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Vol. 28 No. 33
September 16, 2011
Sigonella Swordfish dive into 2011 swim season strong By MCSN Cameron Bramham
Electrician’s Mate Chief Jeffery Carmichael Aviation Electronics Technician Chief Eric Choisnet Aviation Machinist’s Mate Chief Shane Dacosta Personnel Specialist Chief Rishka Elzie Hospital Corpsman Chief Kevin Hunt Aviation Electrician’s Mate Chief Angela Johns Hospital Corpsman Chief Melissa Ochoa Aviation Electrician’s Mate Chief Orion Patterson Naval Air Crewman Chief Shannon Prother Engineman Chief Samuel Sands Master-at-Arms Chief Allen Trojanowski
NAS Sigonella Public Affairs The Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Swordfish hosted a special 9/11 remembrance swim meet which included the Naples Tiger Sharks and Rota Tiburones swim teams at the Midtown swimming pool Sept. 11, officially kicking off the 2011 swim season. “Being overseas and away from America, I think this was a good way to pay tribute for the fallen men and women who lost their lives on 9/11,” Swordfish Booster President Jim Burke said. “I think it causes those that remember to reflect and those who weren’t born yet and out swimming today to think about the events that unfolded that day in history.” Swordfish coaches all agreed the meet went terrific and they were very pleased with the efforts given by their swimmers, but hope they (the swimmers) can use this swim meet as motivation SWIM, continued on page 12
Sigonella Swordfish held a competition on Sunday, Sept. 11 at Splasher’s Pool on NAS I. Teams from Naples and Rota traveled to Sigonella for a special swim meet honoring those lost September 11, 2001.
NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella conducts ERP expo By MCSA Brian Glunt NPASE
School attendance at Sigonella Submitted by Sigonella DoDDS School attendance is important and in order to receive the best education, students need to Be Here! This year, DoDEA is implementing a systemwide attendance policy for students in DoDEA schools throughout the world. This new policy is consistent with those found in many public schools throughout the United States. School attendance issues have been identified as a serious issue for children throughout the country and military children are no exception. DoDEA's new attendance policy provides specific guidance on attendance, absences and identifies support services for students at-risk for not fulfilling the grade or course requirements. It's not surprising that regular school attendance correlates directly with success in academic work, improves social interaction with adults and peers and provides opportunities for important
communication between teachers and students. Regular attendance also has a cumulative effect of establishing lifelong positive traits — responsibility, determination, respect for rules of society -- that are critical for developing career readiness skills, success in college and in life. Here are a few of the highlights of the policy: • All students are required to attend school for 180 instructional days per school year. • Academic penalties will not be imposed for excused absences. • Whenever a student needs to be out for more than five days, the teacher will provide a Student Educational Monitoring Plan to lessen the impact of a student missing instruction in class. • Excused absences can include: ATTENDANCE, continued on page 12
SIGONELLA, Sicily – Sailors working at NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Sigonella attended an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Expo here, Sept. 13. NAVSUP FLC Sigonella is implementing Navy ERP, a state-of-theart design, to standardize business processes across the Navy’s many commands. “Enterprise Resource Planning is the ability to standardize and really consolidate all your functions that you do in a corporation under one system,” said Harry Ornelas, ERP coordinator for NAVSUP Global Logistics Support (GLS). “It’s imperative for us to get the Navy under one process so we have a consistency in supporting the war fighter.” This single supply solution is to increase efficiency, more effectively respond to war fighter readiness requirements and provide the platform for future change. “For ERP, this represents a huge transformation for Navy supply systems,” EXPO, continued on page 12
Harry Ornelas, left, Enterprise Resource Planning coordinator of Global Logistics Systems Center, briefs Sailors on the Enterprise Resource Planning features and protocol during an expo here, Sept. 13. The Navy ERP's features improve information sharing by providing visibility of critical assets and resources across the Navy Enterprise.
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Direct Line Buongiorno, It has been a pleasure to join you all here at NAS Sigonella, truly the “Hub of the Med”. I officially relieved CMC Leland Moore as U.S. Naval Air Station Sigonella's Command Master Chief on 17 August 2011. I would like to give thanks to Master Chief Edward Santiago for the exceptional job he has done in the last few months as the NASSIG CMC.
NAS Sigonella Command Master Chief, David Graham
NAS Sigonella has made tremendous strides since I was here last. The dedication that our Sailors and civilian counterparts have in the community atmosphere of Sigonella never ceases to amaze me and has not gone unnoticed by anyone. My goal is to ensure that we stay focused providing exceptional, timely support to our operational commitments along ensuring the ultimate safety, welfare and growth of not only our Sailors but also their families.
As stated earlier, safety is of the upmost importance. It is everyone’s responsibility to govern themselves accordingly. With these ever-changing times and the right sizing of the Force, we cannot afford missteps. Every day I come through the gate, I am reminded that we must remain diligent to the beating drum of responsible alcohol consumption, road safety and overall good stewardship to what has been entrusted to us. In short, keep
your guards up at all times for yourself and others. A few of my goals include keeping good communication flowing up and down the chain, remaining approachable, being available not only to the concerns of our Sailors but also to the families and to foster an environment of consistency and fairness.
already been established and improve any area of concern you may have. I am proud to serve God and you, my Navy family.
