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Sigonella holds Active Shooter Drill
Master-at Arms 2nd Class Justin Comer, left, and Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Daniel Noble check a U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella hallway during an active shooter training exercise, Sept. 24. Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella’s installation training team conducted the exercise to prepare the base community and service members in the event of an active shooter. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Brian T. Glunt/Released) BY MC2 Brian T. Glunt NPASE-East Detachment Sigonella
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Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Daniel Noble, left, and Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Justin Comer apprehend a simulated active shooter during a training exercise conducted at U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella, Sept. 24. Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella’s installation training team conducted the exercise to prepare the base community and service members in the event of an active shooter. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Brian T. Glunt/Released)
aval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella’s Installation Training Team (ITT) conducted an active shooter training exercise at U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Sigonella, Sept. 24. The semi-annual, scenariobased training was conducted to prepare the installation’s community and service members in the event of an active shooter. “Our main roles here were to evaluate, train and make sure that our guys had the principles and understandings of what to do during the active shooter scenario,” said Master-at-Arms 1st Class (SW/EXW) Brian Day,
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exercise safety observer and an ITT leader. “We want to make sure that they had the proper tactics, procedures, resources and assets available to neutralize the threat in a timely manner.” The exercise also tested the community and service members’ response inside the hospital. Once the active shooter scenario began, hospital personnel and patients were ordered to seek shelter in a secure location. “During the active shooter scenario, our job was to get into the hospital as fast and safely as possible,” said Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Daniel Noble, exercise participant. “Our goal was to get information about how many active shooters there are, what
they look like, their location and what weapons they may have so we can get in there to neutralize the threat and save as many lives as possible.” The ITT conducts, at a minimum, four integrated basewide drills along with three to four smaller drills on an annual basis. “It’s extremely important to have training like this numerous times throughout the year because you never know when a real world incident is going to happen,” said Day. “This is to make sure we are on top of our game and to make sure our Sailors are on top of their game and that they are ready to fight when the fight comes to them.”
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THE SIGNATURE U.S. NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA Commanding Officer Capt. Chris Dennis Executive Officer Cmdr. Eric Vosler Command Master Chief CMDCM David Graham
EDITORIAL Public Affairs Officer Lt. Tim Page
timothy.page@eu.navy.mil Communtiy Relations Officer Dott. Alberto Lunetta alberto.lunetta.it@eu.navy.mil Editor Jackie Trembath jackie.trembath@eu.navy.mil Staff Writers/Photographers MR1 Gary Spence gary.spence@eu.navy.mil MC2 Tony D. Curtis anthony.curtis@eu.navy.mil MC2 Brian Glunt brian.glunt@eu.navy.mil MC3 Cameron Bramham cameron.bramham@eu.navy.mil CONTACT US Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily thesig@eu.navy.mil DSN 624-5440; 095-86-5440 PSC 812 Box 3020, FPO, AE 09627
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Commanding Officer, Capt. Chris Dennis I want to extend my sympathies to our furloughed employees and their families. You deserve better. To our community, my personal commitment remains, I will work diligently to minimize the impact to our community while keeping everyone informed as we discover new challenges and limitations brought on by the government shutdown. Our NAS Sigonella Face Book page remains the best source for up-to-date information. One thing everyone should know, is Autumn Fest ***MAY*** be affected. We are working with a skeleton crew at MWR, most of our venues remain operational; but most of MWR management is on furlough. The longer the government remains closed the more risk we have to executing Autumn Fest… …and Autumn is here. The weather is changing, very soon we will change our clocks from Daylight Savings (returning to Central European Standard Time), and events and holidays will come in quick succession – Columbus Day, Navy Ball, Autumn Fest, Halloween, All Saints’ Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas… Before we know it, it will be 2014 and many of us will have gained too much weight J… so, I am taking stock of what lies ahead and preparing now. Here are a few thoughts as we move forward together: In Europe, the time will officially “fall back” at 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, 27 October. So don’t forget to set your clocks back...or you will arrive at the end of Sunday Mass or Chapel. Daylight
Saving was created to save energy by aligning the clock hours to the daylight hours non-agrarian people typically work – thus using less artificial lighting. Be careful! Twice a year, when we shift the time, there are measurable increases in auto, home, and work accidents not to mention negative impacts to personal health – upticks in heart attacks, suicide etc. It may not seem like it, but the one hour change messes with our bodies. Being aware of these risks can help each of us consider how we might better care for ourselves, our families and our neighbors. By the way, Daylight Saving in the United States will not change until 3 November – so for one week we will only be five hours ahead of the east coast. Autumn Fest, is scheduled for the 25th and 26th of October on NAS I. This will be my first Autumn Festival and I am excited. Autumn Fest is our opportunity to demonstrate our gratitude for Italian hospitality by opening our base to our neighbors. For 54 years, Italy has so graciously hosted us; let’s make Autumn Fest a worthy representation of our gratitude and American culture and generosity. One thing we can do now to hold the weight gain to a minimum is make our PRT preparations permanent. The Fall PRT cycle is already underway. Let’s carry our momentum forward and make our own personal health a life long priority. Exercise is the ounce of prevention we all need to avoid the pound of cure - and pounds! Interest-
