"The Signature," November 22 issue by NAS Sigonella Signature

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NASSIG Service Members Contribute to Roadside Cleanup

Service members stationed aboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella join middle school students and community members from Belpasso and Motta in removing trash from a roadside Nov. 15, during a community relations (COMREL) project between the installation and the city of Motta. More than 40 service members from nine of NAS Sigonella's commands and organizations volunteered to participate in the COMREL, resulting in the disposal of more than 100 bags of trash. NAS Sigonella provides logistical support for Commander, U.S. 5th and 6th Fleets and NATO forces in the Mediterranean area. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Brian T. Glunt/Released) By MC2 brian t. glunt NPASE - East Detachment Sigonella

More than 40 service members stationed aboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella joined students from Belpasso and Motta Middle Schools and local nationals from Belpasso and Motta in a community relations (COMREL) project to remove trash from a roadside between the installation and the city of Motta, Nov. 15. The COMREL was promoted by the NAS Sigonella Public Affairs Office after local national and NAS Sigonella commuters suggested the cleanup of Provincial Road (SP) 13, respectfully known as Back Motta Road. The mayors of Belpasso and Motta welcomed the initiative and invited a selection of middle school students from their cities to join the efforts while educating the children about environmental awareness. “We welcome the participants from NAS Sigonella

and are very happy to join them in this project, which shows respect for the environment,” said Angelo Giussrida, mayor of the city of Motta. “We also brought our students to educate them on how to respect the environment as well as to strengthen the bonds of friendship, which we have shared with the Navy since NAS Sigonella’s establishment in 1959.” Service members from NAS Sigonella’s Global Hawk Detachment, Fire and Emergency Services, Public Works Department, Administration Office, Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station (NCTS), Aviation Support Division, Security Department, Naval Supply Systems Command and Junior Enlisted Association (JEA) participated in the COMREL. “I think COMRELs, regardless of location, are very

good for the community. Especially being stationed in a foreign country, it’s extremely important,” said Electronics Technician 2nd Class (IDW/SW) Ryan Carrithers, NCTS and JEA COMREL coordinator. “It shows that we actually care about what’s going on in the country. We want to show good will toward our local national hosts, so why not work with them and the community to make sure that the place where we are temporarily living with them is clean and cared for.” Roadside Cleanup continued Page 5

QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

"Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value." –Albert Einstein

Around Sigonella

Festivals Around Sicily

Easy Recipes

Find out what's happening.

Get ready to mark your calendar.

Learn how to make two great side dishes.

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THE SIGNATURE U.S. NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA Commanding Officer Capt. Chris Dennis Executive Officer Cmdr. Eric Vosler Command Master Chief CMDCM David Graham

EDITORIAL Public Affairs Officer Lt. Tim Page

timothy.page@eu.navy.mil Communtiy Relations Officer Dott. Alberto Lunetta alberto.lunetta.it@eu.navy.mil Editor Jackie Trembath jackie.trembath@eu.navy.mil Staff Writers/Photographers MR1 Gary Spence gary.spence@eu.navy.mil MC2 Tony D. Curtis anthony.curtis@eu.navy.mil MC2 Brian Glunt brian.glunt@eu.navy.mil MC3 Cameron Bramham cameron.bramham@eu.navy.mil CONTACT US Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily thesig@eu.navy.mil DSN 624-5440; 095-86-5440 PSC 812 Box 3020, FPO, AE 09627

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Command Master Chief David Graham Buongiorno Sigonella! Next week is a day I look forward to every year, Thanksgiving! For those of you who attended the Safety Stand-down this week, I expect you to take plenty of cooking precautions, especially if you plan to fry a turkey. Cooking, grilling and frying food is a key part of most holiday celebrations, but it must be done in a safe and responsible manner with keeping a few safety tips in mind. Whether you are cooking indoors, grilling or using a turkey fryer, always watch what you are cooking and never leave the oven, grill or fryer unattended. When grilling, place your grill in a well-ventilated area and away from the children’s play area. If using a turkey fryer for your Thanksgiving feast, ensure that you read the instruction manual. Make sure that your turkey is completely defrosted and dry. Operate the fryer in an open, well ventilated area. If you plan on drinking, have a plan and stay away from the fryer! A little common sense and a bit of neighborly concern can go a long

way towards making this season fun and accident free for all. At the end of the fall sports season at Sigonella Middle/High School, both the Cross Country team and Volleyball team brought championship wins to Sigonella! Congrats to both teams who worked together to bring the trophies home! Going into winter, the next sports starting are boys and girls basketball, cheerleading and wrestling. Good luck to all student-athletes going into those. To the community, let’s band together and get out and support these kids. Any chance they get to play, cheer or wrestle in front of their friends and family is a memorable experience. One of my proudest moments in my career so far was when I put on my anchors and became a member of the best brother and sisterhood on earth. It was hard work, but it has given me the opportunity to represent the community as your Command Master Chief. The next step for my 1st class petty officers wanting to become a chief is coming up in January

with the exam. I know it’s difficult with the holidays coming up, but try to set time aside each day to study. Get a study group together with your fellow firsts or do what works best for you. To become a chief you need to make board and to do that you need to score well on the test. Good luck to all of you.

