysuicide usually talked about itfirst. Up to 75 percent of suicides

had let someone know.Myth: Asking someone if

they are thinking about suicidecan increase their risk.

Fact: Directly asking themcan lead to their getting the helpthey need. Talking about suicideprovides the opportunity forcommunication.

Myth: Once people decide tocommit suicide there is nothingyou can do to stop them.

Fact: People who are suicidaldo not want to die, they just wantthe pain to stop. Suicide is apermanent solution to what isusually a temporary problem.Suicides can be prevented.People can be helped.

Myth: Young people neverthink about suicide.

Fact: Suicide is the thirdleading cause of death for youngpeople 15-24 years of age. BeSee Suicide on page 2

If you suspect thatsomeone is suicidal,ask them, stay withthem and get them tothe help they need.

Daniel, a signal systems supportspecialist for HHC.

Daniel said Rogers and Nino,the primary instructors for thecourse, got 9.5 out of 10 for theirinstruction.

“Through real-life scenariosthese instructors breathed lifeinto the class. The instructorsmake or break the class,” headded.

“If your battle buddy is injured,it’s your battle buddy’s life inyour hands,” said Daniel. “Youhave the ability to save his life,if you know what you’re doingout there with your CLS bag.”

173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team Sgt. 1st Class Michael Rogers, a combat medicwith Headquarters and Headquarters Company, and one of the primary instructorsfor the combat lifesaver course held on post Feb. 19, points to the location where Pvt.Dane J. Wittig, a signals intelligence analyst for HHC, should insert the needle toperform a proper chest needle decompression.

March 5, 2009

Garrison news

SpeakOut

What is the best part of being assigned overseas? -By Outlook Staff

Sgt. 1st Class KentonPeterson

SETAF G-3

“The opportunity forme and my family toenjoy a differentculture.”

Capt. Ernest AmbroseSETAF G-3

“The history of Europe—it goes back so muchfurther than America andthere’s so many places tosee and enjoy.”

Sgt. Yvonne Ralph173rd HHC

“The opportunity to buildup savings and collegefunds for my children.”

Master Sgt. Mason BryantSETAF G-3

“I enjoy the travel andculture of foreign places.”

Spc. Anthony Pierce173rd ABCT

“I really enjoy thebeaches and traveling.”

2 THE Outlook

Equal Opportunity OfficePress Release

March is designated as NationalWomen’s History Month to ensure thatthe history of women will be recognizedand celebrated in schools, workplaces,and communities throughout the country.

This year NWHM acknowledgeswomen who are making a difference inthe “green” movement on a local, state,national or international level.

The Equal Opportunity office askedthe Caserma Ederle community tonominate women of all ages who areworking to protect the environment.

Each week in March, The Outlookwill print biographies about the fourfinalists from Caserma Ederle. Briefbiographies of all 2009 honorees are onthe NWHM Web site: www. nwhp.org.

Rima GaspariniRima Gasparini’s tireless contributions

to help protect an endangered species,the sea turtle, has been instrumental insaving this species. Every summer shecontributes her time and efforts by

cleaning up beaches and helpingmaintain the turtle hatchery on thebeaches of Florida. She helps to protecthatching turtles as they make their wayto the ocean.

Protection of one species is importantfor the survival of all species. Hercontinued stewardship by teaching othersabout the importance of protecting the

aware of sudden changes in theirbehavior, withdrawal from friends,activities, dropping out of group activities,changes in their personality, or a lack ofinterest in their future. If you suspect yourchild is thinking about suicide, ask them.Do not trivialize plans that seem lesscomplete or less dangerous. Impulsivityis not uncommon in this age group.

If you suspect that someone is suicidal,ask them, stay with them, and get themto the help they need.

Help is available at the Department ofBehavioral Health, no appointment isnecessary or call 634-7604. After hours,or if the clinic is closed, call the militarypolice desk at 634-7233 or 7626 or offpost at 0444-71-7233 or 7626, and theChaplain’s Suicide Hotline at 634-KARE

Suicide from page 1Do your part, stay vigilant for signs of suicide

Post women honored as environmental champions

Free way to shape up for summerUSAG Vicenza Public AffairsPress release

If you’re looking to lose a fewpounds or just give yourself a quickenergy boost - here’s a freebie foryou: walk. If you drive to work on post,instead of parking your car in a high-traffic spot (commissary, PX, healthclinic), park in one of the seldom-used

lots and leave the parking spaces tothose who truly need them – pregnantwomen, spouses with children andgroceries, the elderly and disabled.

Where are these seldom-usedparking spots? Hoekstra Field for one.Along Johnson Avenue (the road thedental clinic ends on; side streetsrunning toward and away fromHoekstra field.

Rima Gasparini searches for hatching sea turtles under the guidance of Wilma Katz,head ‘turtler’ on Manasota Key, Fla. Gasparini has been helping save sea turtles forseveral years as well as helping keep the beaches clean. (Photo courtesy of AnnGasparini)

Sgt. 1st Class Felicia Tyson

Unit: SETAF/U.S. Army Africa

Current Position: Current Ops NCO

Age: 36

Hometown: Pompano Beach, Florida

Years in Service: 18 years

Mentor: My Dad, because he is theepitome of a man and a father. He wasthe first person to show me how lovecan propel you forward even whencircumstances are trying to hold youback. My father, through his everydaylife, inspired me to be the best I can be.

Motto: “Learn from your failures, or youwill fail to learn” and “winners aremade up of failures who did not quit.”

Definition of an NCO: NCOs lead with theunderstanding that they are teachingtheir Soldiers how to successfullyovercome adversity, even when thingsseem insurmountable.

Advice for junior enlisted Soldiers:Always strive to be the best andremember the things that they do todaywill determine who they will becometomorrow.

Your defining moment as an NCO: Theday I was promoted to SGT and givencharge to help shape young Soldiersinto leaders who would one day receivethe torch and continue the tradition ofbeing the “Backbone of the Army.”

