OutlookMarch 19, 2009 U.S. Army Garrisons Vicenza & Livorno www.USAG.Vicenza.Army.Mil Vol. 42, Issue 11

Garrison newspages 2 & 3

Patterns of Success

Women’s HistoryMonth nominees

JROTC holdsdining out

Speak Out

Civilian fitnessprogram begins

Who’s At YourService?

Communityevents

pages 4 & 5

Garrison’s IMMAwins award

March is RedCross Month

Community newspages 6 & 7

Out & About

Movie schedule

Post notes

Sportspage 8

Dodgeball teams getready for tournament

Art Center openstudio

Villaggio Town Hallmeeting set for March

25, 6:30-8:30pm.

The

Rain, rain stay away, let us finish Villaggio todayStory and photosBy Diana BahrUSAG Vicenza Public Affairs

If those of us who live andwork on Caserma Ederle thinkwe have it bad with the parkingsituation, think of how it must beto live in Villaggio with all theconstruction going on.

From one week to the nextresidents have roads closed offand torn up; front yards have beentorn up not just once but in somecases twice – and forget washingthe car as the dust from theroadwork will just cover it againtomorrow.

But believe it or not, this is agood thing as it means the 55-

year-old community is gettingmuch-needed upgrades to itswater, sewer and drainagesystems.

“In coordination with theUSAG Vicenza Directorate ofPublic Works engineering staffand the on-site management ofthe contractor, Bilfinger-Berger,the bottom line is a well-planned,high-quality and sustainablenetwork of pipes, drains, roadsand facilities,” said HowardMosley, project manager withthe Italy Residence Office,Army Corps of Engineers.

There have been bumps inthe road (some literal) rangingfrom crumbling and difficult-to-replace lines, uncovering water

Luca Bergamo, a contractor with Bilfinger-Berger, smooths out theconcrete drainage portion of the roadway along Rafaello Sanzio inVillaggio. Residents along that street will soon have the road blockedoff so the road can be repaved.

Signs of the times

Capt. Allen Kehoe (center), commander, D Company, 1st Battalion,503rd Infantry, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, leads hiscompany on the Army Emergency Relief campaign run March 17 onCaserma Ederle. (Photo by Diana Bahr, USAG Vicenza Public Affairs)

and sewer lines that were noton the master plan and badweather that caused work toslow down and cease in somecases, said Mosley.

“We have found ourselvesvictims of some of the worstwinter weather in years,” saidMosley, referring to the heavyrains that occurred in Novemberand December. “We have towait for the rain to stop and thendig mud out of the holes. It’s afrustrating situation for workersand residents as it puts the workbehind schedule.”

Communication betweenresidents and the garrison havebeen facilitated by several town

hall meetings, area coordinators,a notification board set up in theparking lot of the Shoppette andby leaflets distributed directly tohomes by military police officers.

“I live right next to the newpumping station,” said MasterSgt. Troy White, NCOIC for theOffice of the Provost Marshal andan area coordinator, “and I havehad bulldozers andbackhoes in my front of andalongside my home for weeks. “Yes it’s inconvenient, butwhenever I’ve had a problem orsomeone on my block has an issue,I’ve called the Corps and it’s beenaddressed immediately,” he said.

Tune into AFN 106FM at8:05 a.m. or channel 142 onyour AFN decoder.

This month’s topic:Construction updates withReneè Citron, USAGVicenza deputy to thegarrison commander.Special guests Greg Vallery,acting director of publicworks, and Kambiz Razzaghi,Dal Molin program manager,will answer yourconstruction questions liveon AFN 106FM. Got aquestion? Call the studio lineat 634-7585.

Get news Up FrontFriday, March 20

Time limits on parking will soonbe set and enforced. Discoorario’s may be purchased in thepost exchange or shoppette.

See construction on page 3

What’s Inside

USAG Vicenza Public AffairsPress Release

Capt. Allen Kehoe, CompanyD, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry,173rd Airborne Brigade CombatTeam, was among the 28winners in the Army-levelcompetition of the 2008 Gen.Douglas MacArthur LeadershipAwards program. The winnerswere announced by officialArmy message March 6.

According to the program’sWeb site, the MacArthur awardsare designed “to recognizecompany grade officers whodemonstrate the ideals for whichGen. MacArthur stood – duty,honor and country. The awardpromotes and sustains effectivejunior officer leadership in theArmy.”

Kehoe was among 13USAREUR-level winners

Brigade captainwins McArthurLeadership Award

announced last month.“I have to credit

subordinates, peers, andsuperiors alike,” said Kehoeabout the people who are adriving force behind him. “Icredit the paratroopers of DCompany, 1st of the 503rdd forall their hard work in making mesuccessful over this past year.”

In his nomination letter to theselection committee, Lt. Col.Matthew McFarlane, 1stBrigade, 503rd InfantryRegiment, 173rd AirborneBrigade Combat Teamcommander wrote: “Capt. AllenKehoe’s leadership anddedication make him a perfectcandidate for the GeneralDouglas MacArthur LeadershipAward.

“Throughout 2008, hisdynamic and flawless leadershipSee Kehoe on page 3

March 19, 2009

Garrison news

SpeakOut

What sport, wellness program or fitness equipment doyou enjoy most on post? Why? -By Laura Kreider

Outlook Staff

1st Lt. Ian MacGregorHHC, 2-503rd

“I enjoy the rockcombatives program most,because of its emphasis ontotal body fitness, goodtechnique and an aggressivewarrior mentality.”

Manola BranscumFamily member

“I like the ellipticalcrosstrainer. I spend about 40minutes three times a week. Itis easier than running aroundthe track and it is a good workout for both legs and arms.”