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NASSIG WORSHIP SERVICES ROMAN CATHOLIC Sunday ■ 8:30 a.m. Catholic Mass (NAS I Chapel) ■ 11:30 a.m. Catholic Mass (NAS II Chapel) TUE - FRI ■ 11:30 a.m. Catholic Mass (NAS II Chapel) Sacraments of Reconciliation/Penance precede each Mass PROTESTANT NAS I Chapel Saturday ■ 6:30 p.m. Contemporary Worship Services Sunday ■ 10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship

LATTER-DAY SAINTS Sunday at 3 p.m. (NAS I Chapel) Contact: sigonellalds@gmail.com or 624-9049 CHURCH OF CHRIST LAY SERVICE Noon Bible Study (NAS 1) 12:30 p.m. Worship Service Please contact the Religious Ministries Department for information ■ AA Meetings: Monday at 5:30 p.m. (NAS I Chapel) second deck; Thursday at 7 p.m. (NAS II Chapel)

OTHER SERVICES/ACTIVITIES Chapel Offices: NAS I 095-56-3975, NAS II 095-86-9049, DSN: 624-3975, CHAPLAIN DUTY: 335-831-4493 RP DUTY: 335-786-1950

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What’s Happening Around NAS Sigonella

IGC Holds Instructional Fashion Show USNH Sigonella Celebrates Nurse Practitioner Week

In Gear Career hosted a "What to Wear Fashion Show" Nov. 15, in the Compass Room on NAS I. Sigonella community members modeled examples of what to wear and what not to wear in a professional setting. (Photo by Ed Luccio) By Shannon Peck In Gear Career, Sigonella Chapter

The In Gear Career (IGC) Sigonella chapter hosted its first ever “What to Wear Fashion Show,” Nov. 15. The event inspired by IGC member Jessica Lewarne was designed to provide Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella community members with an insight into the do’s and don’ts of professional attire. The event took place in the Compass Room on NAS I. Doors opened at 5:30 p.m. and more than 60 guests arrived to enjoy a brief social hour. Conversation and laughter filled the room as guests were prompted to strike their own fashion pose in front of a photo backdrop using a variety of costume accessories. Opening remarks for the event were presented by NAS Sigonella Commanding Officer Capt. Chirs Dennis, IGC President Jill Warning and Retna Shaw, director of Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS). Backstage excitement grew as models placed final touches on their outfits, anxiously waiting for their turn to walk the runway. When the lights dimmed and the music turned up, both men and women models strutted their looks in the much anticipated fashion show. The fashion show provided community members with fantastic examples of what one should and should not wear to the office. "First impressions are key to any professional setting," said Warning. “Dressing appropriately is much like putting on a uniform, it allows someone to put their best foot forward.” Throughout the event, guests had an opportunity to win door prizes including NMCRS vouchers and copies of a “What Not to Wear” book. The event wrapped up with a final casting walk, in which all models were brought back on stage for one last round of applause. The community event not only helped in promoting local organizations and sponsors, but it also provided an opportunity for Sigonella members to further their networking while learning more about IGC. IGC is a non-profit organization created by local military spouses that provide mentoring and support in assisting spouses with their professional development, networking abilities and on base career opportunities. To learn more about what IGC has to offer or to volunteer please contact, jill.warning@ww-consult.com or igc.sigonella@gmail.com. THIS IS A NON-FEDERAL ENTITY. IT IS NOT A PART OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OR ANY OF ITS COMPONENTS AND IT HAS NO GOVERNMENTAL STATUS.

U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Sigonella celebrated National Nurse Practitioner Week, Nov. 10-16. An integral component of the U.S. Navy healthcare team, the Navy nurse practitioners (NPs) are a critical component in providing primary health care support for adults and children during humanitarian missions, contingency operations and peacetime. The NP’s scope of practice promotes health, wellness and disease/injury prevention, and stabilization. There are more than 171,000 nurse practitioners (NPs) in the United States who provide highquality, cost-effective, comprehensive, patient-centered care to patients across the country. At USNH Sigonella, there is only one NP, Cmdr. Susan Tussey (above), family NP who works in medical home port. (Photo by Lt. Cmdr. John Broom)

USNH Sigonella Holds 4-Day Leadership Course

Using only her voice, U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Sigonella Administrator Lt j.g. Megan Hinton helps blindfolded USNH Sigonella Command Pathologist Lt. Cmdr. David Rogers guide his hand over a mouse trap Nov. 14, during a trust-building training exercise as part of a hospital leadership course, which took place Nov. 11 - 14. The training exercise was one of the many tools used during the leadership course. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Cameron Bramham/Released)

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C O M M UNI T Y C A LEND A R

NOVEMBER

Monday

$1 Bowling* Sparetime Bowling *EVERY MONDAY Homemade Pizza Cooking Class 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday

Wednesday

Bingo Chart Room 6 p.m.

