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Feb. 21, 2014Vol. 47, Issue 7Vicenza and Camp Darby Military Communitieswww.usag.vicenza.army.mil

VHS ENTERTAINS ITALIAN SCHOOL PLUS

HAP ASSISTS IN SLOVENIA

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Contents

VHS students perform 4-5 at Italian high schoolJAG educates 6 on marriage in Italy Virtual Career Fair 9 arrives in Europe HAP sends generators 10 to SloveniaMWR events and outings 12-13Out & About 15-17Community News Briefs 18-19Religious activities 20

Photo by Laura Kreider

On the cover

Vicenza High School band director Gary Marvel speaks to students at Liceo Quadri Feb. 5. Marvel, along with his students performed for nearly an hour for the second year in a row. See page 4 for the story.

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Staff writersAnna Ciccotti

Julie LucasAnna Terracino

Darby Military CommunityChiara Mattirolo

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

USAG Vicenza Commander and PublisherCol. Robert L. Menist Jr.

USAG Vicenza Public Affairs OfficerGrant Sattler

EditorDavid Ruderman

PhotojournalistLaura Kreider

Social media managerVacant

Cpl. Clea Stice1-503rd Inf. Reg.

“Yes, I love to run on my off time and I also love to play soccer.”

Maureen RogersAAFES

“My recreational activities include reading, dancing and spending time with grandchildren.”

Do you have time for recreational activities?

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Spc. Martha SchneiderBSB, 173rd IBCT (A)

“Spending time with my husband and daughter, and travel.”

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Photo by Julie M. Lucas

Black History observanceJune Pineda performs an inspirational dance to the Sam Cooke song, “A Change is Gonna Come” at the Black History Observance Feb. 10 at Caserma Del Din. In addition to the dance, the event had a guest speaker, singing and presentations as well as a food sampling. The next event will be Feb. 25 at the Golden Lion on Caserma Ederle at 3:30 p.m.


Story and photos by Laura KreiderUSAG VIcenza PAO

At the beginning of each school year, teachers meet and plan activities through-

out the academic year. One of the activities planned at the Vicenza High School is the exchange program that has been set and developed in the past decade. One of the annual exchanges is the visit to the Liceo Quadri, an Italian high school that serves as the center for the school services’ local district. This year, a group of American students visited the Italian school Feb. 5.

“We recently signed an agreement regarding our teachers exchange program. Some of our VHS teachers and 35 Italian teachers from all local high schools work together on a pro-fessional development plan divided by department areas,” said Michela Ambruoso, VHS Italian teacher who coordinated the event with Liceo Quadri English teacher Elena Ruf-fatto. After arriving at the school, two Italian teachers, Monica Manfredotti and Emanuela Nosiglia coordinated the activities respectively in their classes.

“Our students welcomed the American students and introduced them to some recreational activities and sports available in Vicenza,” said Manfredotti.

They also had the opportunity to at-tend specific classes and join the Ital-ian students for a lesson in English in

the planetarium. Some of the Ameri-can visitors were already familiar with the school from a previous visit.

“The school was beautiful and all of the people were very nice to us,” said VHS senior Mia Dilmar, who also visited the Italian school last year.

“I had fun because I got to experi-ence how they went throughout their day at school,” she said.

Dilmar is also one of the twelve

members of VHS musical program Rhythm and Blues Band directed by Gary Marvel, VHS music director. After setting up the equipment and warming up in the Aula Magna, the school auditorium, the R&B, six musi-cians and six vocalists, were ready to perform for the mixed crowd of students gathered in the auditorium for show time.

The concert was part of the ex-

VHS students perform at Italian school

Eleventh-grader Hailley Nieves, a member of Vicenza High School Rhythm and Blues Band, sings “My Heart Will Go On” as part of the musical program performed at Liceo Quadri Feb. 5.


Vicenza High School Rhythm and Blues band performs songs such as “Moves Like Jagger”, “My Girl” and “My Heart Will Go On” at Liceo Quadri, a local Italian High School Feb. 5.

change program for the second year in a row.“The crowd was great,” said Marvel after the 55-minute

show, which included several musical genres and songs such as “Moves Like Jagger”, “My Girl” and “My Heart Will Go On”.

