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Vol. 30. No. 16
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NASSIG Sailors awarded by Catania Lions Clubs
SIGONELLA, Sicily - On April 20, 2013, Sailors deployed and stationed at Naval Air Station Sigonella stand in ranks before the President of the Lions Club prepares to award them for their hard work and efforts during an aquaduct clean-up in Misterbianco. Sailors picked up trash around the area and were rewarded with volunteer certificates of appreciation from the eight Lions Clubs of Catania Zone five. (U.S. Navy photo by MCSA Devin Menhardt)
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group of Sailors and Airmen stationed at or deployed to Naval Air station (NAS) Sigonella were given an award by eight Lions Clubs of Catania, April 20. The award was for an NAS Sigonella Community Relations Project Timpa di Leucatia (Leucatia Ravine Park) and ancient aqueduct joint cleanup project carried out on March 25. The effort during the project was aimed at beautifying the Leucatia Ravine Park and cleaning around the ruins of a 17th century aqueduct. The effort was also aimed at increasing public awareness on the need to protect the environment and beautify a beautiful green space in northern Catania for families and tourists to enjoy. “American volunteers made a real difference,” Lions Club Environmental Project’s Coordinator Luigi Savarino said. “They helped the eight Catania Lions Clubs to encourage the city to protect and conserve the biological diversity of this precious natural resource.”
Service members stationed at Global Hawk, Patrol Squadron FOUR (VP-4), Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station Sigonella, NAS Sigonella Public Works, and the NAS Sigonella First Class Petty Officer Association, along with a group of Catania high school students, combined efforts for the project. “We had a great time seeing the community come together with the Sigonella community to celebrate the opening of a beautiful and historic Catania landmark,” Petty Officer First Class Raymond Cabral said. “I was honored to be a part of the ceremony and can’t wait to serve the local community again in the future.” During the ceremony, which was held at the site of the project, event organizers presented each group of volunteers with a certificate of appreciation. “The ceremony and volunteer opportunity represents a partnership in the pollution prevention clean-up campaign,” Staff Sgt. Jeremy Thatcher said. “With the joint efforts of the host nation community
and military volunteers we can do our part in the fight for a cleaner future.” Raffaele Stancanelli, the mayor of Catania, also attended the ceremony along with other city officials. During the event, organizers also recognized a college student, Maria Cristina Litrico who did an environmental study on the park surrounding the aqueduct. “I want to thank the American volunteers for all their hard work in helping to make this beautiful green area look neat and tidy,” Stancanelli said. “I am confident that it will be appreciated by residents and tourists.”
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THE SIGNATURE U.S. NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA Commanding Officer Capt. Scott Butler Executive Officer Cmdr. Eric Vosler Command Master Chief CMDCM David Graham
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What’s Happening Around NAS Sigonella
I want to remind the community that the Overseas Housing Allowance Utility and Recurring Maintenance Survey has been extended to 30 April. Although voluntary, every military member living on the local economy has a vested interest in completing these surveys as they factor directly into the levels of benefits YOU and other service members in Italy receive. The survey will be active until the close of business April 30 and can be found at https:// www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/marutil. cfm. We received so many questions for April’s Feedback Live that we couldn’t cover them all during the show, so I’ll use this Direct Line column to answer the remaining questions. Your questions are very important to me, and I encourage you to keep sending them via email. Remember that Feedback Live is a LIVE call in show – if time permits, you can get your question answered on the spot. On Thursday May 2, we’ll hold the last edition of Feedback Live from 6:30 – 7 p.m. Changes at AFN mean that we’ll no longer have the channel available to host this show, so if you want to ask some final questions, please dial 624-4265 or 095-564265. I understand there is a paintball field on NAS 1? When will it re-opened? I haven’t heard anything about maintenance
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going on. I heard a while back that all the replacement parts and equipment are here, but the old/broken stuff still has not been replaced/repaired. Can you please provide updated information? The area that used to be a paintball field, behind the NEX, was destroyed during last year’s storms in March. It is currently in the process of being converted to a multi-purpose field that will be used for T-ball and Little League Baseball, as well as other activities. Recently, Marinai residents were given a questionnaire by the Italian Lessor, asking if they would like services added in Marinai, like dog parks and recreational facilities. Many residents found these questions odd, considering the prevalent rumors that basic services such as the self-help office will be shut down, as they have on other installations. Are you able to either speak to that rumor, or what plans the Italian Lessor has for services in Marinai, in lieu of budget cuts? Housing was not initially aware that a questionnaire had been sent out to the residents; however, the intent of the questionnaire was to give the Lessor (Pizzarotti) an idea of what kinds of activities to provide the residents (i.e., Sicilian cooking, puppet shows, Zumba, etc.) and is a good faith effort by Pizzarotti to improve the quality of life for all residents.
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Our Housing Management is reviewing the Marinai Lease and found improvements that will enhance the property and/or reduce cost to the government. Residents can be assured there will be positive changes to the community. Options being considered include a dog park, exercise stations near the running track, golf putting green, beach type volleyball, horseshoes, and sandboxes near the BBQ area; however, nothing has been finalized. The Housing Office, Lessor and NAVFAC are reviewing the suggestions to ensure requirements meet Housing standards to include liability, maintenance and funding. Once finalized, all residents will be informed by Housing Management. In regards to Self Help: In compliance with the policies set forth by CNIC, including funding reductions for this program, Housing is reducing those items through Self Help, which may be limited to yard equipment and garden tools in the near future. There is no decision to shut down Self Help at this time. The questions, comments and concerns stated in this column do not constitute the official position of the U.S. Navy and are submitted by members of the community.