VISIT THE ARMY’SWEB SITEDEDICATED TOTHE YEAR OFTHE NCO AT:WWW4.ARMY.MIL/YEAROFTHENCO

Source: SETAF PAO OUTLOOKgraphic

(5273) is available 24 hours a day.Or use the chain of command and

have the person transported to theemergency department at San BortoloHospital. The person can be assessed

there and admitted if necessary.Help is available. Do not wish you

asked or acted. Your battle buddies,friends, family members and colleaguesall need you.

environment is dually appreciated. Rimahas presented her classmates informationabout the sea turtles; how and why theyshould be protected.

Efforts such as these will instill instudents the importance of protecting allliving species, and perhaps it will motivateothers to follow in their footsteps and takeaction.

March 5, 2009 THE Outlook 3

Garrison news

SETAF-U.S. Army Africa CommanderMaj. Gen. William B. Garrett III

USAG Vicenza Commander and PublisherCol. Erik Daiga

USAG VicenzaPublic Affairs Officer

Jon Fleshman

Acting EditorDiana Bahr

PhotojournalistLaura Kreider

The Outlook is an unoff icialpublication authorized and provided byAR 360-1.

All editorial content of The Outlookis prepared, edi ted, provided andapproved by the U.S. Army GarrisonVicenza Public Affairs Office in building3, room 101, on Caserma Ederle inVicenza, Italy. Telephone DSN 634-7000,

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USAG Vicenza Public AffairsPress release

The annual Army FamilyAction Plan conference was heldon Caserma Ederle Feb. 25-27with a total of 114 issuessubmitted, according to RoseHolland, Army CommunityService AFAP manager.

The conference broke downthe issues and sent them to sixwork groups.

Helping to comb through theissues, prioritize and, in somecases, solve it on the spot, weresubject matter experts from postorganizations like AAFES, theDirectorate of Public Works, theDirectorate of Family and Morale,Welfare and Recreation, saidHolland.

This led to the following 14issues being prioritized andworked on.

Single Soldier work groupIssue 09-03: Housing for Non-

Custodial Single Soldier ParentsScope: Single Soldiers living in

the barracks who are non-custodial parents cannot havetheir children stay with them.

The cost and availability oflodging and the high cost ofairfare and transportation makearrangements difficult. SingleSoldiers are not allowed overnightvisitation or extended stay withinthe barracks because of ArmyEurope Command policy. It isdifficult for Soldiers to exercisetheir parental obligations.

Recommendation: Initiate ahousing program for singleSoldier parents who areauthorized visitation rights.

Issue 09-04: Family VisitationProgram for Outside ContinentalUnited States (OCONUS) SingleSoldiers

Scope: Soldiers living in thebarracks cannot have visitingfamily members stay with them.Room availability in hotel lodgingis not affordable for the singleSoldiers and their families. It isdifficult for overseas singleSoldiers to pay for family visits.A family visitation program willassist in the relief of the financialand logistical burden as well asimproving morale.

Recommendations: Institute anOCONUS family visitationprogram for single Soldiers.

Issue 09-05: Medical trackingand treatment for Expiration Termof Service (ETS) Soldiers

Scope: A program does notexist to track and treat Soldiersfor medical and mental issuesafter they leave the military.Recent statistics have shown thatmilitary suicides are on the rise.The relationship of this statisticto separating Soldiers iscomplicated because a programis not in place to evaluate them. Atreatment program wouldcontinually provide medicalresources and track issues ourSoldiers are experiencing.

Recommendation:Implement a long-term program toprovide treatment formental and medicalissues related tomilitary service forETS Soldiers.

Teens workgroup

Issue 09-01: TeensDriving on MilitaryInstallations Outsidethe United States

Scope: Studentsunder 18 stationed outside theUnited States are not permitted todrive. When youth return to theUnited States, they have no real-time driving experience, whichcannot be replicated in a simulator,which is the only option availablethrough the installation outsidethe United States. Their lack ofexperience causes a potentialhazard to themselves and others.

Recommendations: (1)Garrison command implement anexception to policy for youth witha stateside license to be allowedto drive on post. (2) Establish anexception to policy for DoDdependents stationed overseas toattain a stateside driver’s licensewithout being physically present.

Issue 09-02: UnaccompaniedSpace Available (Space A) Flightsfor Minors

Scope: Teens under age 18 arecannot use Space Available flightswithout being accompanied by aparent or court-ordered guardian.Minors are able to flyunaccompanied or with a non-custodial adult who has a powerof attorney on commercialairlines. Families and teens willbenefit from low-cost flights.

Recommendations: (1) Adjustcurrent Space A regulation to agreewith the current commercialairline rules for unaccompaniedminors. (2) Allow minors to travelwith an adult who has a power ofattorney who are eligible to utilizeSpace A.

Child, Youth and SchoolServices work group

Issue: 09-06: Child and YouthSchool Service (CYSS) ChildSpecialist

Scope: Children in frequently-deployed communities haveincreased and more severe

behavioral issues. These childrenrequire consistent services. Lackof a permanent child specialistexacerbates the instability childrenin a military communityexperience.

Recommendation: Establish apermanent position on the CYSSstaffing template and hire apermanent credentialed specialistin child and family behavior.

Issue 09-07: StandardizedTraining for Department ofDefense Schools (DoDDS)Teachers

Scope: Some teachers do notunderstand the challenges ouryouth face in a militarycommunity. Deployment andreintegration training for teachersis not standardized in DoDDSschools. Training would helpprovide a stable environment withsupportive teachers at militarycommunities.

Recommendation: Establishstandardized training for teachersregarding the deployment andreintegration process.

Issue 09-08: Freedom to NameChildren Born in Italy

Scope: United States citizenswho give birth while living in Italymay not name their child(ren) asthey choose. Under Italian law, aparent and child cannot share thefirst name even if the middle nameis different, nor can children havesuffixes or hyphenated last names.Such limitations remove the abilityfor families to continue importantfamily traditions when namingtheir children.

Recommendation: Secure adiplomatic solution that exemptsUnited States citizens assigned toa military installation from theItalian naming requirement.

Education, Employmentand Benefits work group

Issue 09-10: Employment forWounded Warriors DesiringRetention

Scope: Wounded warriorswho are forced to medicallydischarge do not have sufficientreclassification options. Currentpolicy does not permit Soldiersto reclassify or be retained dueto strict physical fitnessrequirements.