Tye DanielsMWR Sports, Fitness and

Aquatics office

“I think the fitness centeroffers a good variety ofequipment. I enjoy workingout with weights and cardioequipment.”

Sgt. Nelson NunezVicenza Health Clinic

Physical Therapy

“The volleyball leagueI play in. It is a good wayto relax stress and meetnew people while havingfun.”

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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, workplacesand communities throughout thecountry.

This year NWHM acknowledgeswomen who are making a differencein the “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.

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

Ann GaspariniAnn Gasparini’s tireless contributions

in helping to protect an endangered

species, the sea turtle, has beeninstrumental in saving this species.

Although the sea turtle is not a localconcern, her work towards saving theenvironment should be honored.

Every summer she contributes her

time and efforts by cleaning up beachesand helping maintain the turtle hatcheryon the beaches of Florida.

She helps to protect hatching turtlesas they make their way to the ocean.

Protection of one species is importantfor the survival of all species.

Her continued stewardship byteaching others about the importanceof protecting the environment isdually appreciated. Ann has sharedher experiences with the third gradeclasses as part of an integratedliterary unit.

The students read a nonfictionalstory, Turtle Watch and she bringsthe story to life.

Efforts such as these will instill instudents the importance of protectingall living species, and perhaps it willmotivate others to follow in theirfootsteps and take action.

Ann Gasparini is a true stewardof the environment.

JROTC celebrates promotions, camaraderie at dining outLeft: The cadets from the Vicenza HighSchool Junior Reserve Officer TrainingCorps post the colors following the Grog-Bowl Ceremony during the annual diningout March 5. About 100 cadets withparents and guests participated in theevent held at the Club Veneto. (Below) CadetSgt. Gary Donald, center, addsWorcestershire sauce to the grog bowlduring the annual Grog Bowl Ceremony. Thenon-alcoholic mixture was then tasted bythe cadets and leaders. After theceremony and the dinner, several cadetswere decorated and several promoted.(Photos by Laura Kreider, Outlook staff)

Ann Gasparini displays some of the literature shepasses out to teach Vicenza elementary schoolchildren about sea turtles. (Photo by SamanthaSmith)

Saving sea turtles helps save environment

Unit: HSC, SETAF/U.S. Army AfricaCurrent Position: Executive AssistantAge: 27Hometown: Fayetteville, N.C.Years in Service: 8-plusWhat would surprise people aboutyou: Not sure, maybe that I love CaptainAmerica comics.Biggest mentor and why: Sgt/ 1stClass O’Mara and Command Sgt. Maj.Hartless.Life’s ambition: Graduate from collegeand receive a commissionMotto: “You can do this, there is a worldof strength inside you,” from CaptainAmerica-The ChosenYour definition of an NCO: You haveto put in the hours, it’s not a 9-5 job.List of major assignments/deployments: OIF I, OEF VI with thebrigade.Advice for junior enlisted Soldiers:When is seems too hard and everyone isout to get you, the only choice you haveis to quit; dig a little deeper, put on yourbest spit and shine and remember what it“feels” like to be a Soldier.Reason for your success: I trust in myleadership. After early misstepsin my career, I took the advice of myseniors and trusted in them and theArmy.Your defining moment as an NCO: Iwalked by my old headquarters andI overheard one of my former Soldierswho is now a sergeant giving the sametalk to one of his Soldiers that I gave himyears ago.

Visit the Army’sWeb site dedicatedto the Year of theNCO atwww.army.mil/Year of the NCO.

Sgt. Edwin Laboy-Cortes

Source: SETAF PAO OUTLOOKgraphic

Dominique MayFamily member

“My experience with thegym on post has always beenpleasant. The people arealways friendly and thefacility is always clean.”

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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

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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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.

Submissions: Send all submissionsfor publication to DL USAG VicenzaOutlook Editor. Submission s should bemade via e-mail and must be received byMonday at noon for that week’s publication.

The editor reserves the right to edit allsubmissions for style, brevity and clarity.Circulation is 2,500 per week.

At your service Vehicle Registration OfficeThe military vehicle

registration officeregisters duty free,temporary, importedprivately ownedvehicles. They alsomaintain control oflicensing of vehicles andissuance of tax-freepetroleum products toU.S. and NATO militaryand civilian personnel.The ladies also clear taxexempt customs

documents for POVs andperform all basicfunctions of registrationor scrapping of vehiclesin accordance with allapplicable U.S.regulations and Italianlaw. Vehicle registrationis located in Torri diQuartesolo; the phonenumber is 634-7001 or0444-71-7001 from offpost. Hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 4: 30 p.m.

Left to right: Katia Preta, Rita Spagnolo,Paola Annoli and Doris Brazzale (seated).

Story and photoBy Diana BahrUSAG Vicenza Public Affairs

Army Emergency Relief(AER) is a nonprofit organizationthat assists active and retiredSoldiers and their families withfinancial emergencies.

“When my little sister diedunexpectedly I needed help topay my share of funeralexpenses and the casket,” saidSgt. Lucky Tagaloa, a Soldierwith Headquarters SupportCompany, SETAF. “So I turnedto AER and they were willing tohelp.”

Funding for AER comesprimarily from voluntarycontributions and repayment ofAER interest-free loans andinvestment income.

During the 2008 AERcampaign, $38,240.02 wasdonated by the Vicenzacommunity. But AER gavemore than $104,000 in the formof interest-free loans andmore than $750 in grants to 80Soldiers and family membersbetween Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2008,according to Valerie Sweed,Army Emergency Reliefofficer.

Financial assistance during2008 dropped by 22 percentfrom 2007, most likely becausethe Soldiers were deployed formost of that time period,according to Sweed.