ingly enough, the DoD has put its money where its mouth is. Even during the government shutdown, our gyms and fitness leaders are considered critical and remain open and employed. So use our terrific facilities and fitness experts to your health advantage. When we finally get a Fiscal Year 2014 budget, one thing I already know, we will have less money for nearly every aspect of the base, including energy. The base has been working diligently for years to improve our structural energy efficiency and this will continue. But did you know, that in America, we use TWICE the energy per person of our Western European brothers and sisters? I find this remarkable and ask, what do we get for this? Turns out, nearly nothing. American students score lower than their Western European peers, our overall health and measured happiness are lower too. With almost no benefits and since our money is dwindling, why don’t we commit to be more mindful of our personal energy use. At work, I sit in an unlighted room most days, with the blinds louvered to allow ambient light in while minimizing heat by reflecting direct light out. I do not have nor will I have an illegal air conditioner or personal space heater. Most days I remember to shutdown my computers, printer and monitor when I leave. If all 5,000 of us repeated just these simple steps we could save real dollars on our base energy bill. Imagine if we did not leave doors and windows open with the a/c
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running?! Please make energy savings a commitment – we literally have nothing to lose except for the habit of waste. If you see opportunities to help the base use less money, please share them with me. I want to stretch our resources to meet the base’s mission and serve each of you. We each play a key role. Every person’s participation matters. In closing, I encourage us to keep closely connected with one another, particularly during this trying time of furlough and seasonal change. Look out for each other – if someone is in trouble, let’s help. Let’s change with the season by recommitting to our health and the smart usage of our base’s resources. Thank you for all you do each day to make our community great. Ci vediamo.
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What’s Happening Around NAS Sigonella Improving recycling at NASSIG BY Justin Lancaster, P.E. Installation Environmental Program Director NAS Sigonella Public Works One of our environmental goals is to improve recycling on base. We do a very good job of recycling certain items, like construction debris and hazardous materials (oils and such), but not such a good job of recycling household and office type wastes (aluminum cans, bottles, paper, cardboard, plastic). We have recently installed new recycling bins around base in an effort to make recycling easier, and we plan on adding more as money becomes available. Look for them around NAS Sigonella. We have had recent problems with improper disposal of oil from vehicle oil changes. The AutoPort takes both oils and used car batteries for free, and both are sent off for recycling. Under no circumstances are these materials to be disposed of in regular trash cans, recycling bins, or by dumping down any drains. Remember, all drains eventually lead to the ocean, and the oil from a single oil change can pollute 1 million gallons of water. Do your part to make NAS Sigonella a greener place.
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Due to the government shutdown, Fire Prevention Month activities are postponed until further notice. Domestic Violence Awareness Month October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you, or someone you know, is dealing with domestic violence; know you are not alone. Here are some resources that can help: Family Support Center, Military healthcare providers, Base chaplain, Base security, Military chain of command, Military One Source, National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE.
"Walk to Remember" is Oct. 19 October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. On Oct. 19, 2013 at 6 p.m., the members of Sigonella Faces of Loss, Faces of Hope will be gathering in the community center parking lot at the Marinai housing complex for the 2nd annual “Walk to Remember.” This walk is dedicated to all the babies who die each year through pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or newborn death. Anyone whose lives have been touched by the tragic loss of a baby is welcome to join us for a candlelit walk around Marinai, followed by a special ceremony to remember the babies that were loved and lost. For more information on Sigonella Faces of Loss, Faces of Hope, please email sigonellafacesofloss@yahoo. com or find the group on Facebook “Sigonella Faces of Loss.” Visit www.FacesofLoss.com for more information.
Cinque Stelle visits Sigonella
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Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Commanding Officer Capt. Chris Dennis held a base-wide all hands call for NAS Sigonella service and community members inside a hangar bay on the NAS II flight line, Sept. 30. The purpose for the all hands call was to provide the NAS Sigonella community with as much information as possible and answer questions about the government shutdown, which took place on Oct. 1. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Cameron Bramham/Released)
Rear Adm. Scorby visits NAS Sigonella
NASSIG WORSHIP SERVICES ROMAN CATHOLIC Sunday ■ 8:30 a.m. Catholic Mass (NAS I Chapel) ■ 11:30 a.m. Catholic Mass (NAS II Chapel) TUE - FRI ■ 11:30 a.m. Catholic Mass (NAS II Chapel) Sacraments of Reconciliation/Penance precede each Mass PROTESTANT NAS I Chapel Saturday ■ 6:30 p.m. Contemporary Worship Services Sunday ■ 10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship
LATTER-DAY SAINTS Sunday at 3 p.m. (NAS I Chapel) Contact: sigonellalds@gmail.com or 624-9049
CHURCH OF CHRIST LAY SERVICE Noon Bible Study (NAS 1) 12:30 p.m. Worship Service Please contact the Religious Ministries Department for information ■ AA Meetings: Monday at 5:30 p.m. (NAS I Chapel) second deck; Thursday at 7 p.m. (NAS II Chapel)
OTHER SERVICES/ACTIVITIES Chapel Offices: NAS I 095-56-3975, NAS II 095-86-9049, DSN: 624-3975, CHAPLAIN DUTY: 335-831-4493 RP DUTY: 335-786-1950
Rear Adm. John C. Scorby Jr., right, incoming to prospective Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia, receives a tour of Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella’s water treatment facility during a base visit Sept. 28. 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)
Capt. Chris Dennis, commanding officer, Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, gives a brief to Cinque Stelle members of parliament during a visit to the installation, Sept. 27. The group was also briefed by Commander, 41st Stormo Italian Air Force Col. Vicenzo Sicuso and toured many of the Italian and U.S. facilities on Sigonella's operations base. 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 Lt. Tim Page/ Released)
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October 2013 Monday
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Action Movie Marathon Liberty/Take 5 11:30 a.m. Italian Language Classes* NAS I Chapel 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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Bingo Chart Room 6 p.m. *EVERY TUESDAY
Sailing Trip: Coastlines of Acitrezza & Acireale ITT $1 Bowling* Sparetime Bowling *EVERY MONDAY
Meet & Greet Liberty NAS II Galley 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Storytime* Library 10 a.m.