Thank you all and I look forward to the challenges In closing, I would like to ahead. continue with what has
What is Asset Management? By Gary Dion-Bernier NAVFAC EURAFSWA Facilities Management Director Asset Management (a.k.a. Planning and Real Estate) is part of NAS Sigonella’s Public Work’s Department, Facilities Management Division. They are responsible for managing all Class I (Land) and Class II (Facilities) property. They develop short to long range plans for the installation, project documentation, and integrated priority lists for many programs such as; military construction, special projects, demolition, installation appearance, etc. They do this based on enterprise input and condition, capacity, and configuration analyses of assets. The main functions of the Asset Management Branch are: Space management – They manage physical space on the installation, and work with Supported Commands when their space requirements change. Serve as Community and host nation liaison when dealing with Facility issues. Site approvals – Ensure all planned work is in compliance with regulations, instructions, and safety requirements in accordance with master planning. Real estate coordination – Analyzes and recommends approval or rejection
of requests for use of government property. Works with private parties and community agencies to prepare draft agreements for disposing, licensing, and leasing of Class I and Class II property. Initiate DD Form 1391s and project documentation – Develop project documentation for Supported Commands. Internally generate requirements and submit completed
documentation to meet annual planning cycle dates. Prepare Installation Integrated Priority List (IPL) – Ensures approved IPLs are submitted to meet annual planning cycle dates. This is done by preparing IPL’s for military construction, special projects, demolition programs, and other programs for Commanding Officer review. Basic Facilities Requirements (BFR) support and coordination – This is accomplished by Developing and maintaining data to justify new construction, consolidation, and demolition. These functions are worked for both day to day Base concerns and to sup-
port the primary resource management process used by the Department of Defense (DoD) called the Planning, Programming, and Budgeting Execution Systems (PPBES). The PPBES is a cyclic process containing three distinct phases: planning, programming, and budgeting. The PWD’s role in the PPBES is to adhere to the policies and procedures, ensuring proper planning, programming and budgeting projects for the Navy, Marine Corps, federal agencies, and other DoD clients. The PWD’s input into the PPBES is prim a r i l y through several annual data calls (example is the annual MILCON submissions). Installation Plans Navy Facilities Excellence Plan serves as a set of overarching standards and principles that express the CNI vision for improving and maintaining Navy installations and facilities. There are a variety of plans that are specific to each installation. PWD Sigonella has successfully programmed in the last two years the following plans. NAS Sigonella Flight Line Study - This plan described both the existing flight line capability and possible future opNAVFAC, continued on page 12
Sigonella Schools now offer free online tutoring from Tutor.com! Submitted by Sigonella Schools
What is Tutor.com? Tutor.com is an award-winning online homework help and learning service that connects students to a certified tutor for one-toone help. Who can use Tutor.com? All active duty military members and dependents and all DoDEA students in grades K-12 can get help with homework, studying, projects, essay writing and test prep in every subject, including algebra, statistics, chemistry, physics, social studies and English. Adults can get help with resume writing, GED prep and academic support. How does the online tutoring work? All sessions are online and one-to-one. DoD pays for the service so it is FREE
for active duty military members and dependents and DoDEA students. Online tutors are available 24/7 by simply registering at www.tutor.com/military Are there other resources? The SkillsCenter Resource Library is also available 24/7, and patrons can search by keyword and subject for worksheets, lessons, videos and more at http://www.tutor.com/resources/ Is the service available remotely? Yes. Patrons can connect to Tutor.com from any computer with Internet access anywhere in the world. There is even a Tutor.com free mobile app http://www.tutor.com/togo If you have any questions about this new service, please contact the Sigonella Schools’ main offices.
SepteMber 23, 2011
LDO/CWO Package Deadline Approaches By MC3 Andrea Perez Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- The application deadline for E6-E9 Sailors for the Fiscal Year 2013 Limited Duty Officer (LDO) and Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) programs is fast approaching, officials said Sept. 12. LDO/CWO applications must be postmarked no later than Oct. 1 for activeduty Sailors and Nov. 1 for reservists. Both programs provide the Navy with officers who are technical-based leaders and technical experts in key positions throughout the service, said Chief Warrant Officer Mitchell Allen, CWO community manager, Bureau of Naval Personnel (BUPERS). "Limited duty officers and chief warrant officers are technical experts selected from the enlisted ranks," said Allen. "LDO's become technical leaders, like commanding officers of schoolhouses or shipyard repair facilities, while chief warrant officers stay technical experts in their field often in repetitive assignments." DEADLINE, continued on page 12
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It’s that time of week again! The game of the week is Steelers vs Colts. Who will the panelists go with this week... Dembinski: These teams are tied 2-2 in the series since 2001. This year, the tiebreaker will go to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Their defense has decided to play, evidenced by the shutting out a lifeless Seattle last Sunday. Roethlisberger threw for 0 interceptions (a turn around from 3 inWeek 1); Wallace and Ward both average 13.4 yac; and Redman and Mendenhall are around 4 ypc each. This offense matched with the Colts' defense, who allows an average 30 ppg, is going to mean serious scoring for the Steelers. On the flip side, the Colts' offense is weak. Manning's stand-in may as well be a cardboard cut-out with the way Collins is playing. The potential is there for big plays, with WRs Wayne and Clark. Yet, they just can't seem to make those 3rd down conversions when it counts, a success rate of only 11%. They're gonna choke and, with the help of Steelers Timmons and Polamalu, put the ball back in Big Ben's hands. So, make sure your terrible towels are in hand, because you will waving them with pride. I know my dad will be. This should be a good NFC South match-up. Tampa is ready to win one at home and Atlanta needs an on-the-road victory.