“We can assist with autorepairs, emergency travel

AER kick off family affairexpenses, utility bills,rent and more,” saidSweed, whose officeis located on thesecond floor inDSFRC. “Anyassistance we give isin the form a no-interest loan, a grant ora combination of thetwo. The type ofassistance isdetermined on a case-by-case basis.”

Grants areconsidered only whenthe inability to repayexists or would causean extreme hardship,according to Sweed.Also, grants are notgiven for expenseswhich will bereimbursed byinsurance companiesor the U.S.government.

AER has improvedefforts to accessAER assistance through theCommand Referral program.The program gives companyand battery commanders andfirst sergeants the authority toapprove up to $1,000 ininterest-free loans for theirSoldiers. This provides ameaningful way for unit leadersto be directly involved inaddressing financial problemsof their Soldiers, said Sweed.

This year’s campaign runsuntil May 8. Events during the

campaing include AER keypersonnel at the post exchangeThursdays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

You can also catch AERrepresentatives on AFN 106FMevery Wednesday afternoon at2:30 p.m. and AER reps willhave a table at the ArmedForces Run May 16.

To find out more about AER,contact your unit key person,call Sweed at 634-8524/7500, or0444-71-8524/7500 or log on tothe Web site at www.aerhq.org.

Matthew White, accompanies his dad,Master Sgt. Troy White (right), NCOIC, Officeof the Provost Marshal, on the ArmyEmergency Relief kick-off run beforeheading to school March 17.

Construction from page 1“They may not always be

able to fix the problemimmediately as constructiontakes time to complete, butthey take all issues seriouslyand try to help in any way theycan,” White added.

“Residents may have noticedan increase in workers andequipment,” said Mosley. “Wewill provide phasing schedules to

help families prepare for theheavy construction over the nextfew months. The goal is tocomplete the project by the endof June – again it depends onthe weather.”

“I thank the residents ofVillaggio for their understandingand patience as we modernizeVillaggio’s inftrastructure,” saidCol. Erik Daiga, USAG Vicenzacommander and Villaggio

June goal for Villaggio utilities upgrade

Civilian fitness program beginsBy Betsy WaltersHealth PromotioncoordinatorSpecial to the Outlook

The Civilian Fitnessprogram authorizes, withsupervisor approval,Department of the Armyemployees three hours of paidwork time a week to go to thegym and exercise.

The program lasts for sixmonths and is a one-timeenrollment as described inAR600-63, paragraph 5-2.

The program will kick offwith initial fitnessassessments at the WellnessCenter March 26. Interestedapplicants must schedule anappointment with the HealthPromotion office in advance

by calling 634-8828 and bringa completed enrollmentpacket signed by theirsupervisor to the assessment.

Visit the web site:www.chppmeur.healthcare.h q u s a re u r. a r m y. m i l /default.aspx?tabid=97 fordetails and to download theenrollment packet.

Italian workers interestedin participating must providea copy of supplementalliability insurance at the timeof their initial assessment.

Contact Tony Marino at634-6553 or tony.marino@us.army.mil for detailsregarding insurance policies.Supplemental insurance is aprogram requirement forItalian workers and is notreimbursable.

resident.“I know it’s not easy living

in a construction zone but wehad to upgrade theunderground systems now inorder to avoid serious waterand sewage problems in thefuture,” he said.

A town hall meeting forresidents is set for March 25,6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Villaggioyouth center.

Kehoe from page 1as the commander of DCompany, 1st Battalion(Airborne), 503rd Infantryestablished Capt. Kehoe as theembodiment of a strong leaderin an airborne battalion that isrich with talented, drivenofficers. He commanded hiscompany for seven months incombat and because of histactical and technical expertise,his company did not suffer anycasualties in a tumultuous, violentAfghan province on the borderof Pakistan.

“His intuitive understanding ofthe personal efforts andsacrifices required to inspire andlead his subordinates, peers andsuperiors resulted in a disciplinedairborne company and strongrelationships with Afghancounterparts,” wroteMcFarlane.

“These outstandingcharacteristics of Capt. Kehoe’swere responsible for much of histactical success in Afghanistan.Capt. Kehoe’s hard work,discipline and willingness tosacrifice for the greater goodhave earned him the deservedreputation as the type of selflessbattalion asset that makes everyother leader around him better.

He is valued by his peers as theleader who knows what rightlooks like, trusted by his leadersas the go-to commander in thebattalion, and admired by hissoldiers who see him work andstrive on their behalf, constantly,”wrote McFarlane.

“I thank Lieutenant ColonelMcFarlane for giving me theopportunity to command andlead Soldiers,” said Kehoe. “Ialso thank Lieutenant ColonelPeter Benchoff for taking thetime to develop me over theyears and instill in me the skillsneeded to be flexible and solveproblems in any environment.

“I am a leader who wants toaccomplish the mission tostandard,” said Kehoe. “Aleader who attempts to fix theroot of the problem rather thanjust what’s on the surface, anda leader who tries to have theforesight needed to see problemsbefore they arise in order to takecare of Soldiers. These are theattributes I think Soldiers expectfrom their leaders and attributesI have observed in my mosttalented superiors.”

Kehoe will to travel toWashington in May to receivethe award in events at thePentagon.

Captain receives McArthur award

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Community events

Diane Graham (left) and Pia Manetti aretwo of the many volunteers in the VicenzaAmerican Red Cross office.

Story and photoby Lourdes FernandezOutlook volunteer

Diane Graham, a volunteer for theAmerican Red Cross in Vicenza sinceAugust 2007, decided to volunteerbecause she liked “to give back to thecommunity” and because volunteeringgave her “an opportunity to learn newskills.”