First Class Petty Officers show NASSIG pride by cleaning around NAS I gate Members of the Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella First Class Petty Officer Association (FCPOA) took part in a base beautification and clean-up project outside the main gate on NAS I, April 19. The project came three weeks after the NAS Sigonella FCPOA participated in a similar project picking up trash outside the NAS I gate and included trimming weeds, raking grass and gathering any extra trash found around the gate. A future project includes a community relations project at a church located in the Acireale where the FCPOA well help church members paint some of the church rooms. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Cameron Bramham)
NASSIG WORSHIP SERVICES ROMAN CATHOLIC
OTHER SERVICES/ACTIVITIES
■ 8:30 a.m. Catholic Mass (NAS I Chapel) ■ 11:30 a.m. Catholic Mass (NAS II Chapel) Sacraments of Reconciliation/Penance precede each Mass
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Sunday at 3 p.m. (NAS I Chapel) Contact: sigonellalds@gmail.com or 624-9049
■ 6:30 p.m. Contemporary Worship Services
Noon Bible Study (NAS 1) 12:30 p.m. Worship Service Contact Virgil Strobridge at 624-4779 or Reginald McNeil at 335-578-8519
■ 10 a.m. Traditional Worship
■ AA Meetings: Monday, NAS I at 5:30 p.m. and Wednesday, NAS II at 11:30 a.m. Contact: 346-840-7745
NAS I Chapel
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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
SAWS and SCSC raise funds for Relay for Life The Sigonella Community & Spouse Club (SCSC) and Sigonella Animal Welfare Society (SAWS) hosted a BBQ in Marinai, April 21to raise funds in support of Relay for Life and the SAWS animals. Runt, one of the SAWS animals (above) was selected for a trial run. SAWS is a non-profit organization that relies on the dedicated, goodhearted volunteers to find loving homes for the animals of Sigonella. THIS IS A NON-FEDERAL ENTITY. IT IS NOT A PART OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OR ANY OF ITS COMPONENTS AND IT HAS NO GOVERNMENTAL STATUS. (Photo by Chelsea Humphrey)
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Sigonella High School soccer Sigonella Sailors clean up area in Paternó teams take on Vicenza Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella CNE DET MAST sailors work together with Italian volunteers from Strata Nova and Apas to clean up the duck pond of the Paternò Moncada city park on April 16 as part of the ongoing NAS Sigonella community relations program. Paternò (Sicilian: Patennò) is a town and comune in the Province of Catania, Sicily. (Photo by Franco Uccellatore)
The Sigonella High School boys and girls soccer (above) teams took on Vicenza at the high school soccer field on NAS I, Saturday, April 20. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Tim Page)
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Zafferana & Gambino Winery ITT
Monday–Friday: 7:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. DSN: 624-4291 Commercial: 095-56-4291
Sexual Assault Prevention through Active Bystander Intervention (Adapted from Center for Personal and Professional Development, MyDuty.mil, and Green Dot Organization.)
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Community Yard Sale Marinai 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Golf Tournament Adult Sports
Don Barnhart's All-Star Comedy Show Compass Room 8 p.m.
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Palermo Trip ITT gear-N-go Kayaking in Aci Castello Liberty
Bike Rodeo Marinai 1 - 4 p.m. Cinco de Mayo Celebration Sparetime Bowling 3 - 7 p.m.
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Sicilian Day in Compobello Di Licata ITT gear-N-go
Bystander Intervention (BI) is a strategy the Department of Defense and Department of Navy have launched in an all out effort to engage service members in preventing sexual assault. Active bystanders take the initiative to help someone who may be targeted for a sexual assault. They do this in ways that are intended to avoid verbal or physical conflict. Active bystanders also take the initiative to help friends, who are not thinking clearly or whose judgment may be clouded from the effects of alcohol or other substances, from becoming victims or offenders of crime. BI emphasizes the responsibility of all service members to protect each other and to actively intervene in circumstances that may lead to a sexual assault. Active bystanders have the power – and responsibility – to intervene in a potentially harmful situation, regardless of rank. The ABCs of Active Bystander Intervention: Assess for safety. Is it safe to intervene or should you call for help? Be with others. Not only is it safer to intervene in pairs or groups, this will likely prove more effective.
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Care for the victim. Assess the needs of the victim and assist in gaining necessary support/services. Consider the 3 Ds as methods of intervening: Delegate, Direct, and Distract. elegate - When you recognize a situation is bad and you may be uncomfortable saying something yourself or you feel like someone else is better suited to handle it (i.e., a friend, security, the bartender), delegate is a solid option. irect - This approach just means you are directly interacting with the potential perpetrator or victim and addressing your concerns. This may be a confrontation “Hey, what are you doing?” or It may just be checking in with a friend “Are you OK?” istract - The focus of this approach is diversion. If you see a situation and can think of a way to divert the attention of the people in the situation, distract is the perfect option. Sometimes all a situation needs to diffuse is a little diversion. If you witness a potentially risky, harmful or unsafe behavior, please make the choice to step up and intervene. It takes Honor, Courage, and Commitment. “We own it …We’ll solve it …Together.”
