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Military Working Dog Honors Fallen Handler
Military Working Dog Ddouangdara jumps over a fence during an obedience training exercise at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, Oct. 24, 2013. Ddouangdara was named after a dog handler, Master-at-Arms 1st Class John “Jet Li” Douangdara, who died in Afghanistan, Aug. 6, 2011. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Tony D. Curtis)
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odging, climbing, jumping and crawling over and through different obstacles with precision, he listens for the next command. Military Working Dog (MWD) Ddouangdara and his handler, Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Shelby Smith, both a part of Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella’s Security Department, were recently certified as a team to patrol the base and aid in anti-narcotics operations. “We’ve been working together since I arrived in August,” said Smith. Coming from Kings Bay, Ga., Smith said he is excited to be working with the dog handling program.
Ddouangdara, one of the dogs stationed as a part of NAS Sigonella's Security Department, is named after Master-at-Arm 1st Class John “Jet Li” Douangdara. He was a MWD handler who previously served in Sigonella in 2006. On Aug. 6th, 2011, Douangdara, along with his military combat dog Bart, were killed in action when the helicopter he and 29 others were on board was shot down over Wardak province Afghanistan, leaving no survivors. “Jet Li has a great reputation among Navy dog handlers,” said Smith. “He’s well known around the
master-at-arms community in general.” Ddouangdara, a belgian malinois, was one of ten pups born on Aug. 20, 2011, two weeks after Douangdara, the dog handler passed away. Born into the Department of Defense’s Military Working Dog Breeding Program at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, he has been training since day one to be a patrol dog. Although Smith didn’t know Petty Officer Douangdara personally, he feels that Douangdara would be honored having a working dog named after him. For the next three years, Smith and Ddouangdara will be working together keeping NAS Sigonella safe.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK:
“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” - Nelson Mandela
Swordfish Breaks Record
Autumn Fest!
New EFSL record set by Swordfish.
NASSIG celebrates Autumn Fest.
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Semiannual Wine Event Meet winemakers and sample wine.
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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
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Buongiorno Sigonella! I hope you all had fun at Autumn fest last weekend. I had a blast judging the “Sig’s Got Talent” contest and trying out all the different foods offered. It’s now officially November and right around the corner is Veteran’s Day, a day to honor those service members who have served before us. As all of us service members inevitably become veterans, I think we understand better than most, the sacrifices made by the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines before us. I highly recommend taking some time to reflect on those values that built the Armed Forces into what we know today. If you have someone in your life who served for four years and got out or who retired with more than 20 years, try to give them a call or write them a personal letter letting them know you appreciate them. As President John F. Kennedy said “As we express our gratitude, we must never
forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” Congratulations are in order for all those who are in school and finishing the first quarter of this school year. You are all one step closer to a diploma or degree. Keep up the hard work and remain focused on your goals. For those of you in high school and would like to start taking college courses, stop by the Navy College office on NAS I to get started. There are lots of big holidays coming up and that can lead to big spending. While we stop to celebrate holidays, unfortunately bills do not. Between holiday meals, gift giving, or traveling, it’s important to have a budget set to keep expenses under control. A couple of quick tips: Avoid credit cards for holiday spending. The interest on most cards can add up quickly and be more than the gifts purchased if you don’t keep an eye on them. If keeping a tight budget isn’t your
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What’s Happening Around NAS Sigonella
Largest Mount Etna Eruption Since 1992 Easy Energy Efficiency Tips
Public Works Department Sigonella Installation Energy Manager Antonino Piluso (left) discusses easy tips to save energy to Engineering Aide 3rd Class Joshua Lawrence at an energy efficiency booth setup Oct. 24, inside the Navy Exchange Mini-Mart on NAS II. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Cameron Bramham/Released)
strong suit, talk to your command financial specialist, the Fleet and Family Support Center or even the NMCRS to be prepared this holiday season. Hooyah Sigonella and Happy Holidays!
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Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano, erupted, Oct. 26. A towering plume of ash was visible in many areas of eastern Sicily. The last major eruption occurred in 1992. Catania airport reported the eruption forced closure of nearby air space before dawn on Oct. 26, but the closure was lifted in early morning. (Photo by Shawn McCarthy)
USNHS Conducts Uniform Inspection
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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)
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An informational booth on energy efficiency was arranged with the help of MWR at the Navy Exchange Mini-Mart, Oct. 24, for Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella service and community members to gather quick and easy tips on ways to conserve energy at home and work. “We are here to influence the Navy-wide culture towards energy saving attitudes,” said Antonino Piluso, Public Works Department (PWD) Sigonella installation energy manager. “Here we’re trying to provide tips that will help anyone save energy.” Some of these tips include turning off computers and computer monitors when they are not being used, shortening showers, shutting off lights whenever you leave a room, house, or office, or removing unnecessary and heavy items from your car. Not only is PWD Sigonella dedicated to making the community aware of energy conservation but the command is also performing its part to make the base more energy efficient. “We put together projects for the base that saves energy like the PV [Photovoltaic] solar panels that cover the parking lot at NAS I,” Piluso said. “If you have any energy questions, don’t hesitate to contact 6242901 or via email at Antonino.piluso.it@eu.navy.mil." More tips can also be found online at http://greenfleet.dodlive.mil/ energy/energy-action-month/.