She chose the Red Cross because “itis a non-profit organization that helpspeople.”

As a volunteer, Graham is anadministrative assistant and chairpersonfor the expectant parent program, whichconnects parents with interpreters whohelp them register newborns in theVicenza registrar’s office.

Pia Manetti is a volunteer at the RedCross and other post organizations. Shehelps in the main office and makes carepackages for new parents.

If you are interested in volunteering in

the health or veterinarian clinics, visit theAmerican Red Cross. All volunteersreceive training tailored to the type ofservice they will provide to thecommunity. For details about how tovolunteer through American Red Crossof Vicenza, call 634-7089 or visit theiroffice in Davis Soldier and FamilyReadiness Center, bldg 108.

Volunteers make American Red Cross work Volunteers are shining starsBy Allie ValleryArmy Volunteer Corps programmanager

It takes a special person to volunteerwhen they have no vested interest inan organization and Andrea Allen isone of those persons.

Allen volunteered to help a friendco-lead a Girl Scout troop made up of6th to 12th-grade girls. Her friend hasa daughter in the troop but could notfind another parent to help out.

Allen works to keep the activitiesinteresting for the girls and when GirlScout Jamboree was scheduled forPisa in January the girls were eagerto attend. Unfortunately the co-leaderwent to the hospital for emergencysurgery and the trip was almostcanceled as no other parents couldattend or help drive. Allen wasdetermined that her troop would go and

enlisted her husband to drive andchaperone.

Thanks to volunteers like the Allen’sthe Vicenza military communitycontinues to thrive and grow. Fordetails on volunteer opportunities in thecommunity call the Army VolunteerCorps office at 634-6884.

Story and photosby Laura KreiderOutlook Staff

The Vicenza InstallationMateriel Maintenance Activity(IMMA) is on a winning streakwhen it comes to placing first inthe annual USAREUR Awardsfor Maintenance ExcellenceTable of Distribution Allowancein the Small category.

IMMA consists of 43employees in Vicenza whoexecute their tasks in severaltactical shops including repairingvehicles and equipment, welding,painting and woodworking.

Some new procedures wereput in place since last year,according to George Schmidt,IMMA Maintenance Divisionchief, who arrived in Vicenza justafter the transition betweenprocedures in March 2008.

“It’s a whole new program,it’s an Army program,” saidSchmidt.

Training was focused on allemployees, most of whom are

IMMA continues winning streakItalian, on the proper use of newmaintenance support devices.

Then came languageinstruction with the workerslearning English phrases so theycould follow the 10-20Standards book used. The effectof this teaching has been verypositive according to Schmidt.

“We made some of the Englishphrases easy to understandbecause most of them arerepetitive, but everyone has tolearn what they mean so they[employees] can apply them andwe can give the customer aproduct that’s fully maintenanceready when it goes out of ourgate,” he continued.

“It is just a constant training,teaching, working and movingpeople from old ways of onlyfixing what was broken torepairing the entire piece,”Schmidt explained.

Previously the repair wasfocused only on the part thatwas broken.

Now the procedure is to lookat the entire product and ensure

every part works correctly.“Everything is taken apart

and then it is put back together,”said Schmidt. “We are slowingdown in terms of production, butour quality has gone 95 percentin the other direction, so thatpeople are now receiving theirequipment back in the properstandards, in accordance withthe Army regulation, and we aredoing our part to ensureaccountability, safety andserviceability of the equipment.Something that wasn’t done toits full extent in the past,” saidSchmidt.

The award ceremony will beheld at the Patrick Henry VillagePavilion in Heidelberg, Germany,April 8. Several days before theceremony in Germany, IMMAwill compete again, this time atthe Department of the ArmyLevel.

“Our next competition is atArmy-level and takes place hereApril 2 when an inspection teamwill arrive from the UnitedStates and review our program,”

said Schmidt.

(Above) Alessandro Franchi, one of the heavy equipment techniciansat IMMA repairs one of the vehicles. (Below) Maurizio Cogo (left),supply technician, and Guglielmo Segota, procurement technician,go over some records and update required paperwork. Cogo hasbeen with IMMA nine years while Segota has worked five years.

Omar Zanotto (left) and Giampietro Faggionato, IMMA automotivetechnicians, check their tools at one of the shops. Of IMMA’s 43 employees,42 are Italian.

Andrea Allen (second from right) workswith the Cadette Girl Scout Troop 37.(Photo by Laura Kreider, Outlook staff)

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Community events

DDDDDarbyates

Darby gate closureThe main entrance for

Camp Darby will be closedfor the next 90 days.Access to Camp Darbyand to all the facilities onthe post will be grantedthrough Gate 1.

The gate closure is toupgrade the gate shackand the electrical controlsystems. Direct questionsto Weaver, DPTMS at05054-8335 or 633-8335.

Veterinarian visitVeterinarians from

Aviano will be at CampDarby April 1 and 2. Petsneeding surgery will needappointments. Call 632-8485 or 0434-30-8485.Make sure you specify thatyou are calling for theCamp Darby clinics.

ACS classesCall ACS at 633-7084 to

register or learn more aboutthe classes below:

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.

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.

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

Darby Religiousactivities

Camp Darby’s chapel isholding the followingservices: Holy Thursday,April 9 at 4 p.m.

Good Friday, April 10 at4 p.m.

Easter Sunday, April 12at 10 a.m.

Story and photo byChiara MattiroloUSAG Livorno Public affairs

The kick-off ceremony of thisyear’s D.A.R.E. program, heldFeb. 26 at the USAG Livornoelementary school gymnasium,was also the time to introducethe new D.A.R.E. officer, Spc.Gagik Khoudian.

