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OutlookMarch 12, 2009 U.S. Army Garrisons Vicenza & Livorno www.USAG.Vicenza.Army.Mil Vol. 42, Issue 10

Garrison newspages 2 & 3

Patterns of Success

Women’s HistoryMonth nominees

Speak Out

Kitchen safety quiz

Please pick uppackages

Who’s At YourService?

Communityevents

pages 4 & 5

CIAO conferencehuge success

Girl Scouts candlelighting ceremony

Darby unit wins AFaward

New FRC opens atDarby

Community newspages 6 & 7

Out & About

Movie schedule

Post notes

Sportspage 8

Darby wins Europeanhoops championship

Vicenza girls take onItalian girls basketball

team

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MP works to help othersremember force protectionBy Peter HullerUSAG VicenzaAntiterrorism officerSpecial to the Outlook

It’s not every day that yourchild comes home with a storyabout force protection, but mydaughter Lali did recently.

As I met her andher siblings at theCaserma Ederlelibrary after work,she told about how amilitary police officerexecuted what we inantiterrorism call a“ r a n d o ma n t i t e r r o r i s mmeasure.” (Shedidn’t know we callit that, but she knewit was some kind of“ a n t i t e r r o r i s mthingy.”)

The officer inquestion was Spc.Jonathan Mejia andwhat he did was toidentify and collect

By Gary SheftickArmy News Service

Last fiscal year, 138 Soldierscommitted suicide, according tomilitary statistics and fiveadditional cases are still pendingconfirmation. In January 2009, 12Soldiers committed suicide withanother 12 cases still pending. InFebruary, two Soldiers committedsuicide and another 16 cases arestill pending confirmation.

To confront this issue head-on,an Army-wide “stand down” forsuicide-prevention training beganin February and continuesthrough March 15.

In what is hoped to be a moreeffective approach, an interactiveDVD, Beyond the Front, wasdeveloped and follows a Soldierand an NCO who are goingthrough difficult situations.

The facilitator guidesparticipants through the DVDand lets them decide whatdecisions the Soldier and theNCO make in dealing withproblems, according to BetsyWalters, Health Promotion

coordinator, USAG Vicenza,USACHPPMEUR.

The decisions the groupmakes determine the outcomefor the Soldier and the NCO,and it doesn’t necessarily endwell.

Unlike real life, participantscan go back and make differentdecisions and change theoutcome, according to Walters.

Beyond the Front trainingstresses how people may turnto suicide not because theywant to die, but because theywant the pain and stress to stop,according the USAG Vicenzachaplain, Lt. Col. Bill Phillips.The training addresses thestigma associated with seekinghelp and also what services areavailable to seek help, he said.

During a Blogger’sRoundtable March 5 on suicideprevention, Army Vice Chief ofStaff Gen. Peter W. Chiarellisaid the interactive video is“some of the best facilitation fortraining that I’ve seen in 36years in the Army.”

Interactive DVD offers new approachto suicide prevention training

Spc. Jonathan Mejia, 464th MilitaryPolice Company, checks a bag leftunattended on a table in the CasermaEderle library for identification. (Photoby Diana Bahr, USAG Vicenza PublicAffairs)

See Beyond on page 2

unattended backpacks andother items in the library.

He then attempted to findthe owners of each of thesebackpacks.

Apparently this hasbecome a bit of an issue withthe library because students

Story and photoby Rick ScavettaU.S. Army AfricaPublic Affairs

Sixteen seniornoncommissioned officersgraduated March 6 from the FirstSergeants Course – the firstprogram of its kind held atCaserma Ederle.

The ceremony at the posttheater was a fitting tribute to therole first sergeants play duringthe Year of the NCO.

“If the noncommissionedofficer is the backbone of theArmy, the first sergeant is theheart and soul,” said CommandSgt. Major Jeffrey Hartless, U.S.Army Garrison Vicenza, to thegraduating class. “Rememberthat your Soldiers’ eyes arealways upon you.”

The graduation marked thecompletion of an intensivedistance learning course designedby the U.S. Army SergeantsMajor Academy to prepareselected NCOs to becomecompany first sergeants.

When an NCO is selected, heor she receives a lateralappointment from mastersergeant.

But the Army also requiresattendance of the First SergeantsCourse. Upon completion, theyearn what NCOs call an “M

First sergeants course marks Vicenza first

designator,” identifying themofficially as first sergeants.

First sergeants run thecompany and are responsiblefor much of what goes on atcompany level to includeassigning daily tasks,overseeing officers and enlistedSoldiers, scheduling training,managing awards andconsidering promotions.

“My job is to take care ofSoldiers, to train and mentorthem, to deploy with them, getour missions done and return

home safely,” said 1st Sgt.James Hill, first sergeant forCompany B, 2nd Battalion,503rd Infantry Regiment. “Thiscourse offered great informationto help me do that better.”

“Having the course hereallowed me to be here for mywife and also oversee mycompany to take care ofSoldiers’ issues,” he said.

The course consists of a 60-day individual program, followedby 21 days of classwork, saidMaster Sgt. Chad Anderson, the

173rd Airborne Brigade CombatTeam’s chief intelligence NCOwho assisted with the courseinstruction.

“They learn everything aboutadministrative and combatoperational tasks,” Andersonsaid.

In the past, NCOs fromVicenza would travel to Vilseck,Germany to attend first-sergeant training.

Now Vicenza-based NCOsaccess the course through

See Force protection, page 3

Sixteen senior noncommissioned officers graduated March 6 from the First Sergeants Course, during aceremony at the post theater.

