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April 23, 2009 U.S. Army Garrisons Vicenza & Livorno www.USAG.Vicenza.Army.Mil Vol. 42, Issue 16

What’s Inside
Garrison news
pages 2 & 3
Patterns of Success

Speak Out

Volunteer spotlight

U.S. Army Africa


Back in Time
NCOs mentor
Liberian troops

Self-help items
available at U-Do-It

Helmet fit crucial to


bicycle safety

Community
events
pages 4 & 5
173rd troops share
thoughts with state
representatives

Kids trek to Nigeria


with Freddy FAP Photo by Joyce Costello
LIBERATION, THEN AND NOW: (Above) Davide del Guidi and Steven Zglinicki point out German encampments to World War II
Community veteran Noel Okamoto while they tried to pinpoint the exact location where he was wounded during the war. (Inset) Okamoto takes a break
from repairing bridges and waterworks outside of Pisa during World War II. Okamoto visited Massa, Italy, earlier this month with Soldiers
news and Airmen from Camp Darby and attended the city’s 64th annual liberation celebration. Okamoto, who attended with his family, was
pages 6 & 7 honored by the mayor. Vicenza will hold its 64th anniversary of the liberation of the Italian Republic by the Allies during WWII April 25 at
Piazza Signori in downtown Vicenza. U.S.Army Africa Commander Maj. Gen. William Garrett III will be among the dignitaries at the ceremony
Out & About and SETAF Soldiers will also participate . SEE PAGE 5 FOR FULL CO
PA VERA GE OF OKAMO
COVERA OKAMOT TO’S VISIT
VISIT..

‘Oscar’ night success for Ederle theater


Movie schedule

Briefs
Special to the Outlook presented to the Soldiers’ Director Barry Robinson, along special recognition to Michelle
Sports Theatre team April 18 during the with Vicenza community Willis and Ciriaco Colella.
page 8 Soldiers’ Theatre’s Joseph Tournament of Plays “Topper” members JoAnne Mitchell, Other performance awards
and the Amazing Technicolor Awards Show in Heidelberg, Mary Horning, Peggy Schadler were received by Sgt. James
Dreamcoat brought home four Germany. and Jamie Nelson, were Kever, JonLuca DeCaro, Sgt
Delta Co. 1/503rd
Toppers, including Best Musical, In addition to the four wins, nominated for technical and Mitchell Bentley, Reggie Haines,
wins volleyball Best Musical Direction (Ciriaco Nathaniel Nelson was artistic awards for sound, lights, Eric Torrence, Lorenzo Felisatti
championship Colella and Aaron Talley), Best nominated for Best Actor in a poster design, scene painting, and Aaron Talley.
Costume in a Musical (Linda Musical Title Role and props, costumes and set design. More than 600 people
Dahlstrom and Barbara Berger), performed “Any Dream Will Joann Mitchell was also attended the annual “Topper”
VHS boys soccer
and Best Choreography (Linda Do” at the ceremony. nominated for Best Director. Show, which has become an
team defeats Naples, Dahlstrom and Jerry Brees). Soldiers’ Theatre Director Performance awards important part of each
ties with Sigonella The golden statues were Jerry Brees and Entertainment included Best Orchestra with community theatre’s season.

Concert changes
location
The free Toby Keith
Post collections underway for Earth Day
Italy’s earthquake victims Spring Cleanup & 1st Sgt. Gilberto
Aviles, USAG
concert will be held at USAG Vicenza PAO 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the chapel
Vicenza HHC,
the N-40. fellowship hall. Hotdogs and separates the
No coolers or pets are The Vicenza Chapel chips are offered to those who
root ball of a plant
allowed on the field. Call Community will be providing an stop by. before placing it in
634-5087 for details. opportunity for the Caserma On May 3 there will be a the planter
Ederle community to assist with designated offering taken during outside the HHC
disaster relief for those who all Protestant chapel services for building at
Apply for summer Caserma Ederle
hire online were victims of the April 6 the International Red Cross
April 22. Post
Applications are earthquake in L’Aquila, Italy, the Italian earthquake relief effort. spring cleanup
being accepted through capital of the Abruzzo region. A designated offering will was scheduled to
May 8 for summer The natural disaster killed more also be received at all Catholic coincide with
than 280 people, injured more services that will go to Caritas Earth Day so
employment for military Soldiers and
family members ages than 1,000 and left 28,000 Italiana (Catholic Charities) for
civilians could
14-18. Visit cpolrhp. residents homeless. earthquake relief. take time out to
belvoir.army.mil/eur. On April 30 the chapel will beautify their
accept monetary donations from See GIRL SCOUTS Page 3 work areas.
Garrison news
U-Do-It offers self-help selection
Story and photo by
LAURA KREIDER
Outlook Staff
With the long-awaited arrival of spring
and warmer weather, community
members are tending their gardens and
plants.
Military families who live in
government-leased housing can find a
variety of tools to do just that and many
other self-help services at the U-Do-It
Center in the Villaggio housing area.
Sgt. Matthew Vasquez “Now, the most requested items are
lawn mowers and weed eaters,” said
Unit: USAHC-Vicenza
Federica Moretti, resident project
Current Position: Post Medical
Readiness NCOIC
manager for the Housing Total
Age: 25 Maintenance Contract, who runs the
Hometown: Yamhill, Or. center.
Years in Service: 6 “Resident, have to provide their own
What would surprise people gas since we can only issue 2T oil to be
about you: I like the car I drive. mixed with gas for the weed eaters,” he Igor Brunello (at right), an employee at Villaggio’s U-Do-It, is assisted by gardening
(Chrysler New Yorker) said. contractor Fabio Crivellaro as they pile bags of top soil. The center offers everything
Biggest mentor and why: My The center is equipped with from AC filters and door stops to zip ties and leaf blowers. For a full list of available
father. He is a good leader. expendable (paint, light bulbs) and non- items, call 634-8888.
Life’s ambition: I would like to
expendable items that include everything Villaggio, or private rental housing. the items signed out are returned clean
one day become a geographer.
Motto: “Measure twice, cut once.”
from rakes, drills and sprinklers to Center restrictions include: and free from grass clippings,” Moretti
Your definition of an NCO: An extension cords and ladders. Children under 16 cannot sign out said. “It is also important that everybody
NCO is someone who always Customers who wish to take power tools. honors the return time for the equipment
strives for the best, sets a good advantage of the center’s equipment and Families in private rentals cannot signed out in order to allow everyone to
example for his/her subordinates services should bring a valid military ID sign out expendable items (call or visit use the tools available at the store.”
and who understands that he card to the facility and fill out a form to the center for a list of expendable items). Visit or call the center at 634-8888 for
works for his Soldiers so they can verify their address at government leased, “In general, it is highly appreciated if more information.
complete the Army’s mission.

