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NAS Sigonella Girl Scouts kick off cookie sales
SIGONELLA, Italy -- Capt. Scott Butler, commanding officer of Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, receives a box of Girl Scout Cookies from Girls Scouts troops at NAS Sigonella. These Girl Scout troops start the sale of approximately 3,500 boxes of Girl Scout cookies Jan. 27. (U.S. Navy Photo by MCSN Brian Glunt)
BY MCSN Brian Glunt NPASE - East Detachment Eurpope
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ore than 40 Girl Scouts and volunteers at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella prepare for the start of their cookie sales season here, beginning Jan. 27. These Girl Scout troops have more than 3,500 boxes of Girl Scout cookies for purchase and will be selling these cookies until Mar. 3. In celebration of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America’s 100th anniversary, Savannah Smiles, a new cookie zesty lemon wedge, has been added to their inventory. “The cookie program helps Girl
Scouts develop essential skills including goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics,” said Gunner’s Mate 3rd C l a s s Meghan Schnurr, overseas c o m m i tt e e chair of Girl Scouts of America Sigonella. “Girl Scouts of America is a non-profit organization, so everything that the Girl Scouts do, they work for and earn it. They work for troop supplies, trips and anything they want to do as a troop. It’s all a learning experience that guides girls into becoming
women and future leaders.” According to Schnurr, Sigonella Girl Scouts are planning a special trip during the summer with all the money fundraised. The troops going on the trip are highly encouraged to utilize the three keys of the Girl Scouts of America: to discover, connect and take care. “All of the hard work the Girl Scouts put into volunteering and fundraising is inspiring,” said Capt. Scott Butler, commanding officer of NAS Sigonella. “Supporting the Girl Scouts is a win, win: I can contribute to a great cause and stock up on some Somoans, my favorite Girl Scout cookies, at the same time.” The cookie sales will take place
from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Navy Exchange Minimart and Commissary on NAS Sigonella. The Girl Scout troops will also be selling cookies to travelers at the air terminal. “The Girl Scout organization is far more than the yearly cookie sales
people associate us with. We are a family,” added Schnurr. “Girl Scouts is especially great for dependents in the military because there’s instantly a place that feels like home even though you just moved to a new place. No matter what community you go to, you are going to have Girl Scouts. It’s a home away from home.”
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Catania pays homage to Saint Agata
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THE SIGNATURE U.S. Naval Air Station Sigonella Capt. Scott Butler, Commander Cmdr. Eric Vosler, Executive Officer CMDCM David Graham, Command Master Chief
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erving overseas brings with it a the need to maintain sufficient unique set of challenges not faced gas in your vehicle at all times, as regularly by our stateside counter- well as keeping sufficient parts. In emergency situations, our amounts of food, water, and success and/or very survival in the most other supplies, for you and your dangerous scenarios will likely be based pets, on hand should those on how well each of us are prepared to things suddenly become unavaireact to a crisis, not just on the ability of lable. It is recommended that you our emergency responders to help us keep a five-day emergency supply through it. We have some incredible of food and water, as well as an personnel that serve in responder roles, emergency kit which should but, ultimately, the success of our crisis include a battery-powered radio, response requires a level of individual flashlights and other important preparation which would probably be safety measures available at all considered slightly absurd in the States. times in your homes. Check with As we saw this past week during the our world-class Emergency strikes, appropriate preparation is Management team, led by JG critical. Last week’s strike provided us Somavilla, or consult Nathan with a valuable teaching moment, remin- Wittkamp at the Red Cross for ding each of us how fast things can more detailed lists of emergency change here as well as what we need to supplies that everyone should maintain. do to be prepared when something like As always, communication is KEY. this occurs. I want to thank everyone in During the floods in Millington, Tenn. the Sigonella Community for their back in May 2010, access to the base was efforts -- you ensured the base was able shut down and means of communicato sustain operations and that everyone tions were limited to social media and was kept safe, if not inconvenienced. I phone trees. This proved very effective am especially then, and it is grateful to our Last week’s strike provided us with a something we Ombudsmen, to rely valuable teaching moment, reminding plan led by Amanda upon as well. Duenes, and our us how fast things can change here ... As long as we PAO Team, led are able to by Lt. Tim Page, for their efforts to maintain communication, we will be able ensure that each member of our to successfully deal with any potential Community remained well-informed in problems. The NASSIG Community is reference to the strike and our responses spread throughout the island, so there’s to them. Finally, I’d like to thank those no single way I can ensure that each of of you who were able to attend the Town you receives the critical information you Hall meeting in Marinai on Saturday. I might need; however, I will use all avaifound it to be a perfect venue to lable methods to communicate and exchange information: the Community increase our odds of reaching as many of was afforded an opportunity to voice you as possible. These will include noticoncerns and NASSIG leadership was fying your chain of command, able to address them directly. employing AFN Radio and Television, I don’t think we’ve seen the last of sending messages through the Computer these events, and I can’t overemphasize Desktop Notification System (CDNS),
TRAFFIC NUMBERS Jan. 12 Accidents
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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.
ALL HANDS Mass Emails, our fan page at facebook.com/nassigonella, Command Phone Trees and Command Ombudsmen. The bottom line is that if you are unsure what is going on or have a question, please actively search for information from one of these sources in addition to checking with your chain of command. Beautiful Sicily presents its own challenges, including an active volcano, several seismically active regions, heavy rains, and very challenging driving conditions, even in good weather. The Navy has invested considerable time and resources to ensure that our Community is as prepared as humanly possible for whatever may come; however, all of our planning and preparation will only succeed if each of you is informed and actively prepared to act on your plans when the need arises. Please, help me help you. Prepare now so that we can avoid becoming just another lesson learned on how not to do things in the event of a real crisis.