Both teams seem to be evenly matched, and I'm going to pick the Bucs for the W thanks to home-field advantage. McHenry: Apparently, GM2 Silveri found someone else to write down his thoughts in this week's Signature since his previous writer bailed on him last week as evidenced by his lack of a write-up. You went on leave? Right... Anyway, on to the picks. Until the Colts get a quarterback who can remember more than two plays and can hit someone farther than 5 yards, this is going to be a very ugly season for them. As for the other games, Atlanta will continue with illegal hitting, but it won't be enough to beat the Bucs: Tampa wins. And although I can't stand the Aints, oops, I mean Saints, I'm going to have to go with them at home over the Texans. As for college, my picks are Texas A&M, Alabama, and West Virginia. Silveri: Ladies, Gentlemen, and LTJG McHenry; First off, I would like to apologize for not having a write up for last week's picks. I was on leave in Florence and it slipped my mind. It was nice to come back from leave and read the Sig to see that LT Page has joined in with LTJG McHenry by reiterating that GM's can't read. It's good to know that LT Page, our PAO,
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can't come up with his own material and has to steal it from his Junior Officers! By the way, having perfectly groomed hair at all times does not mean you know anything about football, LTJG McHenry. Moving on, here's what I've got forthis week. Not a tough pick here, the Colts are crap without Peyton. The defense is playing poorly, special teams are sad, and obviously Kerry Collins is way to old to attempt to step into the Colts complex offensive scheme. This pick is dedicated to Petty Officers Piccirilli and Darr, the most die hard Steelers fans I've ever met. Steelers win with ease, 38-17. Matt Ryan and the Falcons are too much for the Bucs, and they will win in Tampa Bay. I don't like any teams from Texas, so I'm going to pick against them every time no matter what. Saints win. Squall: The steel curtain is back and ready to ball after that embarassing loss to baltimore they have bounced back and are ready. They are 5th in pass defense and 12 in run defense. The colts without manning will have a horrible game no surprises. Terrible towels get the swinging because the steelers are back. Page: First of all....GO TITANS!! With week 3 of college football gone, I can put that bad week behind me. I must admit, Clemson looked pretty good against Auburn and was really the surprise of the week for me. I'm
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assuming that LTJG McHenry is sitting on pins and needles now that the Eagles lost and may have a rough road ahead without the $100 million man. Now he doesn't mean as much to the Eagles as Manning does to the Colts but didn't we just talk about that last week Chris? Let me know how Vince Young works out for you....Oh wait he's hurt too. Get use to that! This is a no brainer. The Colts have been handled easily without Manning at the helm. As a Titan's fan, I seen this coming as we've dealt with that over the last few years with Collins at QB. It's going to be a long hard road for the Colts this season and I will be surprised if they win 4 games this year if Manning is forced to miss the entire season. The Colts have always depended on outscoring their opponents and not as much on building a strong defense. Now without Manning and the same below par defense, they have lost that ability and it isn't going to be any easier against the Steelers. Mike Wallace will have a big day and the Steelers will win 38-10. This will be a shootout with two high powered offenses. The Texans may be missing a valuable part of their offense come Sunday with Arian Foster still struggling with a hamstring injury. At home the Saints just have something special and I think that will be too much for the Texans "without" Foster to overcome.
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Healthy Pregnancy, Healthy Baby 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Red Cross Sigonella HS Football vs. Rota
Sigonella HS Booster Club Dodgeball Tournament
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FFSC can be reached at x4291 American Red Cross at x4900 Does your command or organization have an event you’d like to see on the Community Calendar? Email us at thesig@eu.navy.mil and let us know!
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Fleet and Family Support Center Administration Building Bldg. 319 (NAS I) Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. DSN 624-4291 Commercial 095-56-4291
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Empower. Enrich. EDUCATE. Sigonella Safe Leadership Training By Dr. Marlene Casel
Just recently, we wrote an article about the new mandatory program, SIGONELLA SAFE. The program is the product of a community partnership between several entities, including FFSC, NAVHOSP, Security, NCIS, Chaplains, Legal, and CSADD. The goal of the program is to increase safety throughout our population by addressing high-risk behaviors that can lead to alcohol/substance abuse, simple assaults, DUIs and DWIs, motor vehicle accidents, sexual assaults, and suicidal and homicidal ideations. On September 14, 2011, the FFSC held a Sigonella Safe Leadership Training. The purpose of the training was to engage local and tenant command leader-
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ship in providing feedback on each module. The presenters viewed the day as a final quality assurance check on the total program. The leadership training was a huge success. Input from local and tenant command leaders set the stage for in-depth discussions that provided sound suggestions for strengthening each module. These suggestions included generational themes, interactive techniques, subject matter content, and the possibility of creating wallet size “Sig Safe” cards printed with important phone information to keep people safe. All of these suggestions increase the validity of our information and ultimately, the power of the program. The actual launch of the program is scheduled for September 22, 2011. Final changes to the
modules are underway. All leadership suggestions are being incorporated into the final presentation product. On behalf of the FFSC and all of our partners, I would like to personally thank Capt. Feller and NAVHOSP SARP/NAVHOP Medical; NASSIG Security; NASSIG Chaplains; SAPR Coordinator; FFSC Counselors; NCIS; RLSO/Legal; CSADD; Capt. Butler; Cmdr. Vosler; CMC Graham; Master Chief Santiago, and all local and tenant command leadership for their immediate response to supporting this new endeavor. Your input and guidance is paramount to the success of Sigonella Safe. Thank you for giving your time to make our Sigonella population safe!