Check your bike helmet for a safer ride


List of major assignments/
deployments: OIF 1/ Vilseck,
Germany/ Fort Sam Houston
Advice for junior enlisted
Soldiers: Do not complain so USAG Vicenza Safety Office secured helmet. reward is worth it.
much. It is never really that bad. The initial impact with the vehicle Helmets should Bring your
More than 700 bicycle riders die each
Reason for your success: caused the helmet to shift or come be replaced every bike to
year, and 75 percent of those deaths result
Investment in a diverse stock
from head injuries. unsecure from the rider allowing the three to five years, Hoekstra
portfolio. unprotected head to make contact with depending on field April 25
Your defining moment as an
According to the Bicycle Helmet
Safety Institute, a proper-fitting helmet the pavement and causing a traumatic usage. If the for a free
NCO: It is rewarding
for me to teach Sol- can prevent 85 percent of head injuries head injury. helmet has been safety check.
diers and watch the to cyclists. A proper-fitting helmet should fit level impacted in type of Also register
“light bulb of under- The majority of bicycle fatalities on the head with foam touching all accident, it must to win a bike.
standing” turn on. involve crashes with automobiles and the around. The straps should form a “V” be replaced.
Outlook graphic most important aspect of the crash is not just below the ear, and should be snug Bicycle helmets
the force of the crash, but the impact to under the chin. are mandatory for all U.S personnel on
Visit the Army’s Web site dedicated the pavement. In many fatal accidents The helmet should not move more than military installations, including military
to the Year of the NCO at www. involving a rider and a vehicle, the rider one inch in any direction. Getting the right service members, DoD civilians, DoD
army.mil/Year of the NCO. was not wearing a proper-fitting and fit can take many adjustments, but the contractors and all dependants.

Speak How do you get your local and international news?


Out -By Diana Bahr
USAG Vicenza Public Affairs

Pvt. Anier Marrero Angie Turk Spc. Clifton Ralph Spc. Joshua Hines Pvt. Tyler Nichols
Fusion Company, 2-503rd Family member HSC, SETAF Fusion Company, 2-503rd Fusion Company, 2-503rd

“I read CNN on the “I get my U.S. news “I read the Outlook “I watch the television “I read Yahoo.com
Internet.” from Yahoo.com and and Yahoo.com.” in the dining facility.” on the Internet.”
my local news from
AFN’s channel 14.”

2 THE Outlook April 23, 2009


Garrison news
U.S. Army Africa NCOs mentor, motivate
Story and photo by do things,” King explains. “I simply share
RICK SCAVETTA with them ideas based on my experience,
U.S. Army Africa so they can use that information to
Soldiers from improve.”
the Armed
MONROVIA, Liberia – Midday sun King’s presence has inspired AFL
Forces of
beats down upon a long line of Liberian soldiers, said Lt. Emmanuel Wisseh, a
Liberia watch
infantry waiting for a ladle full of palm stew as Sgt. 1st
Company C officer.
over rice. Class Eddie
“He always shares his experiences with
The Soldiers from the Armed Forces King checks us and the men prefer to have him around,”
of Liberia’s Company C, 1st Battalion, 23rd a range Wisseh said. “Now they are highly
Infantry Brigade, shuffles along the hot, target during motivated.”
dusty ground, exhausted and soaked in their Motivated to learn
sweat from morning maneuvers. marksmanship King and Sgt. 1st Class Ringo Wilson, a
Then Sgt. 1st Class Eddie King, a U.S. qualification. senior U.S. Army Africa logistics NCO,
Army Africa mentor, walks up. will return to Caserma Ederle in May after
“Hey Charlie,” King yells, using spending four months in Liberia.
Soldiers’ phonetic way of saying the letter Wilson, a 17-year veteran from Pago
C. Pago, American Samoa, uses his expertise
A few reply in tired mumbles, “Cobras.” Department-led program to rebuild indicative of the command’s new role, in supply and logistics to coach AFL
“Hey Charlie,” King yells louder, smiling Liberia’s military. In recent years, the West sharing U.S. Army experience to enhance officers and NCOs assigned to the brigade
and pumping a fist in the air. African nation struggled through two civil the security capabilities with African logistics section. The Liberians are very
wars. partner nations. eager and motivated to learn, Wilson said.
The struggle Now it’s making efforts to build a Sharing ideas “They’re constantly asking questions
“Cobras,” the Liberians begin to shout. professional military that supports peace Shortly after arriving in January, King about the best way to solve difficult
“Cobras! Cobras!” and stability. began mentoring Company C soldiers, even situations while dealing with supply
King, a 12-year infantry veteran from In 2009, the U.S. Army Year of the suggesting they use the C-lettered name issues,” Wilson said. “I think our presence
Prince George, Va., is one of two Vicenza- NCO, SETAF – now U.S. Army Africa - from the venomous viper to build espirit here has made a positive impression and
based Soldiers supporting the Liberia is undertaking new assignments on the de corps. created a relationship that will grow for
Security Sector Reform, a U.S. State continent. The mission in Liberia is “My role is not to show them how to years to come.”