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More than 30 Sailors and their families stationed at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella bowl with 11 children from Catania's Niside Foster Care for Teens, Jan. 18, in the base's bowling alley. The event was organized to raise money for children in local foster care. (U.S. Navy Photo by MCSN Brian Glunt)
Bowling for foster care BY MCSN Brian Glunt NPASE - East Detachment Eurpope Hosted by Protestant Women of the Chapel, Protestant Men of the Chapel & Chapel Youth Group
Reminders: NATO Gas coupons NATO gas coupons are acceptable to use at Eni and Agip fuel stations ONLY. Even if another vendor (other than Eni or Agip) erroneously accepts NATO gas coupons, the person for which the coupons are registered is responsible and liable. DO NOT use NATO gas coupons at the Esso across from Marinai or NAS 1. Eni and Agip fuel stations are the ONLY fuel locations throughout Italy/Sicily to use NATO gas coupons, regardless of the situation.
Postal Rate Increases effective Feb. 22 Single-piece First-Class Mail pricing guide: - Letters (1 oz.) - 1-cent increase to 45 cents - Letters additional ounces - unchanged at 20 cents - Postcards - 3-cent increase to 32 cents - Letters to Canada or Mexico (1 oz.) - 5-cent increase to 85 cents. - Letters to other international destinations - 7-cent increase to $1.05
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ore than 30 Sailors and their families stationed at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella invited 11 children from Catania’s Niside Foster Care for Teens to bowl with them here, Jan. 18, at the base’s bowling alley. The event was organized by Master-at-Arms 2nd class (SW) Nicholas Heffel to raise money for Italian children in local foster care. “We started this fundraiser to help displaced children living in Catania,” said Heffel. “This is a really good cause for anyone to get involved in because it helps out these kids who are without families.” Pizza and beverages were available for the kids and participants of the function to enjoy as they bowled as many games as they wanted. “Master-at-Arms and their families have been the majority of the attendees,” added Heffel. “But we are really looking forward to branching out this group, which we call Heroes Helping Hosts, to all
commands and making it a certified organization at NAS Sigonella.” Heffel was inspired to start a group after working with a similar organization while stationed in South Carolina. “‘Operation White Hat’ was a function in the states where Sailors took their white covers to a hospital,” said Heffel. “The Sailors would put designs on them and give them to the children who were sick or injured. It really made the kids happy and I wanted to do something like that here.” “Some of these kids have never played a game of bowling in their lives. They were really excited about it,” added Anna Heffel, event coordinator. “I think this event is really important for the relationship between Italians and Americans especially with this kind of activity. I think this kind of event helps people be nicer to each other and willing to help out the community.”
NMCRS celebrates 108th Birthday
NEX Sigonella hours Jan. 28 - 30 The Navy Exchange (NEX) Sigonella will be conducting year-end inventory, Jan. 28 - 30 to ensure an accurate and successful inventory. Some hours of operation will be effected during these dates. Saturday, Jan. 28 NAS I NEX Main Store: 0900 - 1900 NAS II Autoport: Closed NAS II Depot: Closed NAS II Uniform Shop: 0630 - 1200 NAS II Mini-Mart: 0630 - 1600 Sunday, Jan. 29 NAS I NEX Main Store: 1000 - 1800 Sicilian Souvenirs: 1000 - 1400 Mass Cosmetics (Self-Serve): 1000 - 1400 Garden Shop: 1000 - 1400
Jewelry Dept.: 1000 - 1600 NAS II Autoport: Closed NAS II Depot: Closed NAS II Mini-Mart: 0900 - 2000 Monday, Jan. 30 NAS I NEX Main Store: Closed NAS II Autoport: 0900 - 1730 NAS II Depot: 0800 - 1700 NAS II Mini-Mart: 0630 - 2100
Members of Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella came together at the NAS I food court to celebrate the Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) 108th birthday, Jan. 23. Honorary cake cutters (from left to right) were NAS Sigonella’s Command Master Chief David Graham, Executive Officer Eric Vosler, NMCRS Director Annee Imle, Commanding Officer Capt. Scott Butler, and Chair of Volunteers Joy Hardin. (U.S. Navy Photo by MR2 Gary Spence)
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR FRIDAY
JANUARY 2012 MONDAY 30
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Catania v. Parma (Game Time 6 p.m.) Re-scheduled from Sunday
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Saint Agata Festival in Catania
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That’s So ‘80’s Party at Connections 8 p.m.
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ITT Tour - Palermo II
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Chili Off at Connections 6 p.m.
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Math Knight at Knights Hall 4 - 6 p.m.
Acoustic Night at Connections 6 - 10 p.m.
Saint Agata Festival in Catania
Bowling Dollar Day
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Basketball Match 7 p.m.
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Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday
Basketball Match 9 a.m.
