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July 16, 2009 U.S. Army Garrisons Vicenza & Livorno www.USAG.Vicenza.Army.Mil Vol. 42, Issue 28

What’s InsideGarrison newspages 2 & 3

Commentary: Retiredsergeant major laments

weight gain, road toweight loss AND

Chairman of JointChiefs Adm. Mullen

highlights his lessonsfrom the Army

Community eventspages 4 & 5

TRAVEL: Trip to nearbyLedro Lake offers a

prehistoric glimpse intothe past

Community newspages 6 & 7

OUT & ABOUT: A listingof local concerts,

festivals and events

Movie Schedule

Sportspage 8

Find out what sportactivities are available

to you.

Breen updatescommunity on new

health center, stateof medical support

See LOCAL Page 3

HELPING HANDS: Pfc. Nathan Whaley of HHC, 1-503rd Infantry (Airborne) works with Nazzareno Campana, a member of theCostabissara town council, on one of two community improvement projects Whaley’s unit was working on with the town northwest ofVicenza July 8-10. “The first project involved clearing enough land so the town can build a public park along a walking path for area kids tostop and play,” explained Capt. Jason Wayne, HHC, 1-503rd Inf. commander. “The second project, in conjunction with the Costabissara Alpiniassociation, is helping in the deconstruction of the town’s old Boy Scouts hut and helping rebuild a new one. This is a long-term project thatwill take several months to complete.” Companies from the 173rd ABCT’s first infantry battalion are partnering with Province of Vicenzatowns to provide their Soldiers the opportunity to participate in local projects. “We pride ourselves on being a part of our communities in Italyand this is a way we can help show our support and make our neighborhoods a better place,” Wayne said.

Photo by Jon Fleshman

Col. Eric Nantz, U.S. Army Africa’s senioroperations officer, presents theMeritorious Service Medal to Italian Sgt.Maj. Sergio Bondielli July 10 at U.S. ArmyAfrica headquarters.

Italian NCO honored, receives U.S.medal for outstanding serviceBy RICK SCAVETTAU.S. Army Africa

During the past seven years the U.S. Armyhas relied upon Italian Sgt. Maj. Sergio Bondiellithrough countless complex training exercises.

For his effortsBondielli received theU.S. ArmyMeritorious ServiceMedal during a July10 awards ceremonyat U.S. Army Africaheadquarters.

“The best part ofmy 25-year ItalianArmy career hasbeen the seven yearsI spent working withthe U.S. Army herein Caserma Ederle,”Bondielli said. “This

has been the best unit; we organized lots ofcollective training and accomplished many

Photo By Ed Johnson

See BONDIELLI Page 3

USAG Vicenza Health Center

“You cannot go on any Army installationtoday without seeing massive constructionprojects ongoing,” remarked Army Chief ofStaff Gen. George Casey during theDepartment of the Army’s annual ArmyFamily Action Plan conference inAlexandria, Va., in January.

At no location is that statement moreevident than at Caserme Ederle.

This week, USAG Vicenza Health CenterCommander Col. Lorraine T. Breendiscussed one of the installation’s newfacilities, the Enhanced Health CareCenter—a 141, 700 square-foot, $52 milliondollar complex slated to open in fall 2010.

“This is the largest medical constructionproject in more than 30 years in Europe,”Breen said, speaking to American ForcesNetwork reporters during a tour of the

The bestpart of my 25-year career

has been theseven years

spent workingwith the U.S.

Army inCasermaEderele.

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Army FamilyCovenantUPDATE

BreakingBreakingBreakingBreakingBreakingNews:News:News:News:News:

U.S. Army news releaseexcerpt:

The Department of the Armyconfirmed July 14 theDepartment of Defense’sannouncement for the nextrotation of major unitsscheduled to deploy in supportof Operation EnduringFreedom.

The announcement involvestwo brigade combat teamsconsisting of approximately7,500 people. These units willreplace redeploying units, withno change in force strength.The deployment window forthese units will begin in the falland continue into early 2010.The brigade combat teamsconfirmed to deploy are the173rd (Sky Soldiers) AirborneBrigade Combat Team fromVincenza, Italy, and the 3rd(Rakkasan) Brigade CombatTeam, 101st Airborne Division,Fort Campbell, Ky.

173rd ABCT deploymentannouncement official

IMCOM-E news releaseFrom mid-July through September, the

United States Army in Europe and InstallationManagement Command Europe Region willjoin forces to evaluate just how well the ArmyFamily Covenant is meeting the needs andexpectations of Soldiers and families in Europe.

An AFC assessment will be conducted atCaserma Ederle Aug. 4-5.

“It is an opportunity for the U.S. militarycommunity members in Vicenza to expresstheir opinions and observations on how theimplementation of the Army’s FamilyCovenant has performed,” said Matt Steger,director of the garrison’s Plans, Analysis andIntegration Office. “It also allows thecommand to provide data and documentation

See ASSESSMENT Page 3

Weight gain solution right under my nose

July 16, 2009

Opinion & Editorial

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SpeakOut What is the ideal souvenir from Italy?

Sarah WallacePost exchange

“A bottle of wine toremember the good timesin Italy; it’s moremeaningful than clothes.”

Pvt. Danny ParksService member

“A water colorpainting. It captures theessence of Italian art.”

Robert CruceEducation Center

“Unique porcelainfigurines from Nove toremind me of the area.”

Christina CottrellFamily member

“Something thatrepresents the Italianculture like a roof tile.”

Ronaldo ReiterFamily member

“Pictures from the time spenthere.”

It’s funny how increased weightand poor conditioning can sneakup on you.

It’s even funnier that the solutioncan be rightunder yournose, if youjust look for it.

Now thisproblem shouldn’t be a big concern formost of you Soldiers. Uncle Sugarkeeps you plenty busy and sees to ityou keep fit. But for the rest of us itcan be a challenge.

I retired from the Army nine yearsago. I had some long-term aches andpains that already kept me from doingsome of the things I always had to stayin shape.