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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.
Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) hosted a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) information table at the Commissary on NAS I April 16. Led by base Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Angela Dooney (right), the information table was one of many events hosted by NAS Sigonella FFSC as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month leading up to the Sexual Assault Awareness Walk which took place April 24. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Cameron Bramham/Released)
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The 47th edition of Verona's Vinitaly, an annual leading international wine event drawing thousands of visitors in the city of Romeo and Juliet, gathered a plethora of Italian producers from Sicily to Alto Adige and from 20 different countries. (Photo by Infoggi.it)
Growing numbers for Vinitaly 2013 by www.vinitaly.it
With attendance of 148,000 (53,000 international), Vinitaly 2013 strengthened its position as the leading international wine business exhibition. Top quality operators during the fourday event in Verona were able to contact more than 4,200 exhibitors from over 20 countries. Effective and targeted incoming promotion by Veronafiere ensured an increase of buyers from major markets and the most promising new ones. The upward trend was evident right from the first day - and final facts and figures clearly confirm this impression. "We achieved attendance of 148 thousand people: this is an important result for one of the major 'Made in Italy' sectors - one that still drives the country's balance of trade as well as providing employment and income in local areas as well as holding high the image of Italy world-wide. A 6% increase in the total visitors rewards more than 4,200 exhibitors from more than 20 countries investing in Vinitaly, thereby clearly acknowledging the international centrality of the exhibition," said the President of Veronafiere, Ettore Riello. "This increase of 10% in international involvement over 2012," added Giovanni Mantovani, CEO and director general of Veronafiere, "was equally accompanied by the high quality of visitors. Visitors increasingly include specialized international operators and buyers not only from traditional markets but also from emerging countries, where there is growing interest in Italian wine, such as China and Russia." Even more journalists attended the event: 2,643 from 47 countries compared to 2,494 from 42 nations in 2012. A fundamental contribution to such success was the incoming promotional activity implemented Veronafiere through Vinitaly International and its representatives in 60 countries, which made it possible to welcome trade delegations from all continents to Verona, as well as the agreement with ICE - the Italian Agency for International Promotion and Internationalization of Italian Companies. Vinitaly's mission includes a strong focus on international markets, whereby every year sees the
organization of targeted initiatives and the signing of agreements with authorities and institutions in order to support export-oriented companies. OperaWine is one of these events: while dedicated to foreign buyers, it also has a strongly focus on the US market thanks to collaboration Wine Spectator. Moreover, three focus events were dedicated to China this year alongside attendance at the show by an official delegation from the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China. Already a showcase for wine all over the world, with OperaWineExpo Vinitaly in Verona will also become the most important wine event in the calendar of scheduled events in Italy for the Milan Expo in 2015, thanks to understanding defined with Giuseppe Sala, CEO of Expo 2015. Sace and Simest also attended Vinitaly. These two organizations ensure support for the development, competitiveness and internationalization of Italian companies and already collaborate with Veronafiere in other sectors and countries, such as Brazil. During the event, Sace presented the latest export report and the guide to high-potential markets 2013-2016 for the wine sector, with a focus on the Veneto. Simest and its CEO Massimo D'Aiuto, on the other hand, outlined a project for promoting Italian "Moscato" wine on foreign markets. Vinitaly was also the location chosen by Unicredit, Coldiretti, Cia and Confagricoltura to sign the agreement ensuring the support for the wine sector and the presentation of "UniCredit International for Wine" - a project that provides wine-sector SMEs a dedicated series of services to support exports. Vinitaly 2013 also saw the launch of the first Energy and Wine Industry Observatory, with the intention of taking stock of the current situation and forecast future developments in the field of sustainability, best practices and "smart" applications in the production cycle, from the vineyard to the bottle. The event also hosted the "Wine and Energy" convention, which presented the preliminary results of research conducted by the Smart Energy Expo team - Veronafiere's brand new exhibition focusing on energy efficiency scheduled 9-11 October 2013.
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While keeping a close eye on the international market, Vinitaly certainly did overlook its home market since this edition saw the presentation of two research projects: the traditional analysis of wine sales in large-scale distribution, this year with in-depth study of the role of retail chains for exports of Italian wine, and the other dealing with wine consumption trends in Italy by ages, taste preferences and place of consumption. Vinitaly's task continues: the new e-commerce initiative VinitalyWineClub was presented on the eve of the event, while stop-offs are already defined in Russia, the USA and Hong Kong for Vinitaly International. The 47th edition of Vinitaly also saw the presentation of the the important cooperation project between Veronafiere and Expo Milano 2015 as part of a promotional plan for Italian wine excellence between the two cities. The partnership will involve the two organizations in joint events in the run up to and during the Universal Exposition in Milan 1 May - 31 October 2015. Two years of appointments were launched to promote the wine sector thanks to the travelling "OperaWineExpo" event. As reported by ANSAMED, among the 4,200 participants at the Vinitaly international wine salon in Verona was the Cremisan cellar, founded by the Salesian fathers in Bethlehem and relaunched with the help of Italian wine experts and enologists. Located 5 kms from Bethlehem and 12 kms from Jerusalem, the winemaker's history dates back to 1863, when a missionary from the northern Italian region of Liguria, Father Antonio Belloni, bought four lots of land and began producing wine on them, in the process providing a livelihood for both Muslim and Christian Palestinian families. Producing about 180,000 bottles a year, the Salesian Fathers' cellar had its debut at the 2010 edition of Vinitaly, in an effort to spread the word about Cremisan. This year they are participating with a complete range of products made from autochthonous grapes, including white varietals such as Dabouki and Hamdani Jandali, reds such as Baladi and Betouni, and a Cabernet Sauvignon. And the 2014 edition is already firmly in mind (scheduled 6-9 April): it will welcome the debut of VinitalyBio, a new section of the exhibition dedicated to certified organic wines organized in partnership with FederBio.