Retaining wounded warriorsallows them to continue to serveand improves collective moralewhile securing the valuableleadership skills, experience andknowledge they possess.

Recommendations: (1)Legislate protections, whichencourage retention of wounded

warriors throughflexible physical fitnessand medicalrequirements. (2)Implement regulationsto protect the rights ofwounded warriorspertaining to retentionand reclassification.

Issue 09-09: FamilyMember Access toOnline LanguageEducation

Scope: ArmyKnowledge Onlineprovides free and

convenient access to languagetraining for active duty servicemembers and civilian employees.Department of the Army familymembers do not have access toonline language classes on Army-affiliated websites. When livingin a foreign country, languagebarriers impact the ability tocommunicate duringemergencies. Having convenientonline access to language classeswill enable family members tointeract independently in the localcommunity and facilitatenecessary communication skillsin unforeseen events.

Recommendation: Provide DAfamily members free access toonline language courses.

Family Support andRelocation work groupIssue 09-11: Restricted

Reporting of Sexual Assault forAll Department of DefenseIdentification Card Holders

Scope: Military dependents,DOD civilians and otherauthorized DOD ID card holdersare not afforded the opportunityfor restricted reporting of sexualassault. Unrestricted reporting isthe victim’s only option resultingin a full investigation from theCriminal Investigation Division(CID) and the command.

Under the Sexual AssaultPrevention and ResponseProgram (SAPRP) AR 600-20,Chapter 8, active duty servicepersonnel are allotted the optionof restricted reporting of sexualassault which does not result ininvestigation.

The risk of public knowledgeand retaliation affects the numberof reported cases, decreasing thenumber of those who seektreatment, thereby adverselyaffecting the Army’s overallmission.

Recommendation: Amend theSAPRP to authorize restricted

reporting for all DOD ID cardholders eligible for medicalservices at the medical treatmentfacility to reflect the programalready in existence for victimsreporting domestic violence.

09-12: Utility Tax ExemptionProgram (UTEP) MembershipReimbursement for Civilians

Scope: DFMWR is losingmoney as a result of civilianemployees electing not to join theUtility Tax Exemption Program.

The current annual UTEPmembership fee of $232 providestax exemption for utilities but isnot reimbursable to civilians,leaving no incentive for civiliansto become members of theprogram.

Regardless of enrollment statusthe government pays the totalutility bill.

Enrolling in this programenables the government to payonly the utility costs, eliminatingthe host nation tax.

Recommendation: Reimbursecivilian employees the UTEPmembership fee, thereforeencouraging them to join UTEP,thus saving the U.S. governmentthe monthly taxes due.

Consumer Serviceswork group

Issue 09-13: Family andMorale, Welfare and RecreationCategory C facility fundingduring deployments.

Scope: FMWR Category Cfacilities must maintain a 15percent profit margin at all times.Throughout deployments thesefacilities are forced to reduce theirservices and hours in order tomeet their required profit margin.

This reduction forcesemployment cuts and increasesthe possibility of facility closuresand program cancellations, as wellas a significant impact on themorale in military communities.

Recommendations: (1) ChangeCAT C to CAT B duringdeployments. (2) Lower requiredgenerating profit of 15 percentduring deployments.

Issue 09-14: PurchasingPower of Army and Air ForceExchange Service localmanagers.

Local AAFES managers do nothave control over the purchaseof line item products. Productinventories are based ondemographics and do notaccurately reflect local consumerpurchasing trends. Limited salesfloor space is used for unwantedand unsold merchandise reducingprofit and consumer satisfaction.

Recommendation: AmendAAFES regulations to enable localmanagers with more specificcontrol over product selectionand ordering.

What happens next? On March25 the steering committee meetsto determine what will be workedlocally and what is sent forwardto IMCOM-Europe, saidHolland. By April 3 the steeringcommittee will announce issues tobe forwarded to IMCOM-Europe.

IMCOM-Europe holds theirAFAP conference June 1-5.

AFAP conference delegates trim 114 issues to 14

The top three AFAP issues forVicenza were:

1) Retention for WoundedWarriors - Issue 09-10

2) Freedom to Name ChildrenBorn in Italy - Issue 09-08

3) Purchasing Power of AAFESLocal Managers - Issue 09-14

4 THE Outlook March 5, 2009

Community events

By Ann GaspariniSpecial to the Outlook

It was more than a swimcompetition as swimmers,families and friends of theVicenza Mako Sharks joinedseveral Italian swim clubs Feb.28 to wrap up their first year asa re-established swim team.

Hosted by the PiscineComunali of Creazzo , the MakoSharks competed against Italianswim clubs from Lonigo,Altopiano Asiago and Creazzofor a first-ever USA - ItalyFriendly Swim MeetCompetition.

The event was kicked off bymembers of Vicenza Boy ScoutTroop 295 who entered the poolarea carrying American, Italian,European Union and Venetoflags.

The teams then paradedaround the pool and competitorswere given medals with “USA-Italy Friendly SwimCompetition” engraved on themfrom the mayor of Creazzo,Gervasio Cortiana.

Cortiana and Vicenza militarycommunity representative Lt. Col.Bob Unger welcomed the teams,with the mayor saying he hopedthis was the first of many friendlyevents between our communities.

Co-organized by Mako Sharkscoach Tiffany Tran-Ozuna andexecuted with the assistance ofcoaches Arlana Young and ChrisOlguin, the team participated infreestyle, backstroke, butterflyand breaststroke events.

The Mako Sharks team -Jonathan, Lizzie, Moira, Caitlin,Kyla, Noah, Abigail, Antonio,Tess, Chris and Liam - gave ittheir all as they competedagainst the Italian swimmers.

“It’s all for fun,” said AngeloSibilla, who helped translate andnegotiate for the Mako Sharksthroughout the year. His effortscontributed to the successfulrelations between the Italian andAmerican swim communities.

“It was a really good meet,the pool is awesome,” said 17-year-old Mako Shark swimmerJonathan Bowman. “This is thefirst meet the Mako Sharks have

had with the Italians and I thinkwe really did well. I’d love tocome back and compete again.”