The Fleet & Family Support Center offers a series of workshops to help ease your transition: Intercultural Relations (ICR) Survive & Thrive History of Sicily Seminar Customs and Traditions Seminar
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SepteMber 16, 2011 Alberto Lunetta The Signature Staff
Byzantine painting that depicts town which gives the title, but the Virgin Mary is undoubtedly the ancient castle of Maniace, the most precious. Before you standing in the hollow of a vast leave the castle, stroll through mountain-surrounded plateau, tions and conferences are held. its magnificent four hectare- covered with the immemorial The castle preserves precious park featuring gardens dotted lavas of Etna, and watered by curios and artworks owned by with lava stone sculptures, the Simeto, the classic SymaiNelson such as medals, maps, pines, cypresses, willows, ashes, thos....Here Moor and Norman have ruled; here the Norse Vikings under Harold Hardradr, afterwards King of Norway, helped to defeat a Saracen host, and the Greek general Maniaces ( from whom the castle derives its name) made his sword a terror to the Paynim. Here pilgrims from afar came to venerate St. Luke’s legendary painting of the Madonna− now, meanwhile, safe from damp and soilure, in the Duke of Photo by http://fotografia.deagostinipassion.com Bronte’s Church at Maniace. The Castello di Maniace and the Nelson’ Duchy,” a breathta- Here, ages before, came and king Sicilian estate that was given to British Admiral Lord went the Roman armies, or, beNelson by King of Naples Ferdinand IV in 1799 as a sign of fore these, the swift soldiery of gratitude for having saved him from the revolutionaries and Carthage, or the wandering lethe French army. The duchy is located in the town of Maniace gions of Hellas or Magna Grae(near Bronte) and is definitely a must-see tourist location for cia− or Greek travellers to the pistachio festival goers. inland sanctuaries of Kentoripa magnolias, horse chestnuts, wi- (Centuripa, now Centorbi) or paintings, military dispatches steria, pergolas and rose hedges. sacred Enna...One of the great and orders, furniture, archeolo- Here is how Scottish writer landowners of England boasts gical findings, clocks, settles William Sharp, who died right that he has possessions which and even a set of glasses and a in Maniace in 1905, describes were once in the fee of Harold, bottle that the admiral used just the beauty of this palace in his the last of the Anglo-Saxon before his death, during the "Travel Sketches" : "The great kings. What is that to the boast Battle of Trafalgar. Sicilian estates of the Duchy of of a Duke of Bronte, who can The castle also houses a Nor- Bronte, which came to Lord say that Theocritus may have man church in which some va- Nelson along with the title of wandered thus far up the Syluable paintings and sculptures Duke just a hundred and four maithos; that down from yonare preserved. years ago, have a capital. This der hills came Demeter looking Among them, an 11th century capital is not the mountain for her daughter Persephone;
Nelson Castle Before you leave the festival make sure you visit the neighboring “Castello di Maniace and the Nelson’ Duchy,” an amazing castle located in the neighboring town of Maniace, about eight miles from Bronte. The Castle was built in the 18th century on the ruins of a medieval abbey erected on a basaltic rock by Queen Margaret of Navarra in 1173 and belonged to the world-renowned British Admiral Horatio Nelson, the one who defeated the French at sea during the Napoleonic Wars. Naples-based King of the Two Sicilies Ferdinand rewarded Nelson in 1799 for the support that the British admiral gave him to put down a rebellion that broke out in Naples and made him the Duke of Bronte. But surprisingly, according to historians, Nelson never came to Sicily to stay at his estate even though his’ heirs lived in the castle until 1940 when they were forced to leave Sicily as Italy declared war to England. In 1943, after the Allied landing in Sicily, the Nelsons got back their property but later decided to sell it to Bronte’s Municipality in 1981. Today, the castle’s complex is a magnificent museum and a cultural center where art exhibi-
that according to a local legend, Persephone herself disappeared in the high shallow lake between Maniace and Randazzo; and that Empedocles climbed this stupendous northern flank of Etna which towers over the region of inland Sicily with vast and menacing supremacy?" For more information and opening hours, call 095-690018. (Google maps address: http://maps.google.com/maps /place?q=castello+nelson+,+br onte,++sicily&hl=en&cid=413 0068509050674933 The Sanctuary of the “Santissima Annunziata,” which is located in Bronte, is also worth a visit. It features a renaissance façade and houses precious marble statues by Antonio Gagini and collection of 18th century paintings. How to get there Reaching Bronte is fairly easy. Exit Bronte on Adrano- Randazzo State Road 284. (Google maps address: http://maps.google.com/maps ? q = b ro n te + , + c o r s o + u m berto,++sicily&hl=en&ll=37.7 85784,14.833249&spn=0.004 112,0.006716&sll=37.787378, 14.834526&sspn=0.004112,0. 006716&vpsrc=6&t=m&z=17 For more information and detailed festival schedules call the Bronte City Tourist Information Office at 095-7747254.
Italian Court says parents 'too old' to raise child Story by rte.ie A court in Italy has ruled that the 70 and 57-year-old parents of a toddler are too old to raise her and have recommended she be put up for adoption. The 18-month-old girl, known as Viola, was conceived with the help of artificial insemination after the couple's repeated applications to adopt a child were turned down on the basis that they were too old. Four judges in Turin in northern Italy ruled that "they (the parents) never thought about the fact that their daughter would be orphaned at a very young age, and before that would be forced to care for her elderly parents," the report in
La Repubblica newspaper said. The child is "the fruit of a distorted application of the enormous possibilities offered by genetic progress," they added. The court also heard that the couple had had problems taking care of the little girl, including a report that "she was kept in the nursery for five days because the mother didn't feel up to having her in the room with her." The couple were reported to social services by neighbours after they left the infant alone in a car for a few minutes late one evening, and Viola was immediately taken into care. The judges ruled that librarian Gabriella De Ambrosis, 57, and her retired husband Luigi, 70,
were driven by "a narcissistic need to have a child" and showed "indifference with regard to the child's perspective." The couple, who married in 1990 when Gabrielle was 36 and spent years trying to conceive naturally, are planning to appeal the ruling, their lawyer said.