See First sergeant on page 3

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Garrison news

SpeakOut

What do you know about OPSEC? -By Outlook Staff

Capt. Dave KopeckyHHC, 173rd ABCT

“OPSEC means takingappropriate measures to preventany informational leaks tounauthorized individuals.”

Jessica Wright (left) and JulieCastro

Tellers, Global Credit Union

“We believe that OPSEC means notrevealing any sensitive informationthat could hurt our husbands or theirmission.”

Angelita WilczekVCC Thrift Store manager

“I’m not sure whatOPSEC means.”

Liliana McCarthyVCC Thrift Store volunteer

“OPSEC means being aware ofyour surroundings.”

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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 andcommunities 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 asked theCaserma Ederle community to nominatewomen of all ages who are working toprotect the environment.

Brief biographies of all 2009 honoreesare on the NWHM Web site: www.nwhp.org.

Margherita FrassonMargherita Frasson pays close attention

to conserving the environment in theworkplace. She turns off unnecessarylights in the building and offices.

Two years ago she placed a paper andplastic recycle point in the Child, Youthand School Services offices. Frassonensures indoor and outdoor areas arecleaned from litter.

She has coordinated with theDirectorate of Public Works buildings andgrounds division to recycle the greenplants from Villaggio and have them

SAS worker goes extra mile to bring green to post

Margherita Frasson (right), administrative assistant at School Age Services, showstwo younsters the proper way to dispose of plastic bottles. Frasson was honored at aluncheon March 6 with three other Caserma Ederle women for their helping make adifference in the green movement on post. (Photo by Diana Bahr, USAG Vicenza PublicAffairs)

planted in the SAS area. She alsoreminds the janitorial staff to dispose ofwaste according to the recycling criteria.

She also ensures that all exhaustedtoner cartridges are taken to theappropriate recycle points.

Frasson goes this extra mile becauseshe cares about protecting ourenvironment and keeping our communityfree from waste.

Frasson has been recycling glass andpaper since she was a child; beforeenvironmental consciousness developedas “a trend.” She is truly concerned aboutsaving energy and preserving theenvironment’s resources.

She is also teaching her daughter tobe concerned with preserving theenvironment and to take measureswhenever possible.

Beyond from page 1He said the purpose of the video is to

reduce the stigma of seeking help, to teachSoldiers to recognize the signs of suicideand how to provide help to a battle buddy.

There’s no single solution to theproblem, Chiarelli said, characterizing itas “very, very complicated.”

About half of the Soldiers whocommitted suicide last year had soughttreatment from mental-healthcareproviders, Chiarelli said. Yet they stillcommitted suicide.

Only 5.4 percent of the suicide victimshad been diagnosed with Post TraumaticStress Disorder, said Col. Elspeth C.Ritchie, a psychiatrist who serves asdirector of Strategic Communications forthe Army Medical Department.

About 60 percent of those whocommitted suicide had relationshipproblems, said Col. Thomas Languirandof Army G-1. Some also hadcompounded legal problems, financialproblems, or work problems, the panelexplained.

If you or your buddy are having a hardtime dealing with the many difficult issuesthat life tends to throw our way – be theyrelationship, financial or medical – helpis available. Call Behavioral Health at634-7604 or contact the Military FamilyLife consultants for an anonymousmeeting at 637-7500. A chaplain isavailable 24/7 by calling 634-KARE(5272) or 0444-71-5272. Finally, if youfeel a friend or family member is in danger,call the military police at 634-7233 or7626 or toll-free at 800-064-077.

Beyond the Front helps teach suicide prevention

OPSEC is a process of identifying friendly actions that adversaries can observe and interpret to gain criticalinformation. For details call Peg Clevenger, USAG Vicenza security manager, Directorate of Plans, Training andMobilization, at 634-8998.

(Editor’s note: Call Peg Clevengerfor OPSEC training at 634-8998)

Sgt. Karen ShevelevUnit: HQ, U.S. Army AfricaCurrent Position: Military JusticeParalegal NCO/Court ReporterAge: 25Hometown: Port Reading, NJYears in Service: 4Mentor: Sgt. 1st Class Guerra. Themost technically proficient paralegal Ihave ever worked with. She gives medaily insights on how to be not just abetter paralegal, but a better NCO. Sgt.1 st Class Guerra’s tact, professionaldemeanor, and ability to calmly resolveany issue that comes her way arequalities I wish to emulate.Motto: If you talk the talk, you betterwalk the walk.Definition of an NCO: A leader,someone who can be entrusted to getthe mission accomplished while at thesame time ensuring to care for theirSoldiers and develop themprofessionally.Advice for junior enlisted Soldiers:Always know how to perform at thenext higher skill level. You never knowwhen you will have to fill those shoes.Reason for Success: As an NCO, Irealize that junior Soldiers look tononcommissioned officers to set thestandard. I have always tried to do theright thing. I take pride in my job and Iunderstand the responsibilities thatcome with being an NCO.Defining moment as an NCO: Winningthe 2008 USAREUR Paralegal NCOof the Year board.

VISIT THE ARMY’SWEB SITE DEDICATEDTO THE YEAR OFTHE NCO AT:WWW4.ARMY.MIL/YEAROFTHENCO

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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

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off post at 0444-71-7000 or e- mail: DLUSAG Vicenza Outlook Editor

The Outlook is published weekly bythe USAG V icenza PAO, Unit 31401, Box10, APO AE 09630. It is printed by CentroStampa Editoriale SRL, Grisignano (VI)0444-414-303.