First-year (corresponding to ninth-grade) Liceo Quadri student Sofia Capuzzo especially enjoyed this song.

“I liked the performance of the girl who presented My Heart Will Go On; she was in tune and the piece is very difficult to sing.

“I was also glad to provide information about Vicenza and our school to people who don’t know the city that well so they will have the opportunity to know better this area,” she said.

This year, students from both schools were really into the music and the performance, said VHS senior Erika Maldo-nado-Rosado.

“I would love to do the show over and over again. Right after our show the crowd came to us and asked for photos and when we were going to be back. Sadly, being a se-nior, I will not be back to them. I enjoyed it nonetheless,” said Maldonado-Rosado.

As she mentioned, the Quadri students stopped to make new friends after the show.

“The concert was awesome and my friends and I thought that all the musicians were talented and made a great

performance,” said first-year Quadri student Matteo Batta-glia. “I am looking forward to attending another beautiful concert like this.”

While expressing interest and participation in the con-cert, Laura De Grandi, another Liceo Quadri student, said, “I think these days are really important for both American and Italian students.

“Not only can we improve our language skills, but we also have the opportunity to get in contact with a differ-ent culture and make new friends. As we live in the same city, it is fundamental to build a good relationship, espe-cially between young people,” she said.

As for past school exchanges, communicating to each other has been very important.

“I firmly believe in intercultural exchanges. They are extremely beneficial for the kids. Students like getting to know each other and doing ‘things’ together because they like the interaction,” said Ambruoso after the shared meal prepared by the Italian students’ parents.

The Liceo Quadri students are now planning to recipro-cate with a visit to VHS March 19.

“It is always important to see how different people, with different languages and culture can mix together and enjoy new experiences all together,” said Alessandro Lupi, (equivalent of 11th-grader) of Liceo Quadri.


By Capt. Matthew SchulzLegal Assistance Attorney

So, you want to get married in Italy? In between tasting wedding cakes and getting fitted for your wedding dress/tuxedo, here are a few things to consider from a legal perspective. First and foremost, in order to get married in Italy, you must have a “nulla osta” or “freedom to marry” certificate. This applies to both Italian and non-Italian citizens. Most Soldiers can get a nulla osta from the Legal Assistance Office at the Vicenza Office of the Staff Judge Advocate. The Legal Assistance Office is authorized to prepare the certificate for U.S. citizens on active duty. If you are not a U.S. citizen or if you are not on active duty, you must get a nulla osta from the embassy or consulate of your country. In order to complete the certificate, you will need to submit the following docu-ments to our office: 1) a completed nulla osta questionnaire (available at the Legal Asssitance Office), 2) proof of citizenship (certified birth certificate), 3) proof of active duty service (ID card), and 4) if previously married, certified proof of the mar-riage termination (death certificate or divorce decree from a court). Now that you have your nulla osta,

what are the next steps? First, make an appointment with the Pretura (Atto Notorio Office, Contra’s S. Corona, Vicenza, Piazzo di Giustizia, 0444-398192/398193). When mak-ing the appointment, ask the clerk what type and denomination of “bolli” will be required. Bolli are stamps that are required to be af-fixed to some of the marriage docu-ments when non-Italian citizens are married. Plan to pay a fee in Euros (currently approximately 80 Euros) for each non-Italian person getting married. Bolli can be purchased at tabaccherie (tobacco shops). At the Pretura appointment, bring the bol-li, two witnesses (18 years or older), and a translator. Neither the bride and groom nor the witnesses may act as the translator. Each witness must have a valid form of identifica-tion with their name and birthplace written on a piece of paper. Once you have all this together, the clerk will type the atto notorio (sworn affidavit). Second, go to the Prefettura (Contra Gazzole # 10, Vicenza, 0444-338467) (business hours 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday or Thursday). At the Prefettura, the nulla osta and atto notorio will be certified. Third, go to the “Municipio” or

