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A Honker gives a hug to a child from Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella during the Sesame Street / USO Experience show June 26 in the NAS I gymnasium. Along with the Honker, the performance featured many of Sesame Street’s most popular characters, including Elmo, Cookie Monster, Grover, Rosita, and Katie. (U.S. Navy photo by MR1 Gary Spence/Released)
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aval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella parents were rushed into NAS I gymnasium by their children for the Sesame Street / USO Experience tour, which stopped by NAS Sigonella June 25 – 26. According to the website, the Sesame Street / USO Experience tour is the USO’s longest running, free traveling show based on Sesame Street’s military family initiative. NAS Sigonella was one of 42 performance stops at different installations in eight countries around Europe and Pacific regions. The tour features several characters along with Katie, who was created solely for this tour. Produced in partnership with VEE Corporation, this year’s tour focused on the power of friendship, with Sesame Street friends helping Katie deal
with her worries about moving to a new place, something all military children have experienced at some point in their lives. “I am so excited to see the smiles on the faces of all my fellow military friends,” Katie said to the audience during the performance. “I have learned that talking about your feelings really helps you feel better.” The show also included many song performances and special giveaways for those who attended. Since its debut in July 2008, the Sesame Street/USO Experience tour has taken its messages and performances to more than 248,000 service members and their families. During that time, the tour has performed more than 400 shows in 33 states and 11 countries.
Sesame Street friends perform a song for children of Naval Air Station Sigonella as part of a performance during the Sesame Street / USO Experience, June 26 in the NAS I gymnasium. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Cameron Bramham/Released)
QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Here is your country. Cherish these natural wonders, cherish the natural resources, cherish the history and romance as a sacred heritage, for your children and your children's children. Do not let selfish men or greedy interests skin your country of its beauty, its riches or its romance.” - Theodore Roosevelt
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Italian Recipes
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Learn how to make these easy recipes step-by-step.
Sigonella kids have recently been participating in this special program.
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THE SIGNATURE U.S. NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA Commanding Officer Capt. Chris Dennis Executive Officer Cmdr. Eric Vosler Command Master Chief CMDCM David Graham
EDITORIAL Public Affairs Officer Lt. Tim Page
timothy.page@eu.navy.mil Communtiy Relations Officer Dott. Alberto Lunetta alberto.lunetta.it@eu.navy.mil Editor Jackie Trembath jackie.trembath@eu.navy.mil Staff Writers/Photographers MR1 Gary Spence gary.spence@eu.navy.mil MC3 Cameron Bramham cameron.bramham@eu.navy.mil CONTACT US Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily thesig@eu.navy.mil DSN 624-5440; 095-86-5440 PSC 812 Box 3020, FPO, AE 09627 PUBLISHER Stampa Generale S.r.l., Sig. Bruno Brandi, Publisher, Naval Support Activity Capodichino (Naples), Italy stampagenerale@tin.it Tel. 081-568-7884 Fax 081-568-7887
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NAS Sigonella Acting Command Master Chief, MACS Mark Wojtal I would like to start by congratulating all those recently selected for Senior Chief. I know it’s been a long road for some, but your hard work and dedication to duty has paid off. Continue doing the goods things you’ve always done, and that second star atop your anchors will not be far off. Also, happy Fourth of July! I hope everyone is enjoying a little rest and relaxation on this long holiday weekend. But always keep in the forefront of your thoughts why this day is special. More than 200 years ago, this country’s founding fathers fought and died for the freedoms we enjoy today. But that freedom hasn’t just been won. It’s been preserved. Over the last two centuries, that torch has been passed down to you. Every day you put on your uniform, you are defending and preserving the freedoms that were won during the Revolutionary War. So as you enjoy your weekend activities, keep in mind the place you have in our history of freedom. Thank you to all of the supporters of the CPO-365 “Heritage Run.” The run, which was the culmination event for CPO-365 Phase I, brought together twenty, five-person teams from twelve different commands and had volunteers from nearly every command. Sailors from as far away as North Carolina contacted the event coordinators, because they heard how great it was and requested information on the
event. I am looking forward to next year’s run and maybe I can get on a team. Like the Skipper said last week, we are still in the “Critical Days of Summer” when we typically see the number of accidents increase dramatically. This is due to a myriad of reasons, such as a busy PCS season, improved weather allowing for more outdoor activities, etc. No matter how you choose to enjoy this summer season, just be cautious. When hitting the road, make sure you have done an inspection of your vehicle, ensure you have the means to handle a breakdown (contact numbers, money, etc.), and know where you’re going. When barbecuing, don’t overdo it with the lighter fluid (and by all means NO GAS!). Do not leave the grill unattended while the fire is still going or the coals are still hot, and dispose of the coals properly! Don’t let a fun day in the sun turn into something tragic. With the summer PCS season upon us, many of the services around Sigonella (NMCRS, Fleet and Family Support Center, etc.) are losing some of their valuable volunteers. If you’re new to the island, or just want to volunteer and lend a helping hand to the community, get out and visit the many organizations that are located here at Sigonella. They would welcome the assistance and your support will help keep these services available to our community. While you are all enjoying your summer and
doing some traveling around Sicily and Europe, don’t forget to keep studying for the upcoming advancement exams. They will be here before you know it! The Navy is in the midst of revamping PTS so your chances for promotion and continued service are improving rapidly. Keep up the hard work that you do every day and I’ll look forward to congratulating you this November! Lastly, with everything I just discussed about summer safety and enjoying a little down time, it is never okay to drink and drive! Always go out with a plan and stick to it.