Running was out - bad knees.Pushups were out - bad wrist. But thebiggest problem for me was a lack offocus. I was a mission-first kind of guy.Keeping fit was part of the mission, soit was second nature. But when the

mission went away, so did thepsychological requirement to keeppushing myself.

It didn’t happen overnight. It tookyears, butgradually, thepounds startedto climb, thewaist started to

expand. And the extra weight had a lotof other negative effects, too.

It got harder to get through whatexercise I attempted. My back hurtmore. My knees got worse. Even mysleep suffered, as I began to snoremore and louder - I often woke myselfup.

Last fall the garrison began offeringa six-month program allowingemployees to spend on-duty timeworking out. I signed up, but it didn’t domuch for me. I tried some cardio workin the gym, then went for walks, andfinally just found reasons - excuses? -for doing nothing at all.

And the weight kept creeping up.When I went to the closeout session

for that fitness program I got a bit testywith the organizers.

“What a lousy program,” I charged.“It didn’t do anything for me at all.”

They came back at me, too. Andthey made it clear to me that I hadbeen waiting for someone to spoonfeed me a solution to my problem. Ineeded to take some positive steps.

In response to their challenges, Ibegan a program to eat moreresponsibly.

I also made an appointment for afitness assessment at Jensen FamilyHealth and Fitness Center. The resultswere kind of shocking. I was alwaysthe skinny guy, but I found that I hadpassed all the way through theoverweight category and edged into theclinically obese. That was an eyeopener.

With a doctor’s clearance, I madean appointment with one of the

personal trainers at Jensen. She usedmy assessment and my personal goalsto design a workout routine, thencoached and monitored me as I got intothe swing of regular workouts.

I started all that a couple monthsago. The results have been prettydramatic. I have dropped more than 30pounds; my knees feel better; my backdoesn’t bother me at all; and my wifetells me I barely snore. My fat clothesno longer fit and have gone onto the topshelf in the closet. Trousers I hadn’tworn in years are back into use.

I have a mission again. I will alwayshave to guard against slipping back intoold habits, but I have the tools andsupport to keep me fit.

That support was always available -almost under my nose. I just had tolook for it. (Call Caserma Ederle’sWellness Center today at 634-8186.)

(David W. Kuhns Sr., is editor ofFort Lewis’ Northwest Guardian anda retired Army sergeant major.)

COMMENTARYby DAVID W. KUHNS Sr.

Fort Lewis’ Northwest Guardian

Commentary by Navy Adm.MICHAEL G. MULLENChairman of the Joint Chiefs

Our Army is thecenterof

gravity for theU.S. military - andthis centerincludes the Guardand Reserves.

It is the bestand most combat-hardened Armythat the nation hasever known -indeed, the worldhas ever known.And we must doall we can tomake sure it stays that way.

Let me take you through

some of the things I havelearned about our Army, whichwe all serve. Some of thesethings might surprise you, mostprobably will not, but I thought

you might beinterested inhow thisSailor hascome to seeit.

The firstthing Ilearned aboutthe Army ishooah.

There are1,000 or10,000 or100,000

different ways to say hooah.But I learned that it is more

than just a battle cry; it is away of life. It says that youwill never quit, neversurrender, never leave yourbuddy. It says that you areproud of the hardships youhave endured because there isdeep meaning in every one ofthem.

Go stand atop one of thosehills in the Korengal Valley inAfghanistan, where I was lastFebruary and July, withparatroopers assigned to the173d Airborne BrigadeCombat Team. Look around atthe utter desolation of theplace and the spartanconditions that these youngpeople are living in. You cannothelp but come back a littlethick in the throat.

I awarded a Silver Star to ayoung officer there, Capt.Greg Ambrosia, who placedhimself in the line of fire todirect his men to safety. Ipinned on some Bronze Stars,Commendation Medals, andPurple Hearts as well. Thesetroops had been out there 14months and seen a lot of tough

fighting. They lost a lot of goodSoldiers. We often forget theimpact of war on those whowere alongside our fallen. Thatloss impacts them for the restof their lives.

When those Soldiers yelled“Hooah!” after the ceremony,I understood that it was not

Adm. Mullen: What I have learned about the Army

Go stand atopone of thosehills in the

Korengal Valleyin Afghanistan,where I was last

February andJuly with 173rd

Airborneparatroopers.

‘‘Adm.Michael G.Mullenawards theSilver Starto Capt.GregoryAmbrosiain KorengalOutpost,Afghanistan,July 2008.Photo byChadMcNeeley

See MULLEN Page 5

July 9, 2009 THE Outlook 3

Garrison news

Commissary U.S. Army Africa CommanderMaj. Gen. William B. Garrett III

USAG Vicenza Commander and PublisherCol. Erik Daiga

USAG VicenzaPublic Affairs Officer

Jon Fleshman

EditorAdriane Foss

PhotojournalistLaura Kreider

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

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

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At your service

Ronald Vickerstaff is Caserma Ederele’s newcommissary director.

“We deliver a premier commissary benefit to the armedservices community, and one that encourages an excitingshopping experience, satisfies patron demand for qualitygrocery and household products and delivers exceptionalsavings while enhancing quality of life, fostering recruitment,retention and readiness and supporting war fighters’ peaceof mind, knowing their families have secure and affordableAmerican products.

Vickerstaff said his commissary team serves 28,000customers per month. He is located in the post commissarymost days from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 634-7997 or by e-mail at ronald.vickerstaff@deca.mil.

Visit the Army’s Web site dedicated to theYear of the NCO at www. army.mil/Year ofthe NCO.

Sgt 1st Class William TerryUnit: HHC., 2nd Bn., 503rd Inf.Regt. (Abn.)Current Position: AssistantOperations NCOAge: 33Hometown: Montclair, N.J.Years in service: 14What would surprise peopleabout you: I’m a HALO 3gamer.Biggest mentor(s) and why:Staff Sgt. Coleman, my firstsquad leader, and CommandSgt. Maj. Hartless, who has awealth of knowledge and withwhom I shared my first firefight.Life’s ambition: Alwaysimprove; never decline.Motto: Too easy!Your definition of an NCO:Someone who has a genuineconcern for his Soldiers andknows where he came from.List of major assignments:Fort Bragg, Korea, FortBenning, The Rock.Advice for junior Soldiers:Strive to be the best.Reason for your success:My command sergeant major’ssupport.Your defining moment as anNCO: Being able to lead, coachand mentor Soldiers of theRock.

