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NASSIG Sailors receive keys to Catania
Catania Deputy Mayor Marco Consoli (right) presents a miniature silver model elephant symbolic of the key to Catania to Lt. Cmdr. Bradley Brooks, site director for Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Sigonella in recognition of the community relations projects that service members from Naval Air Station Sigonella participated in earlier this year. Lt. Travis Miller, supply officer for the Aviation Support Detachment also received a "key". The award ceremony made history, for it was the first time since 1959 that a mayor of Catania has officially recognized U.S.military for giving back to the host nation community. (Photo by Gianni D'Agata) BY ltjg Kristin Lein NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella
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ervice members from Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella's NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) and Aviation Support Detachment (ASD) were honored at a ceremony held at the Municipio (City Hall) in Catania on Friday, Oct. 18, in recognition of the community relations (COMREL) clean-up project that the two commands participated in earlier this year in the Nesima neighborhood. The ceremony marked the first time that the City of Catania has formally recognized U.S.
Military service members for their COMRELs while stationed in Sicily, since Americans began serving at NAS Sigonella in 1959. Deputy Mayor of the city of Catania, Marco Consoli Magnano San Lio, presented miniature silver models of the famous Elephant statue seen in Piazza Duomo, which represent "keys" to the city, to Lt. Cmdr. Brad Brooks, site director for FLC Sigonella, and Lt. Travis Miller, supply officer for the ASD. "It is seen as an honor in the United States to receive the key
to your hometown," said Brooks. "After more than 50 years to receive the key to the city that has been the temporary hometown of so many of our Sailors and Marines only proves to honor the bond we have formed with the community.” During the ceremony, Catania Chair for Environment Rosario D'Agata expressed his gratitude to the Sailors for supporting Mayor Bianco's effort in keeping and preserving the city urban environment. Both Sailors were then recognized for setting a good example in
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environmental care by two local Rotary Club presidents; Nino Prestipino from the Catania Duomo 150 club and Domenico Giuliano from the Catania West club. "This is a great partnership that we have established with the Navy," noted event attendee
Maurizio Catania, chair for volunteer activities for the Catania Duomo 150 Rotary Club. “We are honored as Rotarians to have the chance to join hands with the Navy in volunteer activities, which strengthen the relationships between the Sicilians and the Americans.”
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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
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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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Commanding Officer Capt. Chris Dennis Welcome back to work, furloughed civilian employees. As I have stated before, you deserved better and I am sincerely hopeful in the coming months our government will once again reflect your professionalism and devotion to our country. As our elected officials work to resolve their political differences one thing will remain constant … our Sigonella community will provide second-to-none support to "Fleet, Fighter, and Family" by maximizing all of our resources and working together. Shifting gears, I would like to give a big 'shout out' to U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella (USNHS). Talk about citizenship! Last week, our Hospital supported the grand opening of the NAS II multi-purpose athletic field, they put on the best Navy Ball I have ever attended and they organized a terrific Base 2 Base series run at Marinai while educating us on Breast Cancer. More than 350 runners and walkers participated. Thank you, USNHS! Miss last week's events? There is much going on this week, too. Friday and Saturday will be the Sigonella Autumn Fest celebration. Autumn Fest is the annual event when we open the base to our Italian neighbors and colleagues. Let's show our hosts genuine American hospitality. Highlights will include a Zombie Run, Sig’s Got Talent, live bands,
terrific food, and RIDES. Details can be found at www.SIGMWR.com, page 15 of The Signature, on facebook or through AFN. Don't forget as your Autumn Fest Saturday night becomes 3:00 a.m. Sunday morning, in Europe the time will officially “fall back." We get an extra hour to sleep Sunday morning, or Sunday afternoon for those without children. Also happening now ... we are just over half way through the 2013 Combined Federal Campaign. I want to encourage each of us to consider this opportunity to donate to one or more of 2,500+ charities included in CFC. Throughout CFC's history, federal government employees and military personnel have contributed more than $7 billion to worthy causes. In tough times like today, it is all the more important to offer what we can to those less fortunate. Our Sigonella 2013 Combined Federal Campaign continues through Nov. 15. Last of all, make sure to look at next week's Signature for a note about Interactive Customer Evaluations (ICE). Think of ICE as a digital base CO's inbox. The greater base and I need to hear from you! Is something terrific or terrible or confusing or annoying? We want to know. Through ICE, you can tell us your thoughts and provide details. Please take the time to do so. All ICE comments
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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
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What’s Happening Around NAS Sigonella
New multi-purpose athletic field now open on NAS II Navy Gateway Inns and Suites
Sigonella receives Five-Star rating
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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
The staff at Navy Gateway Inns and Suites Sigonella are pleased to have received the 2013 Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt award and a Five-Star rating. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Cameron Bramham/Released) Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Sigonella, in cooperation with the Sigonella Public Works Department, presented the Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella community with a new multi-purpose lighted athletic field at NAS II during a command-wide fitness event, Oct. 18. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Cameron Bramham/Released) by mwr sigonella
Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Sigonella, in cooperation with the Sigonella Public Works Department, presented the Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella community with a new multi-purpose lighted athletic field at NAS II during a command-wide fitness event, lead by Command Fitness Leaders (CFL's), MWR Fitness staff and instructors, Oct. 18. Nearly 200 Sigonellans participated in the event. The new field features a modern synthetic turf, with sports markings for both football and softball and a new lighting system, which provides full lighting for both sports with higher intensity lighting provided for the softball infield. Before the renovation, the field had been without lights since high winds knocked down several lights more than two years ago. The new lighting package meets all sports field standards with 500 foot coverage in high play areas and will provide flexibility with adult/youth sports and fitness programming. The lights are connected to the base system run by NAVFAC and will be on a timer. The new multi-purpose playfield features permanent markings for softball and flag football. MWR will make additional markings depending on the season for soccer and other sports and activities. Pedestrian gates to the field will always be open for community use. Adult sports will be scheduled during the weekday evenings depending on the season. Commands are allowed to PT on the field and should make a reservation at the NAS II Fit Pit (624-2712) for any group with more than 10 participants. Youth sports will play some weekend games on the field, as well. A picnic pavilion is located next to the field, which makes for a great command BBQ/recreation day. MWR has also purchased new pitching machines for the batting cage and will be installing them this winter.
