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SERVICE MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN NAVY HERITAGE RUN
A U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella team competing in the Navy Heritage Run ascend a small hill on a trail connecting the Sigonella High/Middle School field to the Navy Exchange parking lot. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Cameron Bramham/Released))
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More than 100 service members from Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella assembled all over NAS I, June 21 for a fun and unique race dedicated to Navy fitness and Naval history. “The Navy Heritage Run was a great event,” Hospital Corpsman 1st Class John Hawley of Team O.R. said. “My favorite part was the teamwork we all had to go through. It was definitely a great way to PT!” This was the first Navy Heritage Run held at NAS Sigonella. The race was created by members from the NAS Sigonella Chief ’s Mess who hope to make the Navy Heritage Run an annual event here. “MACS Beaulieu and myself came up with this idea and created this run based off things we had done previously in our military careers, and then added a heritage element to it,” said Chief Master-at-Arms Edward Henriksen, leading chief petty officer for the Security Training Department. “It took more than 30
volunteers and a lot of assistance from several base organizations, including MWR, to make this event happen.” The race began in the middle of the Midtown Complex, then stretched all over NAS I. The race was not only challenging physically, but mentally as well. “It was a 5.7K run with nine stations based off of actual Naval historic events,” Henriksen said. “Each team was given a dozen eggs they had to carry with them throughout the entire race and each egg they brought back gave the teams 30 seconds off of their total time.” As if the race couldn’t get any more challenging, teams were also allowed to break the eggs of other teams. Henriksen also said that teams were given other opportunities to take seconds off of their finish times. “There were several opportunities to answer Naval history questions or complete tasks where you could take time off of your total team finish time,” Henriksen
said. “So not only did you need to be fast but you needed to know your history as well. We knew that not everyone was going to know all of the history topics we briefed and questions that were asked, but we felt that this was a fun and memorable way to give that information to all the participants.” Team Marine Corps won the event with a raw finish time of one hour and 21 minutes, and a final adjusted time of one hour and eight minutes, while Henriksen said the average time of completion for all teams was between an hour and a half to two hours. “This was one of the coolest things I have had the opportunity to be a part of," Henriksen added. "We were able to build camaraderie, teamwork, fitness, and Naval knowledge in a really fun way. "We are definitely planning on holding this event next year based on the positive feedback we received after the race," said Henriksen.
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“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou
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THE SIGNATURE U.S. NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA Commanding Officer Capt. Chris Dennis Executive Officer Cmdr. Eric Vosler Command Master Chief CMDCM David Graham
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What’s Happening Around NAS Sigonella
We are fast approaching America’s 237th birthday - Independence Day. I look forward to seeing our entire Sigonella community come together to commemorate and celebrate this important day. The 4th of July is a great moment to reread our nation’s Declaration of Independence and consider the significance of its words. “...We mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” Our founding fathers and all those like-minded colonists rejected British tyranny and took a very brave public step toward American citizenship. Now guilty of treason in the eyes of the British King, they literally committed everything to making the concept of America a reality. We are the children’s children of these courageous Americans. Each of us, today bearing the burden of keeping alive the concept of America - the self evident truth, “... that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain un-alienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” I imagine for most of us, this will be
the first time we celebrate July 4th... on July 5th. For me it will be the first time to celebrate in Sigonella. Our MWR friends will ensure our celebration is an event to remember. We will have games, live entertainment, good food, cold drinks and FIREWORKS! The day’s festivities will be open to those authorized normal access to the installation and their escorted guests. The entire Sigonella family – active duty and active reserve military and families, civilians, and our local national employees – I invite you each to come and join in this celebration. As we gear up for the summer sun and fun, let’s consider what comes with these beautiful Sicilian summer days...37ºC+ (100ºF+) temperatures.... Let’s each be diligent in looking after our collective health and welfare while we recreate and relax. The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day, often referred to as the critical days of summer, is historically the highest risk period of the year for preventable deaths and injuries. In general, the warm temperatures and time off, coupled with outdoor recreation and consumption of
SP-MAGTF hosts local students Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Africa Marines pose with students and faculty from the Belpasso Madre Teresa di Calcutta School at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, June 18. The students toured NAS Sigonella and thanked the Marines and Sailors from SPMAGTF’s Africa and Crisis Response for moving and delivering more than 650 boxes of paper from the Navy Exchange Depot to the elementary school last month as part of the NAS Sigonella community relations initiative. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Cameron Bramham/Released)
International high wire show visits Sigonella alcohol or energy drinks, leads to severe dehydration and ultimately impaired motor skills, injuries or severe stress on our bodies. You are Sigonella’s most important virtue. Play smart, look out for yourself and each other. Let’s finish the summer with everyone safe, sound, and refreshed, and most of all, stay classy Sigonella.