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Pistachio Festival to be held in Bronte It’s that time of the year again! The annual “Sagra del pistacchio” (Pistachio festival) returns to Bronte from Thursday, Oct. 6 through Sunday, Oct. 9. The festival celebrates the town’s pistachio industry. Bronte, a town located on the Western slopes of Mt. Etna has been awarded the title of “Italian capital of pistachio.” Bronte boasts a yearly production of nearly 30,000 quintals of pistachios (one per cent of the total world production) that are harvested every two years between August and September. Bronte is therefore considered the spearhead of pistachio’s production in Europe. That is why, in Sicily, this precious seed fruit is also nicknamed “green gold.” Romans firstly introduced the
cultivation of pistachio in Sicily importing it from the Middle East. However, it was the Arabs who actively grew, processed, and exported pistachio during the high middle age. That’s why the Sicilian words for pistachio are “Frastuca” (the seed) and “Frastucara” (the plant), they respectively derive from the Arabic words “Fristach” and Festuch.” In the Catania province, pistachio has been cultivated in the high mountain fertile volcanic soils of Etna since the second half of the 19th century thanks to its resistance to extreme weather conditions. Over the centuries, local growers have been living in “symbiosis” with the volcano, fearing it but at the same time enjoying the fertility
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that Etna “donates” to the crops at the end of the eruptive activity. Festival goers browsing through the stalls can sample a variety of pistachio based dishes such as desserts, cakes, ice cream, honey, “Nutella” (hazelnut spread with a chocolaty taste) patisserie and savory dishes such as “Tagghiarini” (tagliatelle) and “Maccarruni” (maccheroni) home made pasta with pesto sauce (made as the usual pesto but replacing the basil with pistachio), Ravioli, “Salsiccia” (pork sausage) and “Arancini” (breaded rice balls filled with ragù and cheese). This year there will also be pistachio vino that is a dessert wine as well as the cocktail al pistacchio (pistachio liquor). The festival also features booths arts and crafts (lava stone, wood) and other local
They are our best custodians of the Bronte environment ,” said Pino Firrarello, the mayor of Bronte. The sagra kicks off on Oct. 6th at 6 p.m. in the main square viale Catania (entrance of the town). Festivals grounds are open along Corso Umberto (town center) from 9 a.m. to late night featuring food, activities, arts and crafts, folklore parades and music. For detailed festival schedules visit http://www.comune.bronte.ct. it/
Mob Boss Arrested in Palermo the wall of protection and silence he had built up around Palermo - A fugitive Mafia boss himself ". believed to control protection Known as 'Big Shiny' for his porackets in central Palermo was lished shoes and flashy clocaught last Monday after six thing, Lauricella was arrested as he shopped for groceries at the years in hiding. Antonino Lauricella, 57, was Ballaro' market in the center of arrested and charged with ex- town. At the time of arrest he was in possession of a bag containing a towel, a balaclava, a box cutter and latex gloves, as well as 40 euros in his pocket. He was not Fugitive Mafia boss caught in Palermo market, carrying a Capo known as ‘Big Shiny’ on the lam for six c e l l u l a r phone. years Police, who torting money from local mer- have sought Lauricella since chants including construction 2005, identified him as a boss managers, butchers and bakers "on the rise", with headquarters as a top boss of the Cosa No- in Palermo's Kalsa Arab quarter and controlling mafia activities stra, or Siclian mafia. "Not only was he a top fugitive, throughout other parts of town. but he was also currently mana- A few months ago, he narrowly ging mafia affairs in the center escaped a raid in which police of Palermo," said Ignazio De captured another boss, Luigi Francisci, Palermo prosecutor. Abbate, 'Machine Gun Gino', "It was a difficult arrest due to who police say tipped them off Story by ANSA
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produce such as cheeses, salami and more as well as sweets including “Fillette” (circular shaped confections made with flour, sugar, and eggs that is cooked in a frying pan) and “Nucatuli” that are made with flour, sugar, lard, eggs vanilla, peeled ground pistachio, cinnamon and rose water. “We must thank all the local pistachio growers for their hard work because their ongoing effort continues to keep our lands green despite solidified lava makes cultivation difficult.
to Lauricella. Police said Lauricella was one of the only two remaining Mafia outlaws still at large, the other being Giovanni Motisi, on the loose since 1998, avoiding life in prison. As an acolyte of jailed Cosa Nostra dons Masino Spadaro and Gerlando Alberti, Lauricella had been on police radar since the late 1980s, racking up charges that included drug trafficking, extortion and homicide. In 1992 police seized 750 grams of cocaine and half a kilo of heroine at his home, arresting his wife Rosa Brusca, his daughter Rosaria and her husband Massimo Russo. In 1996 he was accused of multiple murders. In 2005 a tip-off from an informant prompted police to raid a mafia property, arresting four wanted suspects but missing Lauricella. Tried in absentia, Lauricella was found guilty of extortion and sentenced to seven and a half years in prison. Following his arrest last Monday, police said Lauricella complimented officers on their work.
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Sept. 23, 2011 Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Sausage Links, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, Apple Fritters. Lunch: New England Clam Chowder, Lemon Baked Fish, Grilled Pork Chops w/ Mushroom Gravy, Steamed Rice, Garlic Roasted Potatoes, Asparagus, Creole Green Beans, Sugar Cookies, Cheese Cake, Vanilla Cream Pudding. Speed line: Grilled Hamburger/Cheeseburger, French Fries, Baked Beans. Dinner: Vegetable Supreme Soup, Teriyaki Chicken, Oven Browned Potatoes, Spinach, Oriental Stir Fry, Sugar Cookies, Cheesecake, Vanilla Cream Pudding.