City Hall (Piazza dei Signori, Room 13, first floor, Vicenza, 0444-221424) (business hours 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday or Thursday). At the Municipio, schedule an appointment to publish the bans of matrimony. The marriage date will be set (the waiting period, according to Italian law, is two consecutive Sundays and four days). If you are getting married somewhere outside of Vicenza, go to the Municipio in the region where the marriage will occur. Fourth, (the Big Day) on the mar-riage time and date, go to the Muni-cipio with the same two witnesses and translator who came with you to the Pretura. Bring the nulla osta, atto notorio, and a form of identifi-cation for each person. At the end of the ceremony, a marriage certificate will be issued. This marriage certifi-cate is decorative only and is not a valid legal document. You must return to the Municipio at least two days later to obtain the official mar-riage certificate. The laws and requirements for marriage in Italy may change; there-fore, for more information, contact the Vicenza Legal Assistance Office in Building 241 on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy at 634-7041 or 0444-71-7041.

Follow the steps to get married in Italy


Virtual Career Fair brings job opportunities to ItalyUSAG Vicenza PAO

For the first time in Europe, the Army Career and Alumni Program in Europe is bringing a Virtual Ca-reer Fair to those overseas. The event, which features between 40-50 recruiters, will allow Soldiers getting out of the military and spouses to look at jobs that are available. The event will be from 4-6 p.m. Feb. 25 but registration before the event is encouraged.

“Once registered, you can look at jobs anytime,” said

Major Wright, ACAP center manager. “You can com-plete a profile and upload a resume.”

The website, acapcareerfair.com, boasts that more than 41,000 veterans have gotten hired from virtual career fairs. Some of the companies that will be par-ticipating in the event include Penske, Wells Fargo, Pfizer and Xerox.

For more questions about the event contact Wright at 0444-71-7188 or email [email protected].


HAP supports disaster relief in Slovenia

By Chiara MattiroloDMC PAO

The Humanitarian Assistance Program located at the Livorno, Italy Army Depot, was called upon to provide generators in response to U.S. Government disaster relief efforts in Slovenia. “The Livorno HAP maintenance team had less than 24 hours to prepare and ship 10 generators to the country after blizzards crippled a quarter of the power grid leaving many without heat,” said Janine Wick, HAP Warehouse Manager. Under Wick’s direction the mainte-nance team was alerted early Feb. 9 and worked late into the night and early the next morning to pull and prepare generation equipment for a Monday shipment. “We were here ready to work within 30 minutes from the call we received asking for support in preparation for shipment of the generators,” said HAP mechanic

Luca Passarelli. The HAP mechanics were recog-nized Feb.18 by Lt. Col. Mark Gray, commander, 405th Field Support Battalion-Italy in a ceremo-ny held in the HAP Warehouse. “Being able to recognize the hard work that the men and women of this unit do every day is one of the favorite parts of my job,” said Gray. “The employees of the HAP-EP are in the business of helping those in need and last weekend, they performed magnificently well in that calling.” The determination of the mainte-nance team, made up of Alessandro Vanni, Luca Passarelli, and Antonio D’Achille paid off, and by the next morning the last generator was ready to ship. Wick said, “I am proud of the team’s accomplishment, especially with such a short timeline and high potential for mechanical dilemmas which can delay the preparation process.” According to Vanni the team was

strongly motivated by the mission they are requested to accomplish. “Knowing that we work to provide humanitarian assistance to people in need is an incredible morale boost,” said Vanni. “We are very proud that this mission was accomplished smoothly and timely. This highlights the capabilities of our unit”. “To be called in on a weekend, work in the elements and perform a difficult and technically challenging job like preparing 20 generators for shipment and then to do it with a smile on their faces-it was remark-able to see,” Gray said. While the HAP team was working on equipment, the Vicenza based 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) deployed cargo vehicles to Livorno to pick up and deliver the cargo to its final destined in Ljublijana, Slovenia. After loading, the 173rd drove overnight to deliver the much needed equipment to the Slovenian authorities. An additional 10 generators were sent later.

Photo by Janine M. Wick173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) Soldiers load up generators to be taken to Slovenia during the recent crisis the country faced. Around 20 generators have been sent to the neighboring country during a blizzard.


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“My first friendships.”

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“My best friend, unfortunately though she moved and I didn’t see her since.”

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Veneto

In Italy each region has its own typical Carnevale pas-tries: crostoli, chiacchiere, frittelle, struffoli, and galani. All of them have one thing in common: they are all fried seasonal treats and they come from the Roman frictilia, deep-fried pastries prepared during ancient spring festivals. In Vicenza and all over Veneto crostoli, frittelle and galani are served in pastry-shops, bakeries and cafés.