PROFILES OF SUCCESSThe Noncommissioned Officer

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facility July 14. “The project is more than50 percent complete and all systems area go for a dedication ceremony nextyear.”

Some of the additions andenhancements will include theconsolidation of all medical assets on postunder one roof, the establishment of amammogram facility, an expanded laborand delivery section, the ability to providemore diversified same-day surgery andan increased capacity to see moreprimary care patients.

According to Mark Rice, transitionmanager for the Enhanced HealthCenter, “We’re working diligently toensure the entire resource piece ispositioned to support next year’sopening.”

Breen, who changes command todayafter a two-year tour, discussed otherhealth care enhancements developedrecently at the U.S. military community

in Vicenza.“The change in health care support is

night and day compared to two yearsago,” she said.

Today, there is a Warrior TransitionUnit, a Soldier and Family Assistancecenter co-located in Davis Hall, and asports and wellness facility in the postgymnasium.

In addition, the behavioral health caresupport has more than doubled to supportSoldiers and their families.

“I think one of the main improvementsis in the area of access to care,” she said,discussing one of the U.S. surgeongeneral’s strategic goals. “Probably oneof the most significant advancements isin the area of mental health.”

“Before the 173rd Airborne Brigaderedeployed, the SETAF chaplain, Col.Dave Smith, and my senior mental healthadvisor, Lt. Col. Bob McKenzie,deployed to Afghanistan themselves toassess the Soldiers and their mental care

status,” said Breen. “From this visit, theteam was able to not only gatherinformation on behavioral health needsand requirements but also help breakdown barriers where Soldiers feltconfident they could seek credible healthcare support.”

This action, designed in Vicenza, isnow the model for the European RegionalMedical Command to emulate and maybecome the model for the entire U.S.Army Medical Department, according toBreen. With the new center’s completiondate on target and as Breen departs forWashington, D.C. to attend the IndustrialCollege of the Armed Forces at FortMcNair, she attributes the high standardof quality care and support to thecommunity to the team of professionalsat the Health Center.

“It has been an absolute honor andprivilege,” she said, “to be associated withthese great people. They define what itmeans to be Army Strong.”

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important missions together.”Bondielli served under the U.S.

Army’s Southern European Task Force,which has since transformed to becomeU.S. Army Africa, the land componentto U.S. Africa Command.

Bondielli’s military expertise allowedhim to offer sound guidance on trainingmatters and offer focused feedbackduring joint exercises – key to themission success, said Col. Eric Nantz,U.S. Army Africa’s senior operationsofficer.

“I’m truly honored to recognize theincredible support and assistance Sgt.Maj. Bondielli has provided thiscommand,” Nantz said. “His stellarservice continued to meld thecollaborative working relationships of theItalian and U.S. armies and hisperformance has been invaluable to ouroverall mission.”

Local care initiative model for ERMC

Give leadership a true view oflocal services with AFC survey

Bondielli’s support,military expertise

‘key to missionsuccess,’ U.S.-

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on the financial impacts the Covenant ishaving on our family programs.”

Steger said community members willhave several opportunities to provide theirinput:

Take an online assessment. Volunteer to participate in one of

the focus groups (FRG, BOSS, staff) atthe Arena Aug. 4-5.

Provide insights to the visiting teammembers as they tour facilities on post.

Provide comments andrecommendations on the ICE Web site.

“This is a chance to provide usefulfeedback to the leadership on how thisimportant program has impacted theSoldiers and family members within ourcommunity,” said Steger. “With thepending deployment of the 173rd, thisprogram’s success will have animmediate and critical impact to ourmilitary families and the surroundingcommunity.”

The Army Family CovenantAssessment in Europe is the first initiative

of its size and scope in the Army. It is aholistic approach designed to study andevaluate the effectiveness of the fullrange of AFC programs and services.The goal is to maximize the positiveimpacts for Army families in Europe.

The assessment begins in July withpre-defined focus groups drawn from theseven garrisons across Europe that havebeen most impacted by recurring,extended deployments: USAGWeisbaden, Stuttgart, Ansbach,Schweinfurt, Bamberg, Grafenwoehr,and Vicenza. On-site facility visits andinterviews will be conducted spanning awide range of uniformed and civilianindividuals represented in FRGs, BOSSprograms and commanders andcommand sergeants major.

The focus group assessment will befollowed up in August with an onlinesurvey that anyone in Europe will beencouraged to complete.

Stay tuned to the Outlook, CommandChannel, and AFN for the survey addressand ensure your voice is heard to improveprograms and services.

Don’t keep it to yourself!

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Travel

Story and photos by LAURA KREIDEROutlook staff

Ledro is not an amusement park or aset for a movie. It’s a lake-dwelling settlement, discovered in1929 when water levels werelowered to use the lake as a

hydroelectric basin,resulting in the discovery of theprehistoric site.

The lake of Ledro is located in a narrow valleyabout 600 meters higher than the largerneighboring Lake Garda.

Ledro Lake is about three kilometers long andless than one kilomter wide. It is the creation of anaccumulation of earth and stones carried andfinally deposited by a glacier.

The prehistoric settlement was discovered on thelake’s eastern side. During excavations, the remainsof a pile-dwelling site were found in a 4,500-squaremeter area.Approximately 10,000 piles re-emerged- very tangible proof of the prehistoric humans whoonce dwelt there.

Water levels rose and again hid the thearcheological site for many years until in the late1960s new research uncovered enough artifacts to

open a museum. The Museo delle Palafitte, or pile-dwellings museum, opened in 1967 as part of theNatural Science Museum of Trento. It is located inMolina di Ledro, along the river Ponale, which is theeffluent river of the lake.