The internationally acclaimed Geschwister Weisheit high wire acrobatic troupe captivated the Sigonella audience who gathered at Midtown Plaza on NAS I, June 22. The show featured the Weisheit family performing many of their one-of-a-kind acts, including an original formula racing car on a high wire and the seven-person pyramid. The group teamed up with Armed Forces Entertainment and will be traveling throughout Italy, Germany and the UK to entertain U.S. forces stationed overseas as part of the Geschwister Weisheit High Wire Tour. For more information about Geschwister Weisheit, go to www.highwireshow.com. (U.S. Navy photo by MR1 Gary Spence/Released)
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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
LATTER-DAY SAINTS
PROTESTANT
CHURCH OF CHRIST LAY SERVICE
Sunday
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
Saturday Sunday
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
Ombudsman Basic Training graduation Celebrating their graduation from Ombudsman Basic Training, Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella's new ombudsman Sheri Walters (left) of PWD, Elissa Evans (center) of FLC and Melissa Bribiesca of NMC cut a celebratory cake, June 19. An ombudsman is a valuable resource and point of contact for families who have needs best cared for by another Navy spouse. The Ombudsman is someone who will listen! They can refer Navy families to various support agencies for assistance. The Ombudsman's major role is a bridge between the Command, its family members and the resources of the community. They act as a two-way communicator, a referral agent, and interpersonal helper for family members. (Photo courtesy of FFLC)
International EODs practice hand held sonar techniques CONSTANTA, Romania (June 19, 2013) A team of U.S. and Romanian explosive ordnance disposal technicians prepare to descend and practice hand held sonar techniques during the Eurasia Partnership (EP) Dive 2013. The dive aims to help increase diving interoperability, standardization of procedures and equipment familiarity and included teams from Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Ukraine and the United States. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of navy.mil)
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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Take 5 Empty Wallet Lunch 11:30 p.m.
2013 Tuesday
Monday JULY 1
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FFSC ICR 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
FFSC ICR 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
$1 Bowling* Sparetime Bowling
ITT Virgin Mary Festival in Enna
*EVERY MONDAY
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Parenting Class 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
FFSC ICR 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Storytime* Library 10 a.m.
Outdoor Rec Taormina Stairs to Madonna della Rocca
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ITT Palazzolo Acreide & St. Peter Festival
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ITT Siracusa & Seafood Restaurant
Outdoor Rec Marzamemi Night Boat Tour
Outdoor Rec Paintball "Night Warz" in Motta
ITT Sushi Dinner
Thursday 4
HAPPY BIRTHDAY U.S.A.!!!!!
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Red, White, and BOOM Celebration -Games -Food -Live Entertainment -FIREWORKS! NAS 1 5 - 11 p.m.
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Texas Hold'em Jox Pub 6 p.m.
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FFSC Sponsor Training 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Time Management 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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FFSC Resume Renovation 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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FFSC ARRIVEDERCI Class 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
ICR 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
IMPORTANT EXTENSIONS:
Fleet and Family Support Center Administration Bldg. Bldg. 319 (NAS I)
Sunday
*EVERY WEDNESDAY
9 FFSC Relocation Fair 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Wednesday 3
Saturday
Friday
1Liberty/Connections/Take 5: x4246, x5602 Outdoor Rec: x4777, x4396 Fitness: x4483, x5243 Midtown 2 Theaters: x4248 FFSC: x4291 American Red Cross: x4900
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Intercultural Communications Tips Working in a multicultural environment requires some basic understanding of how to work cross-culturally. These tips on intercultural communication are a perfect starting point. Working across cultures is a new experience for many people. Intercultural communication can be a dynamic and creative affair but occasionally due to the inability to interpret people correctly it can be a challenge. Building an understanding of other people's cultures, their communication styles and behaviors can go a long way in improving relationships and being more successful in an intercultural environment. Even without trawling through lots of books, articles or even taking part in an intercultural communication workshop it is possible to implement some basic principles to help improve one's intercultural communication skills. The following intercultural communication tips are provided to help people working in international and multicultural environments get some basic insight into dealing more effectively with people and not letting culture become an issue. Be Patient: Working in an intercultural environment can be a frustrating affair. Things may
not get done when expected, communication can be tiresome and behavior may be inappropriate. Patience with yourself and others helps move beyond such issues and address how to avoid similar incidents in the future. Establish Rules: Sometimes if working in a truly intercultural team it may be necessary for all to take a step back and set down some ground rules. i.e. how do we approach punctuality, meetings, communication, emails, disagreements, etc? It is always a good idea to try and develop the rules as a group rather than have them imposed. Ask Questions: When you don't understand something or want to know why someone has behaved in a certain way, simply ask. Asking questions stops you making assumptions, shows the questioned you did not understand them and helps build up your bank of intercultural knowledge. Respect: The foundation of all intercultural communication is respect. By demonstrating respect you earn respect and help create more open and fruitful relationships. For more information please come visit the ICR (Intercultural Relations) Department at the Fleet & Family Support Center, 624-4291.