Volunteer spotlight 173rd Soldier found guilty of intent to


distribute cocaine during court-martial
Federica Wade is another know the Italian culture).”
star in the Vicenza military Wade has lived in Vicenza
community who volunteers at for nearly three years and
the thirft shop and Vicenza
Middle / High School.
enjoys the benefits of giving
back to the community.
Lackley reduced to E-1, disobeying a direct order of a
superior commissioned officer
wrongful use of cocaine.
Contrary to his pleas, Lackley
“I volunteer around 20 “Helping out when extra confined for 6 months, (Article 90) was also found guilty of one
hours a month,” she said.
“Helping others when there is
hands are needed is a reward
of its own. I’ve met new receives bad conduct two specifications of
Article 91, one for disobeying the
specification of distribution of
cocaine and intent to distribute
a need is awesome, and I also people and can see how my discharge April 17 order of a noncommissioned the 4.1 grams of cocaine that he
love improving places. efforts directly help the Pfc. Charles T. Lackley, officer and the other for pled guilty to possessing.
“I’ve always loved seeing community,” she said. Fusion Company, 2nd Battalion, disrespect to a noncommissioned A military judge at a general
people happy where they’re You can find her on
stationed ,” she said, “so I’ve Tuesdays from 3-4:30 at the
503d Infantry, 173d ABCT, pled officer court-martial April 17 sentenced
guilty to: possession of 4.1 grams of Lackley to be reduced to the
been trying to improve the high high school in Toni
school so students would Boscacci’s room or at the two specifications of failure cocaine, three specifications of grade of E1, to be confined for
accept Vicenza instead of thrift shop Mondays after 3 to report (Article 86) wrongful use of marijuana and six months, and to be discharged
disliking it (and not getting to p.m. and Tuesdays after 4:30. two specifications of three specifications of with a Bad Conduct Discharge.

Wade is
also the
high
Girl Scouts, Credit Union accepting donations
school’s continued from Page 1 Community members can sto word within your organizations
student
by one of these events to that no amount is too small.
council On May 12, the Catholic
president contribute to this worthy cause. Donations will be accepted
and a congregation will hold a car Global Credit Union has through April 24 at 5 p.m.
member of wash for donations to be sent been a collection point for The Vicenza Girl Scouts will
the through the relief agency Caritas donations for the Vicenza/Pisa donate a portion of their $5,000
National Italiana in support of the
Honor
Red Cross in support of the cookie sale profits to earthquake
Society.
earthquake victims. Earthquake Victims. Spread the disaster relief.

At your service Relocation Readiness


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SETAF-U.S. Army Africa Commander off post at 0444-71-7000 or e- mail: DL
Maj. Gen. William B. Garrett III USAG Vicenza Outlook Editor arrived at USAG Vicenza, overseeing the lending closet.
The Outlook is published weekly by
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USAG Vicenza 0444-414-303. Julia Sibilla, the community by providing
Editorial publication is an authorized
Public Affairs Officer
section for members of the U.S. Army installation’s Relocation language and culture classes
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Editor
overseas. Contents of The Outlook are
not necessarily the official views of, or
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Photojournalist the Army, Installation Management Sibilla provides cultural adaptability.
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April 23, 2009 THE Outlook 3


Community events
173rd troops meet with Congressional delegates
Story and photo by like the economy and energy, or thought about the RESET
ADRIANE FOSS things that he was a big program and what went well
Outlook editor advocate on. and not so well,” said McPhee.
Several 173rd Airborne “But he was actually “We were able to let him know
Brigade Combat Team Soldiers concerned with what we’re some of the equipment we
shared their concerns with U.S. doing in Iraq and Afghanistan— thought needed to be replaced,
Congressmen from their home what we’ve seen, what we … what we needed more of,


states at the want done, about equipment what equipment we felt was
South of the problems better, and what equipment
Alps Dining w e ’ r e we’d like to see down the road.”
Facility April The delegate having,” he As to whether or not McPhee
17. was actually said. felt his input would make it back
The visit McPhee to Capitol Hill, he feels pretty
concerned with spoke with
was the first confident that it will.
what we’re doing Rep. Rodney “(Frelinghuysen ) flipped over
face-to-face
with an
e l e c t e d
official for
many of the
in Iraq and
Afghanistan--

what we’ve seen district during
and done.
Frelinghuysen
of
Jersey’s
New
11th

the casual
his name tape and started taking
notes from us, and he didn’t just
take notes; he also asked us to
clarify our statements before he
wrote them down,” said
troops, but
one they feel F r i d a y McPhee. “I firmly believe he’ll
had a positive afternoon go back and address the issues
1st Lt. Jason McPhee luncheon. we gave him.”
impact.
HHC, 2-503, 173rd ABCT McPhee 1st Sgt. Mark Patterson, also
“It was a 1st Sgt. Mark Patterson, Destined Company, 2-503rd Infantry, 173rd
very good s a i d with 2-503rd Infantry, said the ABCT, t alks with Representative Steven LaTourette of Ohio’s 4th
visit, and very surprising,” said Frelinghuysen was also familiar opportunity alone for him to sit district during an April 17 luncheon at the USAG Vicenza South of the
Alps Dining Facility.
1st Lt. Jason McPhee, an with RESET, an Army program and talk with a state seated at Patterson’s table with “Overall,” said Patterson, “it
infantryman with Headquarters that refurbishes worn Army representative—Rep. Steven LaTourette shared his concern was just a great opportunity …
and Headquarters Company, 2- equipment to like-new LaTourette of Ohio’s fourth about the jobs lost in his small for Soldiers to voice their
503rd Infantry, 173rd Airborne condition—a crucial task as district—was a plus for him. hometown. concerns.”
Brigade Combat Team. “It was vehicles return from the front “He (gave us the floor), and The Congressman’s The representatives received
definitely geared all toward the lines, where several combat opened up a forum to find out response, said Patterson, was a 173rd ABCT command brief
Soldier and what we do. I tours, harsh environments and what he could do for the people that “he was aware of that and a windshield tour of the
thought he might talk about age have taken their toll. back home,” said Patterson. particular situation,” and that installation during their daylong
political events in New Jersey, “He asked us what we One of the Ohio Soldiers solutions were being worked. visit.