A myriad of objects, ranging from pottery to bronzeartifacts and horn handcrafts, were relocated fromthe site and are now on display at the museum. Visitorscan get an understanding of the lifestyle of the ancientinhabitants who lived, worked and hunted around thelake in the year 2000 B.C.

Also on display is a canoe that measures more thanfive meters in length and was carved from anenourmous tree log.

Near the bank of the lake, a few meters from theentrance of the museum, a reconstructed pile dwellinggives visitors a glimpse of the types of ancientdwellings that once dotted the landscape.

Today, the area is considered one of the mostsignificant lake-dwelling discoveries in Europe.

For information in English on this historic site,visit www.palafitteledro.it

To visit by car, take the Autostrada A22 in thedirection of Trento and exit at Rovereto Sud. Followthe SS240 until Riva del Garda, and follow the brownsigns for approximately six kilometers to Val di Ledro.

Back in time: A visit to LedroLake is a prehistoric trip

Lakes may be a destination for water sports, trekkingaround the shore, picnics and relaxation. On the banks of a lakelocated in the Trentino Region, visitors may also jump into the past, back

about 4,000 years to the Bronze Age.

THE WAY IT WAS: About 10,000prehistoric piles re-emerged during thelate 1920s. The water submerged themagain until the drought of 1936 when theexcavations started again.

VISIT: Visitors leave the pile area to visitthe museum, which offers free admissionfor children under 14, 3 euro for adults.

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Community events

Upcoming ITR trips Acqua Village trip July

19: The park features waterslides, play rooms and more.

Venice trip July 20:Built on 117 small islands, ithas more than 150 canals andmore than 400 bridges.

Cinque Terre trip July21: A remote piece of theItalian Riviera consisting offive villages connected bytrails that hug the coastline.

Volterra July 22: Thecity is situated on a highplateau with views of thesurrounding hills and famousfor its craftsmen who havebeen carving elaboratestatues from locally minedalabaster for 2,500 years.

Rome trip July 23: Visitthe city’s most famous sites.

Elba trip July 24: Oneof the three major islands offthe coast, it is considered themost beautiful. Swim, scuba,snorkel, or rent a scooter.

Apuane Alps: Enjoy aday of challenging hiking upto an elevation of 4,900 feetin the Apuane Alps July 25by calling ODR at 633-7775to reserve a spot. Registerby July 24 at noon.

Florence trip July 25:Spend the day at your leisure.Visit museums, AccademiaGallery, shop in the outdoormarket or along the PonteVecchio or enjoy the sceneryat an outdoor café.

Call ITR at 633-7589for information or toreserve a spot for the trips.

Darby Religiousactivities

For details, call the chapelat: 633-7267 (050-54-7267)

9:40 a.m.: CatholicReconciliation

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

worshipProtestant Sunday

school starts at 10.a.m.;Catholic CCD at 11:15 a.m.

The chapel is collectingcardboard, robes, children’splastic swimming pools andcardboard rolls from papertowels and toilet paper.

Contact the Catholiceducation coordinator to findout when the nextconfirmation will take placeor for more information.

Choir practice is at 9:30a.m on Sunday before Mass.

The congregation needs acantor. Talk to ChaplainPorter or Father Roberto toserve.

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because they were proud of their newmedals; it was because they were proudof the difference they knew they weremaking together, as a team-as an Army.

The second thing I have learned is thatour Army has become a world-classcounterinsurgency force in anextraordinarily short time.

In Iraq, I walked down thestreets of Sadr City, andvisited an outpost in Mosul.These were places where, just a fewweeks before, we could not have visitedat all. Al Qaeda is clearly on the run inIraq, and the surge and Anbar Awakeningand even Muqtada al Sadr’s ceasefire allhelped to make that happen. But whatreally turned it around was thecounterinsurgency tactics that our troopsembraced and perfected.

Think about it: As late as the winter of2007, when President Bush announced thesurge, attacks were averaging nearly 180a day, the highest level since majorcombat operations ended. A new nationalintelligence estimate predicted that Iraqileaders would be hard pressed toreconcile over the next year and a half.

But look where we are now. Ourcommitment to counter-insurgencywarfare worked. That meant sharing riskwith the Iraqis, which in turn meant awhole lot of courage on the part of ourSoldiers. Yet they prevailed because theylearned, adapted, and most of all believed.

Third, I learned that it is irresponsible toneglect the continual improvement of ourconventional capabilities.

I was struck during one of my firstvisits as chairman to an Army base - FortSill - by how few young artillery officershad earned their basic qualificationsbecause they had so often deployedoutside their skill set.

Now, as the chief of Naval Operationswho deployed upwards of 12,000 Sailorsto work on the ground in the U.S. CentralCommand theater, I understand thebenefit for people to develop themselves.

We need more balance in the way wethink, train and resource ourselves. Veryreal threats still exist from regional powerswho possess robust conventional and, insome cases, nuclear capabilities. We mustrestore some of the more conventionaland expeditionary expertise that we willrequire in the uncertain years ahead.

It is difficult to modernize while fightinga war. But there is also an argument thata combat footing generates the energyand sense of urgency that allow us tomeet the pace of change.

The essential truth is that we are atwar - and it is a war that is moving atlightning speed.

And that brings me to my fourthobservation: our peacetime processes arenot adapted to a wartime reality. Wesimply have not kept pace with thedemands that this war requires of ourwounded, fallen, and their families.

Some wounded service members arewaiting too long to receive disabilityratings and transition out of the military,leaving them and their families in limbo.

Indeed, service members tell me thattheir most precious resource is time. Theywant their lives back. They want to moveon.

I know that we have launched a pilotprogram with the Department of VeteransAffairs designed to streamline thetransition process, but we are still notmoving quickly enough. And I hope thatwe are able to expand it as rapidly aspossible.

Recent studies suggest thatas many as 20 percent oftoday’s troops may sufferfrom post-traumatic stressbrought on by combat in Iraqand Afghanistan. Many areunderstandably wary of the stigmaattached to mental health issues - aproblem we can alleviate by makingeveryone undergo screening, so no onehas to raise his or her hand.