Heat Stress Flag Conditions FLAG COLOR WHITE
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Need an appointment at the hospital? Call DSN 624-CARE (2273) or commercial 095-56-2273, M-F: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. For non-emergent medical questions that arise over the weekend, holidays, or after office hours, please call 335-578-8077 if you are normally seen at the hospital or 335-578-8150 if you are normally seen at the Flight Line Clinic.
Monday–Friday: 7:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. DSN: 624-4291 Commercial: 095-56-4291
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The Heat Stress Flag is located across the street from the Safety Office (Bldg 634) on NAS II near the Flight Line Clinic Parking Lot. It is maintained by the NASSIG Safety Department: 624-5630.
TEMPS.
EXERCISING W O R K I N G OUTDOORS OUTDOORS
Below 80 °F
Low heat stress risk. However, intense physical exertion can precipitate heat injury.
No work restrictions.
80 - 84.9 °F
Discretion required in planning heavy exercise. This is a marginal heat stress limit.
15-minute work breaks per hour for moderate work. 30-minute work breaks per hour for heavy work.
85-87.9 °F
Strenuous exercise and activity curtailed for new personnel during first 3 weeks of heat exposure.
15-minute breaks per hour for light work; 30-minutebreaks for moderate work; 45 minutes for heavy work.
88 - 89.9 °F
Strenuous exercise curtailed for all personnel with less than 12 weeks training in hot weather.
30-minute breaks per hour for light work; 45 minutes for moderate work. Heavy work scheduled at cooler part of the day.
90 °F and above
No physical training or exercise for all personnel.
45 minute work breaks per hour for light work only.
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Festival Highlights Friday, June 28: “Giro di Galà” (parade with flag wavers, S. Giusto di Misilmeri drummers, town bands and horse parades – 6:15 p.m.); “A Sciuta Ra Cammira” (Public unveiling ceremony of the 16th century statue depicting the venerated saint and the Holy Relic - 8:30 p.m. San Paolo Church); Italian Jazz band Roy Paci & Aretuska concert (10 p.m. piano Matrice). Saturday, June 29: Blessing of animals and bread (9 a.m.); Solemn Holy Mass (11 a.m.); “Sciuta” (The float with the decorated statue of Saint Paul placed on top and the relics if the saint are carried in procession by devotees screaming “Viva San Paulu patronu!” (Long live Saint Paul the patron!) throughout the town historic center among firecrackers, colored ribbons called “Nzareddi”; Blessing of the babies is also performed -1 p.m.); Holy Mass (7 p.m.); Evening procession (8 p.m.); Musical show (10 p.m.); Spectacular grand finale with fireworks (midnight). For more information and directions visit http://sanpaolopalazzolo.wordpress.com.
The blessing of the babies during the procession of the statue of San Paolo is one of the highlights of the summer festival honoring the Palazzolo patron saint held yearly on the last weekend of June featuring holy masses, processions, fireworks, live music as well as arts and crafts. (Photo by http://notizie.comuni-italiani.it)
Saint Paul’s Festival in Palazzolo Acreide, June 28 and 29 A spectacular photo exhibition, celebrating Mount Etna's addition to the UNESCO World Heritage list, is set to make its Catania debut next week. "Etna, UNESCO cultural heritage" exhibit, which features a selection of volcano images by Catania-based photographer Antonio Parrinello, will open on Thursday, July 4, at Palazzo della Cultura (# 121 via Vittorio Emanuele) in Catania and will stay open until Aug. 4th. Through August 4. Mondays to Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m./ 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Sundays 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is free. (Photo by Antonio Parrinello)
Mount Etna wins World Heritage status, photo exhibit on Europe's most active volcano opening next week by the Bangkokpost.com
PHNOM PENH - Italy's Mount Etna, one of the world's most "active and iconic" volcanoes, was granted World Heritage status by Unesco on Jun 21.The tallest active volcano on the European continent at 3,300 meters, Mount Etna has been written about for 2,700 years and has "one of the world's longest documented records of historical volcanism," according to Unesco. "The diverse and accessible assemblage of volcanic features such as summit craters, cinder cones, lava flows, lava caves and the Valle de Bove depression have made Mount Etna a prime destination for research and education," Unesco said. The volcano, in the east of Sicily, is one of the most-studied in the world and "continues to influence volcanology, geophysics and other earth science disciplines", Unesco added. "Mount Etna's notoriety, scientific importance, and cultural and educational value are of global significance." Situated near Catania, Sicily's second city, the volcano, which is some 200 kilometers in circumference, was created by a series of eruptions beneath the sea off the ancient coastline of Sicily some 500,000 years ago. There are still periodic eruptions at the central crater. Lava flows down the sides of the volcano have sometimes put villages, which are built up to the some 800 meter altitude mark, at risk. Catania city has been hit several times during eruptions, including being almost completely destroyed by one of the largest recorded eruptions in 1669, after which it was rebuilt in the Baroque style. The zone listed by Unesco -- largely undeveloped except for a few seismic monitoring stations and some shelters along mountain paths -- is part of the Mount Etna National Park, created in 1987. Unesco is currently holding a 10-day annual meeting in Phnom Penh at which is considering whether to add 31 sites, including Japan's Mount Fuji and the city of Agadez in Niger, to the 962-strong World Heritage List of sites of "outstanding universal value".