Prepping for spring


Spc. Daniel Burke, a Soldier with USAG Vicenza Headquarters and
Headquarters Company, tightens the nut holding the mower blade.
Burke and other members of HHC spent Wednesday morning
celebrating Earth Day by performing spring cleanup around the company
and other areas on post.
Marilyn Photo by Diana Bahr
Barrera, 6,
adds some
colorful touch
to her drum at
the Freddy FAP
event.

Local kids visit Nigeria through Freddy FAP


Story and photo by This time, Freddy FAP visited work and research putting
LAURA KREIDER Nigeria and the event included together this free event for the
Outlook Staff creating craft projects and kids,” she continued.
snacks. Visiting Nigeria gave the
On April 15 several children “We have been here several opportunity to create a colorful
and parents participated in times,” explained Sylvia Barrera drum and a rain stick.
Freddy FAP, a monthly event mother ofAlexis, 4, and Marilyn, “I put my name on the drum,”
held at the Davis Soldier and 6. said Dalyn Sowell, 7, who
Family Readiness Center. “Last month we came we participated in the event with his
The event is part of the enjoyed learning about Armenia 5-year-old sister Leilani.
Family Advocacy Program, and we prepared Baklava, a After designing their own
dedicated to helping families dessert form that area. It is musical instruments, participants
maintain positive relationships. always good to come, the also prepared a Nigerian fruit
“I have been coordinating the children get educated while salad with coconut milk.
Freddy FAP event for the past having fun,” said Barrera. For more information or to
year and a half,” said Sandy “They always enjoy what sign up for the next FAP event,
Schoenberg, special programs Sandy [Schoenberg] puts call 634-7500 / 0444-71-7500 off
coordinator. together. She really does good post.

4 THE Outlook April 23, 2009


Community events
Military heritage comes to D arby
ates

life during journey to the past Summer hire program


Family members ages 14-
22 are eligible for the
Summer Hire program.
U.S. WWII vet Visit http://
cpolrph.belvoir. army.mil/

travels to Italy, eur/ select employment and


then “Summer Hire

puts combat in
Program 2009” for details.

Job hunting?

perspective Looking for a job? Come


to the NAF Job Fair April 30

for local troops in the Post Exchange square


from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Story and photo by ITR trips
JOYCE COSTELLO Visit central Italy’s
USAG Livorno Public Affairs biggest amusement park -
A bus full of young Soldiers Cavallino Matto - April 25.
and Airmen from Camp Darby Discount tickets
listened intently as Pfc. Noel available at ITR for City
Yuzuro Okamoto recalled the time Sightseeing Hop-on, Hop-off
he was wounded in action in the buses.
hills by Massa, Italy. Discover the lovely cities
He recollected how, during a of Pisa, Florence and Rome.
rest period in Nice and Monte Call ITR at 633-7589 for
Carlo, he was caught taking his (Above) The Mayor of Massa, Dr. Roberto Pucci, presents Noel Okamoto with a medal as a token of more information.
appreciation for the liberation of Massa by Japanese American Soldiers assigned to the 442nd Infantry
platoon leader’s jeep to visit a
Regiment. The citizens of Massa celebrated the 64th anniversary of the liberation of their town April 10, Darby Community Club
girlfriend, which resulted in his
2009. (Below) Okamoto during a quiet moment outside of Pisa, Italy. Come to the DCC April
only being allowed to drive large
trucks. left Massa under the cover of up toward Alexandria, Italy. and wreath-laying, two 24 for Texas Hold’em
The tales he told didn’t happen darkness April 5 and traveled up He never knew where volunteers from Massa took beginning at 6:30 p.m. Free
yesterday, but more than half a a primitive road along the south exactly he was wounded and Okamoto up into the hills to try pasta for all of the players.
century ago, when he was a side of the Frigidio River that the town of Massa had sprung and find the spot where he was Every Thursday is
Soldier fighting in World War II. runs into the hills. up over the years changing the wounded. For the accompanying Karaoke Night at the Club.
The trip back to Massa was “It was completely dark and scenery. Nevertheless, he Camp Darby servicemembers, Stop singing in the shower
a chance for Okamoto to try to we traveled under orders to decided 64 years later that he it really brought the trip to life. and impress your friends too.
find where he was wounded in keep absolutely silent,” he said. would again like to visit the “I was aware of some of the Fun starts at 6:30 p.m.
action and for the young troops “It was a very slow pace and location where he was hit. battles in this area, but to come Need to say thanks?
to learn more about their military there were no other platoons Okamoto, his daughter and face-to-face and see the terrain Bring your right arm/wing


heritage around us. granddaughter flew from he had to fight in, makes me man to the Community Club
firsthand We were America to appreciate on the third Friday of each
from a sent on Italy almost to and have a month.
veteran. ahead and the date of I was aware of b e t t e r
Okamoto, ordered to when he was some of the understanding Darby Religious
wait in the wounded. activities
a Japanese- battles in the of our military
For details call the chapel
specified In what felt
American
area, but to come hsaid eritage,”
who was
born in 1922
in Hawaii,
joined the
Army in
area until
daybreak.”
He said it
was just as
dawn was
like
amazing
coincidence,
the town of
Massa was
an
face-to-face