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H EADLINES Canned food consumption on the rise in Italy, fruit and vegetables less popular (ASCA)
The balance sheets of many Italians are negative. In 2012, the purchasing power of families dropped by 4.8 per cent and the savings ratio is now only 8.2 per cent. This happened because of the economic crisis, which is considerably affecting consumption. Canned and frozen foods are more popular, whereas people buy less fruit and vegetables. This is what the Cia (Italian Farmer Confederation) reported after seeing the data published on April 9 by Istat. While the available income is lower, Italians have to pay higher taxes, meaning that more than half of the families (53%) struggle to pay compulsory expenditures ranging from petrol to services on top of mortgage and rent. But the most dramatic effect of the situation regards food, with drastic changes in grocery shopping. 28% of Italians (6.5 million) shop exclusively in discount stores and 34% (7.4 million) buy lower quality food because it is cheaper. In addition to this, canned and frozen foods are getting more popular as well as junk food (+7% in a year) at the expense of the fresh produce typical of the Mediterranean diet. In fact, in 2012, 41.4% of families admitted to reducing the consumption of fruits and vegetables and 38.5% reduced consumption of meat and fish.
Italians cut medical visits as recession bites, even kids' dental care neglected (ANSA)
Rome - More and more Italians are deciding to go without medical treatment and even neglecting their children's dental care as the country's worst recession in 20 years bites ever deeper into household budgets, according to figures out Friday. Nine million Italians have stopped treating
small or minor medical conditions as a result of the ongoing economic crisis, OsservaSalute said. The annual report by the health observatory said almost two million elderly people now go without medical treatment including non-reimbursed pharmaceutical drugs. Further, 40% of people over-65 can no longer afford quick private check-ups, "resigning" themselves to long waiting lists in the national health service, the report said. Also, families are increasingly renouncing dental treatment for their children. The use of antidepressants has risen from 8.18 daily doses per 1,000 inhabitants in 2000 to 35.72 in 2010 and the number of suicides has also risen in keeping with the trend across Europe, the study said. The recession has also had a negative impact on lifestyle choices, with the consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables falling in favour of cheaper high-energy foods, and Italians are also exercising less in order to save money. Moreover last year 10% fewer Italians underwent thermal treatments for medical conditions, compared to a 5% rise in neighbouring France. Dentists have also seen a 30% drop in turnover in the last two years as Italians look to low-cost packages available on the internet or even go abroad in an attempt to cut treatment costs. One Italian family out of three gave up taking their children back to the dentist in 2012 after the first visit as part of belt-tightening sacrifices during the economic crisis, a report by the National Orthodontic College said. Approximately two million children risk permanent damage to their teeth and 40% fewer families can afford braces to correct dental alignment, the report said. According to the publication, currently five million children between the ages of five and 14 are in need of orthodontic devices. In Italy, 90-95% of orthodontic care is private. The recession, which is expected to last until next year, is pushing thousands of businesses to the
Local pastry chefs will bake up a supersized strawberry cake weighing over 1,000 pounds to present at the Strawberry Festival. This giant cake will be divided and distributed to people visiting the festival on Wednesday, May 1 at 5:30 p.m. (Photo by www.festadellafragola.it)
Cassibile Strawberry Festival The mouthwatering Strawberry Festival continues in Cassibile through May 1, featuring games, arts and crafts, music, Sicilian folklore, horse races, contests, and, obviously, lots of strawberry treats (strawberry with chocolate, strawberry beer, salsiccia pork sausage with strawberry, crĂŞpes, cakes and cannoli with strawberry and more). The festival grounds open at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 26 at the Ippodromo del Mediterraneo (horse racetrack) which is located in the Siracusa province right after the Floridia exit on state road 114 (Catania-Siracusa). Admission is free. For more information, directions and detailed festival schedules visit www.festadellafragola.it
wall, forcing countless workers out of their jobs, swelling the ranks of the 'new poor' who turn to food kitchens and free hospitals for help, and driving a rising number of suicides. A triple suicide in the Marche region earlier this month was one of the most dramatic recent effects of the grim economic times.