I recently had the chance to visit theVA hospital in Palo Alto, Calif., and talked

with about 30 mostly active-duty PTSpatients from every service. It botheredme to see what they had to go through justto get help - essentially bottoming out, likethey were in an alcohol or a drugrehabilitation program.

The families of the fallenand the wounded never lostthe American dream.They still want to work; theywant to send their kids toschool; they want to get an education;they want to own a piece of the rock.Indeed, they have earned it. And it is up tous to ensure that they get the chance.

Finally, I have learned that the Army,above all, is a learning organization. Fromrapid development and adaptation ofdoctrine, to command organization, tomovement of brigade combat teams andmodular headquarters, to the way peopleare promoted, the Army is constantlychanging and adapting to meet thechallenges of the day.

We are seeing people succeed, grow,and lead. We are seeing people unafraidto challenge assumptions or old ways. Ourmid-grade noncommissioned officers andyoung captains love what they do. Theyhave led in combat. They are remarkablyresilient, and they do us all proud.

Junior officers and enlisted men andwomen need to know that it is right toquestion the direction of their service andseniors. In fact, they should be rewardedfor it.

That sort of feedback is healthy, and itfoments the kind of change we need. AsGeneral George Marshall once quipped,“Soldiers are intelligent. Give them thebare tree; let them supply the leaves.”

I have certainly seen the forest for thetrees here, and have learned a lot aboutthe Army. Most importantly, I havelearned from the Army.

(Adm. Michael G. Mullen serves aschairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.This article first appeared in the JointForce Quarterly magazine, FirstQuarter 2009 edition.)

Mullen bothered by troops with PTS bottoming out

This year’s Club Beyondparticipants enjoyed beach

volleyball at the American Beachin Tirrenia. Hundreds of students

from garrisons throughout Europecamped out on the Camp Darby

grounds for the annual weeklongevent. For more information on the

club, contact Camp Darby’sJessica Barlow at

jessica.barlow@eur.army.mil orCaserma Ederle’s Cadena Trusty

at ctrusty@clubbeyond.org. Formore information on CampDarby’s American Beach in

Tirrenia (lodging cost and location,where to eat, driving directions,

and amenities), visitwww.usag.livorno.army.mil/ and

scroll down to “PLAN MYVACATION.”

Photo by Chiara Mattirola

BEYOND YOUR AVERAGE FUN

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Out&About by Anna Terracino

Venice fetes city salvation with festival

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

Festivals& events

Redentore (Our Savior)Festival, July 18-19, in Venice,San Marco Basin.

The festival is particularlypopular with Venetians as itcombines a religious theme witha spectacular celebration thatattracts thousands of visitors.

It celebrates the city’sredemption from a plague in1576. In an attempt to ward offthe worst, the Senate decreedthat if the city were saved, atemple would be built in honorof Christ the Savior.

The city survived and theRedentore Church was built.Since then an annual pilgrimagehas been held.

On July 18 hundreds ofdecorated boats will gather in theGiudecca canal and in front ofSt. Mark’s Square. This displayof lights and sound culminateswith a firework display over thewater. The night ends with theboats going over to the Lido toawait the sunrise. On July 19there will be a procession to theRedentore Church and gondolaregattas on the Canale dellaGiudecca from 4 p.m. until.

July 18: 7 p.m. openingof the votive bridge, a 330-meterfloating bridge that goes fromZattere to the church ofRedentore on Giudecca isle.12:30 p.m. firework display at St.Mark’s Basin.

July 19: 4 p.m. regattasof the Redentore. 7 p.m. massat the Church of Redentore.

Redentore (Our savior)historical parade: July 17-22 in

Photo courtesy of Venice APTPromises KeptVenice will host its annual Redentore (Our Savior) festival July 18-19, complete with elaborately decoratedboats, nightime fireworks and gondola regatta. In 1576, the Venetian Senate decreed that if the city weresaved from a devastating plague, it would build a church in honor of Christ the Savior. The city survived,the church was built, and an annual pilgrimage and festivities have taken place since the 14th century.

FREE concertsexhibits, classesThe Garden of the mix art

- exhibition: July 16-23, 9 p.m.,in Dueville, Giardino Magico,Parco Via Rossi, about 8 milesnorth of Vicenza.

Sunday night voices inconcert: July 16, 9 p.m., inSandrigo, Via Tugurio, about 9miles north of Vicenza

DJ Set High Promotion –outdoor disco night: July 16,10 p.m., in Sandrigo, Via Tugurio,about 9 miles north of Vicenza.

Hard rock, space rock,pop and experimental musicconcert: July 16, 9 p.m., inDueville, Giardino Magico,Parco Via Rossi, about 8 milesnorth of Vicenza.

Madonna: in Udine, July 16.Motörhead, in Piazzola Sul

Brenta July 17.Burt Bacharach with

special guest Karima: Lucca,July 18.

George Benson: inVillafranca (Verona), July 19.

Tracy Chapman: Arezzo,July 22.

Bruce Springsteen: inRome, July 19; in Torino, July 21;in Udine, July 23

OutdoorRecreation

Try kayak fishingEnjoy kayak fishing July 25;

$65 includes equipment, tackle,and transportation. Call 634-7094.

Cruise SwitzerlandCruise the lakeside town of

Lugano July 25. Call ODR today.

Portofino villageDiscover the small fishing

village of Portofino on the ItalianRiveria July 26. Call 634-7094.

Learn scuba July 27Learn to scuba dive in the open

water basic scuba class. Fee is$280 and includes equipment,transportation and certification.Call 634-7453 to register.

Experience Lake GardaEnjoy a day on the beautiful

Lake Garda July 30. Call 634-7453now to make your reservation.

Hydrospeed Aug. 1Enjoy hydrospeeding on the

Brenta from 9 a.m. -3 p.m. on aguided trip with ODR. Call today.

The night of rock legends:Jack Bruce-Robin Thrower-GaryHusband in Savona July 23.

Simple Minds: in Venezia,Piazza San Marco, July 24.

Jack Bruce and RobinTrower: in Piazzola sul Brenta,July 26.

Gary Husband: in Piazzolasul Brenta, July 26.