After the competition everyoneate American favorites such ashomemade cakes, brownies,

Oreos and potato chips.“This is something we would

like to host at our pool this summerat the end of our short season,”said Tran-Ozuna. “It’s a way forus to welcome them to our

community and say thank you forletting us be a part of yours.”

If your child is interested incompetitive swimming, contactTran-Ozuna at coachmakosharks@gmail.com.

Swim practice leads to intercultural event

Mako Sharks team members start their warm ups along with the Italian swim clubs members from Lonigo-Arzignano, Altopianoof Asiago and Creazzo before the first USA-Italy Friendly Swimming Competition held at the Piscine Comunali of Creazzo Feb. 28.“About 80 participants took part in the event,” said Tiziano Gianesini, Leosport Creazzo director, who helped coordinate the eventwith Giuseppe Martini from the Swimming Why Not club of Arzignano. “Usually, we schedule this type of event to help the youngerchildren get prepared for competitions. But what’s new this time is that the American team participated as well.”

Antonio Segura, Vicenza Boy Scout Troop 295and a member of the Mako Sharks team holdsthe American flag in the parade at the end ofthe swim meet Feb. 28.

(Above) SETAF representative Lt. Col. Bob Unger (left) and Gervasio Cortiana, mayor of Creazzo, presentmedals to all the participants after the first-ever USA-Italy friendly competition. (Below right) Cortianaexplains some of the photos in a book presented to Unger (center) and Angelo Sibilla. The book is anillustrated history of the town. “I thank all the organizers, the sport center, the parents and all the athleteswho participated today and gave the chance to create this enjoyable sport exchange. I am sure we willhave other opportunities to repeat this type of event,” Cortiana said at the end of the event. (Below left)Six-year-old Noah Hallam, of Mako Sharks, dives in to compete in his 25 meter breaststroke competitionalong with Francesco Sartori, Nuoto Lonigo and Mario Pentoniero, Leosport Creazzo. Hallam placed firstin the competition with a time of 35:2. (Photos by Laura Kreider, Outlook Staff)

5 THE Outlook March 5, 2009

Community events

DDDDDarbyates

ACS classesCall ACS at 633-7084

to register or learn moreabout the classes below:

Sponsorshiptraining

March 10: ACS offerstraining to outlines p o n s o r s h i presponsibilities andprovide newcomers withuseful information tomake their overseas dutytransition easier.

Thrift savings planMarch 10: Participants

can learn how to sign upfor the Thrift SavingsPlan and learn about typesof funds available forinvestment.

Smooth Move/LevyMarch 11: If you are

departing from CampDarby in the next 90 days,sign up now for thisseminar and learn how toget through an easy PCS.

Story hourMarch 11: Don’t miss

the special story hour forchildren ages 3-5 years tocelebrate Women’sHistory Month.

Call the post library at633-7623 for details.

Rome tripMarch 14: Visit some

of Rome’s most importantsites at your own pace.

You’ll be dropped offnear the Vatican Museumwhere you can check outSt. Peter’s Square, themuseum, Sistine Chapel,Castel Sant’Angelo andother sites.

Call ITR for details at633-7589.

Truffle festCheck out the Truffle

Fest March 14 and 15 inCigoli, province of Pisaprovince. Taditional truffleproducts will be displayedand taste the celebratedtagliolini al tartufo (typicaltruffle pasta), steak withtruffles and more. March14: Fest starts at 7.30 p.m.March 15: Lunch isoffered at noon anddinner at 7.30 p.m.

For details call 0571498930 or e-mail: ufficio.t u r i s m o @cittadisanminiato. it.

On the Web at www.cittadisanminiato.it.

Story and photo byChiara MattiroloUSAG Livorno PublicAffairs

Nobody objects to a womanbeing a good writer or sculptoror geneticist if at the same timeshe manages to be a good wife,good mother, good-looking,good-tempered, well-groomedand unaggressive, wrote writerand photographer Leslie M.Mclntyre.

This description may not fitall women, but it certainly doesfit Master Sgt. Latasha George,supervisor of the commander’ssupport staff, 31st MunitionsSquadron.

A native of Jonestown, Ga.,George has served her nation for13 years.

She was twice selected asNCO of the Year for the 31stMunitions Squadron andUSAFE in 2007 and 2008.

“I always strive to perform atthe highest level and to set thestandards for the six people Isupervise on my staff,” saidGeorge.

George strongly believes thatthere is so much to do and seein the world, that time has to bewell-managed to fit in the mostyou can.

With this spirit, she has beenan active player in communityprojects. She took part in the

Incredible strength of women

setup for the Halloween HauntedHouse, was part of the AfricanAmerican History Monthcommittee and reads at thechildren’s story hour at the postlibrary. She also coachedbasketball for 5-6 year-olds.

“Camp Darby has the goodand the bad of being a smallcommunity. Sometimes peopletend to stick with what theyalready know here, more thanon any other base,” she said.

“There is so much to do, tolearn and to see. I try to set anexample as an NCO to meetmore people, see more places;there is no limit to what we cando as a community,” she said.

George, the mother of 5-year-old LeAire, is married to anotherservicemember in school at FortBenning. But she still tries to findsome time out of her busyschedule to enrich her life. Sheachieved her bachelors in

Master Sgt. Latasha George, supervisor of the commander’s support staff, 31st Munitions Squadron,reads a book to children ages 3-5 during a special story hour held at the post library Feb.11 to celebrateAfrican American History Month. “We need to learn more about diverse cultures. I think it all starts withchildren, reading for them is a helpful way to open minds and dissipate misunderstandings,” said George.

March is Women’s History Month

human resource managementlast year and is now workingtoward a master’s degree ininformation management.

“Sometimes it seems like dayslast much longer than 24 hours;I wake up every morning at 4.30and go to bed around midnight.Saturdays belong to school, butSunday’s belong to mydaughter,” George said. “Wemake up for the rest of theweek.”