Carnevale float parades

Venice - For a full program in English of the Venice Car-nevale (through March 4), go to http://www.carnevale.venezia.it/?slang=en

Feb. 22 - Arcole (Verona), about 21 miles southwest of Vicenza, 22, 8 p.m., night float parade.

Belfiore (Verona), about 23 miles southwest of Vicenza, 2:30 p.m.

Montorio (Verona), about 31 miles west of Vicenza, 3 p.m.

Feb. 23 - Bassano del Grappa, about 22 miles north-east of Vicenza; masquerade party in Piazza Libertà, from 3 p.m.; live music and dancing, face painting

Casale di Scodosia (Padova), about 31 miles south of Vicenza, 2 p.m. carnival rides, local products exhibit and sale, street artists

Cavaion (Verona), about 50 miles west of Vicenza, 2:30 p.m.

Dossobuono (Verona), about 37 miles west of Vicenza, 2:30 p.m.

Lonigo, Piazza XXV Aprile, about 18 miles southwest of Vicenza; from 1:30 p.m., floats parade; live music and folk dances; majorettes; food booths featuring frittelle (Carnival pastries) and vin brulè (hot spiced wine) open at 11 a.m.

Malo, about 11 miles northwest of Vicenza; 2:30 p.m.,

1st float parade accompanied by Malo’s musical band and majorettes.

Nogara (Verona), about 50 miles southwest of Vicenza; in case of inclement weather, the float parade will be postponed to March 23.

Quinto Vicentino, about 8 miles northeast of Vicenza, 3-5 p.m., entertainment and live music.

March 1 - Bassano del Grappa, Piazzale Cadorna, about 22 miles northeast of Vicenza; 2 p.m. Children’s Carnevale

Cesuna, about 34 miles north of Vicenza, 2:30 p.m., music bands, games, and food booths with local spe-cialties

Malo, 11 miles northwest of Vicenza; food booths featuring frittelle, vin brulè, and hot chocolate; 6 p.m., night float parade accompanied by Malo’s musical band and majorettes

Schio, about 16 miles northwest of Vicenza, night float parade

March 2 - Bassano del Grappa, about 22 miles north-east of Vicenza; masquerade party in Piazza Libertà, 2:30 p.m., live music and dancing, face painting


Enego, Piazza San Marco, about 48 miles north of Vicenza; from 2 p.m.; live music, games and local food and wine tasting

Jesolo, about 64 miles east of Vicenza, in Piazza I Maggio, children’s carnival, with bounce houses and entertainment

Malo, 2:30 p.m., float parade and live music.

Schio, about 16 miles northwest of Vicenza, 3 p.m.

March 3 - Asiago, Kaberlaba, Via Treviso 4, about 34 north of Vicenza; from 2 p.m., masked groups ski down the slopes competing to win the Koppa Karrucola award; at 9 p.m. fireworks

March 4 - Asiago, Piazza II Risorgimento, about 34 north of Vicenza, from 2 p.m. live music, games, enter-tainment, crostoli for everyone

Bassano del Grappa, about 22 miles northeast of Vi-cenza; masquerade party in Piazza Libertà, from 3 p.m.; live music and dancing, bounce houses, face painting, and rides in a mini train for children

Camporovere, “Carnavaletto Trophy”, non-competi-tive cross-country ski competition; all participants must wear a carnival costume; prizes for the most original masks

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TuscanyChoccolandiaChocolate Fair

Feb . 21-23, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; in Livorno, Piazza Grande; chocolate workshops held by masters choco-latiers, who will also teach how to taste the chocolate in a correct way and how you can accompany it with other foods in the most imaginative combinations; free entrance.

Chocoloart 2014Chocolate Festival

Feb. 21-23, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., in Scandicci (Florence), Pi-


Jesolo, Piazza Milano, 2:30 p.m. children’s carnival, with bounce houses and entertainment.

Malo, 2:30 float parade and live music; at 8 p.m. award ceremony for the best Carnevale float; in case of in-clement weather, it will be postponed to March 9

March 9 - Jesolo, float parade departs from Piazza Aurora at 2:30 p.m.; 30 allegorical floats and more than 2,000 persons participate in the parade this year.