Editorial publication is an authorizedsection for members of the U.S. Armyoverseas. Contents of The Outlook arenot necessarily the official views of, orendorsed by , the U.S. government,Department of Defense, Department ofthe Army, Installation ManagementCommand -Europe, U.S. Army GarrisonVicenza or the U.S. Army SouthernEuropean Task Force.

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At your serviceJean Sweeton is the

Exceptional Family MemberProgram coordinator. “I assistwith all aspects of the EFMPprogram,” she said from heroffice located in Davis Soldierand Family Readiness Center.“This includes in and outprocessing, during which time Iconnect families with specialneeds to resources in thecommunity (i.e. specialeducation folks at the school,EDIS, or clinic).

“I screen and interview

Exceptional Family Member Program

Jean Sweeton

applicants for the EFMPRespite Care program,” shesaid. “I handle a lot of theadministrative aspects ofrespite care and the EFMPprogram as a whole.

“I also help Soldiers withcommand sponsorshipissues,” she said.

The EFMP office is locatedin DSFRC, bldg 108, room 25.Hours of Operation are 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. and the phonenumber is 634-7912 or 0444-71-7912 from off post.

First Sergeant from page 1video conferencing that allowsthem to interact with instructorsat Fort Bliss.

It’s better for the Soldier andthe Army to have the trainingheld at home station, said DougAskins, SETAF-U.S. ArmyAfrica schools officer.

“It saves the Army money toteach locally,” Askins said. “Andeveryone here is going to worktogether for the next couple ofyears in this command – that’sa big plus.”

Master Sgt. TamikaAnderson, a human resourcesspecialist who serves as equalopportunity advisor for SETAF-U.S. Army Africa, will soonbecome a first sergeant.

The experience and input

from her peers were key, shesaid. “It was important tonetwork with other firstsergeants,” said Anderson. “Itgave us an opportunity to discussthe challenges we will face.”

Graduation certificates wereawarded to:

Headquarters Support CompanySETAF-U.S. Army Africa

1st Sgt. Katrina Burnett,Master Sgt. Tamika Andersonand Sgt. 1st Class Sean Horval

1st Battalion, 503rd InfantrySgt. 1st Class Oscar Herrera,

Headquarters and HeadquartersCompany; 1st Sgt. TimothyShuler, Company A; 1st Sgt.Jason Young, Company B; 1stSgt. Clifford Foster, Company C;

1st Sgt. David Smith,Company D; and 1st Sgt.Don Anderson, Company E.

2nd Battalion, 503rd InfantrySgt. 1st Class Mark

Patterson, Headquartersand HeadquartersCompany; 1st Sgt.Christopher Schofield,Company A; 1st Sgt. JamesHill, Company B; 1st Sgt.Shane Sport, Company C;and 1st Sgt. StephenZaleski, Company D.

U.S. Army Garrision Vicenza1st Sgt. Gilberto Aviles

509th Signal BattalionSgt. 1st Class Vernon

Stevenson.

Command Sgt. Major Jeffrey Hartless, USAG Vicenza, congratulatesMaster Sgt. Tamika Anderson, equal opportunity advisor for SETAF-U.S.Army Africa, upon her completion of the first sergeants course.

Vicenza’s first first sergeants course yields 16 graduates

Kitchen safety challenge for kids (and parents)

Graphic provided courtesy of http://www.sensoryworld.org/kitchen_safety.html webmaster.

USAG Vicenza Safety office

Kitchen safety is one of themost important aspects ofsafety in the home. Parents are

encouraged to work with theirchildren to see if they can identifyall of the hazards.

Take the time to check theirwork and teach them how to be

safe in the kitchen.Have fun with this and

encourage your kids to besafe always. Hint: thiskitchen has six hazards.

Force protection, from page 1come in, drop off backpacks andother items and then leave thearea.

Suddenly, a group of tensesixth graders rushed up to Mejiato claim their items. He wasonly too glad to return thebackpacks to their rightfulowners, but not without a quick

briefing on the danger ofabandoning bags in public places.

He reminded the youth thatin some places, securitypersonnel will actually destroythe item as a precautionarymeasure.

“The library is part of ourdaily patrol route,” said Mejia.“We come through after school

lets out and make sure that bagsaren’t left lying around and theyouth are behaving themselves.”

To these pre-teens, leaving abackpack in a place like thelibrary might not seem like a bigdeal, however, in the world offorce protection, this is the typeof situation that force protectionofficers try to avoid. Just like at

the airport, the goal is to reportunattended items to someone,either the librarian, a militarypolice officer or another adult.

Our installation antiterrorismprogram needs people likeofficer Mejia and the rest of thecommunity to be watchful andconcerned about our collectivesecurity.

By being skeptical of whatseems suspicious and reportingit in an accurate and timelymanner, we can maintain astrong force protection postureand keep those who would dous harm at bay. As always,remember: S5I - see somethingsuspicious, say somethingimmediately.

Military police take measures to teach, enforce force protection

Postal service asks patrons to pickup parcels upon notice of deliveryBy Richard HendricksonChief, Admin ServicesDivision

The Postal Service Center isasking that patrons who receiveyellow cards or pink formsshowing a parcel is waiting forpick up, claim them as soon aspossible.

While it is understood thatpatrons may forget what theyordered and not be prepared totake delivery at the time of pickup, please do not come to theservice counter and ask theclerks to bring the item up forviewing. Once you hand in theticket, you are responsible forremoval of the item from ourshelves.

To save money, labor, time,and to get the package out ofthe service center as soon aspossible, patrons are asked toassume I am what you orderedor had family or friends ship.