John Fogerty: Lucca, July26; Piazzola sul Brenta, July 28.

ColdPlay: in Udine, FriuliStadium, Aug. 31.

Notre Dame de Paris: inVerona, Arena, Sept. 10.

Buy tickets in Vicenza atMedia World, Palladio ShoppingCenter, or http://www.greenticket. i t /index.html?imposta_lingua=ing or http://www.ticketone.it/EN/.

Pay concerts & events

Ponte di Barbarano, at VillaRigon, Viale Crispi 2, about 13miles south of Vicenza. It datesback to the end of the XVIIcentury.

July 17: 8 p.m. food boothsopen. Free tasting of the “Doge’sbread;” 9 p.m. historicalcommemoration parade -people wearing the traditionalcostume of the Venetianaristocracy disembark at thecanal’s dock. Live baroquemusic and dances, entertainmentwith fire-eaters and jugglers.Exhibition of Venetian artifactsof the XXVII century; 10 p.m.fireworks on the Bisatto Canal.

July 18: 7 p.m. food boothswith local specialties; 8:30 grandopening of the Berici area craftsexhibition; live music anddancing with Il Mulino del Po.

July 19: from 4 p.m. carnivalrides; 7 p.m. food booths; paintingand crafts; live music anddancing with Checco e B.Band.

July 20: 4 p.m. cycle race;7 p.m. food booths, exhibitions,carnival rides, live music anddancing with Marco e iNiagara. 10:30 p.m. lotterydraw.

July 21: 7 p.m. food booths.Painting and crafts exhibitions,live music and dancing withMery e Elisa; midnightfireworks.

Hoga Zait, CimbricFestival: July 17-19 in Roana,about 37 miles north of Vicenza.Hoga Zait in Cambric languagemeans “time to celebrate.” Theinhabitants of many mountaintowns of the province claim tobe descendants of the ancient

Yano DJ – Afro music: July17, 9 p.m., in Campotamaso diValdagno, sports field, about 20miles northwest of Vicenza.Food booths and ethnic market.

La Zurda – Argentinemusic, songs and dances: July18, 10 p.m., in Campotamaso diValdagno, sports field, about 20miles northwest of Vicenza.Food booths and ethnic market.

Tango Night: July 19, 9 p.m.,in Caldogno, Piazza Europa, 7miles northwest of Vicenza.

Ferrock 2009 in Vicenza’sRetrone Park, Via Malvezzi

Rock, punk, pop andfolk music: July 16, 9 p.m.,

Funk and Punk’N’Rollmusic: July 17, 7 p.m.

Reggae music: July 18, 7p.m.

Brasilian percussion andbelly dancers: July 19, 7 p.m.

Explore the sky,Astronomical Observatory ofArcugnano, July 21, 9 p.m., ViaS. Giustina, 127 – about fivemiles south of Vicenza. View thesky and the planets in great detailwith the observatory’s telescope.

Ederle TheaterJuly 16 Ghost of Girlfriends Past (PG-13) 6 p.m.July 17 Battle for Terra (PG) 6 p.m.

The Soloist (PG-13) 9 p.m.July 18 Battle for Terra (PG-13) 3 p.m.

I Love You Beth Cooper (PG-13) 6 p.m.July 19 The Soloist (PG-13) 3 p.m.

I Love You Beth Cooper (PG-13) 6 p.m.July 22 Angels & Demons (PG-13) 6 p.m.July 23 Angels & Demons (PG-13) 6 p.m.

Camp Darby TheaterJuly 17 Transformers: Revenge of Fallen (PG-13) 6 p.m.July 18 Angels & Demons (PG-13) 6 p.m.July 19 Transformers: Revenge of Fallen (PG-13) 1 p.m.July 23 Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (PG) 6 p.m.

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

Looking for the movie synopsis? Visit www.aafes.com, scroll tothe bottom of the page and click on Movie Schedule.

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Cimbrian of Scandinavia origin. July 17: 8 a.m. guided

excursions; 4 p.m. old utensilsand artifacts exhibition; 6 p.m.Mass in Cimbric language; 9p.m. and 11 p.m. live music.

July 18: 9:30 a.m. guidedexcursion to the Valdassa’sgraffit i ; 4:30 p.m. KlainenDolomiten Concert; old utensilsexhibition; 6:30 mass in Cimbriclanguage. 9 p.m. torchlightprocession in period costume;ethnic shows and music.

July 19: 2 p.m. Localhandmade whistles exhibition;cow milking and cheese makingdemonstration by local biologicalfarms . I Gruetzigaar Groupexhibition. 4 p.m. farmers wearingtheir traditional costumes willgather the sheep to move them tolowland pastures; weaversexhibition. 9 a.m. closingceremony.

Community briefs

July 16, 2009 THE Outlook 7

Madonna tickets onsale through ODR

ODR is selling tickets forMadonna’s concert in UdineJuly 16 on July 16 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Tickets are 65 and 75 euro,depending on seating. ODR willrun a bus to the concert. Costfor transportation is $30.

Call 34-7453 today.

Make your deploymentdollars change your life

Build wealth but not debt withyour deployment dollars. Find outhow July 28, 3 p.m.

Call 634-7500 to register.

Bake sale set July 18-19The SOTA Warrant Officer

Chapter is having a bake saleJuly 18-19 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.in front of the PX.

The donations will be put backinto the community for charitiesand scholarships.

Community members canpurchase baked goods or makedonations.

Call CW4 Roberts at 634-7750 for information.

FMWR pool partyFMWR is hosting a pool

party at the Villaggio pool July18, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Enjoy free food and drinks,music and activities.

Call 634-5087 for information.

EFMP roundtableEFMP Roundtable meets July

28, 11 a.m. at the Davis Soldierand Family Readiness Center.Anyone may attend.

Call 634-7912.

Stress managementAn Aug. 3 ACS class at noon

can help you identify signs andexplore techniques to manageand reduce your stress.

Call 634-7500.Eleanor Roosevelt topic

of book club meetingThe next book club group will

meet Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. to discussthe autobiography of EleanorRoosevelt.