It’s that time of the year again! Devotion and folklore will come alive in Palazzolo Acreide this weekend as rejoicing crowds will take to the streets for the traditional Festa di San Paolo (Saint Paul Feast). Palazzolo, a pearl of the Sicilian Baroque, is a small town nestled among the hills of the Siracusa province. Every year on June 28 and 29, thousands of pilgrims gather at the church of San Paolo to honor their beloved celestial patron. Saint Paolo is depicted as a bearded man holding a sword pointing upward and a book from which a snake hangs downwards. He is considered as protector from snake bites and scorpion and tarantula stings. According to tradition, Saint Paul was bit by a viper, but the venom had no effect on him because of his supernatural powers. "San Paulu, maccia d'addauru, spina puncenti, nun muzzicari a mia e mancu a la genti " (Saint Paul, laurel tree, stinging thorn, don’t bite neither me nor other people). This invocation, which was said to protect against those deadly bites, was given to devotees in return for offerings to Saint Paul by the “Ciarauli” who, according to legend , were shamans with supernatural healing powers. Typically born on the night between Jan. 24 and 25 (the night of Saint Paul’s conversion), they were believed to heal the poisonous bits with saliva and prayers. According to popular credulity, Ciarauli had also physical birthmarks on their body (bumps with tarantula or snakes’ shapes under their tongue or on their arms) which would “prove” their predestinated supernatural calling. Tradition holds that they attended Saint Paul festivals to collect the “dedicated gifts” which devotees had promised to give to Saint Paul to thank him for a miracle. Ciarauli were skilled in snake handling techniques which they used to impress pilgrims. Saint Paul is also invoked for good crops and for the healing of children affected by hernias. During the festival, devotees also buy the traditional "Cudduri di San Paulu," (elaborate votive ring-shaped bread) which is offered to relatives and friends for good luck. The Saint Paul festival, which is also celebrated in several neigbouring towns such as Buccheri, Buscemi, Ferla, Cassaro, Giarratana, Monterosso, Canicattini and Solarino, is the main religious event in Palazzolo. Over the centuries, Saint Paul became more popular than Saint Sebastian, the other protector who is indeed considered as a “minor” patron saint and is celebreated on Aug. 10 just by one town’s district. Supporters of Saint Paul are called “Sampaulari” while the ones upholding Saint Sebastian are named “Sammastianari.”
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Taormina Film Festival pays tribute to Gandolfini (Story by AP) Rome - The body of actor James Gandolfini, who died of a heart attack in Italy last week, was flown out of Italy last Sunday on a flight bound for New York, Rome airport authorities said. Gandolfini, best known for his leading role in the Emmy-winning series The Sopranos, was found dead in his Rome hotel late on Wednesday. The actor's body left Rome's Fiumicino airport at around 4 p.m. GMT (2 a.m. AEST) on a private flight, an airport official said. Family friend Michael Kobold, speaking to reporters in Rome, thanked the Italian authorities and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry for helping to accelerate procedures. Gandolfini was on holiday with his 13-year-old son and was due to attend the closing of the Taormina Film Festival in Sicily on Saturday. An autopsy showed he had died of natural causes. Organisers of Italy's Taormina Film Festival staged a moving tribute to the late actor on the day he was due to be awarded one of the event's top prizes. Gandolfini died just days before he was to accept the Taormina City Prize, alongside actress Marisa Tomei. Instead, a tribute was organised to pay homage to Gandolfini at the Saturday event, with a montage of his best-known film and TV roles played on a big screen in front of thousands of spectators at the Teatro Antico venue. Italian director Giulio Base was in the crowd during Saturday's tribute, and admits many audience members were crying throughout. "James Gandolfini is on the air. The tribute to him by the Taormina Film Fest was moving. I'm crying. And I'm not the only one," he tweeted. Gandolfini's performance as New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano made him a household name and helped usher in a new era of American television drama. Since The Sopranos ended its six-season run in June 2007, Gandolfini had appeared in a number of big-screen roles, including the crime drama Killing Them Softly and Zero Dark Thirty, a film about the hunt for Osama bin Laden.