As a reminder, the maximumitem that can be sent through theU.S. Postal System is 70 lbs. and130" in circumference.

This is a close-knitcommunity and there is almostalways someone available whocan help carry items that maybe too heavy or bulky for theowner.

The Postal Service Centerhours of operation for the postoffice, community mail roomand service center are Monday-Friday, 10 am. - 5:30 p.m.

Answers: Panhandle facing out,rope hanging downfrom blind is achoking hazard, knifeblade sticking out ofsink, bleach bottle tooclose to edge,packages on floor aretripping hazard andbowl too close to tableedge.

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Community events

Above, Rodolfo Soranzo, from Villa Sceriman, pours a glass of wine for a CIAO participant to taste during the Wine 101 class held March 6. CIAO stands for the Combined ItalianAmerican Organization and is an annual event held by the Vicenza Community Club. This was a banner year for the event as 148 community members signed up, according toRichard Breen, VCC president.

Story and photosby Diana BahrUSAG Vicenza Public Affairs

CIAO, which stands for the

local restaurant, Dai Gelosi,offered classes and tastings onlocal wine, cheeses and olive oil;along with a wellness seriesfeaturing information onmassage therapy, yoga andmake-up application.

Participants could also learnabout cruises, daytrips in theVeneto region or just relax andmake new friends orhang out with oldfriends.

“The best part ofthe day was beingable to take time tochat with friends,”said Lorraine Breen,whose role as coloneland commander ofthe U.S. ArmyHealth CenterVicenza keeps herbusy.

“I really liked theclasses that were

Combined Italian AmericanOrganization, is an annual eventheld by the Vicenza CommunityClub.

The March 6 event held at a

offered and thought the eventwas well organized,” said first-time attendee Angie Ramos.

“I really enjoyed the Womenin History class held by A.R.Jones,” said attendee FedericaMorretti, who manages the Self-Help shop on Villaggio andoffered translation services forthe floral arranging class. “She

made these women and theirdeeds come alive. Now, I wantto read more about them.”

One of the challenges ofputting on the yearly event isoffering classes that will enticerepeat attendees to come back,according to Andi Fehl, VCCpublicity chair.

“Having new and oldmembers in the VCC isgreat,” she said. “They bringin fresh ideas and ensure avariety of classes that wehope will appeal to a largecrowd. As the numbers forthis year surpassed yearspast, I think we succeeded.”(Far left) Dai Gelosi chef,Giuseppe, shows CIAOattendees mini-pizzas madewith local meats and cheeses.(Left) Danielle Twilley trims thebranch of a Chrysanthemumduring the CIAO’s floralarrangment class.

USAG Vicenza Public AffairsPress Release

Girl Scouts from theVicenza military communityattended a candle-lightingceremony March 6 in the 15th-century Gonfalone Chapeldowntown Vicenza.

The event was to celebratethe work of the InternationalFederation of Business andProfessional Women, whichunites women around the world.

The primary aim of theorganization is to develop the

Girl Scouts from Vicenza military community participate in candlelighting celebrating international professional business women

professional and leadershippotential for women at alllevels.

The candles symbolize theambitions and endeavors ofdedicated women in everycountry around the world,according to Carla LauraPetruzzelli, president of the localItalian associated club.

“Each white candlerepresents a federation. Eachblue candle stands for acountry where there is at leastone associated club, and thepink candles are for individual

members,” said Petruzzelli.BPW International has

affiliates in 80 countries onfive continents.

In keeping with theinternational spirit of theceremony, some of theparticipants from the Vicenzamilitary community lit candlesfor more than one country.

Left to right: Girls Scouts from theVicenza military community EmilyTucker and Tahara Allen, lightcandles with assistance fromCristina Santon. (Photo courtesyof Michael Leahy)

CIAO brings taste of Italy to communityCIAO brings taste of Italy to community

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Community events

DDDDDarbyates

ACS classesCall ACS at 633-7084 to

register or learn more aboutthe classes below:

Financial trainingfor women

Women, grow in yourunderstanding of thefinancial world and learnskills that will help you forthe rest of your financial lifeat this March 31 class.

Single Soldier,Airman meal

Single Soldiers andAirmen are encouraged tostop by ACS March 31 fora free meal. Dine in or takeit to go.

New parents classMarch 31: Parenting 101

aims to inform new parentsof proper care and nutritionof children and whatservices they are eligiblefor.

Story hour at thelibrary

The weekly story hourevery Wednesday forchildren ages 3-5 years.

Call the post library at633-7623 for details.

Karaoke night at theDCC

April 2, stop by the DCCfor karaoke night.

Call the DCC at 633-7855 for details.

Free fitness classesCheck out Eileen’s list of

free fitness classes.There’s something

scheduled almost everyday of the week.

Call the Fitness Centerfor details at 633-7440.

Florence tripThis April 4 trip takes

you to Florence to spend theentire day at your leisure.

Visit the Uffizi Museum,the Accademia Gallery,shop at the outdoor marketalong the Ponte Vecchio orjust enjoy the scenery ofthis magnificent city at anoutdoor café.

Call ITR for details onthis trip and other activitiesat 633-7589.

Ski Abetone March 15Call ODR for details and

prices at 633-7775.

New Family Readiness Center opens its doors

A young child decides to test out the toys in the children’s playroom inthe new Camp Darby Servicemember and Family Readiness Center.The room has video monitoring and large windows so children canplay while parents talk to their deployed spouses in the tech room.