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he bonds you forge through military service mean that you're there for your friends on and off the battlefield. But if a fellow service member or dependent is struggling with a crisis in a relationship -- a breakup, a divorce, infidelity, or other deal-breaking behavior by a loved one -- it can be hard to know what to do. People in crisis may have any of these reactions: - They may feel overwhelmed with anger. - They may withdraw into themselves and become helpless. - Their feelings may swing between panic and fear, despair and hopelessness. - To ease their pain, people in crisis may self-medicate with drugs and alcohol, or behave in other self-destructive ways. The risk of suicide should always be considered when someone is in crisis. If you have a friend in crisis, it's important to reach out and offer help. Here are some positive things you should do:
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Listen. Make it a point to listen to your friend describe what has caused the crisis and how he feels. Make sure to show through your
response that you have some understanding of what your friend is going through. For example, you can say, "I know that's got to be tough for you." Or "You must be feeling really bad about this."
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Evaluate safety. It's important to know right away whether a friend in crisis is at risk for selfharm or of harming another person. Don't be afraid to ask about thoughts of suicide or violence. If you're concerned about someone's immediate safety, you must take action and stay with your friend until he or she is connected with the appropriate professional help. (Knowing where to go for help is covered later in this article.)
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Stay calm. Other people's intense feelings can be contagious, so keep in mind that your friend's crisis is not your crisis. You'll be more helpful if you maintain a calm, nonjudgmental manner. For example, don't say. "You're really overreacting to this."
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Share your own experiences. It can be comforting for someone in crisis to know that others have had similar problems. You can use your own experiences to show that you understand how your friend feels. And your friends will know by your example that
emotional pain can be survived.
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Decide how much you can give to your friend. Establishing some limits on the time you spend with your friend will provide reassurance that he or she is not overburdening you. Be sure to give yourself time away from the situation to take care of your own needs. But make sure that someone else is available to be with your friend.
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Expect to have mixed feelings. People in crisis sometimes don't respond right away to the support and reassurance being offered. This can be very frustrating. If your friend doesn't accept your help as you'd expected, don't be surprised to find yourself feeling sympathetic and annoyed at the same time.
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Recognize the limits of your ability to help. You may need to involve others so that your friend has a support team rather than just you. It's also important to recognize that support from friends may not be enough to get him or her through the crisis, and that counseling from a professional may be needed. You may have to refocus your efforts on helping your friend accept counseling.
The Fleet & Family Support Center oers a series of workshops to help ease your transition: Intercultural Relations (ICR) Survive & Thrive History of Sicily Seminar Customs and Traditions Seminar MARCHI CHIECHIO
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Catania pays homage to its patroness Saint Agata people. During the processions, Cannalori stop every once in a while and “compete” one another by performing a kind of dance named “Annacata” consisting of a series of swaying moves. The “Vara” is a 16-foot long richly decorated silver carriage on which the bust depicting Saint Agata and several crystal and silver caskets containing her relics (legs, arms and other bones) carried in procession. Giovanni di Bartolo, a goldsmith from Siena, made the bust in the 14th century. The bust, which also contains part of the relics (the skull and part of the thorax), is made of enameled silver. It lies on a magnificent pedestal and it’s cut just under the waist. Hundreds among precious jewels cover the statue. Most of them come from donations of devotees. The magnificent golden crown studded with gems donated by English King Richard “The Lionhearted” in 1190 during his visit to Sicily on his way to a crusade, is undoubtedly the best piece of the collection. One who attends the festival remains impressed by the huge candles that devotees carry on their shoulders while they perform the processions. Every year, Catania wax shops sell hundreds of ceri (tall wax candles). Devotees carry those bulky candles per grazia ricevuta, which means that a Saint has granted them a miracle they have been asking for. The miracle could be invoked for a pregnancy that is in serious danger or if someone is suffering from an incurable disease or yet after one has survived a traffic accident. Usually, it is up to the devotee to decide how heavy the candle should be and for how long they would carry it. According to Catania wax dealers, the most requested candle is the one that weighs approximately 85 pounds. But some also request candles that can weigh up to 350 pounds. Carrying ceri in procession is usually a lifelong practice. If one devotee is too old or sick to carry a heavy candle, another person such as a son or a relative could continue to participate in the procession instead of them. The Vara, a 16-foot long richly decorated silver carriage on which the bust depicting Saint Agata and a casket containing other relics is placed, is carried in procession for hours, among screaming devotees, throughout the most beautiful roads of the city’s historic center until the next morning. It is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular and touching moments of the festival. This year, on Feb. 5, the Saint Agata’s relics procession will start from piazza Duomo at 5:30 p.m. (U.S. Navy Photo by Alberto Lunetta)