Sept. 27 *Breakfast: Farina, Oven Fried Bacon, Baked Sausage Patties, Biscuits and Gravy, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, Butterfly Rolls. *Lunch: Arroz Caldo Soup, Chicken Adobo, Beef Caldereta, Steamed Rice, Cut Green Beans, Steamed Carrots, Fruit Cocktail Upside Down Cake, Chocolate Chip Cookies. Speed line: Italian Sausage W/ Pepper & Onion, Oven Fried Potatoes. *Dinner: Manhattan Clam Chowder, Lasagna, Cream Style Corn, Baked Hubbard Squash, Fruit Cocktail Upside Down Cake, Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Sept. 24, 2011 *Breakfast: Farina, Grilled Ham Slices, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Buttermilk Pancakes, Asstd Doughnuts, Butterhorns. *Brunch: Breakfast Items, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Baked Tuna and Noodles, Pork Fried Rice, Cajun Oven Fries, Steamed Broccoli, Glazed Carrots, Almond Cookies, Blueberry Pie. *Dinner: Logging Soup, Beef Stir Fry, Steamed Rice, Peas, Corn Whole Kernel, Almond Cookies, Blueberry Pie.
Sept. 28 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Creamed Ground Beef, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Blueberry Pancakes, Asstd Doughnuts, Danish Diamonds. *Lunch: Mulligatawny Soup, Roast Turkey, Pasta al Forno, Steamed Rice, Mashed Potatoes, Chicken Gravy, Peas & Carrots, Steamed Cauliflower, Sweet Potato Pie, Shortbread Cookies, Peach Gelatin. *Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes. *Dinner: Chicken noodles soup, Fish Breaded, Steamed Rice, Lima Beans, Vegetable Stir Fry, Sweet Potato Pie, Shortbread Cookies.
Sept. 25, 2011 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Minute Steak, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Kolaches. *Brunch: Breakfast Items, Bean & Bacon Soup, Cheddar and Chicken Broccoli, Rosemary Potato Wedges, Steamed Brussels Sprouts, Glazed Carrots, Hermits, Velvet Pound Cake. *Dinner: Pepper Pot Soup, Jaegerschnitzel, Rice Pilaf, Cauliflower Polonaise, Seasoned Succotash, Garlic Bread, Hermits, Velvet Pound Cake.
Sept. 29 *Breakfast: Hominy Grits, Corned Beef Hash, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Pineapple Carrot Muffin. *Lunch: Corn Chowder Soup, Pineapple Chicken, Beef Sauerbraten, Orange Rice, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Asparagus, Summer Squash, Devils Food Cake, Fruit Nut Bar. *Speed line: Assorted Pizza, Chicken Drum. *Dinner: Beef Noodle Soup, Chicken Parmesan, Steamed Rice, Steamed Broccoli, Seasoned Carrots, Devils Food Cake, Fruit Nut Bar.
Sept. 26 *Breakfast: Hominy Grits, Minced Beef w/ Toast, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Butterfly Rolls. *Lunch: Cream of potato Soup, Pasta Carbonara, Yankee Pot Roast, Southwestern Rice, Parsley Buttered Potatoes, Calico Cabbage, Sprouts Superba, Almond Cake, Peach Crunch, Butterscotch Pudding. *Speed line: Assorted Pizza. *Dinner: Beef Noodle Soup, Salisbury Steak, Brown Rice w/ Tomatoes, Collard Greens, Lyonnaise Wax Beans, Almond Cake, Peach Crunch, Butterscotch Pudding.
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Sept. 30 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Sausage Links, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, Apple Fritters. *Lunch: New England Clam Chowder, Fried/Baked Pollok Fish, Pasta al Forno , Mushroom Gravy, Steamed Rice, Roasted Garlic Potatoes, Steamed Asparagus, Fried Cauliflower, Lemon Cookies, Cheese Cake, Chocolate Cream Pudding. Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes. *Dinner: Cream Of Mushroom Soup, Cantonese Spareribs, Sandwich, Pork Fried Rice, Steamed Whole Corn, Seasoned Spinach, Lemon Cookies, Cheese Cake, Chocolate Cream Pudding.
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THE SMURFS - Neil Patrick Harris, Jayma Hayes, Hank Azaria, Sofia Vergara, Katy Perry When the evil Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, the tumble from their magical world into ours - in fact, right into the middle of Central Park! Just three apples high and stuck in the Big Apple, the Smurfs must find a way to get back to their village before Gargamel tracks them down. (118 min.) Friday, Sept. 23 5:00pm Winnie the Pooh G 8:00pm Rise of the Planet of Apes PG13 Saturday, Sept. 24 2:00pm The Smurfs PG 4:30pm The Change Up R 7:30pm Bridesmaids R Sunday, Sept. 25 2:00pm Winnie the Pooh G 4:30pm Rise of the Planet of Apes PG13 7:30pm The Change Up R Tuesday, Sept. 27 5:00pm Cowboys & AliensPG-13 8:00pm Rise of the Planet of Apes PG13 Wednesday, Sept. 28 5:00pm Crazy, Stupid, Love PG-13 8:00pm Friends with Benefits R Thursday, Sept. 29 5:00pm Winnie the Pooh G 8:00pm Harry Potter 7 PG-13 Friday, Sept. 30 5:00pm Crazy, Stupid, Love PG-13 8:00pm Final Destinations 5 R
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RISE OF THE PLANET OF APES - James Franco, Freida Pinto, John Lithgow, Brian Cox, Tom Felton
A single act of both compassion and arrogance leads to war unlike any other and to the RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES. (105 MIN.) WINNIE THE POOH - John Cleese, James Cummings, Craig Ferguson, Travis Oates, Bud Luckey
Walt Disney Animated Studios returns to the Hundred Acre Wood with Winnie the Pooh. Owl sends the whole gang on a wild request to save Christopher Robin from an imaginary culprit. It turns out to be a very busy day for a bear who simply set out to find some hunny. (70 min.) CRAZY, STUPID, LOVE - Steve Carrell, Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Julianne Moore, Kevin Bacon Cal Weaver is living the dream - good job, nice house, great kids and married to his high school sweetheart. But when Cal finds out that his wife, Emily, has cheated on him and wants a divorce, his perfect life quickly unravels. In today’s single world, Cal is the epitome of unsmooth. In an effort to help Cal get over his wife and start living his life again, Cal’s friend Jacob opens his eyes to the many options before him; flirty women, manly drinks and a sense of style that can’t be found at Supercuts and the Gap. Despite Cal’s makeover and his many new conquests, the one thing that can’t be made over is his heart, which seems to keep leading him back to where he started(103 min.) THE CHANGE UP - Ryan Reynnolds, Jason Bateman, Leslie Mann, Olivia Wilde, Alan Arkin
Mitch and Dave were inseperable best friends when growing up, but as the years have passed away they have slowly drifted apart. Mitch has remained a single, quasiemployed man-child with no responsibility while Dave has it all; beautiful wife. kids and a high-paying job at a law firm. To Dave, Mitch’s life woul be a dream. Following a drunken night out together, Mitch & Dave’s worlds are turned upside down when they awake in one another’s body’s and they freak out. Despite the freedom from their normal routines and habits, the guys soon find each other’s lives are nowhere near as rosy as they expected. With time not on their side, Mitch and Dave struggle to avoid completely destroying each other’s lives. (112 mins.)