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Caleca Pottery in Patti ITT
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Texas Hold'em* Jox Pub 6 p.m.
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Family Night Out* Sparetime Bowling 5 - 8 p.m.
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Catania - Genova Soccer Match ITT Half Price Bowling* Sparetime Bowling *EVERY SUNDAY
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Paintball "Night Warz" Circumetnea Historical Train Adventure Outdoor Rec 5 - 10:30 p.m. ITT 6:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Family Night Out* Sparetime Bowling Mt. Bike Etna Park Outdoor Rec 5 - 8 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. *EVERY FRIDAY Pantalica Hiking Trip Liberty
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Breast Cancer Awareness the 60's Walk/Run Fitness Center 12 p.m. Marinai Family Hike Outdoor Rec 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Ottobrata Festival in Zafferana ITT Funny Ladies & Vargus Comedy Show Jox 8:30 p.m.
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Santa Lucia del Mela & Vasari Vineyard Tour ITT Half Price Bowling* Sparetime Bowling *EVERY SUNDAY
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.
(Photo by MC2 Brian T. Glunt/Released) BY Justin Lancaster, P.E. Installation Environmental Program Director NAS Sigonella Public Works Water is essential for survival and for your health. Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella ensures quality drinking water is available for service members and their families. On NAS I and NAS II: The utilities section of the Public Works Department operates the entire water distribution system, from off-site wells (in the farm land between NAS I and II), to the reverse osmosis (RO) water treatment plants on both bases, through to the underground pipes which distributes the water to the buildings (On the U.S. portion of NAS II only, the Italian side is on their own drinking water system). On Niscemi: Water is purchased from a local water purveyor who also operates a small RO plant at Naval Radio Transmitter Facility (NRTF) Niscemi to further treat the water. This purveyor owns the water source and the treatment plant, and the government owns the distribution system only. On Marinai: The entire drinking water system is owned and operated by the lessor. As with NAS I and NAS II, they get water from wells between the bases, and treat it through an RO plant. NAS Sigonella makes sure that the water provided is quality drinking water. The Environmental Division of Public Works is responsible for the performance of compliance sampling on more than 120 possible contaminants, as required by DoD policy. In addition to this comprehensive sampling, the Preventative Medicine Department of U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella performs an average of 30 tests per month, spread throughout all four systems, for disinfectant levels in the water and for the presence of harmful bacteria. In addition to this testing, both the Marinai lessor and the Niscemi water purveyor are required by Italian law to perform similar tests, which they share with NAS Sigonella. Preventative Medicine, as one of their responsibilities, has determined that the water on all four facilities meets drinking water standards, does not pose an adverse health risk, and is completely drinkable. When we do have issues with the water quality, we are required to inform the public if their health
may be at risk, as we did last year with the Bromate exceedances we experienced. The base drinking water is required to meet the same water quality standards as in the U.S. We issue annual descriptions of the water quality, called Consumer Confidence Reports, just like water systems in the states are required to do. Ours are available on the NAS Sigonella website at http://www. cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/installations/ nas_sigonella/om/ environmental_support.html. NAS Sigonella water is distributed through a series of pipes, from mains, which are the largest pipes, down to laterals, which are smaller, and then to pipes going to individual buildings. Because of the age of the base, we are in the process of changing out these pipes. However, as you can imagine, there are a lot of pipes, and logistics and funding do not allow us to do that all at once. All of the mains have been replaced, and most of the laterals have as well. We are currently in the process of beginning a study to determine which of the remaining pipes are most in need of replacing, so we can prioritize our resources to where it is needed the most. These deteriorating pipes are the cause of the rusty, or what some people term "brown" or "red" water seen in some of our facilities. The water is not unsafe to drink, there is simply a higher than normal amount of rust in the water from these deteriorating pipes. Appearance of rust in the water is especially likely in some of the buildings with more deteriorated piping, and is also more likely after a weekend, as the water has been able to sit. The first step when this occurs should be to flush the water lines out, simply by running the water for a few minutes. If you can open up more taps throughout the building, it will speed the process. If this does not solve the problem, or if you have another water issue (odor, taste, color other than from rust), you can call the Public Works Trouble Desk at 115, option 4. Please note that this is for water issues on NAS I, NAS II, Marinai, and Niscemi only. We have no authority to respond to issues with water at homes of people living on the economy, and we recommend working with your landlord, or with the Housing Department for those issues.