American students see Italy as world leader in fashion and wine (Italy Magazine) Young American students see Italy as a global leader in wine and fashion, according to a recent survey. The results of the survey, ‘American Students’ Thoughts on Italy’ were announced in Rome at the Chamber of Deputies in Palazzo San Macuto. The survey was conducted by the Italy-USA Foundation, a non-profit organization based in Rome, in collaboration with the Loyola University of Chicago. Some 850 American students in the United States were interviewed for the survey. Of those, 55.07% have been to Italy. Of those who have not visited Italy, 97.12%, expressed the desire to go there. Most interviewees, some 49.22%, say Italy makes the best wine. The majority at 46.33% think Milan is the fashion capital of the world When questioned what element they think most attracts an American student to Italy, 28.77% said
food, 21.74% cultural diversity, 13.66% to learn a different language, 10.88% Italian fashion, 8.98% desire for change, 6.39% quality of life and 2.57% to befriend Italians. When asked if they could choose another place to live, which country they would choose, the majority, 26.12%, chose the UK. However, Italy is the students’ second choice, with 18.04% expressing their preference for the country.
Occupy gelato movement wins after Milan bans ice cream after midnight (Italy Magazine) In what the Italian media has referred to as the “battle of the cones”, Milanese ice-cream lovers have forced the local council to back down after it banned the consumption of ice cream on the street after midnight. The local council banned the eating of ice creams after midnight in four parts of the city in an attempt to reduce noise levels. The zones cited were Corso Como, Arco della Pace, Navigli and Ticinese. Noisy ice cream eaters were blamed for keeping locals awake in the early hours of the morning. The council said people could only eat ice cream inside ice-cream parlours or risk incurring a fine. However, the ban got a frosty reception from locals, leading to protests from ice-cream sellers and consumers. A flashmob assembled in front of a famous ice-cream parlour in Ticines. Hundreds of people took part in the Occupy Gelato initiative, staging a sit-in in front of the Grom ice-cream parlour at Porta Ticinese to protest against the ice-cream prohibition law. After a week of protests, the mayor of Milan, Giuliano Pisapia, was licked. He was forced to issue a statement admitting the council had made a mistake, saying: “[People] can eat ice cream day and night anywhere they like. There was perhaps a mistake in the interpretation of the rules, or perhaps an error in the way things were written.” The mayor confessed: “I love ice cream like crazy, both day and night.”
Arena di Verona Centennial Festival 2013 (Italy Magazine) In order to celebrate the first century of the Arena di Verona Opera Festival, and to inaugurate the next 100 years of great opera, the Centennial Festival 2013 sees Plácido Domingo as Honorary Artistic Director. The Spanish tenor will also conduct and sing. The festival runs from 14 June to 8 September 2013 and is dedicated to Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi on the occasion of the bicentennial of his birth. There will be 58 performances of six operas and four gala nights. A new set design for ‘Aida’ by La Fura dels Baus inaugurates this year festival. There will be performances of ‘Nabucco’ from 15 June, ‘La Traviata’ from June 22, ‘Il Trovatore’ from July 6 and ‘Rigoletto’ from August 9. From August 31, there will be performances of Charles Gounod’s ‘Roméo et Juliette’. From July 13 there will be performances of Verdi’s ‘Messa da Requiem’ and on July 17 there is a Verdi gala with three conductors: Andrea Battistoni, Riccardo Frizza and Giuliano Carella. This year also marks the bicentennial of Richard Wagner’s birth. On August 15, Daniel Harding conducts Domingo in a gala night dedicated to the German composer and Verdi.
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Area markets around sigonella photos by jackie trembath
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Pedara
Catania and more ... Scordia
Acireale
Most markets are open from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. and are located in the center of town. they are a great place to shop for fresh food, household items, clothing and more. best of all ... you get to interact with the local italians!
Area markets schedule: Acireale: Saturday & Sunday Augusta: Thursday Belpasso: Friday Caltagirone: Saturday Catania: Monday - Friday & open Saturday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Cefalu: Saturday Giardini Naxos: Saturday Giarre: Thursday Grammichele: Friday Gravina: Thursday Lentini: Thursday Mascalucia: Thursday
Mesina: Tuesday - Friday Mineo: Friday Misterbianco: Saturday Motta: Wednesday Nicolosi: Saturday & Sunday Palagonia: Wednesday Palermo: Monday - Saturday Paterno: Monday & Thursday Pedara: Sunday Ramacca: Thursday Randazzo: Sunday Scordia: Friday
looking for antiques? go to catania on sunday or caltagirone on the third saturday of every month.