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Congratulations, Navy Gateway Inns and Suites (NGIS) Sigonella, a 2013 Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt award winner. NGIS Sigonella received a Five-Star rating. Similar to a commercial lodging rating system, the Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt accreditation program recognizes NGIS operations that have demonstrated elite management. It was established to significantly improve customer service, financial management, operations, facilities and the overall lodging experience for all DoD guests. Initial guest contact, housekeeping services, common areas and rooms, personnel management, financial management, management functions, and logistics management were areas evaluated by the Commander Navy Installations Command (CNIC) inspection team during an unannounced visit. A Five-Star rating is awarded to an installation’s entire NGIS operation for their overall excellence. A score of 95 percent or higher is required to receive a five-star rating. “This recognition is a huge success not only for NGIS Sigonella, but all of Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella as well,” said NGIS Sigonella Acting Lodging Manager Ann Longo. The Admiral Zumwalt Award is conducted every two years. In 2011, NGIS Sigonella received a three star accreditation. “It’s a long process,” Longo said. “Now that we are five stars we need to maintain our level of success.”
AND Around THE WORLD ... USS San Antonio responds to persons in distress near Malta by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs
Amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) transferred 128 distressed persons to Armed Forces of Malta offshore patrol vessel P52 Oct. 17. San Antonio rendered assistance Oct. 16 to persons in distress at sea in the central Mediterranean at the request of the Maltese government, and provided food, water, medical attention, and
temporary shelter. Winds and seas were rocking the raft when it was spotted by a Maltese patrol aircraft. Shortly thereafter, the Maltese government contacted several ships in the area, as well as U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, and requested assistance in rescuing the distressed persons.
San Antonio was a little more than 60 nautical miles away when she was directed to assist, and arrived on scene at approximately 6 p.m. local time. Soon after, San Antonio Sailors transferred the distressed persons using two 11-man rigid hull inflatable boats. In all, 128 men between the ages of 20 and 30 were rescued from the raft.
Distressed persons depart the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) after being transferred to Armed Forces of Malta offshore patrol vessel P52. (U.S. Navy photo/ Released)
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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$1 Bowling* Sparetime Bowling *EVERY MONDAY
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Bingo Chart Room 6 p.m.
Pumpkin Bowling Liberty/Take 5 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Texas Hold'em* Jox Pub 6 p.m.
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Catania Shoe Fair ITT
Halloween Costume Party
Family Night Out* Sparetime Bowling 5 - 8 p.m.
Jox Pub 7:30 p.m.
*EVERY WEDNESDAY
AUTUMN FEST NAS I 5 p.m. - Midnight
27 Tandem Sky diving Outdoor Rec 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Godfather Tour Forza D'Agro & Savaco ITT
Empty Wallet Lunch Liberty/Take 5 11:30 a.m.
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Catania - Sussuolo Soccer Match ITT *Discount Tickets Available*
3 Taormina ITT
Half Price Bowling* Sparetime Bowling *EVERY SUNDAY
*EVERY FRIDAY
Storytime* Library 10 a.m.
Friends Night Out* Sparetime Bowling
Half Price Bowling* Sparetime Bowling
Capt. Patricia McDonald, U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Sigonella’s commanding officer, speaks to guests during her opening remarks at the 2013 Navy Ball held at the Romano Palace Oct. 18, in Catania, Sicily. The venue was held inside as well as outside where those sitting outside were able to watch a live feed on a projection screen during the ceremony. The Navy Ball is the annual event, which celebrates the heritage, history and more specifically the day Congress created the United States Navy on Oct. 13, 1775. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Cameron Bramham/Released)
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Naval Air Station Sigonella holds Navy Ball
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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!
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.
Service members stationed at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella celebrated the 238th birthday of the United States Navy during the 2013 Navy Ball at the Romano Palace, Oct. 18, in Catania, Sicily. The Navy Ball is the annual event, which celebrates the heritage, history and more specifically the day Congress created the United States Navy on Oct. 13, 1775. “Happy 238th birthday to all of our Sailors,” said Capt. Patricia McDonald, U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Sigonella’s commanding officer. “Make some amazing memories tonight. Not only are we in Italy, but we’re together with our family across the services so thank you again for coming tonight.” The ball began in the traditional fashion with the NAS Sigonella Honor Guard parading the colors and Italian and U.S. national anthems sung by Capt. Bryan Schumacher, attached to USNH Sigonella, Sabrina Perrotta, and Grazia Finocchiaro. Capt. Chris Dennis, commanding officer of NAS Sigonella, served as the guest speaker and came out for his speech dressed as Captain James T. Kirk from the Star Trek television series. Joining Dennis was Commander, Task Force 67 commanding officer, and Capt. Michael McClintock, who dawned a wig and fake ears to become Spock, also from Star Trek. Although the performance from Dennis and McClintock drew many laughs from the crowd, Dennis' overall
message was how important it is to learn from our naval history and heritage, as well as how resilient the United States and the U.S. Navy remains since our country's founding. “We, like you, represent the fighting spirit of those who have gone before us to defend freedom and democracy; we share a common heritage, the United States Navy,” said Dennis. “Here we are, the U.S. and the U.S. Navy are resilient and we as Americans are the toughest people you’ll meet in the course of history. As long as there is a commerce and open area to travel, there will be a requirement to protect that area, and there will be a United States Navy.” Following Dennis’ remarks, Army Spc. David Perez, Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Jeremy Surratt, Air Force Staff Sgt. Dawn Egbeulu and Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Derek Hale conducted a POW/MIA ceremony, led by Hospital Corpsman 1st Class John Hawley, to remember those who are still held captive and missing in the line of duty. The 2013 Navy Ball closed with the official toast led by Navy Ball Committee Co-Chairman and Navy Lt. Stefanie Nochisaki, dinner, ceremonial cake cutting by the youngest and oldest Sailor in attendance and dancing. During dinner, different participants of the Navy Ball walked around dinner tables giving Sailors and other attendees the opportunity to win prizes by answering trivia questions about U.S Navy history, heritage, and traditions.