Galley Hosts BBQ for Sailors
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
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The early morning Sicilian sun greets staff members at U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella as they prepare for a uniform inspection, Oct. 25. (Photo by HM2 Matthew Clutter)
Ristorante Bella Etna Galley, located on NAS II, hosted a barbecue Oct. 24, for E-5 and below service members stationed or deployed to Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella. The barbecue was one of many events and revamps created by galley officials to help boost morale for service members on base. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Cameron Bramham/Released)
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Swordfish Scene Sigonella Swordfish Breaks EFSL Record By Sallie Davis, Sigonella Swordfish
Texas Hold'em* Jox Pub 6 p.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!
Swimming in front of the home crowd, Sigonella Swordfish Team Captain Brian Burke broke the European Forces Swim League (EFSL) record in the 50-Meter Freestyle. The 16-year old junior swam the race in 24.73 seconds, beating the old record of 24.96. The Swordfish hosted teams from Stuttgart, Aviano, Vicenza, Naples, and NATO at the annual Double Dip meets earlier this month. On day one, Burke set the 15-16-year old record in his first individual race and followed it up with three additional first place finishes. On day two was a Pentathlon Meet, in which swimmers competed for the lowest combined time in 5 individual events: the Individual Medley, Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Freestyle. Burke won the event in his age group with a combined total of 6:28.95. He still holds the 13-14-year old pentathlon record of 6:51.33 set in 2012. Burke described the feeling as "pretty great" and went on to say that "swimming at this level takes a lot of hard work and commitment, so it really pays off when you break a record." The meet coincided with Homecoming weekend and "breaking the record in front of the home crowd made it even more special." Brian began swimming competitively at the age of ten. He plans to continue swimming at the collegiate level. Brian trains year-round and benefits from the experience and knowledge of his coaches.
Sigonella Swordfish Team Caption-Brian Burke sets EFSL record and takes gold in Double Dip Pentathlon. (Photo by Tom Perkins) Coach Chelsea Garcia says, "Brian Burke is an extremely motivated and determined athlete. He makes my job much easier on the deck."
, ICE BABY Introducting Interactive Customer Evaluations.
Think of ICE as a digital inbox for the base CO.
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.
Sigonella, let us hear from you! Your base leadership is committed to delivering the best service achievable, and your observations and experiences will help. When you have information to share, think ICE, ICE, Baby. Seriously, ICE (Interactive Customer Evaluation) system is a web-based tool for collecting feedback to help determine customer satisfaction with services provided at NAS Sigonella. The ICE system allows all customers to submit online comment cards to provide comments and suggestions to the base leadership and service providers. The system allows for anonymous or signed submissions. The customer side of ICE is available to anyone with Internet access. The ICE home page, http://ice.disa.mil, is the
starting point to navigate to an individual ICE site and to view general information about the ICE system. With easy to access links and descriptions, customers can locate an ICE site by branch, regions, geographic location, and by searching an alphabetical listing of all sites. All Sigonella services are found under the Navy Europe Listing in the scroll-down menu. All comments come directly to the Installation Business Office or to the hospital for medical feedback. Capt. Dennis promises your inputs will receive his full attention. Feedback, when possible, will be provided. Finally, remember ICE is intended to be constructive. Please be courteous and accurate. Thank you!
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Saint Martin’s Festivals in Sicily and Caldarroste Time!