Story and photos bySamantha SmithOutlook Volunteer

The March 1 framing classwas “better than sitting aroundthe barracks playing XBox,”according to Spc. MichaelSchroth, a Soldier with 2ndBattalion, 503rd InfantryRegiment.

It was Schroth’s first framingclass and he hoped to completesome mattes for “guys who arePCSing.”

“I always wanted to get intoarts and crafts,” said fellowstudent and Soldier, JlynnJohnson, a physical therapist at

Community members get crafty at the Art Centerthe U.S. Army Health CenterVicenza, “and now I have all theresources here at the artcenter.”

Johnson had purchasedseveral pictures in Italy that shehoped to frame herself oncegetting trained on the equipment.

“You just buy supplies fromthem and come in and framethem yourself during openstudio,” said Johnson. “It’s a lotcheaper than paying them to doit,” she added.

Amanda Carey has beenteaching the classes sinceDecember. She learned the craftat the art center as a studentseveral years ago.

Students don’t need to bringanything for the first class,according to Carey, as the artcenter provides the postcard andall the supplies to frame it.

The framing class runsseveral times a month and costs$40 with supplies included.

Upcoming framing classesare scheduled for March 11 from2 p.m. – 6 p.m. or March 22

Spc. Michael Schroth, aSoldier with 2nd

Battalion, 503rd InfantryRegiment, measures

the frame for thepicture during the

framing class heldMarch 1 at the Vicenza

Art Center. Framingclasses are held

several times a month.The fee is $40 and

includes all supplies.Call the art center at

634-7074 for details andother classes offered.

Instructor Amanda Carey (at cutting machine) shows the class howto use the frame cutting machine at the Vicenza Art Center’s framingclass held March 1.

from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Sign up in advance as the

class is limited to six students.Call the Art Center at 634-

7074 or stop in to sign-up. Hoursare Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.– 6 p.m.

Other classes offered at theart center include oil painting,ceramics, sewing and the newly-refurbished wood shop is open.

Now ShowingNow ShowingNow ShowingNow ShowingNow ShowingEderle Theater

March 5 Delgo (PG-13) 6 p.m.March 6 Yes Man (PG13) 6 p.m.

Seven Pounds (PG13) 9 p.m.March 7 Fired Up (PG13) 3 p.m.

Yes Man (PG13) 6 p.m.March 8 Bedtime Stories (PG) 3 p.m.

Fired Up (PG13) 6 p.m.March 11 Bedtime Stories (PG) 6 p.m.

Camp Darby TheaterMarch 5 Nothing Like the Holidays (PG13)) 6 p.m.March 6 The Express (PG) 6 p.m.March 7 Delgo (PG) 6 p.m.March 8 Marely & Me (PG) 2 p.m.

Admission: Age 12 and over $4, under age 12, $2.The Ederle Theatre box office opens one hour prior to show time.

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Looking for the movie synopsis? Check out the AAFES Website: www.aafes.com, scroll to the bottom of the page and click onMovie Schedule.

Looking to buy or sell items? Check out MWR’s Marketplace at www.mwrmarketplace.com.

Out&About by Anna Terracino

Hit the slopes, visit a brewery, castle gardens

Celebrate Women’s Day, plan trips, hear concerts, watch a movie

Beginning April 1 ITR ismerging with Outdoor Rec tocreate an expanded lineup oftravel and adventure optionsfor the entire community.

With the launch of the newsummer schedule in April,Outdoor Rec will host yourfavorite ITR trips to majorcities, beaches andamusement parks, while stilloffering its popular extremeadventure series of hiking,biking, scuba and kayakingtrips.

Beginning April 1 all yourFMWR trips can be bookedat one location.

Community members canfind information about the top10 requested destinations,answers to the mostfrequently asked questions

and links to the most popularsites in the area.

ITR tripsCall ITR at 634-7094 for

details on all trips below:

Belluno brewery tourJoin ITR for a tour and tasting

of the Pedavena Beers onMarch 13 8:30-4 p.m. Enjoy abehind the scenes look at howthe beer is made and visit theold wing of the brewery withancient mosaics and the typicalcopper boilers.

Klagen, AustriaITR heads to Klagenfurt

Austria March 14 for a guidedof this amazing town thataccording to legend was hauntedby a special kind of dragon, a

La Festa della DonnaMarch 8 is International

Women’s Day and in Italy thisis a day men bring bunches ofMimosa flowers to the womenin their lives

The flowers are bright yellowin color and highly perfumed.

The custom started in Italy— some sources say in Romein 1946, but no one seems toknow the reason — of mengiving women sprigs of brightyellow Mimosas March 8.

Women now give Mimosas toeach other. The flowers areintended as a sign of respect forthe women and also anexpression of solidarity with thewomen in their support foroppressed women worldwide.

Nowadays groups of womenenjoy themselves first havinglunch or dinner in restaurants orpizzerias and then going to discosor clubs where special showsare organized.

The dinner usually ends withMimosa cake.

Tourism, Leisure showMarch 7 - 8, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.,

in Padova on Via N. Tommaseo,59, about 24 miles southeast ofVicenza.

Information on resorts,wellness centers, natural parksand the latest on campers,nautical and sports equipment.

Food and local produce willbe on display. There will be achild’s play area where yourchildren can play under thesupervision of professional staffwhile you visit the fair.

Admission fee is 5 euro. Fora two-person free admissioncoupon go to the Web sitewww.vacanzeweekend.it.

The instructions are in Italian.If you need help, call AnnaTerracino at 634-7169 or sendan e-mail to anna.terracino@eur.army.mil.

Fairs in VeronaWith a 10 euro admission fee

you can visit two fairs March 7and 8, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Viale del

Lavoro, 8, about 38 miles westof Vicenza.

Scale model-making expo:Miniature trains, planes, trucks,cars; historical models, kites, andshows; hands-on workshops.

Elettro expo: Electronics,electrotechnics, informationtechnology and office goods.

NUfest 2009March 13: Electronic Music

Festival - Eivind Aarset ‘SonicCodex’ live band, 9 p.m., inPadova, MPX Theater, ViaBonporti, 16. Tickets are 13 euro.