Storytime* Library 10 a.m.

*EVERY TUESDAY

*EVERY WEDNESDAY

*EVERY FRIDAY

Thursday

*EVERY FRIDAY

Turkey Trot 5K 1970's Theme Registration: 8:15 a.m. Start: 9 a.m.

Half Price Bowling* Sparetime Bowling

FITFEST

*EVERY SUNDAY

Family Night Out* Sparetime Bowling 5 - 8 p.m.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Sunday

Family Night Out* Sparetime Bowling 5 - 8 p.m.

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2013 Military Mail Holiday Mailing Dates by LTJG Kristin Lein NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella

One of the challenges of living OCONUS is that you simply cannot give last minute holiday gifts. To help you prepare for winter holidays, the United States Postal Service and Military Postal Service Agency published recommended mail-by dates for best chance delivery prior to Dec. 25. Pass this information to your friends and families stateside and place your online and mail-order gift deliveries early so that your holiday mail enters the mail stream by the recommended mailing dates.

Half Price Bowling* Sparetime Bowling *EVERY SUNDAY

FITFEST

Bingo Chart Room 6 p.m.

Texas Hold'em* Jox Pub 6 p.m.

Half Price Bowling* Sparetime Bowling

*EVERY TUESDAY

*EVERY WEDNESDAY

*EVERY SUNDAY

IMPORTANT EXTENSIONS:

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Turkey Trot 5K 1970's Theme Registration: 8:15 a.m. Start: 9 a.m.

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ITT Gear & Go: x4777, x4396 Liberty/Connections/Take 5: x4246, x5602 Outdoor Rec: x4777, x4396 Fitness: x4483, x5243 Midtown 2 Theaters: x4248 FFSC: x4291 American Red Cross: 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!

Holiday Mailing Checklist: • Boxes clearly addressed and free of markings • Customs declaration forms completed – Country is “United States” • Packages do not contain prohibited items (e.g. wine, pornography, explosives) • Ship no later than dates above for the best chance of delivery prior to Dec. 25 The post office provides boxes free of charge for Priority Mail. If you choose to use another box, you must remove or cover any previous markings; such markings could cause delays or prevent delivery altogether. Outgoing mail requires a customs declaration form. View prohibited items at www.usps. com. Check with your local post office for details on size and weight restrictions and applicable rates.

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Need an appointment at the hospital? Call DSN 624-CARE (2273) or commercial 095-56-2273, M-F: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. For non-emergent medical questions that arise over the weekend, holidays, or after office hours, please call 335-578-8077 if you are normally seen at the hospital or 335-578-8150 if you are normally seen at the Flight Line Clinic.

During the event, the recycling and disposal company, DUSTY, supplied trash bags, safety gear, disposal services and an information kiosk for the attendees to learn more about recycling and environmental awareness. DUSTY also disposed of more than 100 bags of trash collected by the volunteers of the COMREL. Giancarlo Amato also attended the COMREL, representing Zero Waste Italy. According to the Zero Waste Europe website, the non-profit organization is a movement bringing together European municipalities, international non-profit organizations and local Zero Waste groups with the goal of phasing out waste as a way of improving sustainability, economic resilience and social cohesion. The term “zero waste” means designing and managing products and processes to reduce the volume and toxicity of waste materials, conserve and recover all resources and not burn or bury them. “When people think that trash has no value, it’s not true,” said Amato. “For example, if aluminum is separated from other trash, factories may buy it for reuse, which helps the economy by putting the materials back into the market. If the materials are not recycled, the price of the individual material is raised in the market every year by five percent. It is the same for plastic, paper and other materials. It is very nice and important to see the Americans here, not just for military purposes, but to help people to have a better future.” The NAS Sigonella Public Affairs Office collaborates with local community and installation organizations in an average of 100 to 120 COMRELS a year, making it one of the most active community relations contributors in the SIXTH Fleet area of responsibility.

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H EADLINES Italian reunited with his car five weeks after losing it at Oktoberfest (The Telegraph) - 'Antonio' visited Munich's famous Oktoberfest from South Tyrol, only to forget where he parked car - but insists he was not drunk. An Italian man who forgot where he had parked his car after a day of entertainment at Munich's Oktoberfest has been reunited with his vehicle after five weeks. The 44-year-old factory worker left the car down a city side street on October 5 before boarding a

(Photo by http://www.vicaincucina.com/)

Pork and Wild Boar Festival in Antillo, Dec. 7 and 8

Every year, from Dec. 3 through 5, the community of Paternò honors Santa Barbara through a breathtaking religious festival featuring religious processions, arts and crafts and music entertainment. (Photo by Luigi Fallica)