had to fight in
makes me
and‘ Sgt.
Gerard Tate,
see the terrain he 511th Military
P o l i c e
Platoon.
at: 633-7267 (050-54-7267)
9:40 a.m.: Catholic
Reconciliation
10 a.m.: Catholic Mass
11:15 a.m.: Protestant
M a r c h beginning to having their Airman 1st worship
1943. He break that 64th liberation appreciate... Class Daryl Protestant Sunday
w a s they were hit celebration Perales, 31st school starts at 10.a.m. and
eventually with artillery and invited Sgt. Gerard Tate Munitions Catholic CCD is at 11:15
assigned to fire. Okamoto and 511th MP Platoon Squadron, a.m.
the 442nd “ W e his family to had a Vacation Bible School
RCT, 232nd Courtesy photo could see a attend. The mayor of Massa, grandfather who fought in is coming in June.
Combat Engineer Company. He German patrol up on the Dr. Roberto Pucci, presented WWII and the event gave him a The chapel is collecting
entered Italy from Naples and mountain; the first shell was far him with a medal and many greater appreciation. cardboard, robes, children’s
fought up through Anzio. When off and the second even further WWII survivors approached “My grandfather never talked plastic swimming pools and
he arrived in Livorno, he took a off on our other side,” recalled Okamoto in the town’s main about the war, so I was excited cardboard rolls from paper
boat to Marseille to “hold the Okamoto. “We wondered who square and thanked him for his to hear the stories first hand from towels and toilet paper.
line” and came back to Livorno the Germans were shelling until part in the liberation. Mr. Okamoto,” said Perales. Catholic confirmation is
where he would end up driving the third one came straight After speaking with a lady “Coming along on this trip being planned in Vicenza for
bulldozers and jeeps to Massa. towards us; I dove under our who recounted how she and her definitely gives me a better sense the first week of June.
“Orders came down through truck, but was wounded. family hid in the hills as their of history and makes me Contact the Catholic
Cpt. Nakada Pershing, the 232 “A rescue jeep was sent up home was bombed and how her appreciate being stationed here in education coordinator for
Combat Engineer Company from Massa to gather us all up brother was a partisan who Italy.” details.
commander, to Tech. Sgt. and it didn’t seem to take long helped the Japanese-American Although Okamoto was unable Choir practice is at 9:30
Edmund Ezuka to lead a small so we couldn’t have been to far Soldiers, Okamoto remarked to find the exact location where a.m on Sunday before Mass.
group up to this certain spot in from the town,” he said. that “it felt good to see people he was wounded, he enjoyed the The congregation is in
the hills above Massa and wait He then spent several days were able to come back to trip. need of a cantor.
there for further orders,” in a hospital outside of Lucca where they were born and “(It was) a very wonderful Talk to Chaplain Porter or
explained Okamoto. before he asked to return to his continue on with life.” experience,” he said, “and a return Father Roberto to serve.
A group of eight or so men unit, which was quickly moving After the ceremony’s parade journey I never thought possible.”

5 THE Outlook April 23, 2009


Out&About by Anna Terracino

ColdPlay, Bruce Springsteen holding summer


concerts; Harlem Globetrotters to perform April 30
Some services closed San Marco Festival Jackson Browne: May 8 paper and even chocolate and Punk rock
for national holdiay and Cuchi’s Fair in Padova; May 11 in Bologna. sugar, ice and snow. The Bulemics + Radio Riot Right
April 25 is a national holiday April 25, in Canove di Roana, Dave Holland Quartet: Now, Punk Rock from U.S. +
celebrating Liberation Day in Italy. about 39 miles south of Vicenza. May 12, in Vicenza, Auditorium
Photo exhibit open Grindcore from Thiene: April. 23, 9
It marks the anniversary of the Exhibition and sale of the Canneti.
through June 20 p.m., in Vicenza, Corso SS Felice e
1945 liberation from the Fascist traditional terracotta whistles The Oxford Project: Peter Fortunato, 362.
Mingus Dinasty: May 15 Feldstein’s photo exhibition is open
party and the end of World War II (Cuchi), food stands with typical
in Vicenza, City theater.
in Italy. food. Carnival rides for children.
Yellowjackets: May 16 in
until June 20, Monday – Saturday Outdoor
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 3 – 6 p.m., in
Schools and most services will San Marco Festival Vicenza, Auditorium Canneti. Padova, Galleria, Piazza Antenone,
Recreation
be closed.
April 24-26, in Montegalda, Simply Red: May 19 in 3, about 24 miles southeast of Learn about life in
about 17 miles southeast of Vicenza. Conegliano (TV). Vicenza.
Local events Vicena during walk
April 25, 3 p.m. free guided Lenny Kravitz: June 3
& festivals visit to Grimani Sorlini Castle. 4 in Collegno, Torino; June 5 in
Sculptures on display Take the #1 bus with an ODR
Sculptures Exhibition, works by trip assistant April 21, and receive
Celestial show p.m., free karate demonstration. Rome; June 6 in Brescia; July Franco Mastrovita: April 24, 6 p.m., personal tips about life in Vicenza.
The sky, the moon and the stars April 26, free guided visit to 11 in Lucca. June 8 in Verona; April 25-26, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m., in This is not a guided tour but a
shown with a Magic Lantern, Grimani Sorlini Castle. 7:15 p.m. July 14 in Rome. Vicenza, San Marco Chapel, Contrà fun and easy walk around the
ongoing until Dec. 31 in Padova, Latin American Dance Show. Depeche Mode: June 16 San Francesco, 76. centro (downtown).
Precinema Museum, Prato della Every day gastronomical stands in Rome; June 18 in Milan.
starting at 7 p.m.; live music and U-2: July 7 in Milan. Opera night – The Tour 10-million year
Valle, 1/a, about 24 miles southeast
dancing at 9 p.m. Anastacia: July 8 in Ballad in Vicenza old cave in Trieste
of Vicenza.
April 24, 9 p.m., in Vicenza, Visit a 10-million-year- old giant
Open Wedesday-Monday, 10 You need to reserve your free Lucca; July 12 in Rome.
Ferrovieri conference room, Via cave with a guided tour from ODR
a.m.-4 p.m. guided castle tour by calling 0444- Madonna: July 14 in Milan; Vaccari, 107.
Admission is 3 euro but 796413. July 16 in Udine. April 25.
entrance is free the third Sunday of They will answer in Italian. If James Taylor: July 15 in Rock & Blues Music After exploring the cave you will
the month. you need help, call Anna Terracino Piazzola Sul Brenta (Padova). April 24, 9 p.m., in Vicenza, head to Trieste, the beautiful port
at 0444-717169 or send an e-mail to Motorhead: July 17 in Strada Marosticana, 350. city near the Slovenian border. You
Antique market hosts anna.terracino@eur.army.mil . Piazzola Sul Brenta (Padova). will have free time in the city to
hundreds of vendors Piano Concert with sight see, shop or have lunch.
Bruce Springsteen: July Stefano Marzanni
An antique market is set April Get your antiques at 19 in Rome; July 21 in Torino Sign up at ODR by calling 634-
collector’s fair April 25 April 25, 9 p.m., in Canove di
26 in Piazzola sul Brenta, (PD), Villa and July 23 in Udine. 7453.
Roana, Town Hall’s Council Room,
Contarini, about 16 miles east of Collectors Fair: April 25, 8:30
John Fogerty: July 28 Via Milano, about 39 miles south of
Vicenza. a.m. – 6 p.m., in Grisignano di Zocco,
in in Piazzola Sul Brenta Vicenza. Music by Scriabin, Liszt, Sporting
More than 700 vendors and food about 14 miles southeast of Vicenza. Events
(Padova). and Beethoven.
booths. Antiques and collectors items
ColdPlay: Aug. 21 in
for sale, including furniture, Blue Grass The Harlem Globetrotters
Celtic music, Udine, Friuli Stadium.
lighting, glass and tableware, A Blue Grass band concert is set Italian Tour 2009: April 30 in
reenactments slated Tickets are available from April 25 at 9 p.m. in Vicenza,
vintage jewelry and fashion Bologna; May 2 in Verona and May
In the Palio of Romano your local box office or Equobar, Strada Marosticana, 350.
accessories, prints, rare books, 4 in Rome.
d’Ezzelino’s districts April 24 – 26, online at www.ticketone.it/
coins, medals postcards, old Superbike World
in Romano D’Ezzelino, about 24 EN/Home. Explore the sky at
miles north of Vicenza. advertising and more. observatory April 28 Championship: June 21 in Misano.
April 24, 9 p.m., live Celtic Visit the Astronomical Road to World Boxing
Concerts FREE concerts Championships 2009: July 10 in
music. exhibits, classes Observatory of Arcugnano April 28
April 25, 11:30 a.m., show
& events at 9 p.m., Via S. Giustina, 127, about Milan, Italy vs USA.
¡Hablamos!: in Vicenza,
with the Romano Band and five miles south of Vicenza.
Italian-German center, Viale della Alternative jewelry View the sky and the planets in For more information, visit
majorettes. 8 p.m., ballroom Pace, 98. Intermediate Spanish showcased April 26 great detail with the observatory’s your local ticket agent or
dancing with live music. conversation. For your free A jewel exhibit is ongoing until telescope. www.ticketone.it/EN/Home.
April 26, 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.,
registration call 0444-512516. April 26, in Vicenza, Casa Cogollo,
visit the old districts on foot or by
Corso Palladio, 165. 10:30 a.m. – 1