Free concerts,exhibits, classes

Opera Night: March 6, 8:30p.m. , in Vicenza, Sala Consiliare,Circoscrizione 7, Via Vaccari,107.

Flying to Future: Painting andCrafts Exhibition, March 7-8 and13-15, 5–9 p.m., in San PietroMussolino, about 23 miles westof Vicenza, Miramarmi Loft,Via del Motto, 10.

Round About Jazz: March 7,5 p.m., in Vicenza, SaintAnthony Church, Ferrovieri, ViaPrandina, 8.

Fantastic Women: Paintingand Sculpture Exhibition, March7 - 15, Mon. – Sat., 4–7 p.m.;Sun 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and4–7 p.m. On March 7 the grandopening starts at 6 p.m. InVigardolo, S. Maria AssuntaChurch, Via Vigardoletto, aboutfour miles north of Vicenza.

Conservatory Students inconcert: March 7, 5 p.m., inVicenza, Saint Chiara Chapel,Contrà Santa Chiara.

Jam Session Dalì: March 7,9:30 p.m., in Thiene, Meb’s Pub,Via Corner 19 - 21, about 18

miles north of Vicenza. Anyonecan perform.

If you know how to play aninstrument and are interested inparticipating, send an e-mail toinfo@dalimusic.it. If you needhelp call Anna Terracino at 634-7169 or send an e-mail toanna.terracino@eur.army.mil.

Fisherman live: Live Ska –electric-rock music, March 7,9:30 p.m., in Dueville, SaintMaria church recreation center,about 10 miles north of Vicenza.

Women’s self defense class:March 8, 10 a.m. in Dueville, ViaIV Novembre, 3, about 10 milesnorth of Vicenza.The SportJujitsu club association offers afree personal defense class towomen older than 14 in honorof Women’s Day.

Max Dmitrieff: Acoustic indiepop from Russia, March 8, 9p.m., in Vicenza, Corso SanFelice, 362

Explore the sky: View the skyand the planets in great detailwith the telescope at theastronomical observatory ofArcugnano, March 10, 8:30 p.m.,Via S. Giustina, 127 – about five

miles south of Vicenza.Sevensol & Bender Universal

Experience Jazz is not DeadFestival: March 10, 9 p.m., inVicenza, Bar Sartea, Corso SSFelice.

Daedelus + The Long Lost inconcert: March 11, 8:30 p.m., inVicenza, Bar Borsa, Piazza deiSignori.

Movies in EnglishMarch 9: Happy Go Lucky

plays at the Odeon Theater indowntown Vicenza, CorsoPalladio, 176. Tickets are 6 euro.Show times are: 5 p.m., 7 p.m.,and 9 p.m.For the schedule ofupcoming English-languagemovies at the Odeon go to theWeb site, www.mymovies.it/cinema/vicenza/6217/

Steve Hackett concertSteve Hackett performs in

Schio March 13 at the AstraTeatro. Before going solo,Hackett began his career withGenesis in 1971.

For details on tickets go towww.schiolife.com orwww.bluseskypromotion.it.

Steve Hackett performs in Schio March 13 at the Astra Teatro. Beforegoing solo, Hackett began his career with Genesis in 1971. (Photocourtesy of Cesare Greselin)

March 7 - 8, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., in Padova on Via N. Tommaseo, 59,about 24 miles southeast of Vicenza. For a two-person freeadmission coupon go to the Web site www.vacanzeweekend.it.

“lindwurm.”Visit the Klagenfurt

cathedral and Minimundus, acollection of small scalemodels of famous buildingfrom all over the world.

Miramare CastleVisit the beautiful port city

of Trieste near the Slovenianborder with ITR. ExploreMiramare Castle with itsbeautiful gardens on thisprime seaside location.

After the guided tour you’llhave free time for lunch andshopping.

Ski tripsEvery weekend ODR

takes you to the slopes. CallODR at 634-7453 for detailsequipment and prices.

Religiousactivities

Post notes

Call the Caserma Ederlechapel at 634-7519 (0444-71-7519) for details religiousactivities.

Chaplain Crisis Line:To speak with a chaplain afterhours call 634-KARE (634-5273).

Saturday services4p.m.: Sacrament of

Reconciliation, or byappointment.

5 p.m.: Roman Catholic mass

Sunday Services9 a.m.: Roman Catholic MassMass is held weekdays at

noon.9 a.m.: Protestant Sunday

school and AWANAs (Sept.through May in Vicenza HighSchool)

10:45 a.m.: Catholic religiouseducation (Sept.-May inVicenza High School)

11a.m.: Protestant worship1:30 p.m.: Full Gospel

Pentecostal worship4 p.m.: Lutheran worship6 p.m.: Contemporary

Christian service

MondayNoon: LDS Scripture Study5:30 p.m.: High School Club

in the Teen Center. (Oct.-May)For details contact Jocelyn

Cary at 634-7890 or 349-385-3476or vicecb@yahoo.com.

Tuesday9:15 a.m.: Protestant Women

of the Chapel (PWOC)

WednesdayNoon: Protestant Men of the

Chapel Bible study (at DFAC)3 p.m.: Praise Dance practice3:30 p.m.: Middle School club

meets in VHS cafeteria Sept-May.

5 p.m.: Contemporary Praiseband practice

5:30 p.m.: PWOC eveningBible study

Thursday9:30 a.m.: Catholic Women of

the Chapel5:30 p.m.: Gospel service

choir rehearsal7:15 p.m.: Gospel service

Bible study

Faith group contactsIslamic: Spc. Kasimov, 329-

034-3511Jewish: Sandy Schoenberg

at 634-6202 or sandy.schoenberg@eur.army.mil.

Latter Day Saints (LDS):Scripture study is held eachMonday, noon-1 p.m. at theChapel. Sunday services, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. downtown. For details,call Sean Peterson, 335-8219492.

Darby ChapelFor details call the chapel at:

633-7267 (50-54-7267).9:40 a.m.: Catholic

Reconciliation10 a.m.: Catholic Mass11:15 a.m.: Protestant

worshipProtestant Sunday school

starts at 9:45 a.m.Catholic CCD is at 11:15 a.m.