Feast of Santa Barbara in Paterno, Dec. 3 - 5 The annual Santa Barbara Festival will return to Paternò from Dec. 3 through 5. The event will feature religious processions, arts and crafts and music entertainment. Santa Barbara is the patron saint of Paternò. Paternò’s devotion to Santa Barbara originated in 1576 when she saved the town from a terrible plague epidemic. Legend has it that Saint Barbara had appeared in a dream to a nun promising to save the town if townspeople would proclaim her as the patron saint. The nun disclosed the dream to the community, who hailed her as the santa patrona (patroness saint) right away. A few days later, the plague ended, so Santa Barbara became the official protector of the Paternò community. Townspeople erected a cathedral to honor her. According to legend Santa Barbara also intervened to stop a terrible Etna eruption in 1780. The “miracle” occurred after Paternò townspeople carried her relics in procession near the town of Ragalna on the slopes of the volcano. Santa Barbara is still invoked to grant safety from lightning, thunderstorms and fires. Since the Middle Ages, she has been regarded as the patron saint of those who are in danger of fire or explosions. She is also associated with artillerymen, fire fighters and ordnance disposal personnel. Historically her image was placed on arsenals and powder magazines. In Italian, the ammunition magazine on a war ship is still called Santabarbara.

Festival Schedule Highlights

Dec. 3: Blank cannon shots announce the beginning of the festival at 8 a.m. The holy procession, featuring the saint’s relics kicks, off at 7 p.m. leaving from the Chiesa Matrice (the one located on the hill near the Norman castle) and reaching piazza S. Barbara. Later, a children’s choir will sing traditional religious chants (Cantate delle corporazioni cittadine) in piazza Indipendenza at 9 p.m. A firework and music show will follow at the end of the celebrations. Dec. 4: Celebrations will begin early in the morning with cannon shots and bell ringing at dawn. Later, the statue depicting the saint and her holy relics will be unveiled at 8:30 a.m. (Svelata del Simulacro di S. Barbara). At 10 a.m., the statue depicting the saint will be carried out in procession throughout the town center, leaving from via S. Caterina and reaching the Church of Idria (Uscita del Simulacro e delle Reliquie di S. Barbara). A music show by the local city band will be performed at 10:15 a.m. in piazza Indipendenza (the concert will be repeated in the evening at 6:30 p.m.) At 12:30 p.m., the fercolo (carriage carrying the reliquary and the statue) will make its triumphant entry in piazza Vittorio Veneto. After that, an amazing firework show will be performed in piazza Vittorio Veneto. In the afternoon at 4:30 p.m., the holy relics of the saint will be brought in procession throughout the historic center for several hours. The procession will leave from the Church of Saint Antonio Abate and reach piazza S. Barbara. A firework show will be performed at the end of this procession in piazza S. Barbara. Dec. 5: On the last day of the festival at 11 a.m., the Catania Archbishop will celebrate a solemn holy mass at the church of Saint Barbara. At 4:30 p.m., the saint relics will again be carried on the devotees’ shoulders throughout the town’s historic heart. A group of about ten varette (baroque styled carts containing a tall wax candle, or cerei, decorated with lights, small flags and statues depicting angels, saints and flowers) will join the procession around 9:30 p.m. Around midnight, the procession will return to the Church of S. Barbara while a breathtaking fireworks show outside the medieval castle will then end the festival. For more information and detailed schedule visit http://www.comune.paterno.ct.it.

Make sure you mark your calendar for the 10th edition of the annual Sagra del Maiale e del Cinghiale (Pork and Wild Boar Festival), which will be held in Antillo (Messina province) on Dec. 7 and 8. The festival, running in the town historic center, will offer tastetempting produce and specialties including salsiccia (sausage) frittuli (fried pork skin strips) and cured meats (salumi, porchetta, lardo). Festival goers can also enjoy traditional local produce (mushrooms, olive oil, wine, honey, dried fruits, bread and cheese) as well as arts and crafts. Before you leave the festival, make sure you visit the local rural life museum (Museo Agro-Pastorale) and the memorial bell placed on top of the Mount Pizzo Monaco honoring Italy’s fallen of all wars. Admission is free. A visitor shuttle will provide complimentary transportation between the town center and those sites. Festival hours are Saturday, Dec. 7 from 4 p.m. to midnight and Sunday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m. to midnight. Antillo is fairly easy to reach. Exit Roccalumera on A-18 (Catania-Messina highway), take State Road 114, drive through S. Alessio Siculo and follow directions towards Antillo. For more information, detailed schedules and more directions visit the Town of Antillo website at http://www.comunediantillo.it

JUST SAY IT!

Learn how to say these words in Italian!