Photo courtesy of Arthemisia Group
Fall is known for "caldarroste" or roasted chestnuts. The best way to eat them is when they are warm. You can sample them at city’s street corners or at the several fall Saint Martin’s festivals celebrating the Roman soldier who became a saint for living a holy and humble life. (Photo by Alberto Lunetta)
Fall continues to be in full swing in Sicily and freshly roasted chestnuts "caldarroste" are cooked daily on traditional brown smoker pans that are located on every street corner, pervading narrow streets and neighborhood with clouds of smoke and aroma. The fall is that time of the year when the chestnuts are ripe so they are ready to be cooked with different recipes. One of the best ways to eat them is to buy them warm, roasted and tasty! They are perfect for cold winter evenings. Roasted chestnuts are cooked with salt on special pans with holes. Chestnuts are cut on the rounded side to avoid popping during cooking and roasted until the peel becomes whitish. The custom of eating chestnuts dates back to the ancient Roman world when castagne were considered as food for the aristocracy. A famous chef from Imperial Rome prepared them with a pepper sauce and other spices including mint, vinegar, honey and "garum" sauce (made up of fish entrails). In the Middle Ages and following centuries, chestnuts progressively became the staple food of peasants across Italy. Chestnuts are easy to find in the woods and rich of proteins. For centuries, they helped the population to survive during famine. During wars, Medieval and Renaissance European armies used to store chestnut flour because it can be preserved for a long time and used to bake as substitute of bread. In the 18th century an Italian company from Piedmont called Marengo created "Marron Glaces" (glazed chestnuts) covering with sugar syrup the best quality of large chestnuts called "marroni" or marrons. Today, chestnuts can be cooked in a thousand ways and represent the symbol of the upcoming Christmas. A French chef suggested eating them roasted while sitting around a fire with friends sipping a light wine such as "Beaujolais Nouveau!" The chestnuts and wine coupling is a delight, which is typical of one of the most important fall's attractions in Italy: the "Estate di San Martino" or "Summer of St. Martin," a festivity, falling during a period of unusual warm weather, similar to the Indian summer, which is celebrated in late autumn on Nov. 11. The Summer of St. Martin is named after St. Martin of Tours and remembers the wine-racking
(separation of wine from its sediment) period, when farmers used to pay visits to each other to compare the products of the winemaking process and dine together with fresh bread, salami, cheese and obviously, "caldarroste." Legend has it that, during a cold November night in the 4th century, Roman officer Martino, who later became a bishop and then a saint, rescued a beggar by giving him half of his cloak. As Martino was on his way back home, there was a sudden weather change; weather became beautifully warm! Today, this festivity still keeps alive a tradition blending of pagan (celebration of fertility, end of harvest and wine-making season etc.) and Christian (remembering the good heart of St. Martin) elements. Sicily’s Fall Festivals in November: Saint Martin’s festivals are held in the following Sicilian towns in the month of November: Festa di San Martino in Aci Bonaccorsi (arts and crafts and food booths); “San Martino e il Vulcano fall festival gin Milo; 5th edition of the “La domenica di San Martino” fall festival in Ragalna featuring salsiccia (sausage) and caliceddi vegetables with bread and wine; Festa di San Martino in Zafferana. Etnea: 6th edition of the Palio di San Martino festival (Nov. 9/10) in Castell'Umberto featuring mushrooms, salsiccia, chestnuts and wine: San Martino mushrooms’ festival in Frazzanò (Messina province); San Martino Gimellese fall and fresh bread festival in Gimello, a small neighborhood of the town of Rometta (Messina province); Notti bianche di San Martino (White Nights of Saint Martino) in Milazzo (Messina province), an all-night festival for the performing arts, music and dance at the local castle; Ricotta and tuma cheese-making festival in a Spatafora neighborhood (Messina Province); 10th edition of the "San Martino, odori e sapori della Valle del Ghiodaro" fall festival in a Mongiuffi Melia (Messina province); San Martino fall festival celebrating the newlywed couples in Palazzo Adriano (Palermo province); “Festestate di San Martino” fall festival in Ragusa, 6th edition of the “Sgambata di San Martino” marathon and 15th edition of the Sagra delle Frittelle food festival to be held in the city historic heart. For more information, dates and detailed schedules of those festivals, check with ITT or contact the local tourist offices.
Cleopatra Exhibition In Rome by Arthemisia Group A few of the world’s most important museums have joined forces to loan out numerous prestigious pieces for several months to the Chiostro del Bramante, giving rise to one of the most fascinating and spectacular exhibitions of the year on display in Rome through Feb. 2, 2014. Cleopatra returns to Rome after 13 years: the last major exhibition devoted to the Queen of Egypt was in 2000, when the Memmo Foundation paid tribute to her, bringing a record-breaking number of visitors to an exhibition in the Italian capital. A clear sign of the undoubted appeal that Cleopatra still holds: two thousand years after her death, the allure and charisma of the Egyptian Queen remain very much alive. Produced by Arthemisia Group with DART Chiostro del Bramante, and curated by Giovanni Gentili, who previously curated the memorable exhibition devoted to Julius Caesar, the Cleopatra exhibition not only explores her life but for the first time examines her relationship with Rome. She was barely 20 when she seduced first Julius Caesar then Mark Anthony, interlacing sex and power in a way that has been instrumental in shaping world history ever since. Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator, the last Queen of Egypt from 69 to 30 B.C., left an indelible mark on her era. Not particularly beautiful but a great seductress, intelligent and determined, cultured and refined, and known for her brilliant mind, she drew her strength from her free, independent personality. Perhaps the world’s very first celebrity, her reign had a cultural and political impact the like of which has not been seen since. Destined to be an icon from the start, Cleopatra is undoubtedly one of the most often portrayed and controversial figures in world history. It is an intriguing coincidence that the city is hosting an exhibition