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All briefs must be received at editor@eur.army.mil noon Monday , or by Friday at 4 p.m. if Monday is a holiday.

Girl Scout cookies arriveAfter being held up in

customs, the Vicenza Girl Scoutsare pleased to announce you canforget your diet in support of agood cause.

Girl Scouts will be sellingcookies at the post exchange andcommissary beginning March 8and continuing on weekends untilApril 5 – if supplies last.

Army Records InformationManagement trainingARIMS training is offered

March 18, 8:45 a.m.-3 p.m.on afirst come, first served basis.

Confirm registration andreceive complete details bycalling or e-mail to: SteveRoberts at 634-7752 or steve.roberts@eur.army.mil orRomina Chemello at 634-8516or romina.chemello@eur.army.mil.

Students need to register theirCAC card at the distancelearning center prior to classstarting.

UMUC scholarshipUMUC’s spring session two

runs March 23 -May 16. UMUCis offering $100 scholarships foractive duty enlistedservicemembers, spouses anddependents.

Go to www.ed.umuc.edu/financial_aid/europe_book_award.php and fill out theonline form.

For details on the current termand scholarships call UMUC634-7055 or e-mail: vice@ed.umuc.edu.

Sex SignalsMarch 30, at 1 p.m. and 3

p.m. Catharsis Productionsperforms an interactive play, SexSignals, at the Ederle Theater.

This interactive training isopen to the community anddesigned to provide an insightful,educational, and provocativelook into issues of sexual assaultand date rape.

For reservations and detailson the training call EEO at 634-7093.

Military Pay officerelocates

The Customer Service andMilitary Pay offices are nowlocated in bldg 28 next to thefinance cash cage.

Finance offices for in and outprocessing, travel, andseparations will remain in theCentral Processing Facility.

Passport office closureThe passport office will be

closed March 6, 9-11:30 a.m.The passport office is located

in bldg 28 next to the MilitaryPersonnel division office.

Direct questions to 634-7721or off post at 0444-71-7721.

USO St. Patrick’s DayUSO offers St. Patrick’s day

dinner March 17 at 5 p.m.The USO has an opening for

a part-time informationspecialist. Applicants mustpossess a U.S. passport, SocialSecurity number; Soggiorno andID card to apply.

Call the USO for details at634-7156 or drop off yourresume and cover letter. TheUSO is located in bldg 9A.

Visiting France?Tourist passports are now

required for visitors to France.Soldiers may no longer use leavepaperwork.

Anyone intending to staymore than 90 days in Francemust obtain the appropriate visaissued by the French Embassyor a consulate prior to departurefor France.

This also applies to anyoneconsidering marriage in France.

Swim coaches neededThe Mako Sharks Swim

Team summer season begins inJune and volunteer coaches aresought. Contact Cindi Unger at347-891-1073 or cindi.unger@us.army.mil for details.

Dating Doctor workshopDavid Coleman, the Dating

Doctor, who inspired the movie“Hitch” has the prescription forrocky relationships. Get advicefor your life March 5, 8 p.m. inthe Arena.

A special workshop for singleSoldiers is scheduled in theBOSS lounge March 6 at 3 p.m.

Call 634-5087 for details.

Art Center classesThe Vicenza Art Center

offers Ceramics on the WheelMarch 7 at 10:30 a.m. and HandBuilding March 7 at 3 p.m.

For a list of classes visit theWeb site: www.vicenzamwr.com or go to the art center.

Call 634-7074 for details andprices. Hours are Wednesday -Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Principles ofstrength training

The Army Wellness Centerwill hold a Principles of StrengthTraining class March 19, 10-11a.m. for men and women of allages.

Sign up for the class at theArmy Wellness Center, locatedinside the fitness center. Classsize is limited to 16 participants.

Call 634-8186, or 0444-71-8186 from off post.

Selling your car?BOSS operates a lot where

you can park your car for $10per month while you are tryingto sell it, on vacation or TDY.

You can now register and pay

for the authorization card at theTax Relief Office, VehicleRegistration or Outdoor Rec.

For details call 634-5087.

CDC closureThe Child Development

Center blgd 398 will be closedMarch 13 for staff training.

All children normally caredfor in bldg 398 will be providedcare at CDC 395, whichoperates 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.

For details call 634-5008 or634-8433.

Free child care with SASAll school-aged children in

grades 1-6 are eligible to receivefive free hours of hourly careeach month through the SchoolAge Services program. CallSAS at 634-8253 for details.

Job OpeningD o D D S - E u r o p e

Mediterranean District has anopeing for a full-timetransportation tech. Closing dateis March 9. For details onsubmitting applications, call theHuman Resources office at634-8158, 0444-71-8158 comm.

Red Cross class offeredMarch 14: A CPR and First

Aid class is offered from 8:30a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Advance registration ismandatory.

Call the Red Cross for detailsat 634-7089 or off post at 0444-71-7089.

The American Red Cross isalso planning a CPR/AED/FirstAid Instructor class. Call the

Red Cross for details.

Child Find screeningFree Child Find

developmental screenings areoffered April 1 at the CDC, bldg395, from 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.

This is a free screening forinfants, toddlers or preschoolersby the EDIS team.

Call CDC 395 at 634-8433 toschedule an appointment.

CDC staff trainingThe CDC in bldg 398 will be

closed March 13 for stafftraining.

All children normally caredfor in CDC 398 will be providedcare at CDC 395 whichoperates 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Call Michelle Sterkowicz at634-5008 or Luca Harbeson at634-8433 for details.

TELECOM liaison officemoves to Housing

March 9 the Telecom liaisonis moving from the centralprocessing facility to the housingoffice outside gate 4 on viaCasermette.

This move will providecustomers housing servicesunder one roof.

The new office will belocated inside the door on theright at the top of the first flightof stairs in the housing division.

Hours will be Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday8:30 a.m.- noon and 1 p.m.-4p.m.; Thursdays 10 a.m. - noonand 1 p.m.-4 p.m., call 634-6327or 6328 or e-mail: michele.fracaro@ eur.army.mil.