Story and photosby Joyce CostelloUSAG Livorno Public Affairs

The U.S. Air Force recentlyannounced that Camp Darby’s31st Munitions Squadron wasnamed the 2008 Air ForceMaintenance EffectivenessAward (MEA) winner for themissile and munitions category.

According to 31st MUNScommander, Lt. Col. TammyCobb, the hard-workingmembers of the 31st MunitionsSquadron are the reason theywere able to compete for this

“We are U.S. Air ForceEurope’s premier munitionshub,” said Cobb, “responsible fortransporting munitions by rail,road, and ship while maintaininga local $405 million conventionalmunitions stockpile in pristinecondition.

“We won the MEA at theUSAFE level last year, butwinning the award at the AirForce level is incrediblyprestigious, and truly a once-in-a-career opportunity,” she said.

For the Airmen putting in longhours working in the ammunitionstorage area, receiving thisrecognition meant a lot.

“This is a very big Air Forceaward and for me it was prettyamazing because we are such asmall base and many peopledon’t even know this exists,”

said Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Burge,31st MUNS precisionmaintenance crew chief. “Wework pretty hard and we’realways busy so I think thisaward gives everybody credit forwhat we do on a daily basismaintaining ammunition.”

Camp Darby unit wins Air Force-wide award

Airman 1st Class RandyBibey, 31st MUNS munitionsstorage specialist, added that“winning this award shows ourcamaraderie and how we helpeveryone work together.”

According to Cobb, the 31stMUNS competed against every

munitions, munitions support, andmissile maintenance squadron inthe Air Force and will now becompeting against units in everybranch of the military.

The MEA trophies will bepresented May 7 at Bolling AirForce Base in Washington, D.C.

Airman 1st Class Kyle Simpson (left) and Airman 1st Class Jesse Camacho, both 31st MUNS precisionmaintenance specialists, prepare the guided missile test machine used to inspect ammunition.

Story and photoby Joyce CostelloUSAG Livorno Public Affairs

The Camp Darby ArmyCommunity Service’s Service-member and Family ReadinessCenter opened its doors Feb. 27with a ribbon cutting ceremony,according to Evelyn Watkins,Army Community Servicedivision chief.

“The SFRC has a yellowribbon room with four computersfor e-mail, video productioncapability, web-cams, a familylounge with TV and DVD,recliners for relaxation, achildren’s play room with allsorts of activities for the littleones, a training room, a kitchen,information and referral,” saidWatkins.

Brig. Gen. Belinda Pinckney,director of the Army DiversityTask Force, helped cut the ribbonand said this opening ceremonyhad particular importance to her.

“When the Secretary of theArmy decided he wanted a one-stop shop for Soldier readinesscenters, I was pleased we wereable to justify and commit fundsto this cause,” said Pinckney.

As servicemembers and their

families toured the new center,many like the Cereceres familywere glad to have a place tokeep in touch with their deployedloved ones.

“I think this was a wonderfulidea to help the service-members and the families stayin touch when one’s spouse isdeployed,” said ZulmaCereceres.

Surveying the new computersystems with the latest in videoteleconference hardware, herhusband, Air Force Staff Sgt.Felix Cereceres added, “thisreally brings us into the new ageof technology.”

Additionally, the communitytook advantage of the openingceremony to welcome homeservicemembers who recentlyreturned from deployment.

“It is with great pleasure thatwe recognized and honor thosewho have placed their life inharm’s way and it was veryfitting that we were able to dothat at the new SFRC,” saidUSAG Livorno commandsergeant major, Command Sgt.Maj. Felix Rodriguez.

The SFRC is located inbuilding 428, behind the educationcenter.

Now ShowingNow ShowingNow ShowingNow ShowingNow ShowingEderle Theater

March 12 Delgo (PG-13) 6 p.m.March 13 Yes Man (PG13) 6 p.m.

Seven Pounds (PG13) 9 p.m.March 14 Fired Up (PG13) 3 p.m.

Yes Man (PG13) 6 p.m.March 15 Bedtime Stories (PG) 3 p.m.

Fired Up (PG13) 6 p.m.March 18 Bedtime Stories (PG) 6 p.m.

Camp Darby TheaterMarch 12 Nothing Like the Holidays (PG13)) 6 p.m.March 13 The Express (PG) 6 p.m.March 14 Delgo (PG) 6 p.m.March 15 Marley & 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

Visit Verona, bike along a river, hit the slopes

Father’s Day La Festa del Papà

This month Italians celebratela Festa del Papà, which isFather’s Day.

It’s held March 19, the sameday when they celebrate St.Joseph, the father of Jesus.

Stores all over Italy will beoffering specially-wrapped giftitems for family members to buyfor their fathers.

Typical sweets are the St.Joseph’s Day cream fuffs orZeppole di San Giuseppe.

They are more common insouthern Italy but they can alsobe found in some localpasticcerie (pastry stores), suchas the Sicilian pastry across thestreet from Gate 2.

Saint Joseph Festival &Spit-Roasted Quail FairMarch 14-22, in Villaganzerla,

about nine miles south ofVicenza.

Events on March 14, 8:30p.m. Alpini Choir Concert,Parish Church.

On March 15: 2:30 p.m.,Alpini’s gathering andperformance of the Vicenza’sAlpini band; 8:30 p.m.: ballroom

Singer-songwriter Franco Carniato (right)gets ready to perform onstage at Costabissara last month as the La Fraglia theater directorGigi Goldin coaches his star musician. La Fraglia is an Italiancooperative for disabled persons and has a theater group that includesvolunteers from Caserma Ederle. The next performance is atOspedaletto, March 14, 9 p.m. Contact Anna Terracino for details at634-7916.

dancing with Ketty PivaOrchestra.