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emu divoti tutti? Cettu, Cettu, Citatini, viva “limpia” remained miraculously undamaged by the fire and Sant’Aita!”(Are we all devotees? Yes, of course, turned red. From then on, the veil has been venerated as a sure, Townspeople, long live St. Agata!)." These defense against Etna eruptions. lyrics full of religious devotion will be shouted over and over during the upcoming grand religious festival honoring TRADITION AND DEVOTION Saint Agata, Catania’s patroness and taking place from Feb. 3 through 5. The enthusiasm for this popular saint and all Catanians have been celebrating this festival since 1519. the devotion behind it cannot be expressed through words. For centuries, there has been a long-running controversy You just have to go out there and live the experience! between Catania and Palermo over where she was born. Whether you are a Catholic or not, this festival, which But it looks like Catania townspeople won! mingles the sacred and profane, will definitely amaze you After nearly a year of preparation, festa features thouwith its lively festivities. sands of devotees of all ages crowding the streets of the Every year, thousands of Catanians swarm the streets of historic center dressed in white tunics (green for the the historic center to publicly show their lifelong devotion women) named in Sicilian “saccu,” gloves, a handkerchief, to their beloved and black skullcap (in Sicilian, “a “Santuzza,” or young scuzzitta”). According to saint (St. Agata’s nick- The enthusiasm for this popular saint and tradition, the saccu symboname given because of the nightdress that the all the devotion behind it cannot be lizes her young age). Catanians wore when they Divoti (devotees) expressed through words. You just have to welcomed the return from would even defy bad go out there and Turkey of the Saint’s relics on weather conditions just Aug. 17, 1126. Historic chroto see her while she’s nicles tell that it was a great brought in procession. It happens only once a year, so it is feast for the Catania community whose residents waived must-see event. white handkerchiefs to show their enthusiasm. Other According to an ancient, tradition, Saint Agata is consi- historic accounts link the white tunic tradition to either dered a salvatrice (savior) because she has rescued Catania the ancient Egyptian cult of Goddess Isis or the penitential several times over the centuries, especially during garment worn by priests. earthquakes and lava eruptions. Giorgio Maniace, a Byzantine general, stole the relics as a Legend has it that her holy purple-colored veil (named war trophy and took them to Constantinople (the ancient “limpia” in Sicilian), which was recently displayed at the Istanbul) in 1040. Devotees take part in the festival brinSigonella 41st Stormo Chapel, has stopped two particu- ging on procession the “Cannalori,” and the “Vara.” larly dangerous eruptions, the first one occurred in 251 Cannalori are tall wax candles surrounded by a heavy AD, a year after her martyrdom and the second one in (up to 1,500 pounds) candelabrum-shaped gilded wooden 1886, when the lava threatened Nicolosi. In both cases, the structure. They are decorated with statues depicting angels, veil was brought in procession to the eruption site and the saints, pennons and flowers. Scenes from the Saint Agata advancing lava flow miraculously stopped. According to martyrdom are also carved on their sides. Each Cannalora history, Catania cardinal Giuseppe Benedetto Dusmet, represent a city’s guild such as butchers, greengrocers, who is regarded as a saint and whose body is preserved fishmongers, pasta makers, bakers and more. In the past, inside the cathedral, led this latter procession. they illuminated the passage of the procession. But The holy veil is 13 feet long by 20 inches wide. Three through the centuries their dimensions became so large golden threads decorate its extremities. According to that a person alone could not carry their weight anymore. legend, the veil, which was originally white, covered the Today, there are 11 Cannalori that take part in the proceshead of Saint Agata when she was rolled over live coals sion. during her martyrdom. As a result of this torture, the Each one is carried on the shoulders of eight to 12
LIFE OF ST. AGATA According to tradition, Agata came from a rich family. Her virtues and her beauty drew the attention of Quintianus, a local Roman governor who actively and brutally persecuted Christians. Agata, who already consecrated herself to God, refused his advances. Therefore, Quintianus decided to punish her by having her locked up in a brothel where Aphrodisia, a wicked woman tried to corrupt Agata’s virtue and faith by playing wiles and stratagems. But Agata never wavered and resisted to all her attempts. Therefore, Quintianus, miffed by Agata’s firmness, had her underwent terrible tortures such as cutting off her breast. This detail was often depicted in the Christian medieval paintings as a peculiar characteristic of Saint Agata. Tradition also tells about prodigious events that occurred while Agata was in prison such as the apparition of St. Peter who comforted and healed all her wounds. Eventually, after repeated tortures Quintianus had Agata condemned to the stake. But while she was burning alive a violent earthquake struck Catania. This natural disaster was welcomed by the Catanians as a sign of God who wanted the tortures inflicted to Agata to be over. Thus, a riot broke out in the city forcing Quintianus to stop the infamous execution. Agata was then brought back to her prison where she died right after. It was Feb. 5, 251 AD. Later on the same day, the evil Quintianus, who was fleeing because he feared the riot, drowned in the river Simeto.
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The pasticcerie (pastry shops) and festival’s street booths offer traditional “Olivette di Sant’Agata”or Saint’Agata’s small olives and the traditional torrone (nougat). (U.S. Navy Photo by Alberto Lunetta)
ST. AGATA TRADITIONAL SWEETS For those of you with a sweet tooth, the Saint Agata festival has a lot to offer. Don’t forget to linger in the pasticcerie (pastry shops) and festival’s street booths to taste the traditional “Olivette di Sant’Agata”or Saint’Agata’s small olives) and the traditional torrone (nougat). Those olive-shaped almond sweets are related to the Saint Agata celebrations because they remind of an episode occurred during her life. Tradition holds that, when Agata was on her way to stand trial before Quintianus, she bent to tie her sandal. As she did that, an olive three miraculously sprouted where she had stepped. After St. Agata’s death, those olives were preserved as relics. Olivette could also be covered with chocolate. You can also enjoy “Torrone” or nougat made with sugar, honey, egg whites, almonds and hazelnuts. Torrone has many different flavors. The traditional hard white one includes almonds or hazelnuts, but it can be enriched with liqueurs like rum, Gran Marnier and Strega; chocolate and also frosted with lemon, pistachio or orange icings. As tradition says, it was first prepared for the wedding banquet of Bianca Maria Visconti and the duke of Milan, Francesco Sforza that took place in Cremona in 1441. Historic sources tell that the chefs shaped the Torrone as the 13th century tower, which still flanks Cremona’s cathedral, because it was included in bride’s dowry. The tower was named “Torrione” (in Italian, big tower), thus the dessert was given the name “Torrone.” Historic sources say the guests of the wedding banquet, who came from every part of Italy and Europe, were so impressed by the savory taste of Torrone that they praised its delicacy as they went back home. Therefore, Torrone earned a worldwide reputation.