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(Photo courtesy of www.romeguides.it)
Rame di Napoli are special pastries which are baked in Italy in the fall to celebrate the Nov. 2 “Giorno dei Morti” (Day of the Dead or All Souls’ Day) holiday honoring departed ancestors and relatives. (Photo by www. giallozafferano.it)
Day of the Dead celebration in Sicily “Armi santi, armi santi, io sugnu unu e vuatri tanti. Mentri sugnu 'ni stu munnu di guai, cosi ri morti mittiminni assai!” (Holy souls, holy souls, there are many of you and I’m one. Bring me a lot of presents while I'm in this world of troubles.” This old religious poem, which sounds like a letter to Santa Claus, is one of the traditional prayers that Sicilian children say before going to bed on the night of Nov. 1, the day before the "Il Giorno dei Morti” (The Day of Dead), a Catholic celebration honoring departed ancestors and relatives. They believe that during the night, the spirits of the dead will visit their homes to bring them presents. It might sound scary, but this is neither a spooky Sicilian horror movie nor a Halloween-like scenario. To the Sicilian children, it feels like Christmas time. According to tradition, the spirits of the dead are welcomed in a friendly way. Their “annual homecoming” is a time to be symbolically shared with their families and loved ones by eating, drinking, and bringing back the good old memories. It is a way to keep “alive” the tie between the living and the dead. Giovanni Verga, Italian novelist and playwright, vividly describes this old tradition, "On the 'Day of the Dead,” walking on tiptoes, mothers put toys and sweets in the tiny shoes of their children while they are dreaming of long lines of white ghosts carrying glittering presents. Smiling young girls try on, in front of the mirror, the earrings or the brooch they were given by their fiancées.” This holiday is similar to the "Dia de los Muertos," a typical Spanish and Latin American celebration. Catholic families gather to make a pilgrimage to the cemeteries and spiritually reunite with their beloved ones. According to some historians, this festive tradition, which blends paganism and the Holy Scriptures, dates back to early Christian’s times. It was first established by St. Odilo, fifth Abbot of Cluny, in 998 A.D. Sicilian anthropologist Giuseppe Pitrè tells that, in the past, Sicilian children used to leave their shoes on window sills in the hope that their dead relatives would place gifts for them. Traditions say dead relatives, "turn themselves
into ants," so they can enter easily into the homes to fill the baskets and the socks prepared by the kids with gifts. Since presents are for the good children, on the night of Nov. 1, kids who misbehaved promise to work on changing. Over the past few years, the Day of Dead has been often opposed to Halloween, raising concern among Catholics who fear that the latter might overshadow this ancient religious celebration. Halloween parties are annually organized across the country in discos and clubs. It is important to note that the two traditions are very different. They have different meanings and historic origins, one is pagan and the other is religious. There should be no confrontation between the two traditions. One can celebrate both, if they like to. As for every Sicilian holiday and festivals, a plethora of sweets, which catch the eyes and tempt the taste buds, are prepared during this celebration. The traditional "cosi ruci" (sweets) include "Frutta Martorana" (Martorana fruits), a confection of almond paste made into the shape of different fruits, "N'zuddi" (almond cookies), cocoa-based cookies ("Rame di Napoli," "Totò" and "Bersaglieri"), "Ossa di morti," (bones of the dead) crunchy cookies that were once shaped as skulls and phalanges. They're made by white dough that contrasts with the dark base where the sugar darkens close to the pan during baking and "Pupi ri zuccaru" or puppets of boiled sugar. Visit the traditional "Fiera dei Morti" (All Souls Day's Fair), which is also known among Sigonellans as “Shoe fair” because of the many stalls selling shoes. It actually features more than 200 booths selling furniture, shoes, clothing, arts and crafts, antiquities, food and more. It will be open Oct.26 through Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the big parking lot located near the Catania Airport. Traffic is typically restricted in the fair area. Parking spaces will be set up in the adjoining streets and will be limited. Car pooling and parking far from the festival area is strongly recommended. Other similar smaller markets will be set up in other towns of the Catania province such as Caltagirone, Mirabella Imbaccari, Tremestieri Etneo and Vizzini as well as in Palermo, Caltanissetta, Siracusa, Agrigento and other towns across the island.