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NOVEMBER 1, 2013 on Augustus, Cleopatra’s arch enemy, in the very same period: the two enemies appear destined to be eternally intertwined. The 180 masterpieces on show include some leading highlights: the so-called “Nahman” portrait of Cleopatra, on show in Italy for the first time; an extraordinary portrait of Octavia, the wife of Mark Anthony and sister of Augustus, in the guise of Cleopatra, on show for the first time anywhere in the world; a portrait of the Queen of Egypt when very young, probably when she rose to the throne in 51 B.C., and also a world first; the “Guimet” portrait of Alexander the Great from the Louvre, a masterpiece of Hellenistic sculpture; an extraordinary bronze, never previously exhibited, depicting Alexander Helios, the son of Cleopatra and Mark Anthony, and the spectacular but little known mosaic of the Nile from the Museum of Priverno. Lastly, two special treats for visitors: the internationally renowned archaeologist and writer Valerio Massimo Manfredi will be telling the story of Cleopatra and laying her secrets bare, and the audio guide to the exhibition is available to all free of charge. The exhibition is divided into nine sections: Cleopatra. The Last Queen of Egypt; The Land of the Nile; The Hellenistic Sovereigns; The Gods and Religion in Egypt under the Ptolemies; The Arts; Key Figures and Events; Cleopatra and Rome. Egyptomania; New Religions in Rome, and Rome Conquered: the New Pharaohs. The exhibition also pays tribute to the figures who put Egypt on the world map, starting with Alexander the Great, the founder of Alexandria. The Macedonian military leader built this grandiose and extraordinarily beautiful city to serve as the capital of the new kingdom of Egypt. The faces of some of his successors, the Ptolemaic or Lagid kings, named after the first member of the dynasty Ptolemy Lagus, who ruled for 300 years, crowned by the spectacular marble icon of the great founder. The following section of the exhibition is devoted to the city itself and the multicultural population that made it the most vibrant hub of the Mediterranean in its day. Ancient Egyptian and Greek gods, alongside new divinities, inhabited the heavens and the afterlife of Ptolomaic Egypt, in an infinite variety of ways and forms, giving rise to the lavish works of art presented in the exhibition: statues, papyrus scrolls, sarcophagi, masks, religious objects, all crafted from precious materials that the desert environment has preserved to perfection. Another insight into the unique milieu that Cleopatra, one of history’s most cultured queens, was both the product and the last exponent of. This is followed by a section that focuses on the main events and figures in the complex scenario that arose after the fall of the Roman Republic: Gnaeus Pompeius and Julius Caesar, and their struggle for power in Rome; the meeting between Caesar and Cleopatra VII, which led to the birth of Ptolemy XV Caesarion; Mark Anthony and Octavian, allied to avenge Caesar’s assassination; the new couple formed by Cleopatra and Mark Anthony, with their twins Alexander Helios and Cleopatra Selene, and lastly Ptolemy Philadelphus. The exhibition goes on to explore Cleopatra’s “Roman years” (from 46 to 44 B.C.), during which, as the rare, precious archaeological treasures in the exhibition show, Roman customs and fashions were heavily influenced by the Queen and her court. Egyptian religions – first and foremost the figure of Isis, goddess of life and sea travel, so vital to Rome - also made their way into the Roman pantheon, albeit opposed by the more conservative members of the Senate. After Egypt was conquered in 30 B.C. and both Mark Anthony and Cleopatra committed suicide in the same year, the new rulers, first and foremost Caesar Octavian, a.k.a. Augustus, who reigned as prince from 27 B.C., had to take account of the millennial traditions of ancient Egypt in order to be acknowledged and hailed as sovereigns. Tickets and Admission Fees For more information, call [+39] 06 916 508 451. Admission: Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. (last admission 7 p.m.) Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. (last admission 8pm). TICKETS: Full price €13,00 (audioguide included) - Reduced price € 11,00 (audioguide included) : 65 years (with valid ID); guys from 11 to 17 years; students under 26 years (with valid ID); forces of law and order and the military on producing an ID; disabled; CartaFreccia card holders, Reduced price for Groups €10,00, Free admission for (audioguide included): Children under four years; one person accompanying each booked group and teachers accompanying students (two each groups).
JUST SAY IT! English: It’s cold. Italian: Fa freddo English: It’s hot. Italian: Fa caldo.
Learn how to say these words in Italian! English: It’s raining. Italian: Sta piovendo. English: It’s foggy. Italian: C’è nebbia. English: It’s sunny. Italian: C’è il sole.
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HEADLINES Fake Mozzarella and Parmesan Made at Home with Cheese Kits (IM) Rome - Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese made quickly at home and with milk powder. Kits that promise to deliver some of the most famous Italian cheeses are currently being sold in the U.K., U.S., and Australia and can also be purchased online. It is yet another case of fake Made in Italy, exposed by the farmers' association Coldiretti at a recent agriculture and food forum held at Cernobbio on Lake Como. The kits make mozzarella in just 30 minutes and Parmesan in two months (it is enough to mention that the minimum aging time for Parmesan is at least 12 months and that it can only be produced in one area of the world, the Emilia region of Italy). Parmesan or Pecorino Romano kits are sold in the U.K for £102, while the one for mozzarella costs £25; in the U.S., a 30-minute mozzarella kit is sold for $24.95. The episode comes only a few weeks after fake Parmesan, Asiago, and Pecorino cheeses were seized at a major international food fair in Germany, as ITALY Magazine reported. Coldiretti has called for the immediate intervention of authorities to stop the sales and find a way to avoid what happened with the wine kits, on sale in the U.K. to make famous Italian wines like Chianti, Lambrusco and others. To bypass the restrictions, Britsh producers of the kits simply changed the names: Barolo has become “Barollo”, Brunello di Montalcino “Monticino”, “Valpolicella” is “Vinoncella”, and Chianti “Cantia”. Such incidents cause not only an economic damage, but also a credibility damage against generations of Italian cheese-makers and farmers who follow rigorous production techniques and use only select ingredients to deliver products that have become a symbol of the Made in Italy.