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ON THE GO WITH MWR
Roller derby is a contact sport played by two teams of five members roller skating or blading in the same direction around a track. Game play consists of a series of short matchups called jams in which both teams designate a scoring member called the jammer who scores points by lapping members of the opposing team. “Modern roller derby is an international sport in most European countries, many of which we plan on visiting and competing against teams,” Balderrama said. During the month of July, the team will have many fundraising and recruiting events for the sole purpose of creating awareness for the Sigonella community. “Our goal is to get the women and men of the community interested in this awesome sport,” Ash Kickers Vice President Laura McCombs said. “Our team welcomes all women over 18. Spouses, single enlisted, dependents and even men who are willing to referee and coach.”
Red White and BOOM: July 5th
Ash Kickers: Sigonella's roller derby team by mc3 cameron bramham NAS Sigonella Public Affairs Office
The Sigonella roller derby team “Ash Kickers” are preparing for a fun-filled and busy summer of hard knocks and hopeful expansion as they are currently organizing their first “Bad Ash Bootcamp,” set to begin in July. “Bootcamp is where those who are interested in roller derby will learn the basics of skating, jamming, gameplay and travel information,” Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class and team member Meredith Balderrama said.
Don't miss the fun ...
Join MWR for another fun filled 4th of July celebration. This year, we are celebrating on Friday, July 5th and will be enjoying a full afternoon and evening of live entertainment, kid & adult games, inflatables and food and beverages! This year’s festival will have the feel of an ‘old time carnival with many of the favorite games that you remember from times long past. We are thrilled to be able to offer this American traditional holiday celebration to give our local community a taste of home. Bring the entire family for a memorable experience that will end with BOOM!
Interested in being an Ash Kicker?
Members of Sigonella's roller derby team, the Ash Kickers, strut their stuff. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Cameron Bramham/Released)
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 4 – 5 p.m. Cardboard Boat Regatta at Splasher’s Pool 5 p.m. AFN Live Radio Show Cornhole Tournament Inflatables/Face Painting/Dunk Tank 5:30 – 7 p.m. Organized Kid’s Games Three-legged Race Egg – n – Spoon Race Balloon Toss Contest 6 p.m. Club Beyond Independence Day Choir 6:30 p.m. The John Lenz Variety Show 7 p.m. Back to Dance (local band) 9 p.m. Scarletta (Navy Entertainment Band) 10 p.m. Fireworks
Check out their Facebook page at Facebook.com/ AshKickersSigonella or email the team at AshKickersSigonella@ gmail.com.
Midtown Movie Theaters Schedule & Descriptions
Wednesday, July 3 Friday, 28 JUN 13 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Sausage Patties, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Pastries. *Lunch: Cream of Mushroom Soup, Lasagna, Tempura Fish, Baked Fish, Steamed Rice, Calico Cabbage, Herbed Broccoli, Cake, Cookies. *Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes. *Dinner: Egg Drop Soup, Savory Baked Chicken, Italian Sausage, Rice Pilaf, Southern Green Beans, Cake.
5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM
Tuesday, 02 JULY 13 *Breakfast: Farina, Oven Fried Bacon, Grilled Sausage Patties, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Biscuits and Gravy, Asstd Doughnuts. *Lunch: Egg Drop Soup, Sweet & Sour Pork, Chicken Chop suey , Chinese Fried Rice, Chow Mein Noodles, Oriental Fried Cabbage, Corn Kernel, Cake. *Speed line: Pasta Chef. Dinner: Cream of Broccoli Soup, Beef Stew, Spaghetti Garlic & oil, Carrots Slices, Cake.
Saturday, 29 JUN 13 *Breakfast: Farina, Grilled Ham Slices, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Buttermilk Pancakes, Asstd Doughnuts, Crumb Cake. *Brunch: Breakfast Items, Chicken Gumbo Soup, Roast Beef, Tossed Green Rice, Peas w/ Carrots, Cauliflower Au Gratin, Brown Gravy, Cake. *Dinner: Onion Soup, Veal Steak W/Mushroom Gravy, Tuna Noodles, Steamed Rice, Glazed Carrots, Velvet Pound Cake.
Wednesday, 03 JULY 13 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Creamed Ground Beef, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Blueberry Pancakes, Biscuits, Asstd Doughnuts, Bear Claw. *Lunch: Beef Noodle Soup, Lasagna, Fish w/ Cherry Tomato Sauce, Steamed Rice, Franconia Potatoes, Corn, Mix Vegetable, Cookies. *Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes. *Dinner: French Onion Soup, Baked Chicken, Spaghetti w/ meat sauce, Steamed Rice, Potatoes Au Gratin, Steamed Peas & Carrots, Cookies.