Khoudian will take over theprogram when currentD.A.R.E. officer Sgt. ThomasGarrard leaves in May.

“He’s has done a great job inthese three years and he had tostart from scratch,” saidKhoudian. “My goal is to expandthe program to involve the wholecommunity.”

Garrard explained to theaudience that D.A.R.E., theacronym for Drug AbuseResistance Eduction, is anationally recognized programtaught in DoDDS and schools inthe United States.

D.A.R.E.’s primary missionis to provide children with theinformation and skills they needto live drug-and-violence-freelives, according to theorganization’s web site:www.dare.com.

“Only police officers canbecome D.A.R.E. officersbecause of their experience with

Darby D.A.R.E. program welcomes new officer

fighting crime, drugs andviolence,” he said.

One of the D.A.R.E. officer’sresponsibilities is to help thestudents develop self-esteem, tobuild interpersonal andcommunication skills and to

teach positive alternatives tosubstance use, according toGarrard.

“This is possible only bybuilding a strong trust and loyalrelationship with the students,”Garrard said. “I had the most

amazing, intelligent, attentive andenergized group of students. Iwill never forget them and howthis position has touched myheart. It is one of the mostrewarding and challengingassignments of my career.”

Crime-fighting dog, McGruff, greets USAG Livorno elementary school children during the Feb. 26 D.A.R.E.kick-off program held in the school gymnasium. The event introduced Spc. Gagik Khoudian to thecommunity. Khoudian will take over the program when current D.A.R.E. officer Sgt. Thomas Garrardleaves in May.

USAG Livorno PublicAffairsPress Release

March 4-5 found CampDarby community membersconvened for the 2009 ArmyFamily Action Plan Conference.

The two-day conferencefound delegates discussingeverything from shoppingprivileges at the postcommissary to the availability oflanguage classes on post.

Staff Sgt. James Brooksbelieves the AFAP experiencehelped enhance his leadershipqualities.

“As an NCO, it gives me abetter grasp on the communityand what’s going on,” he said.“I hear how my Soldiers arefeeling or how Soldiers feelabout what they can see goingon in the community.”

Another facilitator, JennyWassom, added that the event’ssetting provided a certain levelof motivation that’s downrightcontagious.

“When I came here I had theattitude that I am just going tobe here at Camp Darby for acouple more months,” she said.“but once you start hearing theissues, you’re like yes, yes, thatis a big issue at Camp Darby,and yes, let’s get motivated and

Darby AFAP conference highlights community issueslet’s change this…it’s wonderfulto feel like you are a part ofsomething that’s changed…changed the community,” saidWassom.

Listed below are the top threeissues for Camp Darby:

Support for privateleased housing overseas

Scope: There is limitedsupport for DOD personneloverseas who live in privately-leased accommodations.

Since English is not spoken inmost overseas locations aninterpreter is a necessity forfinding a house, helping withlease negotiations, connectingutilities, maintenance issues,emergency response andunderstanding laws andregulations.

Recommendation: Establish aseparate section in the overseashousing office dedicated toprivate lease housing issues.

Streamline commandsponsorship process

across DODScope: Length of time for

command sponsorship approvaltakes too long from date ofapplication. The lack ofcommand sponsorship prohibitsfull integration into the militarycommunity in such areas as

employment opportunities, postaccess and vehicle license.

It adversely affects thephysical, material, mental andspiritual state of well-being ofthe sponsor.

R e c o m m e n d a t i o n :Streamline the commandsponsorship approval processacross DOD by establishing atimeline.

Substandard cookingfacilities in barracksScope: Many installations

are closing their diningfacilit ies and leavingservicemembers to preparemeals in their living quarters.

Current communal kitchensare insufficient, outdated,under-stocked andovercrowded.

Servicemembers forced touse inadequate cooking facilitiesare left with unhealthy mealplans, which lack proper dietaryrequirements and decrease notonly servicemembers’ health,but also morale.Servicemembers resort to unsafe andunauthorized cooking methods intheir barracks.

Recommendation: Equip allindividual living quarters withkitchenettes that have a cooktop, oven, refrigerators, kitchensinks and counter space.

Spring break is April 5-11 and Camp Darby is theEuropean southerndestination of choice.

If you’re visiting Pisa,Florence or Rome, takeadvantage of the Hop on -Hop off buses. Get on andoff as often as you wantfor the entire 24 hour day.ITR offers discount ticketsat a savings of $4 perperson.

For details on the trips.call ITR at 633-7589/8231,off post at 050-54-7589 or050-54-8231, hours areMonday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 5p.m.

April 8: Visit the fivecharming villages of theCinque Terre.

April 9 ITR travels toRome and April 10 ITRtravels to Florence.

Camp Darby’s OutdoorRec offers equipmentrental and runs the CampDarby kennel so Fluffy orSpot can take a break too.

Stay at Camp Darby’sSea Pines recreation area.Call 633-7225 or 050-54-7225 from off post. Hoursare 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Make Camp Darbyspring break spot

Now ShowingNow ShowingNow ShowingNow ShowingNow ShowingEderle Theater

March 19 Doubt (PG-13) 6 p.m.March 20 Not Easily Broken (PG13) 6 p.m.

Curious Case of Benjamin Button (PG13) 9 p.m.March 21 Race to Witch Mountain (PG) 3 p.m.

Not Easily Broken (PG13) 6 p.m.March 22 Race to Witch Mountain (PG) 3 p.m.

Curious Case of Benjamin Button (PG13) 6 p.m.March 25 Curious Case of Benjamin Button (PG13) 6 p.m.