Venice to improve gondola safety with license plates and GPS after death of tourist (Daily Mail) Venice - They have long been one of Venice's most iconic emblems yet the reputation of the city's gondoliers suffered a blow in August when a German tourist was killed in a collision near the Rialto Bridge. Now, in a bid to prevent further accidents occurring in the narrow canals that web around the city, strict new safety procedures - including modern technology - are being introduced. According to Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, all of Venice's gondolas will be required to have a Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking device onboard their boats alongside reflective strips and license plates so they can be easily identified, particularly after dark. There are currently 40 CCTV cameras placed along the Grand Canal to ensure any violations of the waterways are captured on film. Gondoliers will no longer be able to punt on the most congested waterways until 10:30am, when the morning rush hour is over. And there are moves to reduce the number of gondoliers using the busiest point
of the Grand Canal - close to the Rialto Bridge - by 50 per cent. The measures form part of a 26-point safety review compiled by the local city council and will be in place by November, said transport councilor Ugo Bergamo. "We had no alternative, we can no longer pretend that the problem does not exist," he said. Fifty-year-old German tourist Joachim Vogel died after the gondola he was travelling in with his family collided with a vaporetto (water bus) on August 17th. His three-year-old daughter also sustained injuries. Meanwhile, Venice's fragility - tourism has increased by 400 per cent in the last five years, a figure which city officials fear could cause permanent damage - has been acknowledged by its inclusion on the World Monument Fund's 2014 watch list. The city is one of nearly 70 heritage sites across 41 countries that have been earmarked by the WMF as monuments "...in need of both new economic resources and innovative ideas about how to preserve them for future generations." Tthe fund’s president, Bonnie Burnham, said of the 2014 list: "These sites - and countless others like them - recount our human history and highlight our achievements. It takes vigilance to keep them active in the world; yet it is often the case that the very places that provide rich character and texture to our lives need more assistance and attention than they are given.”
One-Cent Italian Euro Coins worth Thousands (IM) Did you return home from your trip to Italy with some Euro spare change? Then, you’ll better check it: your 1-cent Euro coins could be worth 2,500 Euros each. Due to a mistake by the Zecca di Stato, the Italian institute producing coins, passports and postage stamps for Italy, hundreds of “wrong” 0.01 Euro coins have been circulating. The coins mistakenly show Turin’s Mole Antonelliana on their backs instead of Castel del Monte, a 13th-century castle in Apulia. La Mole should only be on 2-cent coins. Although production was stopped right after the mistake was discovered, there are still several wrong 1-cent coins around. It was reported that a collector has paid 6,600 Euros just for one. Italian company Bolaffi has six such coins and has put them at auction for the starting price of 2,500 Euros. Italian Euro coins, introduced in 2002, have a common theme, which is to depict representative works of Italian art and architecture, such as Rome's Colosseum or Botticelli's Birth of Venus painting. Italians were able to choose the design of each coin through a television broadcast where different options were presented by calling a certain telephone number, with the exception of the 1 euro coin, whose subject, the Vitruvian Man of Leonardo da Vinci, had already been decided. All designs feature the 12 stars of the European Union, the year of imprint, the letters "RI" for Repubblica Italiana (Italian Republic) and the letter R for Rome. So now, go check: your 1-cent coin could pay your next trip to Italy!