The chapel Family LifeCenter is offering a FamilyWellness series, “SurvivalSkills for Healthy Families”with Chaplain (Maj.) EugeneSchneider. The classes arefrom 5:30-7:30 p.m.

A light meal and childcareare provided.

March 10: Children inHealthy Families

Family Wellness series offered at chapelMarch 17: Adult

Relationships in HealthyFamilies

March 21: As ChildrenGrow, Solving FamilyProblems, Passing on Values

Call the post chapel at 634-7519 for details or e-mailChaplain Schneider ate u g e n e . s c h n e i d e r @eur.army.mil.

Chaplain (Maj.) Eugene Schneider (left) chats with a family duringthe March 3 “Survival Skills for Healthy Families” sesson at thepost chapel. Three more sessions of the Family Wellness seriesare offered March 10, 17 and 21. (Photo by Laura Kreider)

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Umpire certificationYou can support our

youth by becoming a paidumpire. CYS is offering afree Little League umpirecertification class March 9-13, 6-9 p.m. Call 634-6151.

Aqua aerobicinstructor soughtThe USAG Vicenza

Sport and Fitness office islooking for certified aquaaerobics instructors.

Instructors will beneeded beginning June 15,Mondays and Wednesdayseach week for noon classes.

Classes must be given inEnglish.

Those interested shouldcontact Joe Reeder at 634-5181 or 0444-71-5181 fromoff post.

Power liftingcompetition

Vicenza's power liftingcompetition will be heldMarch 14-15. Themandatory participantsmeeting is March 10 at 2:30or 5:30 p.m. Award will begiven for bench press andcurl lifts. Call 634-7009 forinformation on competing.

Life guard trainingcourse offered

The USAG VicenzaSports and Fitness office willoffer a training course April6 for those interested inbecoming a life guard.

This certification classcosts $145 and isapproximately 35 hours.

Those ages 16 and oldercan register at the FitnessCenter or call 634-6536 formore information.

Youth rock climbingCYSS Sports & Fitness

offers rock climbing foryouth beginning in April.Ages 6-10, meet Mondays3:30-5 p.m. starting April 13.

Ages 11-18 meetWednesdays 3:30-5 p.m.starting April 15.

Classes will cover basicrock climbing. Instructionand equipment and a T-shirtare included in cost of $35.Registration for this class isMarch 9-30. Call 634-6151for information.

CYSS Track and FieldYouth ages 6-15 are

encouraged to join the trackand field season which runsApril 14-May 29.

Practice is on Tuesdaysand Thursdays 5:30-6:30p.m. Enrollment is March 9-30.

Call CYSS youth sportsat 634-6151 for details.

Unit volleyball leagues forming, playingStory and photosBy Laura KreiderOutlook Staff

The first unit league volleyballevent of the season took placeat the post gym Feb. 26 betweenthe BSB Riggers and Luckyteams. Results from thescrimmage were:

BSB Riggers vs. Lucky: 25-23, 16-25, 14-15

BSB Riggers vs. Lucky: 19-25, 25-21, 9-15

“The scrimmage matcheswere conducted to give thereferees, scores and timerssome training to prepare for theseason,” said Ricky Jackson,USAG Vicenza Sports, Fitnessand Aquatics sports programmer.

“These scrimmage matcheswere also used to help teams topractice and get ready for theseason. We are still acceptingplayers and teams,” he added.

Games are scheduled forMarch 5 at 7 and 8 p.m.

For those interested in joininga volleyball league call thefitness center at 634-7009.

Stay Army Strong Get involved in sports

S-StrongP-ParticipationO-OngoingR-RocksT-Today and tomorrowS-Sign up

Unit teams are forming now for volleyball, dodgeballand soccer. Individuals are sought to compete in powerliftinglboxing and the Army 10-Miler. Call Ricky Jackson, USAGVicenza Sports,Fitness and Aquatics, at 634-7009 or e-mailricky.jackson@eur. army.mil.

(Above) Riggers player Clinton Martinez, No. 3, gets ready to block the spike by Phillip Royer of Luckyduring the first scrimmage volleyball game played at the post gym Feb. 26. (Below) Sonia Hernandez, No.18 , a member of the Lucky volleyball team, goes for a forearm pass to teammate Phillip Royer during thegame vs. the Riggers. The Lucky team won both scrimmages.

Story and photosby Samantha SmithOutlook Volunteer

An easy 75-minute drivefrom Vicenza, Ski Area Verenaoffers great skiing and a family-friendly atmosphere close tohome.

Verena is a small resort nearAsiago that has two chairlifts

and one button lift servicingabout 20 km of terrain.

Mt. Verena, at 2019 meters(about 6,600 feet) offerspanoramic views over the highplains of Asiago and thesurrounding Alps.

Ski and snowboard rentalsare available on-site and thereis also a small ski school offeringprivate and semi-private ski and

snowboard lessons for 15-35euro an hour depending on thenumber of participants.

The runs consist of mediumto difficult slopes, easy enoughfor youngsters but enough tokeep parents interested, too.

Tickets are 29 euro, youthunder age 8 get a 15 percentdiscount. For a family of four ormore there is a discounted priceof 26 euro each.

As in most places in Italy,there is no shortage of lunchoptions. At the base of themountain there is a bar andrestaurant serving sandwichesand meals and another rustic spotat the top of the mountainserving drinks and full-coursemeals.

You’re never far away fromhistory in Asiago and MountVerena is no exception. Peekingout from above the snow-covered mountaintop is FortVerena, an Italian fort usedduring World War I.Unfortunately it is not accessiblein the winter months.

To get to Mount Verena, takethe A31 Valdastico Autostradato Piovene Rocchette exit andfollow signs for Asiago.

Once in Canove (beforeAsiago), turn left toward“Seggovia Verena” and keepfollowing the small brown signsup the hill. The resort is 35 kmfrom the Autostrada exit.

The resort’s Web sitewww.skiverena.com has someinformation in English pluspictures and links to nearbylodging.

Mount Verena ski area offers family-friendly day out

A view from the long lift to the top of Mount Verena ski area justoutside Asiago.

The rustic lodge at the top of themountain serves drinks and full-course meals.

Sportshorts

Ricky Jackson