Camp Darby TheaterMarch 19 Yes Man (PG13) 6 p.m.March 20 Valkyrie (PG 13) 6 p.m.March 21 Curious Case of Benjamin Button (PG13) 6 p.m.March 22 Transporter 3 (PG13) 1 p.m.

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

6 THE Outlook March 19, 2009

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

Watch a horse show, go chocolate tasting, ride a bikeCall ITR at 634-7094 for

details on the trips below andupcoming trips:Lipizzaner Horse show

March 29: The Lipizzanerhorses are world-famous fortheir talent and beauty. ITRtakes you behind the scenesto the horse school and studfarm as well as the show.

Family exploring funMarch 25: Explore the

Valsanzibio maze and thebeautiful baroque garden in

the Eugean hills.

Calling choco-holicsMarch 28: Enjoy the Euro

Chocolate Festival in LuganoSwitzerland.The streets are linedwith hundreds of chocolatethemed stalls offering tastings,cooking classes and games.

Call Outdoor Rec at 634-7453for details and reservations onthe following trips:

All Level Bike RideMarch 28: Ride along the

By Diana BahrUSAG Vicenza Public Affairs

The Soldiers’ Theatreproduction of Joseph and theAmazing TechnicolorDreamcoat opened March 13to a sold-out crowd andtickets for remaining showsare selling fast, according toJerry Brees, Soldiers’Theatre director.

The play is Soldiers’Theatre’s official entry in theI M C O M - E u r o p eTournament of Plays Festival.

“I saw polished and well-executed choreographythroughout the performance,”said James Sohre,entertainment director,IMCOM-Europe. Sohre was

one of four adjudicators fromthe tournament who offeredadvice and encouragementafter the March 15 matinee.

“With a cast as large asthis, getting everyone on thesame page at the same timeis tough,” said Eva Moorewho, along with fellowtheater professionals DavidDiamond and AnnetteProcunier, came from theU.S. to preview tournamententries.

The two-act show runsMarch 20, 21, 27 and 28 at7:30 p.m. and March 22 and29 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are available overthe phone at 634-7218, at thebox office, Tuesday-Friday, 11a.m. - 1 p.m. or at the door.

Nathanial Nelson (front) plays the part of Joseph, in Soldiers’Theatre production of Joseph and the Amazing TechnicolorDreamcoat. The two-act show runs March 20, 21, 27 and 28 at7:30 p.m. and March 22 and 29 at 2 p.m. (Photo courtesy ofRichard Price)

Soldiers’ Theatre performance hit withaudience, critics; tickets still available

No drive day in VicenzaMarch 22 is a no drive day in

Vicenza. Free parking is offeredin the Stadio, Via Cricoli or ViaFarine. Free buses leave fromthese locations to downtownfrom 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Saint Joseph Festival,Spit-Roast Quail FeastMarch 19-22, in Villagarzerla,

about nine miles south ofVicenza.

March 21, 9 p.m.: Ballroomdancing with the Mirage Band

March 22, at 3 p.m.Salsamerika: Caribbean dancescontest. At 9 p.m. Noche Latina– Latin American music anddances.

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

Offered are three distances:1.5km, 4.5km and 10km. Thestart and finish is in Piazza deiSignori.

Deadline to register is March19. You can register atStraVicenza point, Loggia delCapitaniato, in Piazza deiSignori, March 20 (4-8:30 p.m.),March 21 (10 a.m.-1 p.m. and3:30-10 p.m.) and March 22(7:45-9:45 p.m.).

You can also register onlineat www.stravicenza.it .Information is available at 0444-920-549.

Cost is 4 euro for adults; 2euro for children under age 14.

The cost includes yournumber, snack and medicalcoverage.

Note: March 22 is a no driveday in Vicenza, participantsshould park their car in theStadio, Via Cricoli or Via Fariniparking lots and take the freebus to the city center.

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

Free concerts,exhibits, classes

Antique exhibition: InBassano del Grappa’s Palazzo

Bonaguro, daily until March 22;Thurs. – Fri. 3-7:30 p.m;weekends, 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m.,

Virtula Sky View –Sky inApril: March 19 and 21, 9 p.m,in Marana di Crespadoro,Astronomical Observatory ofMonte Marana, Pasquali diMarana, about 28 milesnorthwest of Vicenza.

Fabio Cardullo: March 19 at9:30 p.m, in Vicenza, BirrificioBirracrua, Strada MonteCrocetta, 6.

Serpenti + Jack Mostro vsSput&Jesus, Electro Pop RockFrom Milano + Electro Punkfrom Bassano: March 19 at 9p.m, in Vicenza, Corso SanFelice, 362.

Fabio Cardullo Band: March21 at 10 p.m., in Valdagno, BarBukowski, Corso Italia 9, about20 miles northwest of Vicenza.

Conservatory students -Accordian concert: March 21 at5 p.m, in Vicenza, Santa ChiaraChapel, Contrà Santa Chiara.

Mood Aucustic Trio inConcert: March 21 at 9 p.m, inVicenza, Equobar, StradaMarosticana, 350.

Jazz and the East: Muswing:March 21 at 5 p.m., in Vicenza,Santa Croce Bigolina, Via deNicola, 8.

Epochè 1.0 in concert: Livecocktail music, March 22 at 6:30p.m., in Vicenza, Equobar, StradaMarosticana, 350.

Move D from HamburgUniversal Experience Jazz notDead Festival: March 24, 9 p.m,in Vicenza, Bar Sartea, Corso SSFelice, 362.

Explore the sky: AstronomicalObservatory of Arcugnano,March 24 at 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.

Let’s visit Australia, March25 at 8:45 p.m., Do RodeBookstore, Contrà, 29.