Etnaland to be southern Italy's largest theme park; castles, rides, school, naval battles on offer (ANSA)
Rome - Fantasies of a roller coaster ride in the middle of a lush Sicilian olive grove or a spin down the 60-meter-high 'Etnaland Tower' with a breathtaking view of the real-life volcano came true last Saturday, April 20, when the largest amusement park in southern Italy opened in Belpasso, just a few kilometres away from Catania. Local entrepreneur Francesco Russello invested 50 million euros in the construction of the new 'Etnaland Themapark', which will employ 200 people. Built by leading companies in the sector including Italy's Zamperla and Gosetto on a thematic project by Spain's Arte Insitu and Dutch art director Hester Kloosterboer, the amusement park is divided into five areas, taking visitors from a historic voyage through an old, haunted school to high tech adventures in outer space. "We are proud of what we did, giving Sicily and southern Italy the park, a theme park which represents for its dimension, the quality of attractions, technological innovation and beauty one of the best Italian and European structures," said Russello, who also owns the Etnaland Acquapark right next to the new amusement park. The entertainment entrepreneur built the water park, which welcomes some 300,000 visitors every year, in 2001. The two parks together will be employing 500 people and have a network of around 40 hotels and B&Bs which have opened to offer accommodation to visitors, organizers said in a statement. This summer, the water park will be open during the day while the new amusement park will welcome tourists from 7.30 pm until 1 am. Among the attractions awaiting children and adults are the fascinating Castle of Ciclopino, tailor-made for the youngest visitors, along with the high-voltage 'top spin' Vertigo and Quasar disks intended to shake and stir passengers. Adults and children will also be offered the possibility of 'studying' in The School, in a voyage taking them back to the past in the haunted school of an old village. Amusement park aficionados will be able to experiment the first 'naval battle' in an Italian amusement park, called Kaos, just a stone's throw away from the crystal-clear Sicilian sea water. The most adventurous will also have the option of taking a 30-meter-high plunge from a ferry called Jungle Splash, or experiment the evocative Dragon River and Crocodile Rapids. Other adventures include a Laser Show, a Prehistoric Park and a cable car ride to get a view of the parks and splendid Sicilian landscape from above. Germany's Eckart Schulz, a leading international amusement park planner and a former director of Disneyland Paris, took part in the project's development overseeing technological and mechanic details on security. German company Mack Rides, US business S&S and Switzerland's Intamin built the attractions together with Italy's Zamperla and Gosetto. "An amusement park needs to represent for guests an experience which involves them and helps them create a world of fantasy, passion and exiting surprises," said Etnaland's Art Director Hester Kloosterboer. "'In Etnaland's case, the inspiration we have used to build the voyage of each visitor through our world can be summed up in a phrase: 'the island which has fire within'."
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BY jackie trembath NAS Sigonella Public Affairs
Simplicity and quality ingredients are the keys to Sicilian cuisine. At a recent cooking class, arranged by the Fleet and Family Support Center, a chef at La Locandiera in San Gregorio
demonstrated how to make popular Sicilian dishes. The two recipes featured use the same basic ingredients to flavor the dishes: Lemon, parsley, salt, olive oil and optional red pepper flakes. Try making these simple and traditional Sicilian recipes at home. The octopus salad is popular and easy to find at all restaurants and fish markets. And, it’s easy to prepare! Plus, it's a value for your money because you use 90%, if not more of it. When you buy octopus out in the market, you can ask the vendor to clean it for you by saying, “Me lo puo' pulire per favore?” The Alici is "cooked" through the acidity in the lemon. It is a popular Sicilian appetizer and so easy to prepare. Photos by Jackie Trembath
Insalata di Polipo | Octopus salad
Alici Marinate al Limone | Sardines marinated in lemon
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Octopus Lemon Olive Oil Parsley
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• Salt • Red pepper flakes (optional)
■ Bring water to a boil and let the octopus boil for approx. 20-25min. When the fork penetrates easily the octopus is ready. ■ Let the octopus cool down. ■ Cut the octopus in half and remove the beak. Cut the rest in small pieces. ■ Dress with approximately 1 TBSP of olive oil, the juice of half a lemon, parsley and salt. Crushed red pepper or 1 clove of garlic is optional. ■ Mix well then let sit octopus salad sit for 30 min. Serve and enjoy!
• Sardines (Alici) • Lemon • Olive Oil
• Parsley • Salt • Red pepper flakes (optional)
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■ Clean the alici by removing the head and spine. ■ Split in half. ■ Dress with approximately 1 TBSP of olive oil, the juice of half a lemon, parsley and salt. Crushed red pepper or 1 clove of garlic is optional. ■ Let sit for 30 min. Serve and enjoy! Tip: When selecting the fish, make sure the eyes are sparkly, the scales are smooth and do not stick to your hand and the meat is rich in color and has a firm texture.
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U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella celebrates 20th anniversary
From left, Enrico Sparacino, Alfio Coco, Maria Pia Bongiovanni, and Caterina Musumeci help cut the cake at the 20th anniversary celebration of U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella. The four were some of the first employees at the hospital when it opened in January of 1993. (Photo by HN Kareem Knight.)