English: Weekdays Italian: Giorni lavorativi

English: Bus Italian: Autobus

English: Holidays Italian: Ferie

English: Airplane Italian: Aereo

English: Ticket Italian: Biglietto

English: Flight Italian: Volo

English: Train Italian: Treno

English: Trip Italian: Viaggio

tram to take him to the world-famous beer festival that attracts hundreds of thousands of revellers each year. But his trip to Munich ended on a sour note when he realised he had forgotten where he had parked his silver Volkswagen Golf. "Unfortunately I didn't notice the street's name," the Italian, who wished to be known only as Antonio to limit his embarrassment, told the Munich paper Abendzeitung. "It was a small street without any particular features, close to a bus stop. Antonio claimed that he had not been drinking

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at Oktoberfest, in an attempt to scotsch suspicions that alcohol may have played a part in his amnesia. "I was just there for the rides," he claimed. Adding to his problems was the fact that he could not recall which tram route he had taken, although he thought it could have been 15 or 16. Returning to Munich on three subsequent trans-Alpine expeditions from his home in Italy's South Tyrol region, Antonio travelled the length of both routes, and wandered Munich's streets hoping to spot something that would jog his memory. Posters bearing pictures of the lost Golf and the promise of a 200 euro reward also failed, and he even made an embarrassing trip to the police to report his car as lost in the hope it may have attracted a parking ticket and gone on the records. His car was eventually located after a member of the public read an article about the lost Volkswagen in Abendzeitung. "Somebody called me after reading the story in your paper," a grateful Antonio said. "Thank you so much," he continued, adding that he had been reunited with his car on Friday.

Rome mayor attacks alleged €70m fake bus and metro tickets scam (The Guardian) - Italian city's transit managers are using proceeds to bankroll political parties that appoint them, newspaper claims. The mayor of Rome has described the city's bus and underground managers as "worse than the mafia", after they were accused of selling €70m worth of fake tickets a year to bankroll the political parties that appointed them. The city's transit system – which carries a billion passengers a year – officially earns €249m from fares a year, but makes a €150m loss. An internal report obtained by the Italian newspaper La Repubblica makes claims that staff operated a secret centre where tickets were cloned for sale with the proceeds kept off the books. The alleged scam was underway under Rome's former centre-left city government and continued when the centre-right mayor Gianni Alemann took over in 2008, with proceeds going into the coffers of functionaries from both the People of Freedom and Democratic parties, La Repubblica claimed. Alemanno lost this year mayoral election to Ignazio Marino. The reformist mayor is said to be furious, calling the alleged scandal "a knife in the back of the city", and adding: "I will react with a scythe, heads will roll, I guarantee it." The transit system's woes have been compounded by the system under which Romans must buy their tickets before they board buses and need not show them to the driver. Many simply ride for free, hoping inspectors will not get on. Marino complained that the city had hired too many administrators and too few inspectors, meaning the ratio between passengers and fares paid was among the lowest in Europe. A spokesperson for the European Association of Consumers preferred to keep the focus on the bus company's ticket fraud, and demanded Rome reversed a 50 cents price rise, that took cost to €1.50, and that the network's entire management were sacked. In an ironic protest on Friday, Rome students handed out fake bus tickets at bus stops in the city.

Rome police add electric bikes to arsenal, ‘Now closer to our citizens' says deputy mayor (ANSA) - Rome - Rome's street police added a fleet of electric bicycles to its crime-fighting arsenal last Thursday. "Our goal is clear - we want a down-to-earth and ecological administration, one that's always closer to its citizens," said Deputy Mayor Luigi Nieri at a ceremony. The bikes were made and donated by Sicilian company Lombardo Bikes, and are outfitted with state-of-the-art Bosch eBike motors. Capable of travelling 100km on 0.05 euros of electricity, the electric bikes can travel 70km on a single charge, and 90 on the "eco" setting after 2.5 hours plugged into any household socket. Italy has seen a renaissance of bike riding in the most recent years of the euro crisis, with sales now outpacing car purchases for the first time in almost 50 years. In Rome, Mayor Ignazio Marino has become famous for biking wherever he goes, and for making swaths of the city more bike-friendly.

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Easy side dishes to complement your Thanksgiving meal

Italiana Easy and delicious recipes BY ALESSANDRA LUNETTA Food writer and blogger, volevofarelochef.it

lessandra Lunetta has a bachelor's degree in Italian literature and a master’s in food journalism and is a free-lance journalist and food writer for local Sicilian newspapers, food-guides and magazines. She has a passion for all that involves food; from kitchenware to cookbooks to foods from all over the world. Inspired by fresh, natural and seasonal ingredients, Alessandra shares some of her favorite recipes from around Sicily with the Sigonella community. Try one of these recipes and share it with family and friends.

Cumino e carote arrosto – Oven roasted carrots with caraway seeds

Risotto ai limoni confit e zafferano – Preserved lemon and saffron risotto

Ingredients:

Directions:

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Black and orange carrots, about 10 Garlic cloves, 3 Caraway seeds, a handful Fleur de sel and black pepper to taste Light brown sugar to taste Sherry vinegar (or red wine vinegar aged) to taste Extra virgin olive oil.

■Wash and peel the carrots (when I use organic ones I leave them with the peel). ■ Cut in half trying to make all the pieces the same size. ■ Put them in a baking dish with plenty of olive oil, fleur de sel, pepper, crushed garlic cloves and cumin seeds. ■ Sprinkle with a little water and bake at 180°C until soft inside and a bit crunchy outside (if necessary add more water while cooking). ■ When they are almost cooked, sprinkle with a little vinegar and brown sugar. ■ Put back in the oven for a few minutes, until they are a little caramelized. ■ Serve warm as a side dish. Serves 2

HINT: To speed up the cooking time, pre-cook the carrots by steaming or boiling in water for a few minutes.