Rome exhibit delves into Augustus' glory and struggles by ANSA/Scuderie del quirinale Press Office
Rome – In 1937, Rome hosted the last major exhibit on Augustus, the Eternal City's first emperor who founded a new political, artistic and cultural era. Now, on the 2000th anniversary of his death on 19 August 14 AD, the Scuderie del Quirinale are hosting through 9 February 2014, an extensive show with about 200 extraordinary pieces on loan from a number of museums worldwide to investigate both the emperor's charismatic political persona and the historic period he inspired with a new aesthetic language. Organized to mark the 2000th anniversary of his death on 19 August 14 AD, the exhibition presents the stages in the dazzling personal story of Augustus in parallel with the birth of a new historical era. The adopted son and great-nephew of Julius Caesar, Augustus was a man endowed with exceptional charisma and political acumen. He succeeded, where even Caesar had failed, in putting an end to decades of bloody internecine strife that had worn the Roman Republic down to the bone, and in inaugurating a new political season: the Empire. His reign, which lasted over forty years, was the longest in Roman history and the Empire achieved its moment of greatest expansion, covering the whole of the Mediterranean basin from Spain to Turkey, the Maghreb, Greece and Germany. The end of the civil wars was skillfully peddled as an era of peace, prosperity and abundance: it was then that Rome saw the development of such crucial concepts as pax, pietas and concordia, sung by poets of the caliber of Virgil and Horace, and debated by the intellectuals and thinkers who met in the so-called circle of Maecenas. The exhibition in the Scuderie del Quirinale, with a selection of approximately 200 exhibits of the highest artistic quality, offers visitors the opportunity to track the life and career of Augustus in parallel with the development of a new artistic culture and vocabulary that is still today the very foundation stone of Western civilization. The visual pivot of the exhibition comprises the celebrated statues of Augustus, brought together here for the very first time: Augustus as Pontifex Maximus from Via Labicana, now in the Museo Nazionale
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OCTOBER 25, 2013 Romano, and the Augustus of Prima Porta from the Vatican Museums. This latter sculpture is set alongside its classical model, the famous Doryphoros from the Museo Archeologico in Naples, the standard par excellence of sculptural perfection in the Classical era. Visitors will also be able to admire part of the bronze equestrian statue of the emperor found at the bottom of the Aegean Sea, loaned by Athens and on display in Italy for the very first time. While the splendid bronze portrait now in the British Museum comes from Meroë (Nubia, Egypt). Evoking the flowering of a golden age, the so-called Grimani bas-reliefs depicting wild animals suckling their young are outstanding for their importance and their beauty, and they have been brought together exceptionally for this exhibition from the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna and the Museo di Palestrina. Also of outstanding importance is the group of the Niobids, an original Greek sculpture from a temple front which was set up in the Horti Sallustiani in Rome under Augustus and which has been reconstructed here by setting the two statues from the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen alongside the statue of an injured girl from the Museo Nazionale Romano. The sculptural groups, expressing the new Classicism, are matched by such dazzling examples of decorative art as a large selection of pieces of silver from the treasure of Boscoreale, exceptionally loaned by the Louvre in Paris, and by such masterly representations of power in images of the ancient world as a set of extremely precious cameos from London, Vienna and the Metropolitan Museum in New York, that were used by members of the imperial family as personal gifts. The exhibition winds up with an unprecedented reconstruction of eleven bas-reliefs, now split between Spain and Hungary, from a public building originally erected in Campania to commemorate Augustus after his death, telling to great effect the story of a naval clash at the battle of Actium in 31 B.C. which put an end to the civil war between Octavian and Mark Anthony and paved the way for the prince’s ultimate triumph. The exhibition ends February 9, 2014. For more information, please visit: http://english.scuderiequirinale.it/categorie/exhibitionaugusto-rome
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HEADLINES Italian Bar of the Year Award Winner Announced
(IM) The Caffetteria Torinese in Palmanova, Udine has won Illy’s Bar Of The Year Award. The awards were held in Rome and, at the same event, Caffetteria Torinese also took top place in the 14th edition of the Gambero Rosso ‘Bar d’Italia’ guide to bars in Italy. Caffetteria Torinese was declared winner by a panel of experts. The bar also won the votes of Gambero Rosso readers who participated in an online vote. Caffetteria Torinese is judged to be Italy’s top bar because of its original offerings and capacity to innovate. Caffetteria Torinese opened in 1938 and specialises in seasonal local and Slow Food dishes. Among the items served at the bar are top wines, raw fish and meat, yogurt, brioches, teas, biscuits, fruit juices, traditional bread, hot chocolate and coffee. It is not the first time that Caffetteria Torinese has won the top place in the ‘Bar d’Italia’ guide: it also featured as Italy’s best bar in the 2011 edition. The winner of the Best Aperitif Award given by Gambero Rosso and Sanbittèr was also announced at the event. The prize went to the D&G Patisserie bar in Selvazzano Dentro, Padua for producing the most original aperitif in Italy. The 2014 Gambero Rosso ‘Bar d’Italia’ guide lists 1,750 classic and innovative bars in Italy. The bars are considered the best places in Italy to have a coffee, snack, cocktail or aperitif accompanied by finger food.
Juliet’s statue in Verona damaged by being rubbed for good luck (IM) Verona - The statue in Verona portraying the character of Juliet Capulet from William Shakespeare’s romantic tragedy has been damaged by people rubbing it for good luck. Over the
years, visitors to Verona’s Casa di Giulietta (Juliet’s House) have rubbed the bronze statue’s right breast in a good-luck rite. However, the affectionate gesture has brought bad luck to the statue. The repeated action has created large holes on the statue’s right breast, wrist and arms, and the holes are widening. Giuseppe Franco Viviani, of Verona’s Accademia di Agricoltura, Scienze e Lettere (Agriculture, Science and Literature Academy), first raised concerns that the damage to the statue may make it unstable and a danger to visitors. However, the authorities have said there is no danger of the statue collapsing, pointing out that surveillance cameras and the municipal police constantly monitor the area where the statue stands. Verona’s mayor is to receive a report on the state of the statue, and then decide what to do in order to repair and maintain the famous symbol of love. The Casa di Giulietta is a popular tourist attraction because of its possible connection to the heroine in ‘Romeo and Juliet’, which is set in Verona. It is thought that the house is the former home of the Cappello family, who may have been the model for the Capulets in the play.