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NOVEMBER 1, 2013 (U.S. Navy photos by MC2 Brian Glunt)
by mc2 brian GLunt NPASE - East Det Sigonella Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) department hosted the 2013 Autumn Fest for Sigonella’s community and service members as well as members of local Sicilian communities Oct. 25 and 26, on NAS I. “This is an amazing community event that we put on as a whole ends up supporting us and the Italian community. Through this, we show our appreciation,” said Marijo Gaudette, MWR Sigonella’s community activities director. “The Sicilians are some of the nicest and welcoming people I’ve ever met. We’re here in their country and I think they are great hosts, so I think it’s nice for us to be able to give and be good hosts back to them.” The event began in the NAS I Midtown Complex with a surprise flash mob, dancing to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” prior to the 2nd Annual “Run for Your Life” two-mile zombie run. Participants in the race ran the course protecting their flagged belts by avoiding role players dressed as the undead. Autumn Fest also offered a “Trick-or-Treat Lane,” where children of the NAS Sigonella and local Sicilian communities were able to don their Halloween costumes and take part in the timeless tradition of receiving free candy or performing devious tricks. Next on the Autumn Fest agenda was for Capt. Chris Dennis, NAS Sigonella’s commanding officer, to fill the role of master-of-ceremonies for “Sig’s Got Talent,” but not without his baby blue vintage tuxedo. Community and service members gathered up the courage to perform their talent in front of the Autumn Fest attendees and three distinguished judges: Command Master Chief David Graham, Public Affairs Officer Lt. Tim Page, and Victor Gasso, front man for the Sicilian country band Victor Appaloosa. After “Sig’s Got Talent,” the festivities didn’t stop. The carnival rides, including a Ferris wheel, were running, rocking, spinning and rolling for
attendees to enjoy until the witching hour each night. NAS Sigonella’s strongest men and women started off day-two of Autumn Fest bright and early with the 2nd Annual Strongman Competition. The competition tested five weight classes of contestants in eight categories consisting of the Caveman Stone Carry, Log Press, the Crucifix, Tire Flip, Farmer’s Walk, Boulder Dash, the Keg/Tire Toss and the Tackle the Great Snake. After the finals, the top three strongmen and strongwomen of each class flexed their muscles as medals were presented around their necks. Marines attached to Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SP-MAGTF) Africa 13.3 arrived to the festivities well equipped with a tactical vehicle for people to take a seat in, a booth selling T-shirts, a glow stick toss and Marines in tactical gear, faces painted and all, posing for photos with Autumn Fest attendees. Live music could also be heard from local bands The Strike, Hypnotic and Victor Appaloosa playing on stage while local Sicilian vendors and vendors from installation associations offered their food, crafts and wine for sample and sale. American Forces Network (AFN) Sigonella was also in attendance with their Eagle mascot hosting a live-feed radio show, taking music requests and receiving interviews about the day’s events. “I think that MWR did a really good job,” said Martina Mascali, resident of Motta-Sant’Anastasia. “As a Sicilian, it’s really nice to come to Sigonella to celebrate with the Americans. The food is good, the music is good and there are rides for the kids. It’s a good time all around.” A very special thank you goes out to the MWR Sigonella staff, Public Works department and Security department for keeping everyone entertained, well equipped and safe during the amazing event that is Autumn Fest.
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NASSIG Fire & Emergency Services Host Fire Prevention Night
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Attention Sailors E-6 and Below:
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Get Involved with Liberty
MWR’s Liberty program is specifically for single or unaccompanied Sailors, E-6 and below. If you are in that category, Liberty is here to provide support and create fun and community. Get out of the barracks room and meet people. There are special events every night of the week, like gaming tourneys, movie marathons, cooking classes and more. Hop on one of the Liberty buses and go play paintball in Motta Sant’ Anastasia, hike 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? Liberty is always looking for suggestions. Contact Liberty at 624-5602 to find out more about the program, or to share your ideas! Here’s what’s happening during the next couple of weeks with Liberty: Birthday Celebration Cupcakes!! Have a birthday this month? Come and celebrate with Liberty, while supplies last! Friday, Nov. 1, 11:30 a.m. at Take 5 Fire Prevention Night provided fun and education for the Sigonella community, Oct. 22. (U.S. Navy photos by MC3 Cameron Bramham/Released) by mc3 cameron bramham NAS Sigonella Public Affairs
Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella service and community members joined together at Marinai Housing Complex for the annual Fire Prevention Night held by NAS Sigonella Fire & Emergency Services (FES) on Oct. 22. “Fire Prevention Night teaches the community about fire prevention,” said NAS Sigonella FES Chief Fire Inspector John Roush. “ 'Know What Number to Dial' - is this year's motto.” The event offered an obstacle course, informational booths and a live radio show with Armerican Forces Network Sigonella. NAS Sigonella FES’s beloved mascot, Sparky, walked around, posing for photos with families and children. Fire Prevention Night is typically held as part of Fire
Prevention Week, which was Oct. 7 – 13. Due to the recent government shutdown, NAS Sigonella FES was forced to reschedule Fire Prevention Night. “The furlough really impacted us,” Roush said. “We were originally set up Oct. 7, but with the furlough, all of the organizations, sponsors and federal funds were gone, so we came to a screeching halt. We postponed the event until we had personnel come back to work." The delay did not overtly hinder the event. Fire Prevention Night provided entertainment along with education. “To educate the kids, we had a children’s firefighter challenge,” Roush said. “It kind of teaches the kids what we go through. Our military firefighters also put on a demo for the crowd, had fire safety activity tables so the kids will
pick up fire safety tips. “Next year, we want to challenge all of the commands to a firefighter challenge," added Roush. "If you think your command is capable of enduring the firefighter challenge, get a team together.” Fire Prevention Week was declared by President Calvin Coolidge in 1925. The week always falls in October to remember the Great Chicago Fire, which occurred on Oct. 8 – 9. Fire Prevention Night is also focused throughout America for an annual fire, safety, and awareness campaign sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association. For more information on fire safety and prevention, contact Roush via phone at 624-0564 or 335-599-8559, or by email at john.rousch@eu.navy.mil.