Now Showing
free shuttle bus and enjoy
reenactments of old trades in
Pay concerts p.m.; 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Closed
farmers’ homes, barnyards and & events Mondays.
fields while the traveling band The exhibition features the
Mamma mia (in English): creations of Barbara Uderzo, a
“Cevarias” plays unusual musical Ederle Theater
instruments. April 22-May 3 in Trieste. May Vicentine artist and designer, who
makes jewelry with alternative April 23 He’s Just Not That Into You (PG-13) 6 p.m.
Gastronomical stands and 6-10 in Florence; June 15-20 in
April 24 Pink Panther 2 (PG) 6 p.m.
entertainment all day long. Forlì. materials, such as plastic, wood,
Friday the 13th (R) 9 p.m.
April 25 17 Again (PG-13) 3 p.m.
Push (PG-13) 6 p.m.
April 26 17 Again (PG-13) 3 p.m.
Friday the 13th (R) 6 p.m.
April 29 Pink Panther 2 (PG-13) 6 p.m.
April 30 Push (PG-13) 6 p.m.

Camp Darby Theater


April 24 Watchmen (R) 6 p.m.
April 25 Monsters vs. Aliens (PG-13) 6 p.m.
April 26 Hannah Montana (G) 1 p.m.
April 30 Push (PG-13) 6 p.m.
Admission: Age 12 and over $4, under age 12, $2.
The Ederle Theatre box office opens one hour prior to show
time.
Looking for the movie synopsis? Check out the AAFES Web
site: www.aafes.com, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on
Il Tritone Cultural Association photo
Movie Schedule.
Get your antiques at the collector’s fair April 25 from 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. in Grisignano di Zocco.