The library has several copiesavailable for check out at thecirculation desk.

FMWR jobopportunities

DFMWR has two twopositions available in thefinancial management division,tax relief office:

financial assistant - NF-0503-02, One (1) regular part-time and one (1) flexible,temporary not to exceed Sept.30. Hourly wage range is $8.62- $10.18 per hour.

Religiousactivities

For more information, call theVicenza HRO, NAF Office.

USAG Vicenza, Directorateof Family and Morale, Welfareand Recreation, has anexemption to the DualCompensation Act for thefollowing positions:

custodial worker, NA-3566-01/02

waiter/waitress, NA 7420-01/02

food service worker, NA-7408-01/02

bartender, NA-7405-03cook, NA-7404-04/06 operations assistant, NF-

1101-02 recreation aide, NF-0189-

01Current non-appropriated

fund (NAF) employees whooccupy regular or flexible fulltime positions and currentappropriated fund (APF)employees who occupypermanent or temporary fulltime positions may be selectedfor dual appointments to theabove positions within theUSAG Vicenza.

The dual appointment mayonly be flexible (intermittent).

Questions regarding theabove should be directed to theVicenza HRO, NAF Branch at634-7349 or 7290.

Lifeguard competitionLifeguard competition on July

28, 1-2:30 p.m. at the Villaggiopool.

The community is invited tocheer on its favorite guards inthese competitive events: waterentry, approach relay, activedrowning victim, brick race,passive drowning victim, andback boarding. There will be noopen swimming during theseevents.

July MOMS club July 17 Pool Playdate at 4

p.m. July 18 Family Night at

6:30 p.m. July 22 Out and About

Group Activity at 9:15 a.m. July 24 MOMS Night Out

at 7 p.m. July 27 MOMS Club

Monthly Meeting at 10:30 a.m. July 29 Pool Playdate at

11 a.m.

Family classesACS offers the following

classes to assist families: Basic Principles of

Parenting July 21, 11:30 a.m.Parents can explore thefundamentals of raising happy,healthy children.

Romp and Stomp

Aug. 8 - DFMWR-1-503rd Health RunAug. 10 - Veterans Affairs Individual Counseling

Aug. 14 - Veterans Affairs Benefits BriefingAug. 24-25 - Training Holiday

Community Calendar Highlights

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.

playgroup July 22 and 29, 10a.m. at the Villaggio YouthCenter, and bowling July 20, 3-4p.m. for families enrolled inthe EFMP Program.

Stress Management onJuly 27 at 11:30 a.m.:Participants learn about thebiology of stress and how andwhy it has such profound effectson our lives.

Benvenuti July 20-23.New to the community andItaly? Join ACS for its Benvenuticlass, which gives new arrivalsa look at the culture, languageand gives practical suggestionsfor making your time in Italy anextraordinary experience.

All classes requireregistration. For information andto register call 634-7500.

Shell paintingworkshop set July 29The library is hosting a shell

painting workshop at the artcenter July 29, 5-6 p.m., withFranco Lidron. It’s free for kids6 and up. Call 634-7291 toregister before July 20.

Kinders programstill has openings

Space is available in theKinders program for childrenwho will enter first grade in thefall.

Activities include: fitness,gardening, and Slimy Sciencealong with field trips around andoff post. Call 634-5008 forinformation.

Multimedia artLearn the basics of multi-

media art in four sessionsbeginning July 15 at the ArtCenter. Classes are 4-6 p.m.;supplies included. Call 634-7074.

Create your potteryLearn to create your own

pottery at the art center in thebasic wheel throwing class. Twosessions begin July 19.

Beginner hand-buildingclasses offered July 22 and 29.

Register by July 17 at 634-7074.

Framing class July 22If it’s been a while since your

last framing project, get back tothe basics with a one-hoursession July 22, 5 p.m. Call 634-7074 to register.

Makeup class July 25Learn how to turn basic

daytime look into evening magicin the make-up techniques classat the Art Center July 25, 2-4p.m.

Sign up before July 23.

Eating healthy does nothave to be painful

This four-week nutritionseries (Thursdays from noon-1p.m.) with Lt. Col. John Vogel,DO, USAHC-Vicenza, willintroduce participants to the

Chaplain Crisis LineTo speak with a chaplain

after hours call 634-KARE (634-5273).

Sunday services8 a.m.: Sacrament of

Reconciliation, or byappointment

9 a.m.: Roman CatholicMass.

(Daily Mass is heldweekdays at noon)

9 a.m.: ProtestantSunday school andAWANAs (Septemberthrough May in

Vicenza High School)10:45 a.m.: Catholic

religious education (Sept.-May in Vicenza HighSchool)

11a.m.: Protestantworship

1:30 p.m.: Full GospelPentecostal worship

4 p.m.: Lutheranworship

6 p.m.: ContemporaryChristian service

MondaysNoon: LDS Scripture

Study5:30 p.m.: High School

Club in the Teen CenterContact Cadena Trusty

at 320-808-6148 or vicecb@yahoo.com.

Tuesdays9:15 a.m.: Protestant

Women of the Chapel

Wednesdays3 p.m.: Praise Dance

practice3:30 p.m.: Middle School

club meets in VHScafeteria September-May

5 p.m.: ContemporaryPraise band practice

5:30 p.m.: PWOCevening Bible study

5:30 p.m.: CatholicChoir Practice

6:45 p.m.: Gospel ChoirPractice

Thursdays9:30 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,

329-034-3511J e w i s h : S a n d y

Schoenberg at 634-6202 orsandy.schoenberg@eur.army.mil.

Latter Day Saints:Scripture study is held eachMonday, noon-1 p.m. atthe chapel. Sundayservices, 9:30 a.m.-12:30p.m. downtown. Call SeanPeterson at 335-8219492.

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

basics of nutrition.It will also provide practical

information on how to shop forand prepare healthy meals.

July 23:Commissary Tour:To Buy or Not to Buy (meet atcommissary)

July 30: Healthy CookingClass, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Call 634-8186 for information.