Venerdì Gnocolar

Verona, Feb. 28, about 36 miles west of Vicenza, 2 p.m. The Verona Carnevale dates from 1531 when grain prices rose due to a food shortage. Poor people, espe-cially in the Saint Zeno’s area, were facing starvation. A wealthy nobleman, Tommaso Da Vico, donated a large sum for poor people to buy flour and make gnocchi. Da Vico ordered in his will for gnocchi and wine to be given to the people of Saint Zeno’s every year on the last Friday before Lent, now called “Venerdì gnocolar”. A parade goes through downtown Verona to Saint Zeno’s Church led by Papà de’ gnocco (Gnocchi’s Dad). A costumed man represents an old king holding a large fork topped by a big gnocco, instead of a scepter. The man who wears this costume is elected in Saint Zeno’s square a month before the event. Candidates try to buy people’s votes by offering gnocchi and wine.

Nemo Ciamar Marso Call of March

Feb. 21, 8:45 p.m. at the city theatre, Recoaro Terme, Via Roma 23, about 27 miles northwest of Vicenza, Irish music concert featured by the Alban Fuan Band; Feb. 22, in Piazzale Dolomiti, 4 p.m. “Lumberjacks at work” –wood cutting demonstration with antique and modern tools; 5 p.m. entertainment and food booths; 9 p.m. at the city theatre Aqua Chiara Choir performance; Feb. 23, 2 p.m. folk parade; 4:30 p.m. in Piazzale Seggiovia live music; 6:30 p.m. Falò dell’omo de Paja, an effigy, representing an old man, will be burnt; Feb. 28, 8:30 p.m., folk parade in traditional costumes; entertainment

with *Cimbrian music and dances.

* The inhabitants of many mountain towns of the prov-ince claim to be descendants of the ancient Cimbrian of Scandinavian origin.

Motor Show

March 1, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., March 2, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., in Vi-cenza, Via dell’Oreficeria 16. Entrance fee: €12, reduced €9. To get the reduced ticket, click on http://www.mondomotorishow.it/riduzioni/. The instructions are in Italian. If you need help, email Anna at [email protected].

Music Emotion

Enjoy classic concerts from La Scala (Milano), at the Mul-tisala Metropolis Cinema, Bassano del Grappa, about 22 miles northeast of Vicenza;

Carnevale parade


azza Matteotti and Piazza Togliatti; also antique market and local products and wine exhibit and sale.

Verdi Theater performancesAt the Verdi Theater in Pisa, Via Palestro 40March 7: Andrea ChénierMarch 29: Pinocchio

Canevale di ViareggioFloat parades take place Feb. 23, and March 2, 4 and 9. Camp Darby Outdoor Recreation will lead trips to the event March 2 and 9, departing at 3 p.m. and returning at 10 p.m. If you venture on your own, entry is €15 for adults, €10 for children 11 and 12, and free for children under 10. Viareggio is about a 30-minute drive from Camp Darby. More information is available from Tours and More at 633-7589.

Carnevale in TuscanyBientina (Pisa) Feb. 23; March 2, 4 and 9, at 3 p.m., carni-val float parades depart from Piazza Vittorio Emanuele. Bientina Carnival has been celebrated for the last 50 years. It includes, besides the traditional allegoric floats, a little train loaded with children riding around the town.Borgo San Lorenzo (Mugellano – Florence)Feb. 23 and March 2, 4, in Piazza Dante, starting at 3 p.m., allegorical floats, live music and dances.Foiano della Chiana (Arezzo) Feb. 23, March 2, 9; 475th edition of the oldest Carnevale in Italy; the city’s four district compete for the best Carnevale float; the float parade starts at noon.Follonica (Grosseto) Feb. 23 and March 2, at 2:30 p.m. float parades accompanied by the city musical band; in case of inclement weather, the parade will be post-poned to March 9.Orentano (Castelfranco di Sotto – Pisa) March 2, 4, 9; this Carnevale is mainly meant for children. The floats, growing in size and number every year, are mostly inspired by Walt Disney characters.Marciola (Scandicci) - Feb. 22 , Via Empolese 20/a, Cerbaia, children Carnevale party; entertainment with magicians.Piombino - Feb. 23 and March 4; allegorical float from 2 p.m.Prato Feb. 23, March 2 and 4, at 3 p.m.; Carnevale di Paperino, Donald Duck’s Carnival; entry is €2:50 for Feb. 23 and March 2. Free entry March 4. San Gimignano (Siena) Feb. 23 and March 2; float pa-rades with live music, games and folk dances.Santa Croce sull’Arno (Pisa) Feb. 23, 3 p.m., March 2, at 5 p.m.; this traditional float parade goes back to 1928. It is not a traditional mask parade, but a great show, the result of hard work and great professionalism with hundreds of hand-crafted masks, most of them made of leather produced in the area.San Miniato (Pisa) Feb. 23; March 2; Children’s Car-nevale