6 THE Outlook April 23, 2009


Community briefs
MOMS Club events ever Military Youth Saves The Community Bank in online for Camp A.R.M.Y
Religious
For locations and additional contest. Caserma Ederle is looking for a Challenge.
information on the MOMS Club, There is a grand prize of a teller supervisor. The weeklong camp in activities
parents may e-mail moms $50 U.S. Savings Bond for the You can use the “Careers” Germany will be held June 15-
Chaplain Crisis Line
clubofvicenza@yahoo.com. winner in each grade category. link at www.DoDCommunity 20 and provide concentrations in
To speak with a chaplain
April 24, 9 a.m.: Verona Other prizes are available to Bank.com for a detailed job basketball, culinary arts, soccer
after hours call 634-KARE
Zoo field trip runners-up. description, the qualification and track and field.
(634-5273).
April 27, MOMS Club For information, e-mail requirements and to apply Camp is for youth in grades
Monthly meeting 10 a.m. at the kent.thompson @eur.army .mil. (online). 6-12. Information and Saturday services
chapel, open to all interested Deadline is April 27. Candidates must be a U.S. registration is available online 4p.m.: Sacrament of
parents and children citizen and a dependent of a U.S. www.mwr-europe.com. Reconciliation, or by
April 28, Walk the Track Job announcements military service member or DoD appointment.
Science Applications Local student wins 5 p.m.: Roman Catholic
10 a.m. civilian stationed in Italy. mass
April 29, Preschool International Corporation has an European art exhibit
Playgroup 10:30 a.m.-noon immediate full- time opening for Find out what spouse Congratulations to Melvin Sunday services
a TRICARE medical service services are available Williamson, winner of the age 9 a.m.: Roman Catholic
Apply for grants, coordinator within the A guest speaker from the 13-15 category of Mass. Mass is held
assistance through TRICARE service center at the legal office will discuss services Monochromatic Drawings in the weekdays at noon.
VCC before May 6 U.S. Army Health Center available to spouses April 24, European regional exhibit. 9 a.m.: Protestant
The VCC Community Vicenza. 9:30 a.m. in the ACS conference The exhibit held in Garmisch, Sunday school and
Enrichment Campaign provides For a list of qualifications and room. Germany, featured 28 joint AWANAs (Sept. through
the opportunity for various details, visit www.saic.com. Call 634-7500 for details. service communities that May in Vicenza High
community agencies and groups Civilian LPNs are needed submitted over 300 artworks in School)
to apply for grants to financially in Vicenza in support of the
Learn glamour tips from nine media categories in four 10:45 a.m.: Catholic
assist their organization. Army’s TBI program. makeup artist April 25 different age groups.
religious education (Sept.-
On April 25 at 3 p.m. a May in Vicenza High
Applications are available at Compensation package includes, School)
the Thrift Shop and due back by makeup artist will show you how Bring bikes to Hoekstra
three weeks paid time off plus 11a.m.: Protestant
May 6 to be considered. 10 federal holidays, including
to take your makeup from day for safety check,
to night time glamour. register to win a bike worship
Complete instructions and medical, dental, vision, life and 1:30 p.m.: Full Gospel
Learn tricks to enhance your April 25 from 1-3:30 p.m.,
details about funding are 401K. Requirements: licensure Pentecostal worship
included in the application. in any of the 50 states. appearance. Call 634-7094 to youth are encouraged to bring 4 p.m.: Lutheran worship
register. bicycles to Hoekstra Field for a 6 p.m.: Contemporary
Contact Ryan Tibbs at U.S.
NASCAR at the Arena free safety check. Christian service
001-513-984-1800 ext 157, fax Military Spouse
Watch your favorite driver on Try out the bike training
001-513-984-4909 or e-mail Appreciation set May 11 course set up as part of the CYS Mondays
the big screen at the Arena. rtibbs@sterlingmedcorp.com. Join the celebration Noon: LDS Scripture
NASCAR food and drink Resumes are being Services Month of the Military
recognizing the many Child celebration. Study
specials between 6-9 p.m. on
accepted for the position of contributions our military 5:30 p.m.: High School
race days. For details call 634-7219. Club in the Teen Center.
USAG Vicenza health spouses make May 11, 11 a.m.-
Preschool library story promotion coordinator. This 2 p.m. in the Concorde Area in Parents invited to PAG Contact Jocelyn Cary at
time held weekly position requires communication the Arena. meeting April 28 634-7890, 349-385-3476 or
skills, discretion, judgment, vicecb@yahoo.com.
Bring your preschooler, age Enjoy cooking demonstrations Parents are invited to the
3-5, to the post library’s Story analytical ability, and knowledge by Rita Bonamego and Frannie Parent Advisory Group meeting Tuesdays
Time Wednesdays, Thursdays of administrative techniques and Packard, an Italian lunch, vendor April 28, noon -1 p.m. in the 9:15 a.m.: Protestant
and Fridays from 10- 11 a.m. and methods to include basic shopping opportunities, and a ACS large classroom. Women of the Chapel
Fridays from 12:30 -1:30 p.m. program management, in special memories gift. Topics of discussion include
addition to general skills and Wednesdays
Tickets to the event are $15 summer programming,
Military Youth contest Noon: Protestant Men of
knowledge of public health and and should be purchased at Tax information on the new Child, the Chapel Bible study (at
deadline April 27 wellness. Relief Office before May 5th. Youth and School Services DFAC)
Army Community Service, Call Betsy Walters, health Call 634-5087 for more program “HIRED” and 3 p.m.: Praise Dance
Financial Readiness Program promotion coordinator, information. “EDGE” a CYS Services and practice
has collaborated with the PTSA, USACHPPM-EUR, at 634- FMWR partnership program. 3:30 p.m.: Middle School
Military Saves and other 8828 or e-mail betsy.walters@ Woodshop class CYS Services staff will be club meets in VHS
institutions on post for the first- eur.army.mil. Deadline is May 1. scheduled May 2 available to answer questions or cafeteria Sept-May.
Learn to operate all the new discuss issues. 5 p.m.: Contemporary
equipment in the woodshop May Call 634-8347 for details. Praise band practice
2, 11 a.m. You need the class to 5:30 p.m.: PWOC
be certified on the safety Personal finance class evening Bible study
requirements before beginning a slated April 28 Thursdays
wood project. Learn the basic approach to 9:30 a.m.: Catholic
Intro to picture framing is living a life free from financial Women of the Chapel
May 3, 10 a.m. worry. This session focuses on 5:30 p.m.: Gospel service
Learn the basics of oil the fundamentals of building choir rehearsal
painting in three sessions wealth while living well. 7:15 p.m.: Gospel service
beginning May 3 at 2 p.m. Bring your LES or other pay Bible study
Call 634-7094 for info. statements and monthly bills to Faith group contacts
get the most out of this session. Islamic: Spc. Kasimov,
Monthly EFMP Round April 28, 9 a.m. Call 634-7500. 329-034-3511
Table set April 28 Jewish:Sandy
April 28 11 a.m. – noon is the Learn Level 1 Italian
Come to the USO and sign Schoenberg at 634-6202 or
next EFMP Round Table at the sandy.schoenberg@eur.
Davis Soldier and Family up for our Level One Italian
Photo by Laura Kreider Class. army.mil.
Readiness Center. This is the
Tell Me a Story monthly discussion for those Classes run Mondays and Latter Day Saints:
Parents and children explore facts about America while listening to Wednesday May 11 - July 8, Scripture study is held each
interested in the concerns of Monday, noon-1 p.m. at the
the reading of the book called “Our 50 States- A Family Adventure 5:45-7:45 p.m.
Across America” by Lynne Cheney, during Tell Me A Story.
exceptional families. Call 634- Chapel. Sunday services,
7500 for information. Cost is $118 plus book fee.
Join us for a home-cooked, Tex- 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
The event was created by the Military Child Education Coalition and
hosted by the Vicenza Parent to Parent team. Tell Me a Story was Camp ARMY Challenge Mex Cinco de Mayo dinner May downtown. Call Sean
held at the School Age Services building April 18. deadline May 4 5 at 5:30 p.m. Peterson at 335-8219492.
Each family received a hardbound copy of Cheney’s book autographed Youth of deployed or soon-to- The USO is located in Bldg Call the Caserma
by VES principal Martha Parsons. deploy parents can now register 9A. Call 634-7156. Ederle chapel at 634-
7519 (0444-71-7519) for
DON’T BE LATE: E-mail briefs to editor@eur.army.mil noon Monday or by Friday at 4 p.m. if Monday is a holiday. religious activities.