On March 21, 9 p.m.:ballroom dancing with theMirage Band.

On March 22 at 3 p.m.Salsamerika: Caribbean dancecontest; 9 p.m. Noche Latina– Latin American music anddances. Gastronomical standsand raffle.

Chocolate FairMarch 14-15, in Cologna

Veneta, about 25 miles south ofVicenza.

Free giant bounce houses forchildren. Food booths. Livemusic, dances and martial artsshow.

Taste many different kinds ofchocolate. Free hot chocolate,tea and mulled wine foreveryone.

Battle of the Bands March 30, 10 p.m., in

Padova, Banale Club, ViaBronzetti, 8.

A band formed by threeVicenza High School students,An Orange Factory,participates in the EmergenzaFestival, a contest for emerging

musicians featuring hundreds ofconcerts in many locationsaround over the next severalmonths.

The audience determineswho advances simply byclapping after each band finishesperforming, which means havinga lot of supports in the audiencehelps.

Larry Carlton concertMarch 19 at 9 p.m., in

Roncade, New Age Club, ViaTintoretto, 14, about 50 mileseast of Vicenza. Tickets are 23euro.

Free concerts, exhibits,classes

Fantastic Woman – Paintingand sculptureexhibition,Vigardolo, S. MariaAssunta Church, ViaVigardoletto, about four milesnorth of Vicenza.

Open daily until March 15.Monday – Saturday from 4 p.m.– 7 p.m.; Sundays 10:30 a.m. –12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Daion Hillbillies in concert– acoustic country music, March12, 9:30 p.m., in Vicenza,Birrificio Birracrua, StradaVicinale Monte Crocetta, 6.

Butelis Byrzgalo + Bad BlackSheep, Postpunk From Lituania+ Altrock from Vicenza - post-punk concert, March 12, 9 p.m.,in Vicenza, Bar Sartea, CorsoSan Felice, 362. Strada VicinaleMonte Crocetta, 6.

Fabio Cardullo Acoustic Bandin concert, March 13, 9 p.m., inArzignano, Enoteca Palladio, ViaIV Martiri.

1900-2000 History of aCentury, March 14, 9 p.m., inOspedaletto, Church RecreationCenter, Via Girotto, 6. Playperformed by the amateurtheatrical company of La Fraglia,an institute for disabled.

An English script is availableby e-mailing anna.terracino@eur.army.mil.

Conservatory students inconcert, March 14, 5 p.m., inVicenza, Santa Chiara Chapel,Contrà Santa Chiara.

Explore the sky, AstronomicalObservatory of Arcugnano,March 17, 8:30 p.m., Via S.Giustina, 127 – about five milessouth of Vicenza. View the skyand the planets in great detailwith the observatory’s telescope.

Tama Sumo UniversalExperience Jazz not DeadFestival, March 17, 9 p.m., inVicenza, Bar Sartea, Corso SSFelice.

Organist Alessandro Canalein concert, March 17, 6 p.m., inVicenza, Via Levà degli Angeli,11.

Annual Stravicenza racesMarch 22, starting at 10 a.m.:

Offered are three distances:1.5km, 4.5km and 10km. Thestart and finish will be in Piazzadei Signori.

Deadline to register is March

Call ITR at 634-7094 fordetails on the trip below andupcoming trips:

Visit Italian CraftsmanMarch 17: ITR takes you

to the showroom of Arte delLegno to gather ideas forhome décor with Italian stylefurniture.

Then head for Lincettowhere you’ll find the 18 karatgold jewelry Vicenza isfamous for.

The last stop on the tour

will taste the wine of the ColliBerici.

Call Outdoor Rec at 634-7453for details on the trips below orfor information upcoming trips:

All Level Bike RideMarch 28: Ride along the

Mincio River between Peschieraand Mantova on this easy, levelpath.

The ride is approximately 45km and is appropriate for alllevels of riders.

Padova PaintballMarch 22: ODR offers a

paintball trips to Padova.Transportation is $10 and

the field fee is 10 Euro. Youcan rent equipment for anadditional fee if you don’town your own.

Snowboard Trips Hit the slopes every

weekend with ODR.Free snowboard

instruction with transportationis available.

Celebrate Father’s Day in Italy, support your local musicians

Karla Bernasconi (left) and bandmates from Vicenza High Schoolperform in a recent concert. The band, An Orange Factory, isparticipating in the March 30 Emergenza Festival, a contest foremerging musicians featuring hundreds of concerts in many locationsaround over the next several months. The festival begins at 10 p.m.,in Padova, Banale Club, Via Bronzetti, 8. The audience determineswho advances simply by clapping after each band finishes performing,which means having a lot of supporters in the audience helps.

19. You can register atStraVicenza Point, Loggia delCapitaniato, in Piazza deiSignori, March 20 (4 p.m. – 8:30p.m.), March 21 (10 a.m. – 1p.m. & 3:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.) andMarch 22 (7:45a.m. – 9:45 p.m.).

You can also register onlineat www.stravicenza.it.

Information is available at0444-920-549.

Cost is 4 euro and 2 forchildren younger than 14.

The cost includes yournumber, snack and medicalcoverage.

Note also that March 22 is nodrive day in Vicenza, soparticipants are requested topark their car in the Stadio, ViaCricoli or Via Farini parking lotsand take the bus to the citycenter.

Buses and parking in theabove lots are free from 7:30a.m.-1:30 p.m.

The web site, in Italian only,is www.stravicenza.it .

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.

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.