Concerts

Backstreet Boys - Feb. 22, 2014 in Assago (Milan) Simple Minds - Feb. 25, 2014 in Assago (Milan) Joe Bonamassa – March 8 in Milan Band of Skulls – March 10 in Milan James Blunt - March 18 in Assago (Milan) Gavin DeGraw – March 19 in Milan Skunk Anansie – March 22 in Padova The Piano Guys – April 9 in MilanSensation – April 25, Casalecchio di Reno (Bologna) Robbie Williams – May 1 in TorinoBen Harper – May 9 in Padova, May 13 in MilanYes - May 17 in Padova, May 18 in Assago (Milan)Johnny Winters – May 19 in Rome; May 20 in Udine; May 21 in Mezzago (Milan)Lisa Stansfield – May 28 in Padova, May 29 in BolognaAerosmith – June 25 in Rho (Milan)One Direction – June 28 in Milan

Tickets at Media World, Palladio Shopping Center or online.

Event listings are as reported at press time. Details are

subject to change without notice. Check before you go.

Esotika Arezzo

Feb. 22, 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Feb. 23, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., in Arezzo, Exhibition Center, Via Spallanzani 23; this is the most important Italian exhibit dedicated to reptiles, amphibians, rodents, tortoises, birds of prey, parrot, mammals, coral and fish; guided tours for chil-dren; English guides available; entrance fee: €8; free for children under 5; free gadgets for kids

Cantina Jazz 2014March 14, and April 11, 7:30 p.m., in Pontedera, Museo Piaggio, Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 7; taste local wine and products while enjoying jazz music; entrance fee: €8; please call 347-3209630 for reservation.

Area antique markets this weekendCecina Antiqua; Feb. 23, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in downtown Cecina (Livorno)Montevarchi (Arezzo): Feb. 23, 9 a.m. to 7 pm. Via Isidoro del Lungo, and Via Poggio Ponte a Egola (Pisa), Feb. 23, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Piazza RossaPrato, Feb. 22-23, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Piazza San Fran-cesco

Soggiorno Office closureEffective Feb. 13, 2014, the Soggiorno Office is closed Thursday mornings to efficiently process an increased work-load. The Soggiorno Office opens Thursdays 1-2:30 p.m. for custom-ers; 2:30-4 p.m. is still for mandatory fingerprinting requirements by the Questura. Soggiorno Office hours Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays are 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.

USAREC seeks returning recruiters Former detailed recruiters can earn a $4,000 bonus if they reclassify to MOS 79R and return to the U.S. Army Recruiting Command. NCOs must be staff sergeant or sergeant, have fewer than 12 years in service, and currently serve in an overstrength or balanced MOS. Time of service as a 79R must be a minimum of 36 months. See your career counselor for more infor-mation or call 634-3928.

Product safety recallsThe Consumer Product Safety Com-mission has published the following product safety recalls to its website at http://www.cpsc.gov/.Visonic Amber Personal Emergency Kits recalled due to failure to signal emergency assistance.Air Compressors recalled by MAT

Industries due to shock hazardChristmas Lights recalled by Pepe Ganga due to fire and shock hazardsCall the Garrison Safety Office with questions or concerns at 634-8109/8023/7045.

Lost blanketsA reward is offered for the return of two blankets left at the Caserma Ederle Laundromat Feb. 2 in the evening. One blanket is a blue child’s blanket with race cars on it while the other is beige. The child’s blanket in particular has great sentimental value to the family. Call Jonathan at 324-665-5484 or email [email protected] if you can help return them to their owner.