Sunday, 30 JUN 13 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Minute Steak, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts. *Brunch: Breakfast Items, Broccoli Soup, Steamed Rice, Pork Chops W. Mushroom Gravy, Corn O’Brien, Green Beans, Cookies. *Dinner: Beef Rice Soup, Chicken Cacciatore, Spaghetti Carbonara, Steamed Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Natural Pan Gravy, Sugar Cookies.
Thursday, 04 JULY 13 *Breakfast: Hominy Grits, Corned Beef Hash, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Raisin Muffin. *Lunch: Vegetable Supreme Soup, Roast Pork loin, Fried Chicken, Steamed Rice, Roasted Garlic Potatoes, Seasoned Mix Vegetables, Club Spinach, Cherry Cobbler. *Speed line: Italian Sausage W/Onion & Pepper. *Dinner: Tomato Bouillon Soup, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Turkey Cheese Sandwich, Rice Pilaf, Corn Kernel, Cherry Cobbler.
Monday, 01 JULY 13 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Minced Beef, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, Cinnamon Rolls. *Lunch: Chicken Gumbo Soup, Hamburger Yakisoba, Baked Fish, Steamed Rice, Oven Browned Potatoes, Green Peas, Seasoned Summer Squash, Spice Cake w/ Frosting. *Speed line: Pizza Asstd. *Dinner: Minestrone Soup, Savory Baked Chicken, Pasta Siciliana, Pork Fried Rice, Broccoli Parmesan, Cake w/ Frosting.
Friday, 05 JULY 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.
World War Z 3D After Earth Man of Steel 3D Fast & Furious 6
PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 PG-13
Thursday, July 4 - Independence Day!!!!!! Friday, June 28
2:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM
The Incredibles After Earth World War Z White House Down Now You See Me
Saturday, June 29
2:00 PM 2:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM
Monsters University 3D Despicable Me White House Down Fast & Furious 6 After Earth
Sunday, June 30
2:00 PM 2:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM
Despicable Me 3D Monster's University Man of Steel 3D Great Gatsby World War Z 3D
Tuesday, July 2 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM
Peeples Monsters University The Great Gatsby 3D Star Trek 2
G PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 G PG PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 PG G PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 G PG-13 PG-13
5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM
Now You See Me World War Z Star Trek 2 3D White House Down
PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 PG-13
Friday, July 5 - Red, White, and BOOM!!! 2:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM
Despicable Me 2 3D After Earth Hangover Part III White House Down World War Z
Saturday, July 6 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM
Despicable Me 2 3D The Internship The Lone Ranger Man of Steel The Purge
Sunday, July 7 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM
Monsters University 3D The Incredibles Purge The Internship The Lone Ranger
Movie Premiere
Free Movie
Same Day Release
Last Show
PG PG -13 R PG-13 PG-13
AFTER EARTH ... PG-13 STARRING: Jaden Smith, Will Smith, Sophie Okonedo
A crash landing leaves Kitai Raige and his father Cypher stranded on Earth, a millennium after events forced humanity's escape. With Cypher injured, Kitai must embark on a perilous journey to signal for help. (100 m.) DESPICABLE ME 2 2D & 3D ... PG STARRING: Steve Carell, Ken Jeong, Miranda Cosgrove
Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal. (98 m.) THE INTERNSHIP ... PG13 STARRING: Vince Vaughn, Owen Wilson, Rose Byrne
Two salesmen whose careers have been torpedoed by the digital age find their way into a coveted internship at Google, where they must compete with a group of young, tech-savvy geniuses for a shot at employment. (119 m.) THE LONE RANGER ... PG13 STARRING: Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum
Native American warrior Tonto recounts the untold tales that transformed John Reid, a man of the law, into a legend of justice. (149 m.) PG PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 R
G PG R PG-13 PG-13
THE PURGE ... R STARRING: Ethan Hawke, Lena Headey, Max Burkholder
A family is held hostage for harboring the target of a murderous syndicate during the Purge, a 12-hour period in which any and all crime is legalized. (85 m.) WHITE HOUSE DOWN ... PG13 STARRING: Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx, Maggie Gyllenhaal
While on a tour of the White House with his young daughter, a Capitol policeman springs into action to save his child and protect the president from a heavily armed group of paramilitary invaders (137 m.)
Movie schedule is subject to change. Please call to confirm. Movie Hotline: 624-4248
Countries of Europe
Find and circle all of the Countries of Europe that are hidden in the grid. The remaining letters spell a secret message. Note: IRELAND and NORTHERN IRELAND are separately hidden and do not overlap.