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Riso Carnaroli (or other risotto rice) 5 oz (140g) Preserved lemon, 1 small Saffron, 3 stigmas Shallot, finely chopped, 1 Dry white wine, 1/2 glass Slightly salted butter (such as Lurpak), 1 knob

• Vegetable broth, as needed • Kosher salt and black pepper.

■ Sauté the shallot in a little olive oil, when it’s tender add the rice and toast 1-2 minutes. ■ Pour the wine, when evaporated add 1/2 preserved lemon, finely chopped (the lemon should be washed in fresh water before use, to remove excess of salt, you can only use the zest or the zest + pulp, I’ve used both to give a stronger flavor). ■ Cook the rice with vegetable broth. Halfway through cooking add the remaining lemon, finely chopped. ■ Stir the risotto, off the heat, with a knob of slightly salted butter (very very cold). ■ Serve with a sprinkling of black pepper and julienne of lemon confit. Serves 2

Buon appetito!

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NOVEMBER 22, 2013

Choices Night Helps Students Plan Their All About the CAPSTONE Future After High School

Students collect materials from various colleges during Choices Night at Department of Defense Dependent Schools (DoDDS) Sigonella Middle/High School, Nov. 13. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Cameron Bramham/Released)

by mc3 cameron bramham NAS Sigonella Public Affairs

The Department of Defense Dependent Schools (DoDDS) Sigonella Middle/High School hosted Choices Night for students and their families Nov. 13, inside “The Jag,” gymnasium. “Everything in school is about learning and we want students to be excited about learning and see a purpose for their learning,” said Lynn Mattingly, DoDDS Sigonella Middle/High School counselor. “We want them to understand that school is not just here and now. School is one of the stops along the way to a successful future. We want them to be excited about what they’re doing so they can see the next path ahead in life.”

Although, this event has been held every year for a long time, Mattingly and other school officials thought this year’s Choices Night could be more interactive for students by inviting Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella service and community members to share their experiences as well as college representatives from many universities in Europe. “This year was kind of like a job fair and college fair rolled into one because we have career representatives from the community,” said Mattingly. The event provided students the opportunity to gather materials from more than 95

different colleges stateside and abroad. Students were also able to speak with any of the five college representatives from within the Navy College Office and a representative from Schiller International University, which is located in Heidelberg, Germany. This was Mattingly’s first time hosting Choices Night as the school counselor and she wanted to put out as much information as possible to show students that there are many different routes they can choose once their college and professional careers begin. “In order to know what you’re going to study in college, you need to know what career path you want to attempt to pursue,” Mattingly said. “We wanted [students] to hear from the actual people in career fields. We also don’t want to assume that everyone will go to college as some people might join one of the services right away, they might go to a technical school or even a community college. So we wanted to let them know there are a lot of choices for their paths after high school.” One of Mattingly’s main focuses was for her students and their family members to talk with the volunteers representing a variety of career fields.

by fleet & family support center NAS Sigonella

You may have heard the word CAPSTONE being discussed in conversations on base recently, especially if you are a service member planning on separating or retiring from active duty. As part of the Vow to Hire Heroes Act of 2011, the CAPSTONE event was created to be conducted after a service member has completed the Transition Goals, Plans, Success (TGPS) program (formerly known as TAP). The purpose of the CAPSTONE event is to review service member preparedness in order for that individual to make a successful transition from military service to a civilian career. Most importantly, the CAPSTONE event is mandatory for all separating and retiring service members. During the CAPSTONE event, either Sarah Conlan, the transition counselor from the Fleet & Family Support Center (FFSC), or your Command Career Counselor, will evaluate your transition readiness by reviewing your Individual Transition Plan (ITP) and supporting documentation (your 12 month post-transition budget, completed job application and/or school application if you are seeking further education, verification of eBenefits registration, etc.,) to verify that you have completed all of your Career Readiness Standards (CRS) prior to transition. This is done by completing the ITP Checklist/DD Form 2958, a document which will become a part of your personnel records as proof of completion of TGPS and the CAPSTONE event. Either the FFSC transition counselor or a Command Career Counselor may sign the DD 2958 as a “Transition Counselor,” and your commanding officer must also sign the document before it can be processed. The CAPSTONE event can be done in a group setting or on an individualized basis.Due to Sigonella’s current throughput, the transition counselor and career counselors are addressing the majority of CAPSTONE events on a one-on-one basis in order to best meet the needs of our service members. In order to address more members at one time, specific CAPSTONE events will also be scheduled based on throughput. However, CAPSTONE events can be done on an asneeded basis by career counselors and the FFSC transition counselor in addition to these timeframes, in order to ensure all service members can complete their DD 2958 in a timely manner. Ultimately, the command gives final approval of the DD 2958 and ensures that this document is filed in your personnel record. If you need to schedule your CAPSTONE, meet with your career counselor or call the FFSC to schedule a CAPSTONE event with Sarah Conlan. Call 624-4291 or email sarah.conlan@eu.navy.mil for further information.