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.

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 SASChildren in grades 1-6 are

eligible to receive five free hoursof hourly care each monththrough the School Age Servicesprogram. Call SAS at 634-8253for details.

Interested in teachingRed Cross classes?

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

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.

Chapel offers free familywellness series

The chapel Family LifeCenter is offering a FamilyWellness series, “Survival Skillsfor Healthy Families” withChaplain (Maj.) EugeneSchneider. The classes are from5:30-7:30 p.m.

A light meal and childcareare provided.

March 17: Adult Relationshipsin Healthy Families

March 21: As Children Grow,Solving Family Problems,Passing on Values

Call the post chapel at 634-7519 for details or e-mailChaplain Schneider ateugene.schneider@eur.army.mil.

SETAF Retirementceremony

SETAF-U.S. Army Africawill conduct a RetirementCeremony March 19 at 4 p.m.in the Ederle Theater. This eventis open to the public.

Lunch, learn sessionUniversity of Phoenix is

hosting a Lunch & Learn MBAinformation session March 18,11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

This is a great opportunity tolearn more about the master ofbusiness administration program.

The event is free and held atthe Vicenza Education Center.

Please RSVP to AnaLaForgia by March 16 by e-mailto ana.laforgia@phoenix.eduor call 634-8928. The next MBAground program starts April 13.

Finance cash cagechanges hours

Beginning March 17 theFinance cash cage will be openbetween 9 a.m.- noon and 1-4p.m.

The cash cage is closed onfederal holidays and trainingholidays.

Freddy FAP visitsArmenia

Take a trip to Armenia March18 at 3 p.m. with FamilyAdvocacy.

Families will be designing theirown jewelry and learning howto prepare Armenia’s favoritedessert.

The event is held at DavisSoldier and Family ReadinessCenter, reserve in advance bycalling 634-7500.

Soldiers’ Theatreproduction

Andrew Lloyd Webber’sJoseph and the AmazingTechnicolor Dream Coat isplaying at Soldiers’ Theatre.

Performances are scheduledfor March 13-15, 20-22 and 27-29. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

The box office is openTuesday - Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.or call 634-7281.

AER campaign kick offThe 2009 Army Emergency

Relief campaign kicks off March17 at 2 p.m. in Davis Soldier andFamily Readiness Center.

Soldiers helping Soldiers iswhat this campaign is all about.

AER provided more than$232,000 in loans from 2007-2008 and continues to support allvalid requests for assistance.

Auditions for Soldiers’Theatre comedy

Auditions for Soldier’sTheatre’s May production of“Don’t Dress for Dinner” willbe held March 23 and 24 at 6:30p.m. No experience isnecessary and you will enjoy thishilarious comedy. Call 634-7281for information.

Make saving funMarch 17, 9-10 a.m. learn

how to save and be ready forthose emergencies that crop upwith this free class by FinancialReadiness held at Davis Soldierand Family Readiness Center.

Call 634-7500 to register orfind out about upcoming classes.

Art Center classesMarch 19, 4 p.m.: Come to a

quilting mixer and share patterns,ideas and samples while youenjoy refreshments.

If you are new to quiltingthere is a beginner class March28 at 8 a.m.

March 21, 3 p.m.: A makeupartist will show you how to takeyour make up from day to nighttime glamour.

March 25, 6 p.m.: Learn thebasics of making your owngreeting cards.

Call 634-7094 for details.

YS spring break tripYouth in grades 7-12 can join

Youth Services on a trip toNaples April 5-10.

TELECOM office now located in Housing

Michele Fracaro, Telecom liaison, works with a customer.Fracaro’s office is now inside the USAG Vicenza Housing office,off post on via Casermette.

Telecom liaison is nowlocated inside the housingoffice outside gate 4 on viaCasermette. The new officeis inside the door on the rightat the top of the first flight ofstairs in the housing division.Hours are Monday, Tuesday,

Teens will visit Pompeii andhike Mt. Vesuvius, enjoy outdooractivities and a barbecue withother teens from Naples andSigonella plus take a trip todowntown Naples.

For details and cost call 634-7659 or register before March31 at Central Registration.

Villaggio shuttlefor youth only

for youth registered withYouth Services programs, aspecial shuttle bus supervised byYS staff runs after schoolthrough the end of the schoolyear.

This shuttle bus is for youthonly and departs in front of theTeen Center at 3 p.m. to takeparticipants to the VillaggioYouth Center.

At 4:45 p.m. it departs fromin front of the Villaggio YouthCenter and returns to theCaserma Ederle Teen Centerarriving at 5 p.m.

It departs again at 5:15 p.m.from the Teen Center for theVillaggio Youth Center.

For details call 634-7659.

American-style diningA quiet place to eat, near the

Ederle Inn and schools, is CaféCentral.

Open Monday-Friday from7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. - 9p.m., it serves American-stylebreakfast and sandwiches orpasta and salad.

Café Central is located incentral processing facility.

The menu is available on theWeb site: www.vicenzaMWR.com.

Wednesday and Friday 8:30a.m.- noon and 1 p.m.-4 p.m.;Thursdays 10 a.m. - noon and 1p.m.-4 p.m.

Direct questions to MicheleFracaro at 634-6327 or 6328 ore-mail: michele. fracaro@eur.army.mil.

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Dodge Balltournament set for

March 20-21Gather up five friends

and enter the March 20-21Dodge ball tournament.

Awards include 1st, 2ndand 3rd place teams plusindividual awards.

There is a mandatorycoache’s meeting set forMarch 17, 2:30 or 5:30 p.m.at the Fitness Center.

