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Camp Darby, ItalyDarby DigestVolume 1, Issue 11Italian StrikesFeb. 7-8: Nationwide servicestation fuel retailersare striking in opposition tothe government decree liberalizingthe sale of motorfuels at mega-super marketsand malls. You may still beable to pump gas on yourown, but you will not beable to use coupons.Feb. 20: NationwideThreatened air traffic controllersstrike from noon- 4p.m. with major impact onthe Roma, Brindisi, Padovaand Milano control regions.Feb. 25- Mar. 3: NationwideFollow-on servicestation fuel retailers strikein the event the governmentdoes not rescind its liberalizationdecree law.EFMP WorkshopSpecial Needs Resources, isa free interactive onlineworkshop is open to anyonewith Internet or phone access.It will take place onthe following dates: Feb. 13at 3pm and 6pm and Feb14 at 3am (Pisa time).Register at ww.militaryonesource.com. Once youhave registered, you willreceive an e-mail confirmationproviding the informationthat you need to jointhe session.Safety NewsBefore you pass along apossible urban legends,check www.snopes.com orwww.truthorfiction.com . Itis very easy to pass alonginformation you think istrue to only find out later itis false!Overseas Housing Allowance ReviewTo the Camp Darby Communityfrom CSM Berrios:Thank you very muchfor your participation on theLiving Pattern Survey. Thereare additional opportunities forservice members to make adifference in their pay.The OHA Utility and Movein Expenses Survey is scheduledfor 1-28 Feb 2007 and allService members who are currentlyin private leases underthe OHA program need to takethis survey.Once every three years, thePer Diem Travel and TransportationAllowance Committee(PDTATAC) conducts theOHA Utility and Move In ExpensesSurvey to collect utility/recurring maintenance andtion needs to have been givenless than 11 months, but over20 days from your date ofdeparture.Pet Passport RequestForms are available at theDarby vet clinic. The passportcost 15.90 Euro for bothcats and dogs and is separatefrom the registration fee.Once you have thepaperwork completed andpaid, bring the paperwork andpayment receipt to the DarbyVet clinic and they will getthem to the USL for you.This may take 4-8 weeks toprocess. If you are leavingsooner than that, you can takethe paperwork to the USLyourself and they can processit for you in 1-2 weeks. Dimovein expense data fromService members who receivean Overseas Housing Allowance.PDTATAC uses thisdata to compute the OHAUtility and Recurring MaintenanceAllowance and MoveIn Housing Allowance(MIHA) for Service membersworldwide.It’s recommend that theService member use recordsand receipts to accuratelydetermine the amounts actuallyspent. Because OHA surveysare conducted by countryand not command, militarymembers in the sameorganization but stationed indifferent countries may betaking the survey at differenttimes.How to PCS with your Pet from ItalyIn order to leaveItaly with your pet, you willneed a pet passport and healthcertificate.Cats are not requiredto be registered in Italy, howeverall dogs must be registeredwith the Italian HealthDepartment (USL). The paperworkand payment vouchersneeded for the registrationare available at the Darby VetClinic. Registering your dogwill cost is 15.90 Euro andneeds to be paid to the USL.Additionally, your dog musthave an Italian microchipwhich is now available at theDarby vet clinic. The vetclinic can also provide a Rabiescertificate. When departingItaly, the rabies vaccina-February 1, 2007To prepare for theMIHA portion, membersshould save all receipts forexpenses incurred wheninitially moving into theirprivate leases. This includesrefrigerators, nonrefundablehook-up costsfor electricity, etc.The survey is availableonly on-line. The link forItaly survey respondents is :https://ww.perdiem.osd.mil/oha/survey/A link to the survey isalso posted on the CampDarby web site atwww.usag.livorno.army.milTake the time to makea difference in your pay.We thank you in advancefor your support.rections to the USL are availableat the Darby Vet Clinic.Once you receivethe passport, all you willneed is a health certificatewithin 10 days of flying.You can get the health certificateat either Camp DarbyVet Clinic or an Italian vet.The animal needs to bephysically examined to getthe health certificate.Make sure you planfar enough in advance so youcan take your pet with youwithout any unnecessarycomplications or delays. Foradditional information aboutPCSing with your pet or anyother comments or concerns,contact the Darby Vet Clinicat darby.vet@us.army.mil