English presentation ofAustralian culture, traditions and

best places to visit.It’s free, but registration is

necessary by calling 0444-960-381. They will answer in Italian.If you need help, call AnnaTerracino at 634-7169 or sendan e-mail to anna.terracino@eur.army.mil.

Upcoming concertsDisney Princess On Ice: in

Milan, March 19-22.AC/DC: in Milan, March 20

and 21.John Legend: in Padova,

Palanet, March 21.America: in Verona,

Filarmonic Theater, March 21.Asia: in Milan, Rolling Stones

Theater, March 24.Bob Dylan: in Rome,

Palalottomatica, April. 17.David Byrne: in Verona,

Filarmonic Theater, April 20.Simply Red: in Conegliano

(TV), Zoppas Arena, May 19.Depeche Mode: In Milan,

June 18.U-2: in Milan, July 7.Bruce Springsteen: in Rome,

July 19; in Torino, July 21; inUdine, July 23.

ColdPlay: in Udine, FriuliStadium, Aug. 31

Tickets are available fromyour local box office or onlineat www.vivaticket.it.

Sports eventsThe Harlem Globetrotters

Italian Tour 2009: In Verona,May 2.

Superbike World Championship:in Misano, June 21.

Road to World BoxingChampionships 2009: in Milan,Italy vs USA, July 10.

Movies in EnglishMarch 23, The Duchess at

the Odeon Theater, downtownVicenza, Corso Palladio, 176.Tickets: 6 euro. Show times: 5,7 and 9 p.m. For a schedule ofupcoming movies go to the Website, www.mymovies.it/cinema/vicenza/6217/.

Run for fun, antique hunt, free concerts

Mincio River betweenPeschiera and Mantova on thiseasy, level path.

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

Cinque Terre ExpressApril 3: Enjoy a day in each

of the five coastal villages builtinto the rocks between the seaand the hills.

Explore each village by trainor using the hiking trails thatconnect these quaint towns.

Religiousactivities

Community briefs

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.

March 19, 2009 THE Outlook 7

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

Chapel offers free familywellness session

The final session in the FamilyWellness series, “Survival Skillsfor Healthy Families” withChaplain (Maj.) EugeneSchneider is March 21.

The class, As Children Grow,Solving Family Problems,Passing on Values, is held from

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

Passport office closedThe passport office will close

at 11:30 a.m. March 20.Direct questions to 634-7721

or off post at 0444-71-7721.

Finance cash cagechanges hours

The finance cash cage is nowopen 9 a.m.- noon and 1-4 p.m.

The cash cage is closed onfederal holidays and trainingholidays.

Auditions for Soldiers’Theatre comedy

Auditions for Soldier’sTheatre’s May production of thecomedy farce Don’t Dress forDinner will be held March 23and 24 at 6:30 p.m. Show datesare May 8-17. No experience isnecessary.

Call 634-7281 details.

Art Center classesMarch 21, 3 p.m.: A makeup

artist will show you how to takeyour makeup from day to nighttime glamour.

March 28, 8 p.m.: Beginnerquilting class.

Learn to make pottery in justtwo sessions at the Art CenterApril 4 and 18, 10:30 a.m.Supplies are included andregistration is required.

Call 634-7074 for details.

ID card office closureThe ID card office, located

in the Central ProcessingFacility, bldg 311, will close at 1p.m. for inventory the lastbusiness day of every month.

YS spring break tripYouth in grades 7-12 can join

Youth Services on a trip toNaples April 5-10.

Teens will visit Pompeii, hikeMt. Vesuvius, Naples and meetteens from Naples andSigonella.

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

Consumer Rights classMarch 31 at 10 a.m., ACS

offers Consumer Rights andObligations, a class that willshow you just what rights youdo have as a consumer.

Call 634-7500 to register.

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.

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 provocative lookinto issues of sexual assault anddate rape.

For reservations and detailscall EEO at 634-7093.

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

For details call 634-5087.

CTC taking registrationsCentral Texas College is now

registering for classes. Registerfor criminal justice, childdevelopment classes or theMicrosoft certification programand get a free iPod.

Call 634-6514 or e-mailvicenza@europe.ctcd.edu.

Chapel Easter workshopThe Protestant Chapel

community is hosting an EasterWorkshop March 31, 5-7 p.m.in the chapel activity room.

This is a fun family event withage-appropriate crafts andinformation.

Call 634-7897 or 0444-71-7897 to register.

2009 College GraduationThe Education Center is

accepting applications for the2009 College GraduationRecognition Ceremonyscheduled for May 29.

If you are nine semesterhours away from graduating orgraduated last year, but wereunable to participate, call 634-8933 or e-mail vicenza.edcenter@us.army.mil fordetails.

Investigating SexualAbuse

March 21-22, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,Central Texas College offers acourse on investigating sexualabuse. Participants will earn onecollege credit.

Call CTC at 634-6514 toregister or for details.

Money, divorcein the military

This three-part class is for thecouples who are contemplatingdivorce.

Husband and wife mayattend separately, or together, fora matter-of-fact look at financesbefore, during, and after divorce.

Participants will be scheduledto receive Parts II and III at atime convenient to them.

Call Financial Readiness fordetails 634-7500. Reservationsrequired.

EFMP eventsThe Exceptional Family

Member Program hosts aroundtable discussion in DavisSoldier and Family ReadinessCenter March 24, 11 a.m. –noon.

March 27, at 3:15 p.m. it’sEFMP Movie Bash.

Registration for the MovieBash is required, call 634-7500.

Day at the zooSAS heads to Parco

Faunistico Le Cornelle April 4,8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost is $35 andsign up is required by March 26.

Children in grades 1-6 areeligible to receive five free hoursof care each month at the SASprogram.