DRIVE SAFELY, SIGONELLA
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What’s Happening Around NAS Sigonella
Sigonella leadership hosts NEX helps NMCRS complete mandatory SAPR training successful ADFD Campaign
Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Commanding Officer, Capt. Chris Dennis, leads a discussion during the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) training that was mandated by the Department of Defense (DoD), June 25 in a NAS II training room. All Navy commands were required to conduct a SAPR stand-down between June 10 and July 1. The command triad (commanding officer, executive officer, and command master chief) of each command led Sailors and Navy civilian personnel in a two hour focused instruction on SAPR principles and the importance of fostering a climate of dignity and respect in the workplace. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Cameron Bramham/Released)
Navy Exchange (NEX) general manager Ron Dahl presents Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) Director Annee Imle with a check for $1,200 to help the NMCRS complete a very successful 2013 Active Duty Fund Drive (ADFD). The donation was the result of the NEX $5 coupon sales program. The coupon was good for savings throughout the store. Proceeds from the coupon sales go directly to NMCRS. “Worldwide, Navy Exchange raised $358,000 for the NMCRS this year. Here at Sigonella, last year we sold about 50 tickets. This year we sold 240, so that’s a tremendous increase,” Dahl said. For NMCRS Sigonella, the 2013 ADFD was up almost 25%. “Locally we raised $96,000, so if you add this check to it we raised a little over $97,000 and that’s up from $76,000 last year. So we had a very successful fund drive,” said Imle. For more information about NMCRS, call 624-4212. (U.S. Navy photo by MR1 Gary Spence/Released)
Check out more photos from the Sesame Street / USO Experience... Photos by MR1 Gary Spence and MC3 Cameron Bramham
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C O M M UNI T Y C A LEND A R
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FFSC Relocation Fair 1 - 3 p.m.
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FFSC Sponsor Training 9 - 11 a.m.
Parenting Class 2 - 3 p.m.
Time Management 1 - 5 p.m.
Take 5 Christmas in July 11:30 a.m.
Liberty Volleyball Tournament NAS II Volleyball Pit 5 p.m.
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FFSC ICR 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
$1 Bowling* Sparetime Bowling *EVERY MONDAY
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Liberty Meet & Greet NAS II Barracks 11:30 a.m.
Youth Sports Basketball Skills Competition 3 - 5 p.m.
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Storytime* Library 10 a.m. Texas Hold'em Jox Pub 6 p.m.
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ITT Circumetnea Antique Train Adventure
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-Games Outdoor Rec -Food Marzamemi Night Boat -Live Entertainment Tour -FIREWORKS!
NAS 1 5 - 11 p.m.
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FFSC Resume Renovation 2 - 3:30 p.m. FFSC Communication Skills 9 - 10:30 a.m.
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FFSC ARRIVEDERCI Class 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ICR 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
ITT Piscine Geotermiche on vulcano Island
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FFSC Survive & Thrive 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
FFSC Daddy & Mommy Boot Camp 3:30 -4:30 p.m.