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
The traditional “Messa dell’Aurora” (Dawn Holy Mass) starts at 6 a.m. at the Cathedral. It is one among the most intense and moments of the festival. The “Cammaredda,” the small room located inside the Cathedral, where the relics and the Saint Agata simulacrum are permanently kept, is opened before a crowd of moved and applauding devotes. Later, a procession, during which the Saint Agata bust and relics tour throughout the city starts at 7 a.m. It leaves from Porta Uzeda (in Italian, Uzeda gate) in piazza Duomo where the Catania Archbishop performs the offering of a candle before the icon of the Madonna della Lettera. Right after, the procession proceeds through via Dusmet, via Calì, piazza Cutelli, via Vittorio Emanuele, piazza dei Martiri, via VI Aprile, piazza Giovanni XXIII (train station), viale della Libertà, piazza Iolanda, via Umberto, via Grotte Bianche, piazza Carlo Alberto (Catania outdoor market) and then piazza Stesicoro where devotees who pull the carriage show their skills performing the challenging “Capuccini slope.” It consists in running while dragging the heavy carriage, up to the Church of Saint Agata “La Vetere,” located in piazza San Domenico. There the procession stops for a couple of hours to allow devotees to rest. In the late afternoon at 6 p.m., the tour starts again from piazza San Domenico through via Plebiscito, via Vittorio Emanuele, piazza Risorgimento, piazza Palestro, via Garibaldi, via Plebiscito, via Dusmet and eventually back again to piazza Duomo through Porta Uzeda.
Feb. 5
A solemn holy mass is celebrated at the Cathedral at begins at10:15 a.m. Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Dean of the College of Cardinals, presides over the holy mass jointly with local priests and Sicily’s highestranking bishops. During the mass, the “Cappella Musicale del Duomo” (the Cathedral Cantata Singers) sing a magnificent High Mass. In the afternoon, the bishop of Mazara del Vallo celebrates a holy mass at 4:30 p.m. at the Cathedral. Later, the most spectacular Saint Agata procession starts from piazza Duomo at 5:30 p.m. Crossing via Etnea it moves ahead up to piazza Cavour. The procession, which continues through the night reaches its
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pinnacle when it arrives at the slope of via San Giuliano on its way back to piazza Duomo in the morning on Feb. 6. Running fast, devotees pull the Saint carriage up to via San Giuliano. It is a spectacular and dangerous proof of physical strength and resistance that could only be performed by the strongest devotees as the Vara weighs several tons. Driven by pure devotion, thousands of people stay up until dawn to participate in this unique moment. At the end of the hard climb, the crowd celebrates with liberating thunderous applause. Eventually, the saint is brought back to the Cathedral where it will stay until the next festival. Complementing the festival, the traditional “Fiera di Sant’Agata” or Sain Agata Fair, featuring over 100 booths selling clothes, shoes, toys and foodstuff, is typically set up in the historic center until Feb. 5 and it is open from 9 a.m. to midnight. Photo and books exhibitions will be also held at the Catania Benedectine Monastery’s library located in # 13 via Biblioteca through Feb. 16 (opening hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. / Saturdays : 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.) .
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The celebration begins with holy a mass celebrated at the Cathedral at 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. Later at noon, the solemn “Processione per l’Offerta della cera” (Offering of the wax procession) leaves from the Church of St. Agata “Alla Fornace” toward the Cathedral. Eleven Cannalori representing some local guilds head the procession. Parades of the city’s banners followed by the historic “Carrozzi du Sinatu” (18th century Catania Senate Carriages that are permanently on view at the city hall in Piazza Duomo) also follow the procession. All Catania civilian and military authorities take part in the procession. A half-hour later, Catania Fire Brigade officials offer a floral gift to the Saint. The celebration day will end in the evening with a spectacular fireworks show in piazza Duomo called “I fochi do tri” or the fireworks performed on the evening of Feb.3.
Every year since 1519, Catanians celebrate their patroness saint through a breathtaking three-day festival that follows a month of preparation. The festival is a crescendo of faith, devotion and folklore as thousands of devotees of all ages swarm the streets of the historic center carrying heavy wax candles to pay tribute to its beloved patroness. (U.S. Navy Photo by Alberto Lunetta)
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English: Can I sample this? Italian: Posso assagiarlo? English: How much does a candle cost? Italian: Quanto costa una candela?
English: Can I park here? Enjoy the St. Agata festival! Learn these Italian: Posso posteggiare quì? useful Italian phrases to help make your experience even better! English:When does Mass begin? Italian: Quando inzia la Messa? English: When does the procession start? Italian: Quando inzia la processione English: Where does the procession stop? Italian: Dove si ferma la processione? English: What time does the festival end? Italian: A che ora finisce la festa?