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Ottobrata Fall Festival kicks off in Zafferana this weekend
The mouthwatering Prickly Pear and Mostarda Festival returns to Militello Oct. 10-13, featuring tasting demonstrations, entertainment, folklore and historic parades and music shows. (Photo byAlfonso Magno)
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he annual “Sagra della Mostarda e del Fico d’India” (Prickly Pear and Mostarda Festival) is coming back to Militello from Oct. 10 through 13, in the historic heart of the town. This must-go mouthwatering food festival celebrates prickly pears, the fruits of the cactus plants, and “Mostarda,” a traditional Sicilian hard pudding made by boiling prickly pear’s extract, and mixing it with semolina, cinnamon, cloves and natural essences. This is an ancient recipe that was handed down from the Romans and before that from the Greeks. Nestled among the hills of the Iblei Mountains, Militello boasts an abundant production of citrus fruits, olives, figs, grapes, fruit, and excellent prickly pears. Don’t be scared about the seeds! They are safe to eat! Festival highlights include food booths selling local produce, arts and
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crafts, city band concerts, folklore parades, art exhibitions, rural civilization displays (open all day long) that are hosted in the main town’s Baroque churches, and palaces. The festival begins on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. Food booths will be open continuously from 9:30 a.m. to late night. As it happens every year, folklore and flag throwers shows, prickly pear tasting will be the highlights of the festival. Sunday, Oct. 13, the main festival’s day, local town bands will perform at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. During the morning there will be “Carretti Siciliani” (Sicilian carts) folklore parades and music competitions among local bands. Every festival evening, live entertainment will be performed. The sagra will end with a breathtaking fireworks show at midnight. But Militello is not all about Mostarda and prickly pears! Sampling the
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traditional Militello pastries will also delight your taste buds. The “Cassatiddina” is the most famous and ancient among the traditional town’s pastries. In the past, the nuns of the St. Agata convent made these tasty sweets. When the convent closed down, Salvatrice Carrera, a novice, continued preparing them and handed down the secrets of the recipe to her relatives. The Cassatiddina is also named “dolce della zia monaca” (the aunt nun’s sweet). Cassatiddina is made with chocolate, cinnamon, almonds and apricot jam. Don’t forget
monuments. Make sure you see the breathtaking Baroque “Fontana della Ninfa Zizza” (The Nymph Zizza Fountain) that is located in the castle main hall. But that’s just a replica because the original fountain is actually kept at the town “Sebastiano Guzzone” Museum (located in largo Majorana), which also hosts 19th century paintings, and a breathtaking collection of historic posters from the 16th century to World War II as well as archeological findings, sculptures and paintings. Admission is free. The 18th century S. Maria della Stella Church, built in 1772, preserves precious treasures (Tesoro Mariano), which consist of church ornaments and gold jewels as well as a magnificent retable (a frame enclosing painted panels) that depicts the life of St. Peter and a 13th century polychromatic glazed earthenware by Andrea della Robbia representing the Nativity. The Abazia di San Benedetto (St. Benedict Abbey), built between 1616 and 1646, for the Princess of Militello, is the seat of Town Hall. The church, which is located within the complex, hosts a richly inlaid major altar, a statue in polychromatic wood representing the Madonna of the Rosary and valuable paintings. The Chiesa Madre or main church of San Nicolò-SS. Salvatore was erected in 1721 after the 1693 earthquake. It features amazing decorations and stuccos made in the 18th century by architect Francesco Battaglia and it is dedicated to both Saint Nicolò and SS. Salvatore (Jesus the savior). San Nicolò church also has a museum that hosts two paintings by 16th century artist Filippo Paladini. Militello can be easily reached by taking either the Scordia or the Palagonia exit on the Catania-Gela roadway. For more info and detailed schedules visit: www.militello.info or www.comunemilitello.it/.