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Get Involved with Liberty

MWR’s Liberty program is unlike any other. It’s not for everyone. Liberty has a specific focus and caters only to a certain demographic: single or unaccompanied sailors E-6 and below. For many in that category, Sigonella is a first duty station. It may be the first time away from home and overseas with a tight budget. Liberty has a unique way of providing support. They create fun and community for their patrons. Their goal is to get you out of your barracks room to meet people and discover the world around you. Liberty makes it easy to meet people with common interests. Step inside one of their facilities and enjoy free Wi Fi, pool or a movie. There are special events every night of the week, like gaming tourneys, movie marathons, cooking classes and more. Hop on one of their busses and go paintballing in Motta Sant’ Anastasia, hiking at Cava Grande or have dinner at a local restaurant. Liberty is always on the go! What would you like to do with Liberty? What activities do you enjoy? They’re always looking for suggestions. Contact Liberty at 624-5602 to find out more about the program, or to share your ideas!

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Here’s What’s Coming Up With Liberty: Movie Marathon Monday, Nov. 25 Time: 11:30 a.m. at Take 5 We are showing some great movies! Join us for a day that is guaranteed to entertain! Thanksgiving Day Dessert Feast Thursday, Nov. 28 Time: 4:30 p.m. at Take 5 and Connections We are serving up some of your holiday favorites and some new holiday treats for you to try.

Thanksgiving Turkey Sandwich Leftover Feast Friday, Nov. 29 Time: 4:30 p.m. at Take 5 and Connections Need a second round of turkey or maybe a first? We are serving up delicious Turkey sandwiches with all of the classic holiday sides as condiments!! Don’t miss out on this scrumptious opportunity!

Midtown Movie Theaters Schedule & Descriptions

Wednesday, Nov. 27 Friday, Nov. 22 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Sausage Patties, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Pastries. *Lunch: Chicken Corn Chowder, Stuffed Baked Fish, Meat Loaf, Paprika Buttered Potatoes, Glazed Carrots, Broccoli Fresh, Cookies. Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes. *Dinner: Chicken Noodle Soup, Pasta Chef w/Fish, Chicken Parmesan, Tossed Green Rice, Corn O’Brien, Cookies, Cake.

Tuesday, Nov. 26 *Breakfast: Hot Farina, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Grilled Sausage Patties, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Biscuits and Gravy. *Lunch: Spanish Soup, Beef Tacos, Burritos, Chicken Fajita, Mexican Rice, Refried Beans, Calico Corn, Carrots, Jalapeno Cornbread, Cookies Oatmeal. *Speed Line: Grilled Panini Sandwich (Beef/Turkey), Potato Chips. *Dinner: Zesty Bean Soup, Pasta al Forno, Italian Sausage, Roasted Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Oatmeal Cookies.

Saturday, Nov. 23 *Breakfast: Farina, Grilled Ham Slices, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Buttermilk Pancakes. *Brunch: Breakfast Items, Creole Soup, Baked Chicken, Calico Corn. *Dinner: Vegetable Soup, Baked Potatoes, Pizza, Pasta Alfredo, Steamed Cauliflower.

Wednesday, Nov. 27 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Creamed Ground Beef, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Pancakes, Asstd Pastries. *Lunch: Clam Chowder Soup, Fish w/Cherry Tomatoes, Roast Beef, Buttered Potatoes, Rice Pilaf, Cauliflower, Zucchini Polonaise, Cake. *Speed Line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes. *Dinner: Cream of Chicken Soup, Meat Loaf, Chicken Sandwich, Oven Brown Potatoes, Brown Gravy, Greens Beans Nicoise, Cake.

Sunday, Nov. 24 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Minute Steak, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast Puff. *Brunch: Breakfast Items, Broccoli Soup, Pork Roast, Club Spinach. *Dinner: Chicken Vegetable Soup, Chicken Patties, Spaghetti Meat Sauce, Rice Pilaf, Natural Pan Gravy, Seasoned Carrots.

Monday, Nov. 25 *Breakfast: Hot Hominy Grits, Minced Beef on Toast, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Pancake. *Lunch: Creamed of Broccoli Soup, Stuffed Baked Fish, Steamed Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Chicken Adobo, Zucchini Fresh, Cake. *Speed Line: Assorted Pizza. *Dinner: Vegetable Supreme Soup, Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Brown Gravy, Spaghetti Carbonara, Peas & Onions, Cake.