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A little magic: Craig Karges
SIGONELLA, Sicily ( Jan. 23, 2012) Magician, illusionist and entertainer Craig Karges performs a trick with crowd volunteer, Logistics Specialist 1st Class, Erik Sinks at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella as part of a Navy Entertainment tour in partnership with MWR Sigonella. (U.S. Navy photo by MCSN Cameron Bramham) BY MCSN CAMERON BRAMHAM NAS Sigonella Public Aairs
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raig Karges, award winning entertainer, nationally recognized speaker and author visited Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella. Karges has performed all over the world, in all fifty states in America, and on Monday, January 27 he came to NAS Sigonella to entertain the military community with a free performance. Combining the art of magic with the science of psychology and the power of intuition Karges creates the impression that nothing is impossible. But what makes this world famous performer tick? We sat down with Karges before his performance to get to know him a little better. TS How did you become a magician? CK I started doing magic when I was about 12 years old through books and things like that. When I was 13/14 I got to know my great uncle, who was a like a fortune teller and
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a psychic consultant. He taught me more the intuitive aspects of what I do and the psychological aspects of what I do. He was really my mentor. So when I was about 16, I combined all that he taught me with the magic, the stage magic that I'd been doing since I was 12, and just started putting on shows. That's what I've done ever since. TS How long have you been performing magic tricks? CK Well, I started at 12 and I'm now 18, so it's been rough (laughing). I'm 53, I think. Wow (laughing). TS That's a long time performing magic! CK That is a long time! And really it's all I've ever done. I went to school. I went to college and I graduated from Marshall University with a degree in Communications and Journalism - Broadcast Journalism. But I paid my way
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through school by doing shows. Then as soon as I got out of school I just started traveling around. TS What makes your magic shows unique? CK Well, it's not traditional magic. It's not like rabbits out of hats and sawing people in half. It's more mind games with people. And it's not just magic. It is the psychology and the intuition parts that make it really unique, makes it stand out. Plus the audience participation - There’s not one thing that I do in the show that I can do without at least using somebody from the audience to help me out. TS I looked at your website and it said that you've performed in a lot of countries, I believe it was 17? CK Yeah, we're over that now. I've got to update it. I believe in fact 20.
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Craig Karges gets the Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella crowd involved during his performance in front of a full house at Midtown Theater on NAS I. (U.S. Navy Photo by MCSN Cameron Bramham)
TS What’s been your favorite country to perform in so far? CK Well, the United States is still my favorite country to perform in, but I had great experiences all over the place. I've had great experiences in Canada; I've had great experiences in and love Singapore, Japan. A lot of the touring that we've done is internationally. I've done special dates. I've done stuff for ARAMCO in Saudi Arabia and in Jordan and in Egypt. So I've had a lot of really unique experiences. But these military tours are some of my favorite experiences. It's almost like a "See Europe in Three Days," because you’re somewhere and then somewhere else. Like, we'll go to Spain from here and I just came in from Bahrain. So it's kind of a whirlwind tour, but it's just always interesting. TS Why did you decided to put on a show for military families at NAS Sigonella? CK We got a call from Navy Entertainment in 2001 to do my first military tour and at that time I had an incredibly busy year and didn't want to go out on tour again. Plus it was just after 9/11 and it was a December tour that we got a call for in November, and I didn't want to do it. And then they were very persuasive, and I went, and I had the time of my life. It was Europe. We came here. We came to Sigonella and we came to Naples and Rota, Spain, then to Greece and I just had a wonderful time. And it was so good to be able to actually go out and meet people and reconnect with people that had joined the military that we knew. My wife was with me at the time, that's why I keep saying "we". She was on tour with me. And we just had a wonderful time. Everybody was so hospitable and nice and showed us around the country and we just had a blast. So now whenever Navy Entertainment calls, I always go.
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TS So this is not your first time here? CK No, this is fourth. No. Fifth time.
TS Going back to how you got into magic, what was the first magic trick you learned? CK I don't really know. The first out of hand thing that I learned was a “coins across routine,” where you hold coins and they go from one hand to the other individually. The first mentalism thing that I learned, which is kind of my specialty now, is just setting out some objects on a table and using psychology to figure out what object someone is going to choose. You would predict which one it is by studying psychology and the placement of objects. All these things in the audience lead people to make certain decisions and you capitalize on that.
TS Wow. Five times! You must like it here. CK This is always one of our favorite stops. We spent a lot of time once here. We went up on Etna and everything, climbed around. Ever since then it's only been a one night stop. I get tomorrow off, so I get to run around with Antonio, the MWR guy, and I'll get to see some more of the island. I'm really looking forward to that. This was always a fun stop for us. It was always a great base. “ I start identifying people They do a great that I don’t know, and calling out their job with p r o m o t i o n , names and then their individual thoughts ...” TS Do you have any tips for chilprobably the dren interested in becoming a best job so far magician? on this tour from what I've seen - which might help to pull CK There's still a lot of stuff in the library, but there's so people out since no one has any gas. much stuff online now, too. And there's some really good websites. But you've got to study a lot of different things. TSMaybe you can use some magic and get us some. As I've been saying, you've got to study psychology, you've Speaking of magic, do you have a favorite trick? got to study stage work, you've got to study stage craft CK I do one segment in the show where I just open it up acting. You've got to be comfortable on stage. There's so for audience members to start thinking of anything that much more to it than just the tricks per se. But there's some they want. Then I start identifying people in the audience great magic websites, there's some great books you can find that I don't know, and calling out their names and then their in any library, and that's just to get started. And then you individual thoughts, which could be the name of their pet get up in front of people as much as you can. You start with when they were a little kid or it could be the fact that they your family. And then you start with your friends. And then like strawberries. It can be anything. And that's probably you keep broadening, and you perform as often as possible. the most interesting part to me because it so different, like tonight, because it's always different people with totally different thoughts on their mind. So that's my favorite.