ALBANIA ANDORRA ARMENIA AUSTRIA AZERBAIJAN BELARUS BELGIUM BOSNIAHERZEGOVINA BULGARIA CROATIA CYPRUS CZECH REPUBLIC DENMARK ENGLAND ESTONIA FINLAND FRANCE GEORGIA GERMANY GREECE HUNGARY ICELAND IRELAND ITALY LATVIA LIECHTENSTEIN
LITHUANIA LUXEMBOURG MACEDONIA MALTA MOLDOVA MONACO NETHERLANDS NORTHERN IRELAND NORWAY POLAND PORTUGAL ROMANIA RUSSIAN FEDERATION SAN MARINO SCOTLAND SLOVAKIA SLOVENIA SPAIN SWEDEN SWITZERLAND TURKEY UKRAINE SERBIA/ MONTENEGRO VATICAN CITY WALES
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AUTOMOBILES 1998 Subura Legacy Outback. Maroon. All wheel drive, manual, roof rack. Great island car with 113K miles, US Specs. Available July 15, $3300. Contact Chris: 624-1236 or gusnboogs@msn.com. (Email first, will be in and out of town a lot). 2003 Peugeot 206 Diesel 1.4 Hdi 68 HP, 68K miles. Light blue, new front tires, new oil and filters, distribution done at 60,000 miles, new brakes and pads, A/C, hi-fi, alarm system. Asking for $3,500 OBO. Call Alessandra at 347-773-4535 before noon. 2009 HD FDXF Dyna Fat Bob. Black, 5K miles. $8K. Call 3486298881 or 6242941.
SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM ADVOCATE HOTLINES:
NOTICE Want to lose weight and keep it off? Want to make healthy lifestyle changes but not sure where to start? Join "The Healthy Weigh," U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella's multi-disciplinary program to lose weight and keep it off the healthy way. This program starts with two days of education about nutrition, the psychology of eating, physical activity, healthy options for eating out and shopping and setting goals for successful weight loss. Your weight loss team will consist of the Hospital's registered dietitian, psychologist, a health care provider, personal trainer and wellness coach who will follow your progress for 12 weeks and help find strategies that work for YOU to
make a lasting change. The program starts on July 8. For more info and to sign up call 624-4622.
WORKING HOURS for NAS I PSD ANNEX located at NAS I, building 318 next to the Post Office : Monday: 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday: 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. Phone: 624-0535 or 624-0536. Outside of above hours, please call PSD CO at 335-642-8274.
JUNE 28, 2013 All classified ads are free to the community for advertising personal property for sale, trade or giveaway. Ads must be sent to thesig@eu.navy.mil no later than 5 p.m. of the Friday before the week of publication and must include POC name and phone number. For more information, call 624-5440, 624-2798 or 095-86-5440/2798 or stampagenerale@tin.it.
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Summer LifeSkills at the Youth Complex in Marinai by Jeanne Doucette ASACS Counselor
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Sigonella SAPR VA Hotline: 335-642-8312. DoD Safe Helpline: 001-877-995-5247 (From cell phones and off-base telephones) Or: 19020 (toll-free access code 1-877-995-5247 (From DSN lines)
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NOTE: Ads run for two weeks on a space available basis and must be sponsored by active duty military members, family members or Italian/ American base employees. AFTS/AFN decoders must be sold only to another authorized individual: active duty or retired U.S. military, DoD direct-hire employees or their spouse. Ads that profit a business or individual, such as housekeeping or baby-sitting services considered commercial ads. Commercial ads are not accepted. Requests for commercial ads must be made to Stampa Generale: 081-568-7884 or stampagenerale@tin.it
Every Tuesday in July, from 12:30 to 2:15 p.m., LifeSkills will be offered at the Youth Complex. This program was well attended last year by both home schooled students as well as middle/high school students on summer break. Each Tuesday we will begin with a pizza lunch, followed by a discussion and activities which are designed to bring home the theme of the discussion. This summer’s LifeSkills will be focused on transitions and self-esteem:
SCHEDULE July 2: What is self-esteem and where do I get it? July 9:
How peer pressure affects self-esteem and how to cope with it (refusal skills) featuring Patty Martinez, the LifeSkills Coordinator from Fleet and Family Services.
July 16: Transitions (all the changes we go through): from 5th grade to Middle School, from 8th grade to High School, parental deployments, TDYS and duty station changes : lots of transitions for military kids and families. July 23: Should I try alcohol, drugs or cigarettes to try to cope/make myself
feel better? Featuring Lt. Alu Aspen of Health Promotions.
July 30: Healthy alternatives to deal with every day stressors or how to make the most out of a difficult transition or change.
This is a free ASACS (Adolescent Substance Abuse Counseling Services) program open to any adolescent from 11 to 18 years old. Come eat pizza, have fun and learn! For more information call 624-4281.
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