Italian Class Want to improve your Italian language skills! We are offering a free and fun class just for single service members. Wednesday, Nov. 6 and Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 5:30 p.m. at Take 5
Cefalu Day Trip Enjoy a fun day exploring this amazing seaside town filled with great shopping and food. Saturday, Nov. 2, Depart NAS II at 9:30 a.m., NAS I at 10 a.m. (Sign-up: at Take 5 or ITT)
Liberty Friday Night Dinner Trip to Happy Wok Grab some friends and enjoy a night. We will be going to Happy Wok a Chinese restaurant in Catania with a buffet. (Space is limited to 12 people) Friday, Nov. 8, Depart NAS II at 7 p.m. and NAS I at 7:30 p.m. (Sign-up: at Take 5 or ITT)
Liberty Night out at the Movies Check the movie schedule to see what is playing and come enjoy the show! You must show your Military ID Card for admission. Sunday, Nov. 3 at Midtown 2 Theater
For more of what's happening, visit
Veterans Day Patriotic Movie Marathon In honor of all of those who have served, join us for a day of great movies that honor some moments of American heroism! Mon, Nov. 11 at 11:30 am at Take 5
Liberty Meet and Greet Join us for some great information on all the programs that Liberty has to offer! Wednesday, Nov. 6, 4:30 p.m. at the NAS I Barracks
SIGMWR.COM Midtown Movie Theaters Schedule & Descriptions
BAGGAGE CLAIM ... PG-13 STARRING: Paula Patton, Taye Diggs, Jill Scott Friday, Nov. 1 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Sausage Patties, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Pancake, Asstd. Doughunuts. *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, Cheese Cake.
Tuesday, Nov. 5 *Breakfast: Farina, Oven Fried Bacon, Baked Sausage Patties, Biscuits and Gravy, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Pastries. *Speed line: Pasta Chef. *Lunch: Cream of Asparagus Soup, BBQ Spareribs, Southern Fried Chicken, Chicken Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Hopping John, Corn on the Cob, Southern Style Greens, Jalapeno Corn Bread, Cake *Dinner: Onion Soup, Lasagna, Cream Style Corn, Turkey Pot Pie, Steamed Rice, Baked Hubbard Squash, Cookies.
Saturday, Nov. 2 *Breakfast: Farina, Grilled Ham Slices, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Pastries. *Brunch: Breakfast Items, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Mambo Roast Pork,Roasted Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli, Cookies. *Dinner: Broccoli Soup, Pizza & Pasta Alfredo, Peas, Corn, Cookies.
Wednesday, Nov. 6 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Creamed Ground Beef, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Pancakes, Asstd Doughnuts, Pastries. *Lunch: Mulligatawny Soup, Roast Turkey, Pepper Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Rice, Chicken Gravy, Peas & Carrots, Steamed Squash, Pie. *Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes. *Dinner: Chicken noodles soup, Baked Fish w/Cherry Tomato, Pasta alla Carbonara, Roasted Potatoes, Steamed Rice, Green Beans, Pie.
Friday, Nov. 1 – No School
Sunday, Nov. 3 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Minute Steak, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Pastries. *Brunch: Breakfast Items, Bean & Bacon Soup, Savory Baked Chicken, Roasted Potatoes, Steamed Brussels Sprouts, Cake. *Dinner: Pepper Pot Soup, Veal Parmesan, Penne Amatriciana, Roasted Potatoes, Cauliflower Polonaise, Seasoned Succotash, Cake.
Thursday, Nov. 7 *Breakfast: Hominy Grits, Corned Beef Hash, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Pastries. *Lunch: Corn Chowder Soup, Baked Chicken, Meat Loaf, Orange Rice, Mashed Potatoes, Brown Gravy, Steamed Asparagus, Summer Squash, Cake. *Speed line: Corn Dog, Macaroni & Cheese, Onion Rings. *Dinner: Beef Noodle Soup, Beef Stew, Farfalle Alfredo, Steamed Rice, Seasoned Carrots, Cake.
Saturday, Nov. 2
Monday, Nov. 4 *Breakfast: Hominy Grits, Minced Beef w/ Toast, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Pastries. *Lunch: Cream of potato Soup, Lemon Baked Fish, Yankee Pot Roast, Tossed Green Rice, Parsley Buttered Potatoes, Calico Cabbage, Fresh Carrots, Cake. *Speed line: Pizza. *Dinner: Beef Noodle Soup, Spaghetti w/ Meat Balls, Fishwich, Collard Greens,Cake.
Friday, Nov. 8 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Sausage Patties, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Pastries. *Lunch: New England Clam Chowder, Stuffed Baked Fish, Grilled Pork Chop w/mushroom sauce, Mushroom Gravy, Rice Pilaf, Roasted Garlic Potatoes, Steamed Asparagus, Cauliflower, Cookies. *Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes. *Dinner: Cream Of Mushroom Soup, Cantonese Spareribs, Baked Tuna Noodles, Rice Pilaf, Steamed Whole Corn, Lemon Cookies.