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NAS Sigonella prepares for Inaugural 24-hour Relay for Life
ENC Adam Miller, Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Relay for Life Event Chairman (left) distributes event information outside Ristorante Bella Etna. He and his team of volunteers are recruiting participants for the upcoming 24-hour Relay for Life 24-hour event. (U.S. Navy Photo by MR2 Gary Spence)
BY MR2 GARY SPENCE NAS Sigonella Public Affairs
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n May, NAS Sigonella will host its first annual American Cancer Society 24-hour Relay for Life on the NAS I track. Not only will this be the first 24-hour event for Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, it will also be the first 24-hour event in Italy. “The event is being held here in Sigonella to let those whose lives have been affected by cancer know that they are not alone and that there is support for them,” said ENC Adam Miller, NAS Sigonella Relay for Life Event Chairman. The first Relay for Life was held as a 6-hour event here at NAS Sigonella in August, 2011. Chief Miller would like to grow this event into the well-known 24-hour events held worldwide. The concept behind the 24-hour event is that "Cancer never sleeps." Holding this event throughout the night shows support for those who have to battle cancer on a daily basis, 24 hours a day, often
being unable to sleep or rest due to the pain associated with the disease. “Together we can work as a team to show our support,” added Miller. “But you don’t have to register as a team to participate. We welcome all individuals interested in walking or running the event to sign up.” ENC and his staff will be making the rounds between NAS 1 and NAS 2, distributing flyers and answering questions to all those interested in participating in this event. For more information, you can contact ENC Miller at 624-6682, or by email at sigrelay4life@gmail.com. You can also visit the local website at RelayforLife.org/SigonellaCA. “As a community, we can fight back against cancer,” Miller said. “One of the ways is by donating money to the American Cancer Society. Fundraisers will be held now until Aug. 31, the end of relay season, to help support this worthy cause.”
Friday, 27 JAN 12 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Sausage Patties, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, Cinnamon Rolls. *Lunch: Chicken Corn Chowder, Baked Fish, Meat Loaf, Paprika Buttered Potatoes, Glazed Carrots, Spiced Cake w/ Frosting, Crisp Drop Cookies. Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes. *Dinner: Chicken Noodle Soup, Baked Fish W. Cherry Tomato Sauce, Tossed Green Rice, Corn O’Brien, Lima Beans, Spiced Cake w/ Frosting, Crisp Drop Cookies.
Tuesday, 31 JAN 12 *Breakfast: Hot Farina, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Grilled Sausage Patties, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Biscuits and Gravy, Asstd Doughnuts, Blueberry Muffins. * Lunch: Chicken Vegetable Soup, Roast Turkey, Pasta al Forno, Steamed Rice, Mashed Potatoes, Turkey Gravy, Carrots and Orange Amandine, Club Spinach, Fruit Cocktail Upside Down Cake, Oatmeal Cookies. *Speed Line: Roast Beef Sandwich, French Fried Potatoes. Dinner: Zesty Bean Soup, Chicken Quartered, Orange Rice, Southern Greens, Seasoned Mixed Vegetables, Fruit Cocktail Upside Down Cake, Oatmeal Cookies.
Saturday, 28 JAN 12 *Breakfast: Farina, Grilled Ham Slices, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Buttermilk Pancakes, Asstd Doughnuts, Crumb Cake. *Brunch: Breakfast Items, Creole Soup, Teriyaki Chicken, Fried Rice, Asparagus, Calico Corn, Cherry Pie, Abracadabra Bars. *Dinner: Vegetable Soup, Baked Lasagna, Steamed Rice, Seasoned Asparagus, Steamed Cauliflower, Garlic Bread, Cherry Pie, and Abracadabra Bars.
Wednesday, 01 FEB 12 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Creamed Ground Beef, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Blueberry Pancakes, Asstd Doughnuts, Bear Claws. *Lunch: Beef Rice Soup, Chicken Cacciatore, Baked Fish, Garlic Cheese Potatoes, Rice Pilaf, Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts Polonaise, Cheese Cake, Chocolate Pudding. *Speed Line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes. *Dinner: Cream of Chicken Soup, St. Louis BBQ Pork Ribs, Steamed Rice, Greens Beans Nicoise, Steamed Peas, Cheese Cake, Chocolate Pudding.
Sunday, 29 JAN 12 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Minute Steak, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast Puff, Asstd Doughnuts, Italian Croissant. *Brunch: Breakfast Items, Puree Mongole Soup, Cheddar Chicken Broccoli, Breaded Pork Chops, Carrots, Southwestern Rice, Club Spinach, Almond Cake, Crisp Toffee Bars. *Dinner: Chicken Vegetable Soup, Sauerbraten, Spring Garden Rice, Mashed Potatoes, Natural Pan Gravy, Steamed Cut Green Beans, Seasoned Carrots, Almond Cake, Crisp Toffee Bars.
Thursday, 02 FEB 12 *Breakfast: Hominy Grits, Corned Beef Hash, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Raisin Muffins. *Lunch: Corn Chowder Soup, Roast Pork, Sauerbraten, Mashed Potatoes, Brown Gravy, Steamed Rice, Seasoned Carrots, Asparagus, Peanut Butter Cookies, Cherry Pie. *Speed Line: Assorted Pizza. *Dinner: Minestrone Soup, Baked Fish, Ginger Rice, Mexican Corn, Steamed Broccoli, Cherry Pie, Peanut Butter Cookies.