SSA service closureDue to the Global Combat Support System-Army training and conver-sion, the 405th AFSB LRC SSA will be closed until Feb. 28. The SSA will reopen March 3. The SSA regrets the inconvenience and urges all cus-tomers to please plan accordingly.

TSP updateAs of Feb. 3, the Thrift Savings Plan has mailed IRS Form 1099-R, Distri-butions from Pensions, Annuities, Retirement or Profit-Sharing Plans, IRAs, Insurance Contracts, and similar to participants who received a withdrawal up to Dec. 26, and/or a taxable distribution of a loan up to Dec. 31 of last year. If you have not received Form 1099-R by mid-February, you can print out a copy from the My Account section of the TSP website. Corrected Forms 1099-R will be issued in late February or early March. If you expect a cor-rected Form 1099-R, you may wish to wait to file your taxes until you receive the form.

Scholarships for Military ChildrenApplications for the 2014 Schol-arships for Military Children Pro-gram may be downloaded at www.militaryscholar.org and must be turned in to the Vicenza Commis-sary or Darby Commissary by close of business Feb. 28. Packages must

be hand delivered or mailed via the U.S. Postal Service or other delivery vendor, not emailed or faxed. This year’s award is $2,000. Each commis-sary worldwide with qualified ap-plicants awards at least one scholar-ship. Applicants and their sponsor must be enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting Sys-tem database and have a military ID card. For more information, call 856-616-9311 or email [email protected]

Civilian CAC ID changesBeginning March 1, Army Appropriat-ed Fund civilian employees and their family members will no longer be required to visit the Civilian Person-nel Advisory Center before renewing their CAC cards, but will go directly to the ID card section. Individuals who obtain their CAC from a non-Army ID card office will still need to obtain a DD Form 1172-2 from CPAC. More information is online.

ZIP plus fourThe Postal Service Center reminds community members to always use the ZIP + 4 postal code when mail-ing items and to advise correspon-dents and merchants to include the additional four number code when mailing items to you to ensure fastest possible delivery. Click here for postal code extensions for Caserma Ederle (ZIP code 09630) and here for postal code extensions for Caserma Del Din (ZIP code 09606).

VA benefits assistanceCurious about your VA benefits? There are now two Department of Veterans Affairs benefits briefers available to assist all service mem-bers, veterans and family members with questions about the VA benefits and services they may be eligible to receive. Benefits can include educa-tion, health care, compensation, life insurance and home loans as well as other VA benefits and services. The briefers are in Building 113 in the ACAP hallway. Hours of service are

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Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. To schedule an appoint-ment call 0444-71-6694 or 634-6694, or stop by the office.

myPay statements, email updateVarious earnings and tax documents, W-2s and 1099s for instance, are avail-able now online at the myPay site: https://mypay.dfas.mil/mypay.aspxThe Army is scheduled to close all retiree and family member Army Knowledge Online (AKO) accounts by March 31. Army retirees who have AKO email addresses, which end in @us.army.mil, in their myPay accounts should add a personal, commercial email address to their myPay account as soon as possible to continue to receive notices from DFAS. Log into your myPay account and select the Email Address option to add a commercial address.

Soldiers’ TheatreAdult dance classes in jazz, ballet, hip-hop with instructor Maggie Wal-lis. Ballet is Tuesday, noon to 1 p.m.; jazz and contemporary, Thursday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.; hip-hop, Thursday noon to 1 p.m. Cost is $28; classes

meet at the SKIESUnlimited Dance Studio, Building 308 on Caserma Ederle. Register at the theater or on Webtrac. Private instruction is available in guitar, piano, flute and voice. Stop by or call for details.

Club Beyond Austria in AprilClub Beyond Adventure Camp for middle schoolers will take place in Austria April 6-11. Send an email [email protected] to register.

Community health surveyIn its continuing efforts to provide the best services possible to the VMC, the Community Health Promo-tion Council is seeking direct input on needs and issues that demand improvement or are great as they are. What’s on your mind? Is it educa-tion, services or crime? Your opinion is important. The CHP Council urges you to complete a short online survey conveying your concerns; it takes about 10-15 minutes to complete.