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Prickly Pear and Mostarda Festival returns to Militello to taste the scrumptious “N’zuddi” cookies made with almond and honey and the “Mastrazzola” made by slow boiling grape must or prickly pear juice and mixing it with flour, cinnamon and aromas. Mastrazzola are then covered with honey and roasted almonds. The town boasts an ancient history. According to tradition, Roman Consul Marcellus founded Militello during the siege of Siracusa in 214 B.C. and used it as a fortress. Ancient Romans also settled in this area because of the fertility of the land and the healthiness of the air. That is why the Romans named the town “Militum Tellus” (City of Soldiers). Historic chronicles give another account of the town foundation saying that Mycenaean refugees founded it in 563 B.C. because they were fleeing the Dorians who had destroyed their cities. Other historians believe that the town might have started as a Byzantine hamlet that was located near the Lèmbasi river. The hamlet eventually expanded during the Arab rule in the middle age. In the 14th century, the Barresi family and later in the 17th century the Branciforte family acquired the city. Prince Francesco Branciforte, who was the town’s governor from 1604 to 1622, was a generous and enlightened administrator. Under his rule, Militello become one of the artistic and cultural hubs of Sicily. He founded one of the largest and richest libraries of his time (35,000 among books and manuscripts). Today, the library is still well preserved and contains, among its best pieces, a Bible translated in five languages. Branciforte also opened the first print shop in western Sicily. Destroyed by an earthquake in 1693, which brought serious damage to the town’s buildings and churches, Militello was rebuilt on the same site. Militello’s has an impressive amount of precious churches and
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ring the whole family to enjoy one of the best fall festivals of the Etna area! The annual “Ottobrata” Fall Festival kicks off this Sunday, Oct. 6, in Zafferana. It will be held every Sunday in October in the town historic center. With thousands of people attending every year, this festival is one of the main autumn events in the Etna area. Each Sunday has a different theme. This Sunday the festival will be dedicated to grape growing, while Etna's Apples (Mele dell'Etna), a variety of delicious apples grown in the local area will be highlighted on Oct. 13. The local honey industry will be celebrated on the third Sunday in October. The last Ottobrata Sunday, Oct. 27, will indeed be centered on mushrooms and chestnuts. Festival planners said the festival would also feature arts and crafts booths, textiles, wearable art, handcrafted ceramics, embroidery products,
decorative and functional wood, pottery, jewelry, leather, paintings, drawings, prints, and metal work. Festival booths will be open all day, starting at 9 a.m., throughout Zafferana's historic center. The ones selling local produce and confectionary products will be set up in piazza Belvedere, the main square while food will be cooked in the area located below the square, close to the public gardens. Food highlights include “panino con salsiccia e funghi” (sandwich with sausage and mushrooms) and “panino con carne di cavallo” or horsemeat sandwich. They are both getting more and more expensive every year, but they are definitely worth sampling. If you have a sweet tooth, you can try the scrumptious “gelato al pistachio” or pistachio ice cream that is served on a freshly baked wafer, the mouthwatering “foglie da tè” (tea-leaf shaped biscuits made with almonds and also available with pistachio and hazelnut) and last but not least the “sciatore” cookies (made with milk and covered by a scrumptious dark chocolate frosting). While you are in Zafferana, don’t forget to sample the delicious "Siciliana," a fried calzone filled with tuma cheese and either anchovies or ham that are prepared by local cafes. For more information and detailed schedules visit http://www. comunezafferanaetnea.it/
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(AFP) VATICAN CITY - A teenager who wrote to Pope Francis got a shock when the Catholic leader called him up for a chat - the latest example of the pontiff 's down-to-earth approach. Francis called up a journalist friend on the day of his election and even phoned a newspaper stand in Buenos Aires to cancel his subscription. Stefano Cabizza, a 19-year-old student from Padua in northeast Italy, had sent a letter to the pope, the local Il Gazzettino daily said on Thursday. But he said he never expected the phone to ring and a voice on the other end to say: "Hello, it's the pope". Cabizza said that the two "laughed and chatted for eight minutes" and that Francis had blessed him. The pope, formerly the archbishop of Buenos Aires, makes many calls directly in a break with protocol under which calls are usually handled by aides or at least through the Vatican switchboard. He recently called an Italian man who was paralysed after a car accident and who recently lost his brother.
Charlie, world's smallest pony, found after theft Robbed from his stall evening before horse show
(ANSA) - Perugia - Charlie, the smallest pony in the world, was found last Thursday after being stolen last week from one of the stalls of the national horse exhibition in Città di Castello, an Umbrian town in the province of Perugia. The pony, which is less than 60 cm tall and is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records, was swiped the evening before he was to be presented at the inauguration of the show. Someone cut the net of Charlie's stall and led him away to the edge of a tobacco field, where all trace of him was lost. The tiny pony belongs to Bartolo Messina, a breeder and equestrian who lives on the island of Ischia, near Naples. ''It was as if they kidnapped a member of the family,'' Messina said. According to initial reports, the pony was found in a secluded area 340 km north of the horse exhibition, in Peschiera del Garda, a town on the southern tip of Lake Garda, near Verona. No arrests have been made so far.
Amanda Knox will not return for retrial; fears her presence would cause a 'distraction' (The Independent) - Amanda Knox has said she will not return to Italy to face a retrial over the murder of British student Meredith Kercher, because she cannot afford the travel and worries her presence will prove a 'distraction' in the courtroom. After being convicted of the murder in December 2009 and sentenced to 26 years in prison, the American and her former Italian boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito had
their convictions overturned following an 11-month appeal, in October 2011. The body of the 21-year-old Ms Kercher, a Leeds University student, was found in the bedroom of the house she shared with Ms Knox in Perugia. Prosecutors had claimed she was killed by accident in a drug-fuelled sex game, however the prosecution's case was shown to have gaping holes in it on appeal, as the murder weapon was never found and there were errors with DNA testing. Mr Sollecito is due to face a retrial on September 30, but Ms Knox's lawyers announced last month that she would not return to Italy for the trial. Speaking to the Sun on Sunday, Miss Knox complained she had been presented as "the dark lady" in the trial and that the constant commentary on her appearance and gestures distracted from the evidence. "The fact is that my presence has always been a distraction in the courtroom. Every single movement I made, every gesture, every facial expression, was the focus of scrutiny and distracted from the evidence in the case. "If it were possible to go to the court and not have to deal with the issues of being afraid of being thrown back in prison again for an arbitrary reason, or for being able to financially afford it, absolutely I would want to be there." After being cleared, Ms Knox returned to the United States and now lives in Seattle. Rudy Guede, a drug dealer from the Ivory Coast, is serving a 16-year sentence for sexually assaulting and killing the British student. He admits being in the house at the time of the murder, but denies any involvement.