By HM2 Matthew Clutter U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella
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nrico Sparacino remembers well how things used to be around U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella. For one, it wasn’t even a hospital when he was hired way back in 1982. Back when he started working on base, the hospital was a mere clinic. My, how things have changed. “I have seen many changes,” Sparacino said, “both in the Sigonella base and in the Sigonella hospital. I remember when the hospital was only a small branch clinic from Naples Hospital and now, after so many years,
to be a part of these changes, it makes a certain effect … for sure the time goes fast.” Sparacino is one of four personnel who were employed at the hospital when it opened its doors in January 1993. This quartet – which includes Caterina Musumeci, Daniela Arico, and Maria Pia Bongiovanni – were on hand to help the hospital celebrate its 20th anniversary on April 19. U.S. Naval Hospital Commanding Officer Capt. Patricia McDonald spoke at the event and highlighted
the many historic events in which the hospital and its staff have contributed. From the receipt and treatment of patients from the bombing of the USS Cole in 2000 to the support and reintegration of 12 foreign evacuees from the Algerian hostage situation in 2012, the hospital has played a part in many events since its opening. “When called to task at a moment’s notice,” McDonald told her staff, “you respond to the call without hesitation and provide the care, supplies and support that are needed.” That care and support for the community began in 1959, when the United States Naval Air Facility was formally established and operated a dispensary that employed one flight surgeon, one general practitioner, two nurses, one dentist, and 15 hospital corpsmen. Now, the hospital employs 516 people, including 125 officers, 259 enlisted members and 132 civilians. U.S. Naval Hospital is a three-level, 98,000-squarefoot, 22-bed community facility that completes an average yearly workload of 35,804 outpatient visits, 285 admissions and 78 newborn deliveries. It serves a beneficiary population of approximately 8,682 people located in Sigonella, Bahrain and Souda Bay, with additional patients medically evacuated to the facility or by the staff to higher levels of care form the Fifth and Sixth Fleets and isolated areas in the European theater. One of those patients was NAS Sigonella Commanding Officer Capt. Scott Butler. “I’ve had the opportunity to be treated at this hospital,” Capt. Butler said, “and I really enjoyed the spirit and dedication of the hospital and its staff. It’s great to be a part of this special occasion.” The event also paid tribute to two staff members who joined the staff in the first year the hospital was opened – Rita Arico and Alfio Coco. And two current staff members have children who were born at the hospital. Zach Desantos was born in December of 1999 and Winston Sappenfield was born one month later in January of 2000. The hospital had a lot to celebrate last Friday. Now, it will continue its trend of answering the call until it’s time to look back again.
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Sigonellans take on Motta Xtreme 2.5 mile trail run
Sigonellans participate in the annual Motta Xtreme run on April 20. (Photo by Bridget Conway)
by erin work MWR Fitness As the heat of the day began to beat down over the hills of Motta Sant'Anastasia Saturday, April 20, 130 Sigonellans showed us just how “xtreme” they can be. Two and a half miles of rocky, rutted trail lay out in front of the participants, including multiple steep climbs and descents, amounting to a total elevation change of over 900 vertical feet. As a member of the race staff, I was posted at the apex of the longest, steepest climb of the course. From this vantage point, I had a view of the entire route, and could even hear the “Ready, Set, GO!”
that sent the racers running. I watched anxiously from my perch as a stream of multi-colored ants streaked down from the streets of Motta and hit the trails. In an off-road trail run, certain environmental aspects are to be expected – uneven trails, large ankle-turning stones, creek crossings, and a climb so steep that you can practically reach out your arm during the ascent and touch the trail soaring up in front of you. But a handful of unexpected aspects this year caught the runners by surprise. Right
before the start whistle, a herd of cows decided that the trail was a good place to graze, and the first few runners to hit the trails were brave enough to plow through the herd and clear the way for those racers behind them. From my view high above, the image of cattle scattering as runners mowed their way through the herd brought alternating cringes and laughter, but mostly pride that our runners weren’t going to let anything stand in their way. However, the most pride that I felt that day for our runners was yet to come. After braving the herd of cows, runners traversed their first creek crossing and then started up “The Hill” toward my post. There were many ascents throughout the course, but The Hill is by far king of the hills. Most racers started out up The Hill at a decent clip, but regardless of age, gender, or athletic ability, The Hill’s brutal severity got to everyone at some point along it’s length. One after another, invisible walls were hit, and even the most nimble of sprinting turned to teeth-gritting trudging. With feeble attempts to suppress my chuckling, I overheard more than a few choice words uttered about muscle and lung burn as racers reached the top. But after breaths were caught, racers realized that they were practically on top of the world – treated to a 360 degree view of rolling hills, the Motta castle, and the Mediterranean Sea. With high fives, some light-hearted ribbing, and words of encouragement, I sent the runners along down the trail and watched, proudly again, as they weaved their way along the remaining mile and a half of the course, to the finish line awaiting them up in the streets of Motta. A HUGE thank you to our volunteers from AIMD, as well as members of the MWR staff that helped make this event a success. All registered participants will receive an email when t-shirts are available for pick up, in approximately three weeks.
Congratulations, OVERALL Xtreme runners:
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Male: John Ciralli: 20:30 min. Female: Monika McCullaugh: 25:03 min. Youth: Justin Hinton: 25:12 min.
Midtown Movie Theaters Schedule & Descriptions
Friday, 26 APR 13 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Sausage Patties, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, Cinnamon Rolls. *Lunch: Chicken Corn Chowder, Baked Fish, Meat Loaf, Paprika Buttered Potatoes, Glazed Carrots, Broccoli, Crisp Drop Cookies. *Speed Line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes. *Dinner: Chicken Noodle Soup, Chicken Parmesan, Fishwich Sandwich, Tossed Green Rice, Corn O’Brien, Green Beans, Crisp Drop Cookies.
Tuesday, 30 APR 13 *Breakfast: Hot Farina, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Grilled Sausage Patties, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Biscuits and Gravy, Asstd Doughnuts, Blueberry Muffins. * Lunch: Onion Soup, Tacos, Chicken Fajitas, Beans & Beef Burritos, Mexican Rice, Refried Beans, Corn on The Cob, Broccoli, Jalapeno Corn Bread, Oatmeal Cookies. *Speed Line: Baked Italian Sausage w/Pepper & Onions, Onion Rings. *Dinner: Zesty Bean Soup, Pasta al Forno, Roast Pork Tenderloin, Orange Rice, Baked Potatoes, Southern Greens, Seasoned Mixed Vegetables, Down Cake, Oatmeal Cookies.