Virtual Career FairThe Army Career and Alumni Pro-gram in partnership with Veteran

Ederle TheaterFeb. 21 7 p.m. Endless Love (PG-13)* 10 p.m. About Last Night (R)*Feb. 22 3 p.m. Winter’s Tale (PG-13)* 6 p.m. RoboCop 4 (PG-13)*Feb. 23 3 p.m. RoboCop 4 (PG-13)* 6 p.m. Endless Love (PG-13)*Feb. 26 11 a.m. About Last Night (R)* 7 p.m. Winter’s Tale (PG-13)*Feb. 27 7 p.m. Hercules (PG-13)* Feb. 28 7 p.m. Pompeii (PG)* 10 p.m. 3 Days to Kill (R)*March 1 3 p.m. Pompeii (PG)* 6 p.m. 3 Days to Kill (PG-13)*March 2 3 p.m. Pompeii (PG)* 6 p.m. 3 Days to Kill (PG-13)*

At the movies

Admission: 3D first run (*), adult, $8, under 12, $5.25; 3D second run, adult $7.50, under 12, $5; first run (*), adult, $6,

under 12, $3.25; second run, adult $5.50, under 12, $3. Advance tickets: On sale Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the

PX Food Court entrance, except on federal holidays. Up to 50 percent of seats will be on sale; the remainder go on sale one

hour before show time at the theater box office.Film ratings and reviews are available at www.imdb.com

PompeiiSet in 79 A.D., Pompeii tells the epic story of Milo, a slave turned invincible gladiator who finds himself in a race against time to save his true love Cassia, the beautiful daughter of a wealthy merchant who has been unwillingly betrothed to a corrupt Roman Senator.

Recruiting Services will host a Virtual Career Fair via Internet Feb. 25 from 4-6 p.m. All are welcome to register and join recruiters from dozens of leading American firms and govern-ment agencies from any location equipped with a computer and on-line access. The Vicenza ACAP center will be open during the fair and coun-selors will be on hand for assistance. Call 634-7188/7189 or 0444-71-634-7188/7189 for assistance.

Villaggio Youth CenterThe Villaggio Youth Center offers daily activities for VMC youth includ-ing art, computers, fitness, education and community service. The center has a rock climbing wall, music equip-ment, a technology lab and a home-work room as well. The center is open 2:45-6:30 p.m. on school days.


Church of Christ: Call at 345-469-9974 or 0444-335-135 or send email: [email protected]: Call 634-7519 or 0444-71-7519Jewish: Call 345-907-2108Latter Day Saints: Young Men/Young Women meeting is every Tues-day at 6 p.m. at the Spiritual Fitness Center. Sunday services, 9:30 a.m. in Vicenza. Call 634-7897, 380-431-7633 or email [email protected] Church Vicenza: An Inter-national Presbyterian Church (IPC) congregation. Call 328-473-2949 or email [email protected] Vicenza Hospitality House: A good place for anyone - single Soldiers, men, women and couples to enjoy food, fun and fellowship. Tuesday: Dinner at 6:30 p.m. with PMOC Bible Study and Women’s study following at 7:30. Friday: Potluck Dinner at 6:30 p.m. with Walk in the Word following. Call if you need transportation. For more information call 0444-581-427.

Call 634-7519 or 0444-71-7519 for info on Chapel activities

Religious ActivitiesChaplain Crisis Line

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

VicenzaSunday services

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

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

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

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

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

Camp DarbySunday services

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

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

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

For DMC activities call 633-7267

The Outlook Religious Activities page provides announcements and may offer perspectives to enhance spiritual or religious resiliency in support of Army Comprehensive Fitness programs. Comments regarding specific beliefs, practices or behaviors are strictly those of the author and do not convey endorsement by the U.S. government, the Department of Defense, the Army, Installation Management Command or the U.S. Army Garrison Vicenza.


U.S. Army Chief of Chaplains Maj. Gen. Donald L. Rutherford, right, and U.S. Army Garrison Vicenza Commander Col. Robert L. Menist, bow their heads during the annual prayer breakfast Feb. 7. Rutherford served as guest speaker during the ceremony.

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