Most Beautiful Park In Italy Winners Announced (IM) The Parco Giardino Sigurtà in Valeggio sul Mincio, Verona, and the Villa Medicea di Castello Garden in Florence are the winners of the "Parco Più Bello d’Italia" (Most Beautiful Park in Italy) awards for 2013. The Parco Giardino Sigurtà won the prize for the best private park and the Garden of the Medici Villa di Castello for the best public park. The awards are in their 11th edition and the Comitato Scientifico (Scientific Committee) selected 10 finalists from the 1,000 parks listed on the Network Nazionale di Parchi e Giardini (National Network of Parks and Gardens) website. Entrants were judged on historical and botanical interest, state of conservation, accessibility, maintenance, quality of services, public relations and tourist promotion. The jury consisted of seven academic experts and professionals with expertise in the sector. The Parco Giardino Sigurtà is regarded as an ecological oasis for its botanical variety. It has 600,000 sq m (148 acres) of lawns, numerous ponds and, in March and April, some 1 million tulips are in bloom. The Villa Medicea di Castello garden is considered a model Italian garden and one of the best preserved gardens in Italy. It was inducted into the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in the summer of 2013.
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An easy recipe to enjoy in the comfort of your home
Easy and delicious recipes BY ALESSANDRA LUNETTA Food writer and blogger, volevofarelochef.it
T
here is a season for everything, they say. There’s the season in which you need to be free from every social convention and the one in which you’d rather get noticed. There’s the season of desires, dreams, memories, and that of everyday life. There’s the season of comfort food, ethnic food, experimentation, simple food, great chefs dinners. And then there’s that time when everything is mixed whimsically and there are no rules or boundaries. It’s not a true absence of season, but rather a transit from one to another. A moment that’s like a book read in half. You already know the plot, but actually don’t know what will happen next. In this season of transition, in which the hot and cold weather are intertwined without regularity, a cheesecake is almost out of season. Because you can eat it fresh, right out of the fridge, as a classic summer dessert, but it has the flavor of chocolate, that’s already wonderfully autumnal. A passe-partout for fickle minds (and seasons). Alessandra Lunetta has a bachelor's degree in Italian literature and a master’s in food journalism and is a free-lance journalist and food writer for local Sicilian newspapers, food-guides and magazines. She has a passion for all that involves food; from kitchenware to cookbooks to foods from all over the world. Inspired by fresh, natural and seasonal ingredients, Alessandra shares some of her favorite recipes from around Sicily with the Sigonella community. Try one of these recipes and share it with family and friends. Photos by Alessandra Lunetta
Cheesecake al cioccolato, cannella e mirtilli – Chocolate cheesecake with cinnamon and blueberries Ingredients:
For the base: • 4.50 oz (125g) digestive biscuits • 1/4 cup (60g; 2 oz) butter, soft • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder • 1 1/2 tbsp blanched almonds, chopped
For the chocolate filling • 64% cocoa, 6.40 oz (180g) dark chocolate • (Philadelphia) 8.90 oz (250g) ceam cheese • 8.90 oz (250g) low-fat organic Quark cheese • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 eggs, organic • 4 oz (100g) fresh cream • 1/2 cup (80g; 2.80 oz) light brown sugar packed firmly • 1/2 cup (100g) sugar
For the topping: • 64% cocoa* 4 oz (100g) cinnamon dark chocolate • 1 tbsp vegetable seed oil • Fresh blueberries taste • Icing sugar to sprinkle * If you can’t find the cinnamon flavoured chocolate, use a classic 64% cocoa dark chocolate and add a pinch of cinnamon powder.
Directions:
■Make the base: in a food processor blend cookies, butter, almonds and cocoa, press the mixture into a round springform tin (8 inches; 20 cm) lined with parchment paper, to form a firm crust. ■ Put in the freezer while you make the filling. ■Make the chocolate filling: in a small saucepan or microwave melt cream, chocolate and cocoa, set aside to cool. ■ In a blender mix the two types of cheese with the two types of sugar, add the chocolate mix and the eggs one at a time to a smooth batter. ■ Take the tin out of the freezer and pour the cream over the crust. ■ Bake the cheesecake in a preheated oven at 160°C for about 50-55 min. (time and temperature may vary depending on the oven). The top of the cheesecake should be set, but the underneath should still have a wooble in the centre. ■ Switch off the oven, leave the door closed, and let it cool for about 20 mins. ■ Once it’s no longer hot put it to set in the fridge overnight (8 hours). ■The next day unspring the cheesecake to serve. ■ Melt the chocolate in a saucepan or microwave with the oil, then, when it’s lukewarm, pour it on the surface of the cheesecake. ■ Decorate with fresh blueberries and powdered sugar. For the filling I used a 50% mix of Manjari Valrhona chocolate and Malgascio chocolate produced by italian company Said, located in Rome. For the topping, only cinnamon flavoured Said chocolate. Tips: this chocolate cheesecake is very velvety and delicate, to slice it almost ;) perfectly use a sharp knife dipped in cold water.