PAGE 2 DARBY DIGEST VOLUME 1, ISSUE 11Darby Job CornerCACI Inc. is offering a position for UScitizens who are DOD ID card holders forthe Installation Access Control System(IACS) Office at Camp Darby. The effectivestarting date for employment is February12, 2007.Candidates must have solid computerexperience, strong customer service skillsand an excellent command of the Englishlanguage, and must be able to pass abackground check. Knowledge of MSOffice is required. Italian language proficiencywould be advantageous. Candidatesshould have a minimum of 12months time on station before DEROS.Interested? Send resume as a MS Worddocument to: grant.carmine@us.army.mil.For information about resumes andjobs contact Stephen Zglinicki, EmploymentReadiness Specialist 633-7084 orstephen.zglinicki@darby.setaf.army.milAccording to Joint RegulationAE Reg 210-70/USAFE Reg 211-16(On-Post Commercial Solicitation), solicitorsare not authorized to approachsoldiers, DoD Civilians, or their familymembers on any installation, government-owned/governmentleased housing,or barracks areas unless an appointmentis made. Camp Darby community membersshould know that the following areprohibited activities and are the mostcommonly abused:• Solicitation in Government orLeased Housing without an appointment,to include door to door solicitation.• Solicitation in dayrooms, troopCommunity Action CouncilTax CenterThe Camp Darby Tax center can prepareand file your taxes electronically for free.The Tax Center is open Mon– Fri from 8-5.Everyone will need to show an ID and SocialSecurity Numbers. Plus, you will alsoneed to have all of your W2s, 1099 formsfrom Banks and financial institutions andany other documents relating to your taxesprior to making an appointment. For questionsand appointments, call 633-7227.Camp Darby’s Biggest LosersCongratulations to all who participated.Male Winners:1st place: Roy Thweat, 2nd place: TobyHannah, 3rd place: Alan MosesFemale Winners:1st place: Melinda Moses, 2nd place:Vicki Edwards, 3rd place: Gwen Humphrey.barracks and billets.• Solicitation during duty hours.• Solicitation or presentations to amass or captive audience.• Solicitation in person or via telephonewithout prior appointment.• Selling of unauthorized products orservices.• Possessing or attempting to possessallotment forms.• Replacement of an existing life insurancepolicy without a properlyprepared comparison statement.• Using official U. S. Forces identificationcards or passes to gain accessto military installations to solicit.Black History Month EventsFeb. 3– Madden Tournament at theDCC at Noon to 4 p.m. Prize for firstplace, must be 13 or older.Feb. 10– Black History Black HistoryGospel Extravaganza and the LivornoJubilation Choir free performance atDarby Theater, 7 p.m. Plus, essay andcoloring contest winners will be announced.Feb. 10- Free Dance Dance Revolutioncontest for kids at DCC at noon.Feb. 16– Old School vs. New SchoolRematch 3 p.m. at the Gym (free)Feb. 24 - Free Food Tasting in theDCC Blue Room from 4-6pmFeb. 24– Professional Comedy Showfor ADULTS only at DCC from 7p.m.midnight. $15 in advance, $20 at door.Child care is available but you mustregister by Feb. 16 at CYS.Feb. 26– Banquet with former UnderSecretary of the Air Force Guestspeaker , Mrs Ruby DeMesme. Dinnersis 20 Euro and will be held in theDCC Ball room from 6-10. Child careis available but you must register byFeb. 16 at CYS.Tickets for all events can bepurchased from SPC Edwards at theHealth Clinic, SFC Massey at AFSB,Mr. Packer at the Post office, TSgtCarson or MSgt Hennis at 712 thMuns.USAG LivornoWe’re now on a publicserver so you can access usanywhere, anytime.www.usag.livorno.army.milShop-O-holics Rejoice From Jan 7-Mar7, Italian shops in Florence and the surroundingarea are taking an advantage ofa loophole in the law which allows themto reduce priced up to 50% before closingdown for renovations. Normally,stores can only reduce prices on end-ofseasongoods and after the Epiphanyweekend. However, authorities warn tobe wary of discounts over 40% and toalways ask for a receipt.The City of Theater 2007 Jan 13– May12 in Cascina there are ongoing performances.For a complete list of performancesand ticket information, go towww.lacittadelteatro.itItaly Off the Beaten Path…Explore your world..Art Exhibit by Daniel Spoerri – Feb.3 to April 29 at Centro per l’arte contemporaneaLuigi Pecci Viale dellaRepubblica, 277 – Prato. The exhibition,sponsored by the Tuscan Region,includes 150 works borrowed from themost important European museums aswell as art from the artist’s personalcollection. It features RevolutionaryRomanian born artist artistic journeyfrom1960- 2006. For more informationvisit: www.centropecci.itJoel Peter Witkin American artists’exhibition Now- Apr. 8, Seravezza,Palazzo Mediceo, Florence 3 p.m.-8p.m. (Closed Mondays)Vintage Selection: Jan. 31 to Feb. 4Rummage through styles of the past andfind new trends for today. Vintage selectionshowcases clothing, accessories, anddesigner objects at Stazione Leopolda inFlorence from 10 a.m. to 8 pm.Carnevale di Foiano di ViareggioCarnival Parade Feb. 4 in Viareggio from2p.m.-7p.m. info 0584-795520wwww.carnevaledifoiano.it,Carnevale di Santa Croce 2007Carnival Parade Feb. 4, 11 and 18, at3p.m., info 0571 34473Camp Darby ITR Stop by or call tosee what trips they have coming up orlook in the Darby Horizon's. 633-7589Questions, comments and request can be sent to joyce.costello@eur.army.mil