Wednesday, Nov. 6 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM
2:00 PM Free Birds 3D 5:00 PM Baggage Claim 5:30 PM Gravity 7:30 PM Runner Runner 8:00 PM Don Jon
PG PG-13 PG-13 R R
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Hotel Transylvania 3D Free Birds Rush Prisoners
Tuesday, Nov. 5
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.
Thursday, Nov. 7
2:00 PM Free Birds 3D 2:30 PM Hotel Transylvania 4:30 PM Baggage Claim 5:00 PM Parkland 7:30 PM Runner Runner
Sunday, Nov. 3
5:00 PM Hotel Transylvania 3D 5:30 PM Insidious Chapter 2 7:30 PM Baggage Claim 8:00 PM The Family
Prisoners Free Birds Rush Don Jon
PG PG-13 PG-13 R
5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM
Free Birds 3D Cloudy Meatballs 2 Parkland Don Jon
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.) R PG R R
PG PG PG-13 R
Friday, Nov. 8 – Elementary No School 2:00 PM Toy Story 3 5:00 PM Thor: Dark World 3D 5:30 PM Baggage Claim 7:30 PM Gravity 8:00 PM Thor: Dark World
Saturday, Nov. 9 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM
Cloudy Meatballs 3D Free Birds Thor: Dark World Captain Phillips Machete Kills
Sunday, Nov. 10 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM
Free Birds 3D Hotel Transylvania Gravity 3D Machete Kills Thor: Dark World 3D
Movie Premiere
Free Movie
Same Day Release
Last Show
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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.) MACHETE KILLS ... R STARRING: Danny Trejo, Alexa Vega, Mel Gibson The U.S. government recruits Machete to battle his way through Mexico in order to take down an arms dealer who looks to launch a weapon into space. (107 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
PG PG PG-13 PG-13 R
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.)
PG PG PG-13 R PG-13
Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all. (112 m.)
THOR ... PG-13 STARRING: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston
Movie schedule is subject to change. Please call to confirm. Movie Hotline: 624-4248
Halloween
Find and circle all of the words that are hidden in the grid. The remaining letters spell an activity played on Halloween.
APPLES BATS BLACK CAT BROOMSTICK CANDLE CANDY CEMETERY COFFIN COSTUME DRACULA FRIGHTENING FULL MOON GHOSTS GHOULS GOBLINS GRAVEYARD
JACK O LANTERN MASK MUMMY NIGHT PUMPKIN SCARECROW SCARY SCREAM SKELETON SKULL SPIDERS TOMBSTONE VAMPIRE WEREWOLF WITCHES ZOMBIE
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AUTOMOBILES 2005 Ford Escape. Automatic transmission and U.S. specs! Great AC, moon roof, trailer hook-up. Well taken care of, drives great. 117,000 miles, front tires brand new. Asking $5,800 OBO. Call Nick at 335569-8008. 2000 Fiat Punto. Blue. Automatic transmission. Great A/C. CD Player. Power windows. Dependable island car. Asking $2,900. Call Bill @ 348-8223783. 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 2013Survey. For additional information about the NAS Sigonella SAPR Program contact the installation SARC, Xiomara Bowes at 6244291.
NOVEMBER 1, 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.
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Attention Wine Lovers:
NEX Semiannual Wine Event is Here
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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U.S. Navy Capt. (Ret). Michael Grulli pours a glass of signature wine during an event at the Naval Air Station Sigonella Navy Exchange (NEX). (U. S. Navy photo by MC2 Matthew C. Haws/Released) by jackie g. trembath NAS Sigonella Public Affairs
The Navy Exchange (NEX) Sigonella holds a semiannual wine event to educate the community on some of the best local wine produced throughout the region. The event is in partnership with Vinottimo, representing wineries on overseas military bases around the world. U.S. Navy Capt. (Ret.) Michael Grulli and his wife Mary, owners of Vinottimo are happy to provide Sigonellans with the opportunity to taste wine, meet with winemakers and ask questions. This event features Planeta and Frescobaldi Wine. Planeta Wine Tasting and Bottle Signing: Nov 1, 1 - 6 p.m. and Nov. 2, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Meet Vera Russo, wine ambassador from Sicily's famous Planeta Winery and sample their wines, which are crafted from native and non-indigenous grape
varietals from their numerous prestigious vineyards located throughout Sicily. Collect the winemaker's autograph on your bottles. Frescobaldi Wine Tasting and Bottle Signing: Nov. 8, 1 - 6 p.m. and Nov. 9, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Meet Lamberto Frescobaldi, president of Marchesi dè Frescobald and sample their wines. These wines are crafted from native and non-indigenous grape varietals from their numerous prestigious vineyards located throughout Italy. Collect the winemaker's autograph on your bottles. For information about wine collecting, contact Mike Grulli at mike@vinottimo.com to schedule a free, private appointment. Remember, always drink responsibly and never drink and drive.
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