Monday, 30 JAN 12 *Breakfast: Hot Hominy Grits, Minced Beef on Toast, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Streusel Coffee Cake. *Lunch: Creamed of Broccoli Soup, Roast Beef, Steamed Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Pork Diced Adobo, Squash, Brownies, Yellow Cake w/ Icing, Fruit Ambrosia. *Speed Line: Ham & Cheese Sandwich, French Fried Potatoes. *Dinner: Vegetable Supreme Soup, Cajun Meatloaf, Rice Pilaf, Brown Gravy, Peas & Onions, Corn on the Cob, Brownies, Yellow Cake w/ Icing, Fruit Ambrosia.
Friday, 03 FEB 12 *Breakfast: Hot Oatmeal, Grilled Sausage Links, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, Cinnamon Rolls. *Lunch: Cream of Potato Soup, Breaded Pork Chop, Baked Breaded Fish Pollok, Oven Glo Potatoes, Tossed Green Rice, Seasoned Mix Vegetables, Summer Squash, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Pudding. Speed Line: Grilled Hamburger/ Cheeseburger, French Fried Potatoes, Baked Beans. *Dinner: French Onion Soup, Chicken Cacciatore, Steamed Rice, Spinach, Cauliflower Polonaise, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Pudding.
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Get ready for some Foot ball Football’s biggest night is just around the corner! Super Bowl XLVI will see a déjà vu matchup as the New England Patriots take on the New York Giants. Join MWR for our Super Bowl Bash at Midtown, February 5th, to get pumped up for the game and catch all the action on the big screen at Midtown 2 Theaters! Punt, pass, kick and agility competition for kids and adults
Pre-Game Tailgate Party
Celebrate the Super Bowl at Midtown with MWR
Join the fun at the NAS I gym! Prizes will be awarded to the top players.
Come to the SpareTime Bowling Center and bowl at a reduced price. You can even win door prizes!
Adult beverages will be available for the game. Door prizes will be given out all night. Piazza Pizza will even stay open late with plenty of goodies, including a half-time breakfast special.
When? 10 p.m. – Midnight
When? Doors open at Midtown 2 Theaters at 11:30 p.m. Show starts at 12:30 a.m.
When? Kids’ competition : 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. (Age 9 through high school) Adults competition: 10 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Midtown Movie theaters SCHEDULE & DESCRIPTIONS HUGO……………………PG STARRING: Asa Butterfield, Chloe Grace Moretz and Christopher Lee
Hugo is a wily and resourceful boy whose quest to unlock a secret left to him by his father will transform him and all those around him, and reveal a safe and loving place he can call home. (2 hrs. 7 min.) RED TAILS……………………PG -13 STARRING:Nate Parker, David Oyelowo, Ne-Yo Tuesday, January 31st – Last Shows 5:00 PM We Bought A Zoo PG 5:30 PM Jack & Jill PG 7:30 PM War Horse PG-13 8:00 PM Immortals R Wednesday, February 1st 5:00 PM Muppets, The 5:30 PM Joyful Noise 7:30 PM J. Edgar 8:00 PM Sitter
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Thursday, February 2nd 5:00 PM Arthur Christmas 5:30 PM Happy Feet 2 7:30 PM Twilight: BD 8:00 PM Red Tails
PG PG PG-13 PG-13
Friday, February 3rd 5:00 PM Hugo 5:30 PM New Year’s Eve 7:30 PM Sherlock Holmes 2 8:00 PM Sitter
PG PG-13 PG-13 R
Saturday, February 4th 2:00 PM Hugo 2:30 PM Chipmunks 3 4:30 PM Red Tails 5:00 PM Joyful Noise 7:30 PM Extremely Loud
PG G PG-13 PG-13 PG-13
Sunday, February 5th Super Bowl Sunday 2:00 PM Alvin & Chipmunks 3 G 2:30 PM Joyful Noise PG-13 4:30 PM Extremely Loud PG-13 5:00 PM Red Tails PG-13 7:30 PM Sitter R 11:30 PM Super Bowl FREE New York Giants vs. New England Patriots
1944. As the war in Europe continues to take its toll on Allied forces, the Pentagon brass has no recourse but to consider unorthodox options -including the untried and untested African-American pilots of the experimental Tuskegee training program. Just as the young Tuskegee men are on the brink of being shut down and shipped back home, they are given the ultimate chance to show their courage. Against all the odds, with something to prove and everything to lose, these intrepid young airmen take to the skies to fight for their country -- and the fate of the free world.(2 hrs. 5 min.) JOYFUL NOISE……………………..………..PG-13 STARRING:Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton
The small town of Pacashau, Georgia, has fallen on hard times, but the people are counting on the Divinity Church Choir to lift their spirits by winning the National Joyful Noise Competition. The choir has always known how to sing in harmony, but the discord between its two leading ladies now threatens to tear them apart. (1 hr. 58 min.) EXTREMELY LOUD AND INCREDIBLY CLOSE…………….…PG-13 STARRING: Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock
Oskar is convinced that his father, who died in the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, has left a final message for him hidden somewhere in the city. Feeling disconnected from his grieving mother and driven by a relentlessly active mind that refuses to believe in things that can't be observed, Oskar begins searching New York City for the lock that fits a mysterious key he found in his father's closet. His journey through the five boroughs takes him beyond his own loss to a greater understanding of the observable world around him. (2 hrs. 9 min.)
Movie schedule is subject to change. Please call to confirm. Movie Hotline: 624-4248
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