Seven out of 10 Italians fear losing job, 10% of families living in poverty, 37% helped by parents (ANSA) Cernobbio - Seven out of 10 people in recession-hit Italy fear losing their jobs, 53% are afraid they won't be able to support their family and 16% admitted they personally knew somebody who had stolen food out of need, according to a survey carried out by farmers' association Coldiretti and polling institute Ixe' released on Friday. The survey on 'the perception of the crisis and Made in Italy' presented at a forum on agriculture and nutrition in the northern Italian town of Cernobbio on Lake Como also found that 22% of Italian families said they would be in dire financial straits this fall. And while 42% of Italians had no financial concerns, almost half of those polled, 45%,
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just about make it to the end of the month once all bills are paid and cannot afford any extras while another two million families, roughly 10%, live in poverty, the study said. Families offer key support in this context, the survey said, with 37% forced to ask parents for money, 14% to ask relatives and 4% to ask their children. Only 14% asked banks for loans while 8% asked their friends. Overall, 35% of those polled were not optimistic and thought the situation would get worse, 51% thought it would remain unvaried while 14% were optimistic. ''The research showed strong concern together with resignation towards the general situation the country and people's personal plights,'' said the president of Coldiretti, Sergio Marini.
Venice flood barriers pass first test (BBC News) Venice - Barriers designed to protect the Italian city of Venice from flooding during high tides have been successfully tested for the first time. Four large floodgates rose out of the water creating a temporary sea barrier. Once completed, 78 mobile flood barriers will be raised from the seabed to shut off the lagoon in the event of rising sea levels and winter storms. The city suffers flooding on a yearly basis. In 1966, 80% of the city was flooded by high tides. Applause broke out among the VIPs invited to witness the first public test of the project, says the BBC's David Willey in Rome. Construction on the barriers began 10 years ago but has been hampered by delays in funding due to Italy's economic crisis. The Moses project has already cost more than $7bn (£5bn) and is not expected to be completed for another two years. Once finished, the floodgates will extend more than a mile, blocking the three inlets to the lagoon. A government minister has promised funds to complete the scheme on time in 2016. But the head of the construction consortium said they would need $800m immediately, otherwise the jobs of some 4,000 construction workers would be at risk. Some Venetians argue the project is a waste of money and there is no guarantee it will work, our correspondent says. In 1966, some 5,000 people were left homeless when flood levels in the city reached 1.94m (6ft) causing immense damage. Earlier this week, Venice saw its first high tide of the season, known as "acqua alta".
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A Stone's Throw: London, Big Ben and Parliament
"Hey look kids, there's Big Ben, and there's Parliament ... again." The quote from the 80's flick European Vacation was overheard so many times while just walking by Big Ben and Parliament - I was even guilty of uttering the words. Big Ben is what everyone calls the great bell of the largest four-faced chiming clock in the world which sits on the Elizabeth Tower, the third-tallest free-standing clock tower, which was completed in 1858. It's a landmark of London and is really quite beautiful. Tours of the Houses of Parliament are available, but for me, it was enough just to walk by and admire the architecture.
Changing of the Guard
by jackie trembath NAS Sigonella Public Affairs
I traveled to London with a group of football fans for the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Minnesota Vikings game. While it was awesome to watch an NFL game outside of the U.S., I was way more excited about going to the theatre. I was a thespian in high school, complete with a "Thespian's Do It On Stage" bumper sticker, which I would've proudly adhered to my car, if I'd had one. While I spent more time behind the scenes than on stage, I fell in love with theatre. There's something about theatre productions that makes my heart happy; maybe it's the energy of the performers, or the sound of a live orchestra, or the amazing sets that magically transform a stage into another universe - all happening right before your eyes. Whatever the source, theatre offers more than any movie production ever
could, at least for me. London is the Mecca for theatre lovers. I have seen shows in San Diego, Los Angeles and New York, but the chance to see one in London was like winning a Broadway showcase on the Price is Right. Inside I was jumping up and down. I could've spent a week straight seeing two shows a day and been in complete bliss. But seeing as how I didn't actually win a Broadway showcase, and London is one of the most expensive cities with hotel rooms often costing more than a car payment a night, I had to narrow it down. I saw 'Once' and "Wicked," and absolutely LOVED them both. I loved the city, too. London is like a carry-on suitcase, there is so much to do and see, you can't possibly pack it all in. It's a bit overwhelming. Beyond the smorgasbord of
Broadway, there are a ton of tourist attractions, a wide variety of restaurants, numerous pubs and more shopping options than even I knew what to do with. We started our touring with the Hop-on, Hop-off tour, aka the HOHO, as we do in every new city. It provided the opportunity to get a general overview of sites. Major sites can be reached by tube or bus, or for those with no spending limit, by taxi. London has a fantastic public transportation system. I recommend buying an Oyster card, an electronic ticketing card for use on public transport services within the Greater London area, and exploring. I left London with a wish list of thingsto-do, but happy to have crammed in what I was able while still feeling like I was on vacation. Highlights from my trip include:
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Tower of London
The Tower of London is a historic castle that has perched on the River Thames since the end of 1066. It was used as a prison from 1100 until 1952 and also served as a royal residence and setting for murder and execution. You can tour the tower on your own, but I highly recommend taking the tour provided by the Yeoman Warder, also known as Beefeater. I admit, before visiting, I thought there was only one tower in the Tower of London. Thanks to the witty Yeoman Warder, who provided a fabulous, funny and free tour, I now know there are 21 towers total - a fun fact for future games of Trivial Pursuit. While at the tower, you can visit the Bloody Tower, view Traitors' Gate and see the Crown Jewels (though no photos are allowed of the sparklies).
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Photos by Jackie Trembath
Westminster Abbey
Harrods
Westminster Abbey is one of the most famous religious buildings in the United Kingdom - after all, it is where Prince William and Kate Middleton said, "I do." Although no photos are allowed, I enjoyed walking through the Abbey and imagining what the royal ceremonies must have been like. Westminster is also the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English and British monarchs.