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ATTENDANCE, continued from page 1 o Personal illness o Medical, dental, or mental health appointment o Serious illness in the student's immediate family o A death in the student's immediate family or of a relative o Religious holiday o Emergency conditions such as fire, flood, or storm o Unique family circumstances warranting absence and coordinated with school administration. o College visits that cannot be scheduled on non-school days o Establishes a balance between the need for military families to spend time together following deployment, while emphasizing the importance of education. o Students at-risk will be monitored by the Student Support Team and school administration to include the identification of supports and interventions o Procedures for monitoring daily student attendance and communicating with families are established in this policy There are times when a student needs to miss school — everyone understands that. But attendance is important. To have a quality education experience, you need to Be Here. http://www.dodea.edu/back_to_scho ol/2011_12.cfm?cId=attendance - for more information about the new DoDEA Attendance policy. EXPO, continued from page 1 said Capt. Robert Gantt, commanding officer of NAVSUP FLC Sigonella. “The implementation of ERP is so important because it is the vehicle of which we are going to support our customers.” According to the NAVSUP GLS, the Navy ERP’s features will significantly improve information-sharing by providing visibility of critical assets and resources across the Navy Enterprise and provides a robust financial environment that will enable the Navy to more clearly report its stewardship of the taxpayers’ money. “The last time we had a transformation such as this was about 50 years ago,” said Gantt. “The last transformation in the Navy supply system was when we went from pen and paper to the computers that we are on today.” NAVSUP FLC Sigonella is the newest of seven fleet logistics centers under NAVSUP GLS, which provides operational logistics, business and support services to fleet, shore and industrial commands of the Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and other Joint and Allied Forces in Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia. Services include contracting, material management, household goods movement support, consolidated mail, fuel, global logistics and husbanding, hazardous material management, and integrated logistics support. A component of the Naval Supply Systems Command headquartered in Mechanicsburg, Pa., NAVSUP GLS is part of a worldwide logistics network of more than 22,500 military and civilian personnel providing combat capability through logistics.
Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are back in Sigonella. For information on Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, please call 340-608-2140.
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to improve the rest of the season. “I think it went wonderful today and was not only a learning experience for the kids, but the adults as well,” Sigonella Swordfish Assistant Coach Tracey Bonvie said. “It goes to show that we’re one big military family and that we’re working together. I think our team did wonderful, considering we started the summer with a lot of new swimmers and they’ve come a long way in a very short period of time. It goes to show they’re listening, dedicated and they’re putting up the effort which is really appreciated.” The Swordfish finished with a total of 350 points in the final standings which was second to Naples who took the crown with 547 points, while Rota closed up the standings in third with 18 total points. While the Swordfish didn’t take the top prize, many coaches believe it was a good meet to build on what they accomplished and learn from mistakes the swimmers made. “I swam for ten years and did really good at it, so I’m proud to come back and give back what my coach gave to me,” Yeoman Seaman and Swordfish Volunteer Coach Garza said. “It’s really different, when I’m at the swim meets, I want to be in the pool but it’s nice to see other swimmers apply the skills that you’ve taught them in the pool.” Overall, everyone was satisfied with the success of the swim meet, the experience and fun gained from the competitors and the fact that we as people can take something as simple as a friendly competition, and use it to remember those lost and still loved on one of our country’s darkest days so many years later. “The coaches have done a great job preparing all the swimmers and I want to personally thank our Meet Directors, Kelly Sabel and Blaine Peete for doing a fantastic job organizing this event,” Burke said. “I also want to thank the community and MWR for allowing us to use their facilities, but the Swordfish are expecting a great season this year.” The Swordfish’s next swim meet will take place on Oct. 8 and 9 as part of a “double dip” which will take place at NAS Sigonella Midtown swimming pool.
portunities. This was completed in 2010, which help support Navy decision to bring both P-8A and BAMS platforms here. MILCON Programming is underway. Encroachment Action Plan - Describes areas of potential encroachment and identifies strategies to avoid or mitigate the encroachment. This is underway, Scheduled to be completed in November of 2011. NAS 1 Hydrology study – This study will review the continuous flooding and storm water issues at NAS1 and provide recommended project for correcting and eliminating flooding in the future. Project scheduled for award this month and will be completed by the fall of 2012. NAS Sigonella Platform Basing Study – This will describes the overall base facilities and a roadmap for future infrastructure development that includes land “zoning” to support current and planned missions here from 2012 to 2025. Project scheduled for award this month and will be completed by the fall of 2012. The Facilities plan for IPL programming to support Sigonella into the future.