Woodshop certificationCreate your own cutting

board and get certified to use thewoodshop July 26, 10 a.m.Register by calling 634-7074.

Intro to framingDiscover how to save time

and money learning to frameyour own art, certificates andphotos July 25. Sign up by July12. Call 634-7074.

Check out dvds for freeThe Caserma Ederle library

has new releases of yourfavorite movies, TV shows andCDs. Visit visit www.vicenzaMWR.com.

PWOC hostingsummer studies

PWOC offers two differentstudies over the summer.Frazzled Female, a book study,helps women balance faith,ministry, work and home life.

Bible Studies By Demand isa video study perfect for thosewho will be in and out over thesummer.

PWOC meets Tuesdays July21 and 28 from 10-11:30 a.m. inthe chapel activity room.

Child care is provided forages 6 weeks to 12 years.Evening study is on Wednesdayfrom 5:30-6:30 p.m.

USO annoucementsSign-up for our Level 1 Italian

Class. Cost is $118 plus the costof the book.

Classes are Tuesdays andThursdays, July 21-Sept. 17.

Mark your calendars for ourBack to School Bash Aug. 15.We’ll have live music, crafts,food and a face painter.

Call 634-7156.

Leadership workshopslated July 22

Group Processes andDynamics: A free workshop isoffered July 22 at 6 p.m. at theVicenza Education Center.

The workshop highlightsgroup structure and how toeffectively lead a group. Topicsinclude the Myers Briggs TypeIndicator and conflictmanagement.

A few hours will help you tolead a more cohesive group —whether at work, at school, athome or within the community.E-mail dfrayne11@email.phoenix.edu for info or toreserve a spot.

8 THE Outlook July 16, 2009

Flag football refereesneeded, clinic set July 27Referees are need for flag

football. An official’s clinic will beheld July 27 6 p.m. at the firingrange classroom.

For information on how youcan get certified and earn extramoney, call 634-7009.

Mr & Mrs. VicenzaBodybuilding Competition

Start training now for thebodybuilding competition inSeptember. Open to all U.S.ID cardholders 18 years andolder and out of high school inthe U.S. military communitiesin Vicenza, Livorno and Ghedi. Need a personal trainer?

Want help with training plansand nutrition?

Call the Fitness Center at634-6716. Registrationinformation to be releasedonline at www.vicenzaMWR.com.

Would you like to coach?CYS needs YOU

CYS Sports is always tryingto come up with other sports tooffer. If you have an idea and arewilling to coach this sport, call634-6151 or 0444-71-6151.

CYS Sports is also looking fortennis, basketball, swim teamand bowling coaches for nextfall.

Perks for becoming a coachinclude discounts, photos,certification class, T-shirt andsupplies.

Members, coaches neededfor post softball team

Sports, Fitness & Aquatics islooking for players and coachesto help build a male and femalepost softball team.

Teams will practiceTuesdays and Thursdays at 7p.m. at the softball field.

Participants must be at least18 and out of high school.

Aqua aerobics instructorThe USAG Vicenza Sports

and Fitness Office is looking forcertified aqua aerobicsinstructors.

Call Joe Reeder at 634-5181or 0444-71-5181 for moreinformation.

Swim team coaches neededThe Mako Sharks community

swim team is looking for adultvolunteers interested incoaching a competitive swimseason throughout the summerand fall 2009-2010.

If you would like to spendtime mentoring childrenbetween ages 6-19, contactCindi Unger at cindi.unger@us.army.mil or Arlana Youngat arlanayoung@hotmail.com.

Sportshorts

Team Win LossSETAF 7 1HHD 509 6 4D Co. 1/503 5 314th Trans. 5 5AFN South 4 5Female & Male 3 3HHC 1/73 2 0HHC 1/503 1 2Ghedi 1 2USAHC 1 9

Game ScoresJune 29USAHC: 2 vs. F&M: 15D Co. 1/503: 15 vs. HHD 509: 3Ghedi: 9 vs. SETAF: 12July 8Ghedi: 6 vs. 14th Trans: 28USAHC: 10 vs. Ghedi: 12

Bocce TournamentFemale Singles3rd Place- Teri Finney2nd Place-Jessica ClarkChampion-Rachel Clark

Males Singles3rd Place-Andrian Cleveland2nd Place-Thomas ClarkChampion-Lee Clark

Mix Doubles3rd Place-James HughesJared Hughes2nd Place-Adrian ClevelandThomas ClarkChampions-John CaseyJamie Casey

Horse Shoe TournamentFemale Singles2nd Place- Adriona ClevelandChampion-Tiffany Cleveland

Male Singles3rd Place-James Hughes2nd Place-Mike LeahyChampion-Justin Vincent

Basketball ChallengeCertified 45 vs. 123 Team 34Certified 52 vs. 123 Team 22Certified 45 vs. 123 Team 27

SOFTBALL Soldier League Standings JULY FOURTH Sports Events

Ready for fun?Flag football season, Mr. & Mrs. Bodybuildingcompetition and more offers fall fun for everyone

THE VIEW: Spectators watch a flagfootball game during the 95th MP Battalion Pig Bowllast year at Taylor Barracks, Mannheim, Germany.

If you are a Soldier interested in playing orrefereeing flag football, call the fitness center todayat 634-7009.

Photo by Jason L. Austin

Photo by Jason L. Austin

GROUNDPOUND:

Capt. Samuel Arnett,commander, 92nd Military

Police Company, Baumholder,Germany, heads to the

ground after colliding withSgt. Shaun Beverly, from

Headquarters andHeadquarters Company, 95th

Military Police Battalion,Mannhiem, during the 95thMP Battalion Pig Bowl held

last year on Taylor Barracks,Mannheim.

AIR TIME:Receiver Jeff Black

catches the ball during a2008 flag football practice

officiated by clinicparticipants on Caserma

Ederle’s multipurposefield. USAG Vicenza is

seeking flag footballreferees for the upcoming

season. If you would liketo become a certified paidreferee, sign up today for

the July 27 official’s clinic.The clinic starts at 6 p.m.

at the firing rangeclassroom. Call 634-7009.

File photo byLaura Kreider