I thought the 8 and 1/2 floors of Macy's in New York was shopper's heaven ... then I went to Harrods. I could have spent the entire day wandering around like a kid in a candy store, except to shop at Harrods, you have to have a very large allowance. Harrods is more than one million square feet with more than 330 departments and earns the title of the biggest department store in Europe. No photos are allowed, but being the rebel I am, snuck a few with my iPhone before my paranoia made me put it away. I swear as I was riding the elevator down, Claudia Schiffer was on her way up, probably to one of the designer departments that are by appointment only. The store is MASSIVE. It's no wonder it employs more than five thousand staff (hailing from more than 50 different countries).
London Eye
The theatre!
Piccadilly Circus
If you want to join all the other tourists in London, arrive early and be prepared for a crowd. The Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace is quite the show. However, unless you have a spot directly in front of the gate, you won't be able to see what is happening just inside. And if you stand right by the gate, you will have a hard time seeing the show that happens prior to the guard marching in. I arrived an hour early and thanks to reviews on TripAdvisor, decided to stake out my stance in the middle around the fountain. I was able to see the band and the mounted group but couldn't see what was going on behind the gate of the palace. Even so, I am glad I saw what I could.
A road junction and public meeting space, Piccadilly Circus leads to the major shopping street of Piccadilly and links to several theatres. The people-watching in this area is "brilliant," as Londoners would say.
One of the most popular tourist attractions, the London Eye takes you more than 135 meters above the city in a glass capsule. Even though I am afraid of heights, I couldn't leave London without jumping on board. I felt like Charlie riding above the city with Willy Wonka and admiring the views. From the capsule, you can see as far as 25 miles out on a clear day. The entire cycle takes about 30 minutes.
As I mentioned before, London is a great city for any theatre lover to get lost in. There are easily more than 100 theatres to choose from - a utopia for any bumper-stickercarrying thespian. I think British author Samuel Johnson said it best, "When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford." Even after a week in London, I only covered a fraction of it - guess that means I will have to go back!
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NASSIG runs for Breast Health Awareness
More than 350 community and service members stationed aboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella participate in the annual Breast Health Awareness Run/Walk, Oct. 19. The 1960's themed run/walk, hosted by Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Sigonella, included a two and four mile course. 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 350 community and service members stationed aboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella participated in the
annual Breast Health Awareness Run/Walk Oct. 19, at the installation’s Marinai housing complex.
U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella’s Health Promotion department hosted the two and four-mile run/walk event
in conjunction with NAS Sigonella’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) department. “This race definitely shows
community camaraderie,” said Jill Lynch, MWR Sigonella fitness director. “The whole community really came together to pull this off and it was for a really great cause today, for breast cancer awareness. There were so many people out here wearing their pink.” The Breast Health Awareness Run/Walk is the second of six races in the MWR Sigonella’s Rock of Ages race series, with each race corresponding to a decade leading to the present. During the event, members from Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 and the women’s roller derby team, the Ash Kickers, contributed to the event by supplying 1960’s music, handing out water and selling refreshments. Participants in the race were encouraged to wear the color pink with clothing or costumes consistent with the 1960’s. After the race, three women and three men were awarded best costume. “It’s really a chance to show support and feel the community’s support, as I now have been a breast cancer survivor for almost 5 years,” said Alison Cashman, run/ walk participant. “I always try to participate in these events just to show that survivors do happen.”
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ON THE GO WITH MWR
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Do you ever feel like you need a vacation after your vacation? MWR has the solution! Travel is fun and exciting, especially in Europe! Many want to see as much as possible while stationed in Italy, but let’s face it, planning a vacation can be a lot of work. Families often return worn out, not ready to get back to work or school. Go on one of ITT’s extended trips and let them do all the work! ITT has some great extended trips coming up for the holidays in November and December. Don’t worry about transportation or where you will stay. ITT has it all covered!
Veteran’s Day Weekend- Secrets of Sicily: West Coast Tour Nov. 9 - 11
Explore the Province of Trapani located on the West Coast of Sicily. Throughout history this area has been ruled by many cultures including the Phoenicians, Arabs, and Greeks. Enjoy the distinct influence each of these cultures has had on the food, culture and architecture of the region. From the medieval streets of Erice to the seaside Baroque town of Marsala, this area offers something for everyone!
Thanksgiving Tuscany Tour Nov. 27 - Dec. 1
Visit one of the most artistically rich and beautiful regions in Italy: Tuscany. An international destination, Tuscany is known for its outstanding architecture and art, fine wines, and delicious food. Enjoy your Thanksgiving meal at a winery in the Tuscan countryside! Then spend time falling in love with this artistically rich and beautiful region of Italy in Florence, home of Michelangelo’s David, Botticelli’s “Birth of Venus” and the famous Ponte Vecchio. We will be staying in Florence and will explore the region through day trips to the most picturesque towns including: Siena, San Gimignano and Pisa.
Christmas in Rome Dec. 23 - 26
Visit the Eternal City during the magical season of Christmas. See all of the highlights of Rome including the Vatican, the Sistine Chapel, the Coliseum, and the Roman Forum. There will also be plenty of time for last minute Christmas shopping and exploring the city on your own.
These trips include airfare and hotels, plus many meals, entry fees and an escort for the entire trip. Call ITT at 624-4777 for the full itineraries on these trips or to get signed up today!
Midtown Movie Theaters Schedule & Descriptions
BAGGAGE CLAIM ... PG-13 STARRING: Paula Patton, Taye Diggs, Jill Scott Friday, Oct. 25 *Breakfast: Hot Oatmeal, Grilled Sausage Patties, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, Cinnamon Rolls. *Lunch: Cream of Potato Soup, Yankee Pot Roast, Baked Fish w/Tomato Cherry, Oven Glo Potatoes, Tossed Green Rice, Seasoned Mix Vegetables, Fresh Squash, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Pudding. *Speed Line: Grilled Hamburger/ Cheeseburger, French Fried Potatoes, Baked Beans. *Dinner: French Onion Soup, Spaghetti w/ Fish Sauce, Chicken Parmesan, Steamed Rice, Fresh Cauliflower, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Pudding. Saturday, Oct. 26 *Breakfast: Farina, Grilled Ham Slices, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Pancakes, Asstd Doughnuts. *Brunch: Breakfast Items, Beef Rice Soup, Swedish meat balls, Brown Gravy, Carrots, Fried Cabbage w/ Bacon, Cookies. *Dinner: Pepper Pot Soup, Spaghetti w/meat sauce, Italian Sausage, Rice Pilaf, O’Brien Potatoes, Peas w/ Celery, Kernel Corn, Cookies.