Wednesday, May 1
Saturday, 27 APR 13 *Breakfast: Farina, Grilled Ham Slices, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Buttermilk Pancakes, Asstd Doughnuts. *Brunch: Breakfast Items, Creole Soup, Chicken Nuggets, Fried Rice, Asparagus, Calico Corn, Cherry Pie. *Dinner: Vegetable Soup, Baked Lasagna, Steamed Rice, Deep Fried Fish Portion, Seasoned Asparagus, Steamed Cauliflower, Garlic Bread, Cherry Pie.
Wednesday, 01 MAY 13 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Creamed Ground Beef, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Blueberry Pancakes, Asstd Doughnuts, Bear Claws. *Lunch: Beef Rice Soup, Lasagna, Baked Chicken, Garlic Cheese Potatoes, Rice Pilaf, Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts Polonaise, Cheese Cake. *Speed Line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes. *Dinner: Cream of Chicken Soup, Meat Loaf, Fish Portion, Steamed Rice, Brown Gravy, Greens Beans Nicoise, Steamed Peas, Cheese Cake, Chocolate Pudding.
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Sunday, 28 APR 13 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Minute Steak, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast Puff, Asstd Doughnuts, Italian Croissant. *Brunch: Breakfast Items, Broccoli Soup, Pork Roast , Carrots, Steam Rice, Club Spinach, Almond Cake. *Dinner: Chicken Vegetable Soup, Sauerbraten, Spring Garden Rice, Spaghetti Garlic & Oil, Mashed Potatoes, Natural Pan Gravy, Steamed Cut Green Beans, Seasoned Carrots, Almond Cake.
Thursday, 02 MAY 13 *Breakfast: Hominy Grits, Corned Beef Hash, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Raisin Muffins. *Lunch: Chicken Gumbo Soup, BBQ Spare Ribs, Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Brown Gravy, Collard Greens, Cauliflowers, Corn Bread, Peanut Butter Cookies. *Speed Line: Baked Italian Sausage w/pepper & Onions. *Dinner: Minestrone Soup, Turkey Pot Pie, Grilled Cheese Burger, Ginger Rice, Mexican Corn, Steamed Broccoli, Peanut Butter Cookies.
Monday, 29 APR 13 *Breakfast: Hot Hominy Grits, Minced Beef on Toast, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Pancake, Asstd Doughnuts. *Lunch: Creamed of Broccoli Soup, Veal Parmesan, Steamed Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Chicken Adobo, Squash, Brownies, Yellow Cake w/ Icing. *Speed Line: Sloppy Joe, Onion Rings. *Dinner: Vegetable Supreme Soup, Salisbury Steak, Rice Pilaf, Brown Gravy, Linguine Carbonara, Peas & Onions, Corn on the Cob, Brownies, Yellow Cake w/ Icing, Fruit Ambrosia.
Friday, 03 MAY 13 *Breakfast: Hot Oatmeal, Grilled Sausage Patties, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, Cinnamon Rolls. *Lunch: Cream of Potato Soup, Spaghetti yakisoba, Tempura Fish , Oven Glo Potatoes, Tossed Green Rice, Seasoned Mix Vegetables, Summer Squash, Chocolate Cake. *Speed Line: Grilled Hamburger/ Cheeseburger, French Fried Potatoes, Baked Beans. *Dinner: French Onion Soup, Roast Beef, Steamed Rice, Ham Sandwich, Spinach, Cauliflower Polonaise, Chocolate Cake.
5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM
Admission Oblivion Temptation Olympus Has Fallen
Thursday, May 2
Friday, April 26 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM
The Host The Call Oblivion Temptation
Saturday, April 27
2:00 PM 2:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM
Oz 3D The Croods 42 Temptation Olympus Has Fallen
Sunday, April 28
2:00 PM The Croods 3D 2:30 PM Burt Wonderstone 4:30 PM The Host 5:00 PM Olympus Has Fallen 7:30 PM Admission
Tuesday, April 30 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM
Oz 3D The Call The Host 21 & Over
The Host Burt Wonderstone 42 Olympus Has Fallen
PG-13 R PG-13 PG-13
Friday, May 3
PG PG PG-13 PG-13 R
Saturday, May 4
PG PG-13 PG-13 R PG-13
Sunday, May 5
PG R PG-13 R
5:00 PM Jurassic Park 3D 5:30 PM Temptation 7:30 PM Olympus Has Fallen 8:00 PM Iron Man 3 3D 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM
Croods 3D Admission Iron Man 3 3D The Host Jurassic Park 3D
PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 R PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 R PG-13 PG-13 R PG-13 PG PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 PG-13
2:00 PM Jurassic Park 3D PG-13 2:30 PM Croods PG 4:30 PM Iron Man 3 3D PG-13 5:00 PM Oblivion PG-13 7:30 PM G. I. Joe 2 3D PG-13 8:00 PM *Olympus Has Fallen PG-13 *Liberty is sponsoring Olympus Has Fallen. Simply show your active duty military ID for entry.