Parents can use these hoursfor this trip and save $15. Call634-8253.

Personal budget classMarch 24 at 9 a.m. discover

the style of budget that worksfor you. Make tracking yourfinancial situation easy. Call 634-7500 to register.

Pajama partyWear your jammies and join

the fun April 2, 9 p.m. at theArena for special drinks, games,prizes and good times.

Spring break bowlingThe Arena offers 1½ hours

of bowling and shoe rental for$20, from 1-9 p.m. April 6, 7 and9. For details stop by the Arenabowling counter.

All-you-can-bowlTuesdays

Every Tuesday from 5-10 p.m.its bargain bowling at the Arena.Up to six people can bowl for$15 per lane for three hours ofunlimited bowling. Shoe rental isnot included.

Call 634-8257 for details.

Magic, the GatheringIf you are new to the game,

want to get better or just wantto stay current, join BOSS everyThursday at 6 p.m. in the BOSSlounge for Magic, the Gathering.

For details call 634-5087.

Villaggio town hallVillaggio residents are invited

to a town hall meeting March 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m in the Villaggioyouth center.

Chief Warrant Officer Tony Rotti (left), European regional directorfor the Warrant Officer Association, swears in the newleadership of the South of the Alps chapter March 9 after aworkshop on mentoring. From left to right: Chief Warrant OfficerJohn Parker, president; Chief Warrant Officer Pattie Roberts,vice president; Warrant Officer Stephanie Daniels, secretary,and Chief Warrant Officer Shawn McCauley-Cook, treasurer.The South of the Alps Warrant Officer Chapter is looking foroutstanding warrant officers interested in joining or meetingother professionals. A warrant officer breakfast is held everyThursday from 7:45am -8:45am at the dining facility. For detailscall Chief Warrant Officers Pattie Roberts at 634-7750 or JohnParker at 634-7668. (Photo courtesy of South of the AlpsWarrant Officer Association)

Warrant officers sought

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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.

Tennis Leagueforming

The USAG VicenzaRecreational TennisLeague will begin soon.

The participant meetingis scheduled for March 31,6 p.m. at Club Veneto in theDFMWR conferenceroom.

Don’t miss thisopportunity to enjoy the funof singles or doubles play.

Call Sports, Fitness andAquatics at 634-7009 forinformation.

Sportshorts

Soldiers’ volleyballleague standings

Team Win LossLucky 3 0USAHC 2 1BSB Riggers 1 1Angels 0 3D Co, 1/503 0 1

Soldiers’ leaguevolleyball scores

March 9USAHC: 27, 25 vs. D Co.1/503: 25, 21

Top Gun, 21, 25, 15 vs.Delta 25, 16, 5

March 11BSB Riggers vs. Lucky(canceled) Lucky: 25, 25 vs. Angels:2, 9

Soldiers’ leaguesoccer scores

March 14 Gegio’s MTM: 2 vs.USAG: 1

Dodgeball leaguescores

March 10AFN Vicenza: 0 vs.

Dentac: 2Dentac: 2 vs. Secret

Squirrels: 6March 12

AFN Vicenza: 1 vs.Secret Squirrels: 6

Dentac: 0 vs. SecretSquirrels: 6

USAG VicenzaSports Update

Story and photosby Laura KreiderOutlook staff

The Secret Squirrels seem tobe the team to beat at the USAGVicenza Unit/RecreationalDodgeball Tournament.

“It is a great work out,” saidMarc Clauda, Secret Squirrelteam member.”

The double-eliminationtournament is scheduled forMarch 20 and games begin at

11 a.m. in the fitness center gym.Awards will include 1st, 2nd

and 3rd-place teams plusindividual awards.

If dodgeball is not your sport,the USAG Vicenza RecreationalTennis League will begin soon.

A participant meeting isscheduled for March 31, 6 p.m.at Club Veneto in the DFMWRconference room, down the hallwere the Subway used to be,according to Ricky Jackson,USAG Vicenza Sports, Fitnessand Aquatics. Players may signup for doubles teams or assingles. For details call Jacksonat 634-7009 or e-mailricky.jackson@ eur.army.mil.

Dodgeball fans warm up for weekend tournament

Story and photosby Samantha SmithOutlook volunteer

There was a spirit ofcontentment and commonpurpose in the air March 5, aselementary school kids and theirparents happily painted ceramiccups and piggy banks at the ArtCenter’s open studio.

“We saw in the Outlook thatthey had open studio,” saidparent Lori Dorrel, “so wethought we’d come after schoolfor something fun to do on a rainyday.”

Volunteer Maureen Cronewas on hand to assist thefamilies.

“I’m here to show you thebasics of what we have in theway of ceramics and get youstarted,” she said to participants.The open studios have beengetting busier, according toCrone, as advertising andword-of-mouth gets theinformation out to thecommunity.

The open studio is availableduring the Art Center’s hoursof operation, Wed-Sun, 10a.m. – 6 p.m. and costs $2.50per hour plus supplies. Call theArt Center at 634-7074 fordetails.

Families enjoy Art Center open studio

(Above) Members of the Secret Squirrels dodgeball team position behind the center line to eliminate Sara Newton (left in blue) and JoeMajadas (right) of the DENTAC team. (Bottom, right) Marc “Gunslinger” Clauda, member of the DENTAC Dodge Ball team, center, throws hisball to hit one of the Secret Squirrels opposing players during the second scrimmage dodgeball game played at the post gym March 3. TheSecret Squirrels won both games 6-2 and 6-3 respectively.

(Above) Volunteer Maureen Crone is available to get you started atthe Art Center ’s open studio. (Below) Two friends have fun paintingceramics at the Art Center.