Wednesday, Oct. 30 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Creamed Ground Beef, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts. *Lunch: Puree Mongole Soup, Pasta al Forno, Country Style Steak, Brown Gravy, Potatoes Au Gratin, Steamed Rice, Spinach, Peas w/Carrots, Vanilla Cookies. *Speed Line: Grilled Hamburger/Cheeseburger, French Fries, Baked Beans. *Dinner: Beef Rice Soup, B.B.Q. Chicken, Rigatoni alla Norma, Steamed Rice, Savory Squash, Steamed Broccoli, Vanilla Cookies.
Sunday, Oct. 27 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Minute Steak, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Italian Croissant. *Brunch: Breakfast items, Chicken Gumbo Soup, Chicken Nuggets, Carrots, Green Beans, White Cake w/ Frosting. *Dinner: Minestrone Soup, Teriyaki Chicken, Spaghetti Carbonara, Paprika Buttered Potatoes, Pork Fried Rice, Carrots, Whole kernel Corn, White Cake w/ Frosting.
Thursday, Oct. 31 *Breakfast: Hominy Grits, Corned Beef Hash, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts. *Lunch: Velvet Corn Soup, Sauerbraten, Lasagna, Oriental Rice, Oven Brown Potatoes, Cauliflower Au Gratin, Broccoli, Easy Chocolate Cake, Crisp Drop Cookies. *Speed Line: Chicken patties Sandwich. *Dinner: Cream of Asparagus Soup, Pork Adobo, Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce, Ratatouille Eggplant, Lyonnaise Rice, Carrots, Easy Chocolate.
Monday, Oct. 28 *Breakfast: Hot Grits, Minced Beef on Toast, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts. *Lunch: Creole Soup, Roast Turkey, Meat Loaf, Steamed Rice, Savory Style Beans, Cauliflower, Crisp Drop Cookies. *Speed Line: Asstd Pizza *Dinner: Tomato Bouillon Soup, Baked Breaded Pork Chops, Chicken Tetrazzini, Steamed Rice, Brown Gravy, Green Beans Nicoise, Carrot Slices, Crisp Drop Cookies.
Wednesday, Oct. 30
Tuesday, Oct. 29 *Breakfast: Farina, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Pancake, Biscuits and Gravy, Grilled Sausage Patties, Asstd Doughnuts, Bran Muffins. *Lunch:Cream of Broccoli, Corn Whole Kernel, Chicken Cacciatore, Sauerbraten, Rice Pilaf, Mixed Vegetable, Cake. *Speed Line: Pasta Chef. *Dinner: Navy Bean Soup, Roast Beef, Fishwich, Steamed Rice, Mashed Potatoes, Chicken Gravy, Seasoned Asparagus, Cauliflower, Cake.
Friday, Nov. 1 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Sausage Patties, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Pancake, Asstd Doughnuts. *Lunch: New England Clam Chowder, Lemon Baked Fish, Grilled Pork Chops w/ Mushroom Gravy, Steamed Rice, Garlic Roasted Potatoes, Asparagus, Squash , Cheese Cake. *Speed Line: Grilled Hamburger/Cheeseburger, French Fries, Baked Beans. *Dinner: Vegetable Supreme Soup, Teriyaki Chicken, Baked Tuna Noodles, Fried Rice, Spinach, Oriental Stir Fry, Cheesecake.
5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM
Cloudy Meatballs 2 3D Don Jon Captain Phillips Riddick
PG R PG-13 R
Thursday, Oct. 31 – Happy Halloween Friday, Oct. 25 - Autumn Fest 3:00 PM Cloudy Meatballs 2 3D 3:30 PM Gravity
PG PG-13
Saturday, Oct. 26 – Autumn Fest
2:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM
ParaNorman Parkland The Possession The Family Poltergeist
Friday, Nov. 1 – No School
1:00 PM Insidious Chapter 2 1:30 PM Hotel Transylvania 3:30 PM Rush 4:00 PM Captain Phillips
PG-13 PG R PG-13
2:00 PM 2:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM
PG PG PG-13 R R
Saturday, Nov. 2
R PG R PG-13
Sunday, Nov. 3
Sunday, Oct. 27
Hotel Transylvania 3D Cloudy Meatballs 2 Parkland Prisoners Don Jon
Tuesday, Oct. 29 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM
Prisoners Cloudy Meatballs 2 The World’s End Gravity 3D
PG PG-13 PG-13 R R
2:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM
Free Birds 3D PG Baggage Claim PG-13 Gravity PG-13 Parkland PG-13 Don Jon R
2:00 PM 2:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM
Free Birds 3D Hotel Transylvania Baggage Claim Parkland Don Jon R
2:00 PM 2:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM
Hotel Transylvania 3D Free Birds Rush Prisoners
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.