Buon appetito!
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ON THE GO WITH MWR
MWR needs you to volunteer for Autumn Fest Get involved with Autumn Fest!
This year will be bigger and better than ever! Join us Friday Oct. 25 – Saturday Oct. 26 and enjoy a full evening of food, rides, games and great entertainment both nights! MWR has multiple opportunities for YOU to be a part of this year's Autumn Fest, so sign-up today and join in the fun!
Trick or Treat Lane
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fter an extension on the deadline and a couple weeks of voting, the new Sig Citizen Logo has been released for publication! The new logo with the three main Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella obligations of community security, resource conservation, and health & welfare was created from the three finalists of the competition (listed below), combining different parts of thier logos into one main logo for the base. The finalists all recieved prizes for their efforts during the contest including first place becoming NAS Sigonella commanding officer for one day, 2nd place being NAS Sigonella executive officer for one day, and 3rd place being NAS Sigonella command master chief for one day. Other prizes received were free movie passes at Midtown 2 Theaters and free bowling at Sparetime Bowling alley. Thanks to all who participated in the Sig Citizen contest and congratulations to all the winners!
Join the Sig Citizenship movement and volunteer to host a booth at our Trick or Treat lane! On Oct. 25 from 6 - 7 p.m., come dressed up, spook up your space and hand out goodies to our community's youth. MWR will provide all the goodies. To volunteer your group, family, command/unit for a table please contact Lisa Gasporra at 624-3185 or email lisa.gasporra@eu.navy.mil
Zombie Run
Volunteer to be a Zombie as runners run for their lives at our 2nd annual
Zombie run! The MWR team will assist with makeup to make your transformation as a zombie. The run will be on Oct. 25 at 5 p.m. Volunteers must be 16 or older. Contact Jill Lynch at 624-4301 or by email jill.lynch@ eu.navy.mil.
Sigs Got Talent - Sigonella's Hottest Talent Competition!
Show Sig what you got! Perform live on Stage at Autumn Fest on Oct. 25! Open to all US ID Cardholders. Participants must register by Oct. 15. To sign up call 624-5602 or email christy.eschenbacher@eu.navy.mil
U.S. ID Holders Home Business Booths Sell your crafts or other home business items at Autumn Fest! There is a range of booth packages available for a small fee. Food, drinks and baked goods are not allowed to be sold at these booths. To reserve your space please contact ITT at 624-4777 or email Kristin Wilcox at kristin.wilcox@eu.navy.mil
WINNERS -1st - Brian Glunt -2nd - Britton Ivey-Haas -3rd - Dana M. Rains
Midtown Movie Theaters Schedule & Descriptions
Friday, Oct. 4 *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, Spaghetti Garlic & Oil, Rice Pilaf, Whole Corn, Lemon Cookies.
Tuesday, Oct. 8 *Breakfast: Farina, Oven Fried Bacon, Grilled Sausage Patties, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Biscuits and Gravy, Asstd Doughnuts, Blueberry Muffins. *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, German Chocolate Cake, Cherry Pie. *Speed line: Pasta Chef Dinner: Beef Rice Soup, Sauerbraten, Lasagna, Lyonnaise Rice, Vegetable Stir Fry, Brown Gravy, German Chocolate Cake, Cherry Pie .
Saturday, Oct. 5 *Breakfast: Farina, Grilled Ham Slices, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Buttermilk Pancakes, Asstd Doughnuts, Butterhorns. *Brunch: Breakfast Items, Beef Vegetable Soup, Chicken Nuggets, French Fries, Broccoli, Sweet & Sour Sauce, Cookies. *Dinner: Manhattan Clam Chowder, Pizza, Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Chicken Gravy, Steamed Rice, Peas & Mushroom, Green Kale, Cookies.
Wednesday, Oct. 9 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Creamed Ground Beef, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Blueberry Pancakes, Asstd Doughnuts, Bear Claw. *Lunch: Beef Vegetable Soup, Breaded Pork Steaks, Savory Baked Chicken, Potatoes Au Gratin, Oriental Rice, Cauliflower, Tangy Spinach, Cherry Cheese Cake, Chewy Nut Bars, Cream Puffs. *Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes. *Dinner: Minestrone Soup, Baked Fish Portion, Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce, Steamed Rice, Brown Gravy, Fresh Green Beans, Cherry Cheese Cake, Chewy Nut Bars, Cream Puffs.