Milan Voted ‘Coolest Dressers’ in Europe Story by ANSA Milan - The Milanese are the coolest dressers in Europe according to a new poll from TripAdvisor. The trendy inhabitants of Milan beat out their counterparts in Paris, Rome and London thanks to the way they translate catwalk looks to the streets, according to the survey of 3,000 European travellers. Parisian fashion lovers came second and Roman trendies third, followed by fashionistas in Barcelona, Madrid and London. Stockholm was seventh, followed by Florence, Copenhagen and Amsterdam. Istanbulites were voted the worst dressed in Europe.
DEADLINE, continued from page 3 The LDO and CWO programs provide outstanding senior enlisted personnel the opportunity to compete for a commission without the requirement of a college degree. Combined, these two communities make up 11 percent of the officer corps. "Over the next several years, we will be revising the application windows in which senior enlisted Sailors can apply for the LDO/CWO programs," said Allen. "Our hope is to create an even more technically-focused community, with a more predictable career path,
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more detailed opportunities and better career progression." Applicants must meet basic eligibility requirements, outlined in NAVADMIN 224/11 for active-duty or NAVADMIN 226/11 for Reserve, before applying for the LDO/CWO programs. "For the LDO/CWO community, there's only one way to get in and that's sustained superior performance," said Capt. John Jones, LDO/CWO community manager, BUPERS. "The application process is tough and many Sailors won't pick up until at least their third try. We don't want Sailors to give up, we're looking for consistency and we want to see them continue to apply." Eligible Sailors are encouraged to apply for the designator for which they are most qualified, regardless of their current rating. Upon commissioning, Sailors selected for LDO/CWO will attend the four-week Officer Development School in Newport, R.I. "Right now the LDO/CWO community is not undergoing any sort of reduction in force because of their technical necessity," said Jones. Specific requirements and additional information about the programs can be found in OPNAVINST 1420.1B, Enlisted to Officer Commissioning Programs Application Administrative Manual, chapter 7. More responsibilities as a limited duty officer or chief warrant officer mean more benefits, too, said Jones. "If you are selected for our program as a petty officer first class, your paycheck will double within four years. The longterm benefit is a substantial retirement check that is double what our great master chiefs receive," said Jones. "Couple that with our promotion rates and that makes for a very attractive program." "But it's not just about the financial benefits," said Jones. "It's about understanding the minds of Sailors and using that
knowledge to shape your decisions and implement change which best serves our Navy. That's what I really love about the program." Complete application procedures, eligibility requirements and links to other resources can be found in NAVADMIN 224/11 and NAVADMIN 226/11. Sailors may also learn more about the LDO/CWO communities in the 2011 LDO/CWO Guidebook available on the Navy Personnel Command website at www.npc.navy.mil. For more news from Navy Personnel Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/npc/.
AFN Switching Frequencies AFN has been serving Sigonella since 1966 and 45 years later we're ready to make even more history. AFN the Eagle 106.0 will be switching it's frequency to 105.9 starting on Thursday 22 September 2011. What does this mean to the American public and listener? It means that American car radios will now be able to tune in for the first time to an odd number frequency and listen to AFN. Starting Thursday tune to 105.9 FM, the radio station that's ROCKING Etna and serving America's best.
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Emergency Management Office
Be prepared to be on your own for at least three days. Seven is better! The BASIC FIVE: Water, Food, Heat, Cash, Radio; Family Communications Plan: Phone Numbers & Rally Points; Public Protection Strategies: Evacuation and Shelter-in-Place; Web info: Ready.gov; Emergency info: AFN 106.0 FM; Questions? Call the EM Office at 624-2630, 8265 or 2621. NAS Sigonella’s Joint Reception Center
Mandatory check-in for all coalition forces supporting Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR Location: NAS II Chapel (Bldg 742) In the parking lot of the Gateway Inn and Suites Contact Phone: 624-9049 Purpose: To maintain accountability for all coalition personnel affiliated with Operation Unified Protector. The JRC is also a one-stop shop to provide all operational and recreational points of contact that deployed units will need. The JRC maintains up-to-date MWR activities, Red Cross contact information, base maps, bus schedules, and information for the Fleet & Family Support Center here at NAS Sigonella.
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NMCRS: Aiding Marines, Sailors & Their Families Did you know that... Volunteering at your local Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society can be a rewarding experience and even add 10 years to your life? A 10-year study at the University of Michigan found that people who did no volunteer work died at an earlier age than those who volunteered at least once a week. Volunteering has added benefits: a sense of accomplishment, a dose of selfrespect, and a boost of self-confidence. In the past, it was thought that individuals volunteered strictly for altruistic reasons. However, recent studies have indicated that there may be other reasons, including:
Career - to build your resume, develop skills or to learn new skills and to make career contacts. Self-Esteem - to feel better about yourself and feel like you are making a contribution. Value - to allow yourself to act on deeply held beliefs about the importance of helping others. Opportunities for personal growth at NMCRS help you increase your self-confidence while you help clients achieve financial self-sufficiency. While helping clients solve their emergency needs, you can enhance
your job skills and knowledge of oral and written communications, retail sales, customer service, public speaking, computer software programs, training, personnel management, and family budgeting. NMCRS Volunteers are men and women, civilian and military -- active duty and retired, officer and enlisted, and their family members. Maybe even you! Come by the NMCRS office and see the volunteer opportunities we have available.