THANKSGIVING, Thursday, Nov. 28 *Breakfast: Hominy Grits, Corned Beef Hash, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Asstd Pastries. *Snack: Tortillas w/Ham & Cheese, Sandwich w/Ham & Cheese, Chips. *Dinner: Cream of Broccoli Soup, Oven Roast Turkey, Baked Ham, Giblet and Turkey Gravy, Raisin Sauce, Cranberry Sauce, Corn Bread, Bread Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Scalloped Sweet Potatoes and Apples, Peas and Carrots, Green Bean Casserole, Corn on the Cob, Salad Bar, Crab Salad, Waldorf salad, Potato Salad, Asst. Hot Rolls, Asst. Pies, Cheese Cake, Ice Cream, Asst. fruits, Egg Nog, Nuts and Candies. Friday, Nov. 29 *Breakfast: Hot Oatmeal, Grilled Sausage Patties, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd Pastries. *Brunch: Breakfast Items, Cream of Potato Soup, Savory Baked Chicken, Tossed Green Rice, Seasoned Mix Vegetables, Summer Squash, Cake. *Dinner: French Onion Soup, Roast Beef, Steamed Rice, Spaghetti w/Fish & Tomato Cherry, Spinach, Cake.

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Friday, Nov. 22 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM

Catching Fire Gravity Carrie Catching Fire

Saturday, Nov. 23 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM

Catching Fire Free Birds Escape Plan The Fifth Estate The Counselor

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Free Birds 3D Thor: Dark World Catching Fire The Counselor The Fifth Estate

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Tuesday, Nov. 26 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM

As a reminder, all dependents are always welcome at the galley! Please provide any negative or positive feedback. There is a suggestions box near the entrance to the galley, next to the serving line.

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Friday, Nov. 29 2:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM

Frozen 3D Ender’s Game Escape Plan The Counselor About Time

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ABOUT TIME ... R STARRING: Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, Bill Nighy At the age of 21, Tim discovers he can travel in time and change what happens and has happened in his own life. His decision to make his world a better place by getting a girlfriend turns out not to be as easy as you might think. (123 m.) CATCHING FIRE ... PG-13 STARRING: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark become targets of the Capitol after their victory in the 74th Hunger Games sparks a rebellion in the Districts of Panem. (146 m.) THE COUNSELOR ... R STARRING: Michael Fassbender, Penélope Cruz, Cameron Diaz A lawyer finds himself in over his head when he gets involved in drug trafficking. (117 m.) ENDER’S GAME ... PG-13 STARRING: Harrison Ford, Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld Young Ender Wiggin is recruited by the International Military to lead the fight against the Formecs, a genocidal alien race which nearly annihilated the human race in a previous invasion. (114 m.) THE FIFTH ESTATE ... R STARRING: Benedict Cumberbatch, Daniel Brühl, Carice van Houten A dramatic thriller based on real events that reveals the quest to expose the deceptions and corruptions of power that turned an Internet upstart into the 21st century's most fiercely debated organization. (128 m.) FROZEN ... PG STARRING: Kristen Bell, Josh Gad, Idina Menzel Fearless optimist Anna teams up with Kristoff in an epic journey, encountering Everest-like conditions, and a hilarious snowman named Olaf in a race to find Anna's sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom in eternal winter. (108 m.)

Movie schedule is subject to change. Please call to confirm. Movie Hotline: 624-4248

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AUTOMOBILES 2009 Toyota Corolla, S model. Very good condition; very reliable. Automatic; U.S. specs, 46,000 miles as of Nov. 2013, single disc C.D. Player and an AUX for ipod/ MP3. $8,500/OBO. Call Julie; Mon - Fri at 624-5473. 2000 BMW 530D Silver. 131,000 Miles. Turbo Diesel Inline 6 Rated at 41 MPG Highway, Averages 37 MPG, M-Sport Drivetrain, M-Sport Steering. Fantastic Car. Everything Works! Asking $6,500 OBO. Call Travis at 335-7864253. 2001 Renault Laguna 4 cylinder, 1.9 Turbo Diesel DCI, 120 Hp, 20 Km with one liter of diesel. Perfect condition. Dual zone climate control, 6 Air Bag, power windows/

lock, stereo, etc. Perfect engine, ready for any test. Asking $2,600. Call Salvo at 338-3225071. 1998 Audi A4 Avant, silver gray, excellent condition, never smoked in. Bought from first owner. New breaks and tie rods. 81,400 miles, manual shift, AC. $2,750. Call Lizz at 3420055821 or Robert at 3409905234. 1972 Fiat 500l with a 650cc engine. Comes with an extra engine original 500cc plus other spare parts.Asking €3,950. Call Joe at 346-6082330. 1963 Volkswagen Beetle. Fully restored with original parts. All official documents. Pearl white, 4 speed, 6 volts, 1192 cc. €11,ooo/ negotiable. Call Adriana 3491539139.

NOVEMBER 22, 2013 All classified ads are free to the community for advertising personal property for sale, trade or giveaway. Ads must be sent to thesig@eu.navy.mil no later than 5 p.m. of the Friday before the week of publication and must include POC name and phone number. For more information, call 624-5440, 624-2798 or 095-86-5440/2798 or stampagenerale@tin.it.

FOR SALE For sale in bulk: De Longhi vacuum cleaner, Braun toaster, juicer, mixer stick, power strips (7), surge protector, hairdryer, desk lamps (4), table lamps, plug adapters, Panasonic cordless phone, all 220 V. Also: big garden plants in clay pots (6) and Alcatel cell phone. $400 for everything. Call Lizz at 3420055821, or 095-7252652.

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