Sunday, Oct. 6 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Minute Steak, Oven Fried Bacon, French Toast Puff, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Asstd Doughnuts, Kolaches. *Brunch: Breakfast Items, Bean & Bacon Soup, Breaded Pork chop, Italian Roasted Potatoes, Glazed Carrots, Yellow Cake w/ Frosting. *Dinner: Split Pea Soup, Fish Portion, Pasta Alfredo, Aztec Rice, Fried Cauliflower, Yellow Cake w/ Frosting. Monday, Oct. 7 *Breakfast: Hominy Grits, Minced Beef on Toast, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Streusel Coffee Cake. *Lunch: Chicken Noodle Soup, Roast Pork, Meat Loaf, Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Seasoned Summer Squash, Steamed Peas, Brown Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. *Speed line: Pizza. *Dinner: Pepper Pot Soup, Baked Chicken Quartered, Roast Beef, Pasta Siciliana, Baked Potatoes, Calico Cabbage, Brown Gravy, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies.
Thursday, Oct. 10 *Breakfast: Hominy Grits, Oven Fried Bacon, Corned Beef Hash, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Raisin Muffin. *Lunch: Onion Soup, Asian Barbecue Turkey, Beef Stroganoff, Mashed Potatoes, Boiled Pasta, Chicken Gravy, Mix Vegetables, Simmered Cauliflower, Vanilla Cookies, Devil’s Food Cake. Speedline: Pizza. Dinner: Chicken Noodle Soup, Meat Loaf, Breaded Pork Chop, Penne Amatriciana, Oven Browned Potatoes, Simmered Carrots, Vanilla Cookies, Devil’s Food Cake. Friday, Oct. 11 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Sausage Patties, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, Cinnamon Rolls. *Lunch: Cream of Mushroom Soup, Lasagna, Tempura Fish, Baked Fish, Steamed Rice, Calico Cabbage, Herbed Broccoli, Strawberry Cake, Lemon Meringue Pie, Fruit Gelatin. Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes. *Dinner: Egg Drop Soup, Roast Beef, Rice Pilaf, Spaghetti w/ Fish Sauce, Southern Green Beans, Savory Squash, Strawberry Cake, Lemon Meringue Pie, Fruit Gelatin.
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.
CAPTAIN PHILLIPS ... PG-13 STARRING: Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi, Barkhad Abdirahman
Wednesday, Oct. 9 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM
Thursday, Oct. 10
Friday, Oct. 4
5:00 PM Gravity 3D 5:30 PM You’re Next 7:30 PM Riddick 8:00 PM The Butler
Saturday, Oct. 5 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM
Cloudy Meatballs 2 3D Getaway Riddick City of Bones World’s End
2:00 PM 2:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM
One Direction 3D Cloudy Meatballs Gravity 3D World’s End Kick Ass 2
Sunday, Oct. 6
Tuesday, Oct. 8 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM
Getaway Jobs Gravity 3D Elysium
Riddick One Direction The Butler Kick Ass 2
PG-13 R R PG-13 PG PG-13 R PG-13 R PG PG PG-13 R R R PG PG-13 R
5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM
Gravity 3D World's End Getaway Evil Dead
Friday, Oct. 11
2:00 PM Cloudy Meatballs 2 3D 5:00 PM Captain Phillips 5:30 PM Gravity 7:30 PM World's End 8:00 PM Insidious Chapter 2
Saturday, Oct. 12 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM
One Direction 3D Cloudy Meatballs 2 Captain Phillips Riddick The Family
Sunday, Oct. 13 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM
Cloudy Meatballs 2 3D Getaway The Family City of Bones Insidious Chapter 2
Movie Premiere
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PG-13 PG PG-13 R PG-13 R PG-13 R PG PG-13 PG-13 R PG-13 PG PG PG-13 R R PG PG-13 R PG-13 PG-13
The true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in two hundred years (134 m.) INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 2 ... PG-13 STARRING: Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Barbara Hershey The haunted Lambert family seeks to uncover the mysterious childhood secret that has left them dangerously connected to the spirit world (106 m.) GRAVITY 3D ... PG-13 STARRING: Sandra Bullock, George Clooney, Ed Harris A medical engineer and an astronaut work together to survive after an accident leaves them adrift in space. (90 m.) ONE DIRECTION: THIS IS US 2D & 3D ... PG STARRING: Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Zayn Malik A look at Niall, Zayn, Liam, Louis, and Harry's meteoric rise to fame, from their humble hometown beginnings and competing on the X-Factor, to conquering the world and performing at London's famed O2 Arena. (92 m.) THE FAMILY ... R STARRING: Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianna Agron The Manzoni family, a notorious mafia clan, is relocated to Normandy, France under the witness protection program, where fitting in soon becomes challenging as their old habits die hard (111 m.) WORLD'S END ... R STARRING: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Martin Freeman Five friends who reunite in an attempt to top their epic pub crawl from 20 years earlier unwittingly become humankind's only hope for survival. (109 m.)
Movie schedule is subject to change. Please call to confirm. Movie Hotline: 624-4248
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Service members E-5 and below, stationed or deployed to Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella attended a barbecue hosted by the Ristorante Bella Etna Galley, Sept. 27, on NAS II. During the barbecue, service members were offered burgers, hotdogs, ribs, chicken, corn, baked beans and macaroni salad along with cookies and juice. Galley officials were hoping this barbecue would help boost morale for the service members and are planning more events in the future. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Cameron Bramham/Released)
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