Movie Premiere
Free Movie
Same Day Release
Last Show
ADMISSION ... PG-13 STARRING: Tina Fey, Paul Rudd, Nat Wolff
A Princeton admissions officer who is up for a major promotion takes a professional risk after she meets a college-bound alternative school kid who just might be the son she gave up years ago in a secret adoption. (107 m.) IRON MAN 3 2D & 3D ... PG-13 STARRING: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Guy Pearce
When Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, Stark starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution. (130 min.) JURASSIC PARK 3D ... PG13 STARRING: Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum
During a preview tour, a theme park suffers a major power breakdown that allows its cloned dinosaur exhibits to run amok. (127 m.) TEMPTATION ... PG13 STARRING: Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Kim Kardashian, Vanessa Williams
An ambitious married woman's temptation by a handsome billionaire leads to betrayal, recklessness, and forever alters the course of her life. (111 m.) OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN ... R STARRING: Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman
Disgraced former Presidential guard Mike Banning finds himself trapped inside the White House in the wake of a terrorist attack; using his inside knowledge, Banning works with national security to rescue the President from his kidnappers. (120 m.)
Movie schedule is subject to change. Please call to confirm. Movie Hotline: 624-4248
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AUTOMOBILES 1997 Volkswagen - VW Golf Joker. 5 Gears manual. 156.000 Kms (98.000 Miles) excellent island car great air conditioning – AM/ FM CD player- central locking excellent condition (tires, battery, brakes, electronics) Clean. No rust. No accidents. Non-smoker car. Blue. $3,500. Call flevotomas, 3355788118 or 624-4534. 2000 Opel Zafira Diesel. Excellent condition. 140,000km. 5-speed. 38+MPG. Seats 7. Four new tires. Power windows, locks and mirrors. AC. Available 15 May: $3,500. Available 16 June: $3K. Call Cmdr. Peter Dodson: 624-4598 (USNH) 624-3575 (after 5 p.m.).
2007 Chevrolet Tahoe, Silver, 50K miles only. Good conditon, asking $19K. Call Robert 335-135-0313. Audi A6 3.0 TDI Avant Quattro, tiptronic, 240 cv, 2008, KM 162000, rims 18", black, brown leather interior, Tri-zone climate, sensor lighting/rain/parking, MMI navi PLUS, full-optionals, automatic/ sequential gearshift at six speed, perfect condition. Asking 20K Euro. Call 3298996061 or 624/2402 and ask for Fabio.
SAWS ANIMALS Mini, 3 y/o, medium, female dog, tan, very caring and trained well, best with patient and quiet family, current on shots, micro chipped. Phillipo, 1 y/o, medium-large, male dog, black & white, current on shots, micro chipped, fixed. Runt, 9 months old, medium-small, female dog, black & brown, current on shots, micro chipped, fixed.
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Ten Sigonella Middle School students participated in Adventure Camp, April 9-13 which included a variety of team building activities. (Photo by Michael King)
Sigonella Middle School Club Beyond students attend Adventure Camp in Belgium by Michael King Club Beyond
Ten Sigonella Middle School students joined 199 other middle school students from 11 military bases across Europe for a special spring break at Adventure Camp in Belgium, April 9-13, through Club Beyond youth ministries. During the course of five days, the students, with close adult supervision and safety measures in place, were given the opportunity to climb a giant rock wall course and zip-line down; play laser tag; tackle a ropes course; ride go-karts; navigate a maze; play “human foosball” and eat as many Belgian waffles as they could! Each night of the retreat, Club Beyond hosted a large group meeting where students participated in games and sang along with a live band. The students also enjoyed a variety of other activities including cooking smores over a bonfire and a retro dance night. From June 16 - 22, Club Beyond will be hosting a service project for high school students, including graduating 8th grade students, in Ostrava, Czech Republic. Participating students will join Club Beyond groups from across Europe to build playgrounds, teach kids to play sports, help and work with local students to help teach them English.
Those interested in attending should contact Michael King at mking@clubbeyond.org or 624-3826. Club Beyond is held every Tuesday in Midtown across from the Theater and is open to all high school and middle school students. The middle school group meets from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. and the high school group meets from 5 - 7 p.m. All students are welcome for two hours of food, fun, games and more! For teens who have an interest in learning more about their faith, “Beyond Club” is held every Wednesday in the Chapel from 5 - 6:30 p.m. for all 6th-12th grade students and focuses on discussing hard questions that students have about life and the issues they face as teenagers. In addition to weekly 90 minute club meetings, Club Beyond also hosts retreats (usually one per semester), along with special activity nights, lockins, ski trips, summer camps, and work service projects. Club Beyond leaders also offer weekly Bible study sessions for those students who want to go deeper in their spiritual development and study of the Bible. All of these activities are well chaperoned, with high ratios of volunteer leaders for kids in attendance.
Don't forget to join us for Feedback Live on Thursday, May 2 with Naval Air Station Sigonella's Commanding Officer, Capt. Scott Butler, Command Master Chief David Graham and AFN host. Ask your questions live on the air by calling 624-4265, post them on facebook.com/nassigonella during the show, or in advance by filling out the feedback live form at http://sigonella.afneurope.net/FeedbackQuestion/ tabid/705/Default.aspx Feedback Live airs at 6:30 p.m. on AFN Prime Atlantic, satellite decoder channel 20 (for those who live on the economy) and simulcast on 105.9 FM. Tune in and get your questions answered from the top!
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