April 23, 2009 THE Outlook 7


S ports
horts
Calling all horse
Cougars boys shoe pitchers
soccer player The next horse shoe
Felipe Diaz, (No.
9) rejoices tournament is May 8-10
while running at the N-40 track.
toward Men and women,
teammate singles or doubles can
Segun Awe (No. take home awards.
8), who scored
the second Participants must sign
goal during up by May 4 by calling
their April 18 634-7009.
game versus
Naples. Vicenza Runners’
Club
Meet other runners
and explore new places
to run.
Join the Vicenza Adult
Runners’ Club, open to
anyone in the community

VHS Cougars boys refuse to lose April 17-18


Story and photo by Against Naples, scorers were “The girls played excellent,” April 25.
18 years or older and out
of high school. Meet at
the fitness center every
Monday, Wednesday,
LAURA KREIDER Segun Awe, Felipe Diaz and said Charity Smith, the VHS and Friday at 9 a.m.
Outlook staff Chris Stucky. Cougars girls’ assistant coach.
GAME SCHEDULE For more information,
After defeating the Naples “I scored in the first game “They communicate well,” e-mail Ani Pry at
boys team 3-0 April 17, the and today the ball just came to she said. “They only need to May 2: Cougars at home vs. vicenzarunning@
Vicenza High School boy’s me and I scored again,” said work in midfield and complete Milan hotmail.com or call 634-
team tied Sigonella April 18. Awe after the April 17 game. their passes. We didn’t have May 9: Cougars at American 7009.
Both games took place at the The VHS girls’ team also enough games yet, but the best Overseas School at Rome
artificial field. played two games. On April 17 way to practice is to meet other May 16: Cougars at home vs. New Les Mills classes
After an even beginning the Naples girls’ team defeated teams,” she added. Aviano have begun
against Naples, the VHS team VHS 5-1, but the Cougars won The next soccer game will be Championship: Europeans Check out the new
scored twice in a very short the April 18 game held on post played on post against Milan at Kaiserslautern, Germany. music, routines, and
period, outflanking its opponent. against Sigonella 3-1. May 2. No game is scheduled May 20-23 times at www.
vicenzaMWR.com.
You’ll find your
USAG Vicenza Sports favorites: Body Pump,
Update Combat, Step, Attack,
Balance, and Jam, plus
Soldiers’ Volleyball other favorites like yoga
league standings and self defense.
Team Win Loss
Lucky 7 0 Redeem your GYM
USAHC 5 4
RAT points
D Co, 1-503 4 1
Delta Rec 2 3
The current GYM RAT
Top Gun 1 5 incentive program will
BSB Riggers 1 4 end May 31.
Angels 0 5 All points must be
redeemed prior to that
Recent game results date to claim prizes. Any
April 10 points not redeemed will
Top Gun: 0, 0 vs. BSB Riggers: 0,0 be null and void and no
Lucky: 25, 25 vs. Angels: 0,0
incentive prizes will be
given.
USAG Vicenza Community Soccer Call 634-7616 for
team standings more information.
Win Tie Loss
2 2 11 Vicenza Middle/High
Faamagalo Potasi, Delta Co 1/503 rd, prepares the ball for a spike during the game versus
USAHC held at the post gym April 16. Delta Co 1/503 rd placed first in the competition after
School schedule
Recent game results
winning the final game against Lucky 27-24; 25-23; 15-12.
The Vicenza Middle/
March 28 High School weekend

Delta Co. 1/503rd wins unit championship


Grantorto: 1 vs. USAG: 0
game schedule is as
April 4
follows:
US San Luca: 1 vs. USAG: 0
Story and photos by LAURA KREIDER BASEBALL:
competitive and fun. Lots of morale, esprit
Dodgeball league standings Outlook staff April 24-25 at Naples
Team Win Loss de corps and unity were displayed,” said vs. Sigonella and
Secret Squirrels 10 2 Local teams Delta Co. 1/503rd, Lucky, Ricky Jackson, the USAG Vicenza sports Naples in Carney Park.
Doughnut Ninjas 5 4 USAHC and Delta Rec. participated in the programmer for the Community Recreation SOCCER: :
Dentac 3 6 USAG Vicenza Unit Recreational Volleyball Division. Idle
AFN Vicenza 2 8 Championship at the post gym April 16-18. “A team cannot come better than having SOFTBALL:
Recent game results Delta Co 1/503rd placed first in the their leaders participating with them,” he April 24-25 at Naples
April 7 competition after winning the final game said. vs. Sigonella and
Dentac: 6 vs. Secret Squirrels: 5 against Lucky 27-24; 25-23; 15-12. “Maybe we are bringing back the old- Naples in Carney Park.
Doughnut Ninjas: 3 vs. Secret Squirrels: 6 Delta Co 1/503rd was defeated by Lucky time bonding, which will make a positive TRACK & FIELD:
April 9 April 17. Lucky teammate Nelson Nunez was change and is good for our warriors,” said April 25 at Naples
AFN Vicenza: 6 vs. Secret Squirrels: 4 happy to compete and had high hopes for Jackson. “We will try to continue with the vs. Sigonella and
Doughnut Ninjas: 6 vs AFN Vicenza: 2 victory before the final game. volleyball games for another two weeks if Naples in Carney Park.
“The volleyball championship was possible, based on the participation.”

8 THE Outlook April 23, 2009

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