Call 634-7009 to registeror find out about other unitsports or individual athleticopportunities.

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.

Life guard trainingcourse offered

The USAG VicenzaSports and Fitness officewill offer a training courseApril 6 for those interestedin becoming 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 April13.

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 thisclass is March 9-30.

Call 634-6151 forinformation.

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 continuesthrough March 30.

Call CYSS youth sportsat 634-6151 for details.

Sportshorts

Youth Sports hosts Italian girls’ basketball team

Naomi Yocum (right) shoots for the hoop during the March 6basketball game against a local Italian girls’ team. The teamwas put together in a few days and made up of girls from threedifferent levels and ages 9-13. The Italian girls were ages 13and 14.

Soldiers’ volleyballleague standings

Team Win LossLucky 2 0USAHC 1 1BSB Riggers 1 1Angels 0 2

Soldiers’ leaguevolleyball scores

March 4BSB Riggers 15,25,18 vs.Lucky 25, 21, 25 USAHC 25, 25 vs. Angels6, 14

March 6BSB Riggers 25, 25 vs.Angels 13, 11USAHC 14, 18 vs. Lucky 25,25

Soldiers’ leagueDodge ball scores

March 4AFN Vicenza, 0, vs.

Secret Squirrels, 6.Dentac, 2, vs. Secret

Squirrels, 6.Dentac, 3, vs. Secret

Squirrels, 6.

Soldiers’ leaguesoccer scores

March 7ASD Setteca 2 vs. USAG

Vicenza, 1.

Story and photoby Joyce CostelloUSAG Livorno Public Affairs

Teams from Aviano,Spangdahlem and Kleine Brogelconverged upon Camp DarbyMarch 6-7 for the 2009 U.S. AirForce Europe Central RegionBasketball Championships.

The 52nd CommunicationsSquadron, from Spangdahlem,Germany, won its first gameagainst 31st Security ForcesSquadron, Aviano, Italy, with ascore of 60-48.

The 31st Munitions Squadron,Camp Darby, squeaked past701st Munitions Squadron,Kleine Brogel Air Base,Belgium, 52-50.

Kleine Brogel then defeatedAviano, 54-49, while CampDarby again won by two pointsagainst Spangdahlem 40-38.

When Spangdahlem defeatedKleine Brogel, 46- 34, it went tothe finals against Camp Darby.

Spangdhalem defeated CampDarby, 47-46, but had to play asecond game to determine whowould take first in the

Darby takes European hoops championshiptournament.

Camp Darby came roaringback to defeat Spangdhalem49-40, said Jimmy Roddy,Camp Darby fitness centerdirector.

After the finals, the “AllTournament Team” wasannounced.

Camp Darby playershonored were Richard Clinch,Adrian Casey, John Williamsonand Chet Reed.

From Spangdahlem it wasChris McDaniels, WaltorPierce and Richard Togia.

Kleine Brogel players wereAndrew Figney and ShawnCollotte. Filling out the rankswas Doug Henderson fromAviano.

“The MVP wasSpangdalem’s MauriceHardy,” said Roddy.

Roddy adds that an openinvitational softballtournament will be held atCamp Darby over MemorialDay weekend.

Teams can register at theCamp Darby sports office orby calling Roddy at 633-7438.

Spangdahlem’s Maurice Hardy (left) takes to the air while CampDarby’s Jason Peay, 23, attempts to block his shot during the 2009U.S. Air Force Europe Central Region Basketball Champions Finalsheld at Camp Darby March 6-7. Camp Darby will host an openinvitational softball tournament at Camp Darby over Memorial Dayweekend. Call 633-7438 for details.

USAG VicenzaSports Update

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

Story and photoBy Diana BahrUSAG Vicenza Public Affairs

A hastily-put-together girls’basketball team made up of 9 to12-year-olds from Youth Sportsvaliantly took on an older Italiangirls’ team from Vicenza March6 in the Teen Center gym.

“Julia and Angelo Sibilla arevolunteer coaches for CYS andhave a friend who helps with theItalian team,” said GeorgiaSalyer, CYS Sports and Fitnessdirector. “Julia introduced us andthe Italians asked about a match.I thought it was a great idea andbegan to pull together an all-girlteam.

“The problem,” continuedSalyer,”is that our teams are allcoed and the older girls were inGermany at the IMCOM-Europe basketball tournament. Isent out e-mails, made somephone calls and was lucky thatJohn Segura, Doug Yocum andSteve Silk were available tocoach the girls.”

The biggest challenge,according to Segura, was puttingtogether a team of girls whohaven’t played togetherbefore—and doing it in a week.

“We practiced twice, for anhour each time,” he said. “Allthe girls knew from the beginningthat it would be a tough game asthe Italian girls were older (13

and 14 years of age) and theyplay together regularly as a team.But our girls wanted to playanyway.”

The girls played four, 8-minute quarters in front of asmall, but noisy cheering section.Despite the lack of practice, theVicenza girls showed promise inpassing, defense and shootingability.

“I liked playing against theItalian girls’ team a lot,” said 12-year-old Naomi Yocum. “I hadlots of fun, but I think we shouldhave a little more practice time

so we could get better. Otherthan that I think it was great. IfI could play on this team again Iwould really love to.”

After the final score of 50-19, the teams met on the courtto shake hands, exchange tokensof appreciation and snack onassorted American sweetsdonated by parents of theAmerican girls.

“We look forward to holdinganother game in the future,” saidSalyer. “Despite the low score,the girls all enjoyed themselvesand are interested in a rematch.”