Movie Premiere
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Pledging to keep herself from being the only woman in her family never to wed, Montana embarks on a 30-day expedition to find a fiancé. (96 m.) DON JON ... R STARRING: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore A New Jersey guy dedicated to his family, friends, and church, develops unrealistic expectations from watching porn and works to find happiness and intimacy with his potential true love. (90 m.) FREE BIRDS 2D & 3D ... PG STARRING: Woody Harrelson, Owen Wilson, Dan Fogler Two turkeys from opposite sides of the tracks must put aside their differences and team up to travel back in time to change the course of history - and get turkey off the holiday menu for good. (85 m.) PARKLAND ... PG-13 STARRING: Zac Efron, Tom Welling, Billy Bob Thornton A recounting of the chaotic events at Dallas' Parkland Hospital on the day U.S. President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. (93 m.) RUNNER RUNNER ... R STARRING: Ben Affleck, Justin Timberlake, Gemma Arterton When a poor college student who cracks an online poker game goes bust, he arranges a face-to-face with the man he thinks cheated him, a sly offshore entrepreneur. (91 m.) Rush ... R STARRING: Daniel Brühl, Chris Hemsworth, Olivia Wilde A re-creation of the merciless 1970s rivalry between Formula One rivals James Hunt and Niki Lauda (123 m.)
Movie schedule is subject to change. Please call to confirm. Movie Hotline: 624-4248
Countries of Europe Find and circle all of the Countries of Europe that are hidden in the grid. The remaining letters spell a secret message. Note: IRELAND and NORTHERN IRELAND are separately hidden and do not overlap.
ALBANIA ANDORRA ARMENIA AUSTRIA AZERBAIJAN BELARUS BELGIUM BOSNIAHERZEGOVINA BULGARIA CROATIA CYPRUS CZECH REPUBLIC DENMARK ENGLAND ESTONIA FINLAND FRANCE GEORGIA GERMANY GREECE HUNGARY ICELAND IRELAND ITALY LATVIA LIECHTENSTEIN
LITHUANIA LUXEMBOURG MACEDONIA MALTA MOLDOVA MONACO NETHERLANDS NORTHERN IRELAND NORWAY POLAND PORTUGAL ROMANIA RUSSIAN FEDERATION SAN MARINO SCOTLAND SLOVAKIA SLOVENIA SPAIN SWEDEN SWITZERLAND TURKEY UKRAINE SERBIA/ MONTENEGRO VATICAN CITY
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AUTOMOBILES 2000 Fiat Punto. Blue. Automatic transmission. Great A/C. CD Player. Power windows. Dependable island car. Asking $2,900. Call Bill @ 348-822-3783. For sale 1972 Fiat 500l with a 650cc engine. Comes with an extra engine, original 500cc plus other spare parts. Asking 3,950 Euro. Call Joe at 346-608-2330.
NOTICE The Secretary of the Navy has directed the Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (DON SAPRO) to conduct a survey to update the current status of sexual assaults in our Navy and Marine Corps. We need all Active Duty and Reserve personnel to take this voluntary survey and share your thoughts on this critically important topic.
The survey can be found at www.donsapro.navy.mil/donsas. html and can be accessed from any computer, tablet or smartphone. The survey will run until Jan. 6, 2014. The password to take the survey is 2013 Survey. For additional information about the NAS Sigonella SAPR Program contact the installation SARC, Xiomara Bowes at 6244291.
OCTOBER 25, 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.
SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM ADVOCATE HOTLINES: Sigonella SAPR VA Hotline: 335-642-8312. DoD Safe Helpline: 001-877-995-5247 (From cell phones and off-base telephones) Or: 19020 (toll-free access code) 1-877-995-5247 (From DSN lines)
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AUTUMN FEST
Bring family and friends for a memorable experience! For full details, visit SIGMWR.com.
Schedule of events: Oct. 25
• 5 p.m.: Zombie Run starts: Carnival rides, inflatables, haunted house, face painting and vendors booths open. • 5 - 7 p.m.: AFN Live • 6 - 7 p.m.:Trick or Treat Lane • 7 - 9 p.m.: Sigs Got Talent • 9:30 - 11:30 p.m.: The Strike (Live Band)
Oct. 26
• 5 p.m.: Carnival rides, inflatables, haunted house, face painting and vendors booths open. • 7 - 8:15 p.m.: Strongman Competition finals • 8:30 - 10 p.m.: Hypnotic (Live Band) • 10:15 - 11:45 p.m.: Victor Appaloosa (Live Band)
Why volunteer? By Retna Shaw, Director Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Sigonella
Blessed. That is the word I would use to describe the three years that I have spent in Sigonella. We will soon be PCS-ing to San Diego and I could not leave the island without mentioning what a privilege it is to have served with the NavyMarine Corps Relief Society as a volunteer and an employee. In both capacities, NMCRS has given me the opportunity to grow within the organization and they have supported me every step of the way. I wanted to share my story because I know a lot of you out there might be struggling to gain employment and have had little success. Jobs may be limited but the key is not to give up. Do not throw in the towel because it is difficult but let it fuel your desire to do more. We are a small community and when you decide to contribute your time towards a project or a cause, it makes a big impact. Consider volunteering. For some of you, it might be a foreign concept but find something that speaks to your passion and get plugged in. Prior to coming here, I worked on various United Nations causes and accumulated over a decade of experience in event management, international marketing, public and community relations. When I realized the opportunities here were limited, I
looked for other ways to enhance my resume. I was drawn to NMCRS because they had positions in publicity, public speaking and not to mention, offered to reimburse for childcare! I thought I had hit the Jackpot! Three years on, from volunteer to director, my commitment to serve our Sailors and Marines is unwavering. I found my calling when I took that first step to walk into an NMCRS office and asked for an opportunity to volunteer. There are various volunteer opportunities available throughout the base. All you have to do is ask! Know that you are enhancing your resume by taking up volunteer positions until something comes along. A mindset switch is all you need and I encourage you to take that first step. I did and I could not be more pleased. It's tough, but somehow with focus I manage to juggle my husband, three kids, house, work/volunteer, a crazy dog and practice schedules. It can be done and you may surprise yourself as you find out you can do it too. Through volunteering, not only have I enhanced my skill set but I have also aquired new skills such as non-profit volunteer management, financial and casework training. I am excited for my future job search! So take the first step. You might be glad you did.
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