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Take 5 National Ice Cream Soda Day 11:30 a.m. Outdoor Rec Paintball "Night Warz" in Motta
IMPORTANT EXTENSIONS:
Outdoor Rec Mt Bike Ride in Floristella Park & Agriturismo Lunch
Liberty
Night out at the Movie Midtown 2 Theaters
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ITT Naro & Agriturismo Outdoor Rec Hike Cava Grande Cassibile Liberty Beach Trip
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ITT Agrigento: Valley of the Temples & Bagliesi Winery Wine Tasting Outdoor Rec Marzamemi Boat Tour by Day Half Price Bowling* Sparetime Bowling
Outdoor Rec Paintball "Night Warz" in Motta
Friends Night Out* Sparetime Bowling
ITT Alcantara Gorges & Russo Winery
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ITT Palermo Baroque & Mondello Beach Outdoor Rec Kayak by Night: Giardini Naxos & Isola Bella (Taormina)
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ITT Family Adventure Park on Mt. Etna
Outdoor Rec Marzamemi Night Boat Tour
1Liberty/Connections/Take 5: x4246, x5602 Outdoor Rec: x4777, x4396 Fitness: x4483, x5243 Midtown 2 Theaters: x4248 FFSC: x4291 American Red Cross: x4900
Does your command or organization have an event you’d like to see on the Community Calendar? Email us at thesig@eu.navy.mil and let us know!
Need an appointment at the hospital? Call DSN 624-CARE (2273) or commercial 095-56-2273, M-F: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. For non-emergent medical questions that arise over the weekend, holidays, or after office hours, please call 335-578-8077 if you are normally seen at the hospital or 335-578-8150 if you are normally seen at the Flight Line Clinic.
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Watch the flags Sigonella!
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STAY SAFE IN THE HEAT
The NASSIG Safety Department monitors heat temperatures with the intent of displaying flag warning conditions alerting base personnel to prevent needless heat injuries. This process is accomplished by utilizing the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) apparatus. The WBGT was developed in the late 1950’s for the U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Depot on Parris Island in South Carolina. Humidity in this region can be quite high and Marines have to undergo vigorous training exercise in military clothing, under full sun. There is a significant risk of heat injury if precautions are not taken. The WBGT apparatus, located outside of the Safety Office on NAS II, Building 634 is monitored by the Safety Office staff. When the WBGT displays a temperature high enough for a Heat Stress Flag Condition, the appropriate color flag is hoisted on the flagpole across the street from the Safety Office between the ball field and the Flight Line Clinic parking lot where it is easily seen by all passing. Safety staff monitors the temperature by the hour to ensure the appropriate colored flag is flying to alert base personnel of current conditions. When temperatures reach 90 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, a black flag is displayed and an all hands message goes out to base personnel. Last week was a very hot week with temperatures in the triple digits and we were in Red and Black Flag conditions for 3 days. Although this week has been milder, there is much more heat to come this summer. So, how can you beat the heat Sigonella? Stay hydrated and take frequent breaks.
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JUST SAY Pra ctice
It’s sconti (sales) time in Italy! Shoppers get ready to strike good bargains but need to keep in mind a few tips to avoid rip-offs. (Photo ccourtesy of http://notizie.tiscali.it)
Summer sales season kicks off tomorrow
Sicily bishop forbids church funerals for mobsters story by RNS
ROME - A bishop in Sicily has issued an unprecedented decree that says convicted mobsters will be denied a church funeral. The measure was announced on June 22 by Bishop Antonino Raspanti, during a meeting with Italy’s justice minister, Anna Maria Cancellieri. Churches in the Diocese of Acireale will refuse to celebrate funerals for mobsters who have been convicted with a final sentence in Italy’s three-tier court system, and who have shown no sign of repentance before death, according to the decree. Raspanti recognized that his act has a “high symbolic value,” saying he aims to “increase attention to this issue and to wake up consciences.” “Being a Christian is incompatible with having links to Mafia organizations,” he explained. The Catholic Church in Italy has often been accused of being too timid towards the Mafia. But Raspanti stressed that his move reflected a zero-tolerance policy that has been adopted by Sicilian bishops in recent years. The change started in 1993, when Pope John Paul II famously called on mobsters to convert and repent during a visit to Sicily. In May, the Rev. Pino Puglisi became the first victim of the Mafia to be beatified as a martyr. He was killed in 1993 by mobsters for his work with youth in Palermo’s slums. Raspanti is at the forefront of the Sicilian church’s stand against the mob. Last year, he hosted a Vatican event in Acireale aimed at promoting a “culture of legality” as a way to fight organized crime.
The sales season is finally here! Despite the economic crisis, long lines of shoppers are ready to strike good bargains. The “sconti di fine stagione” (end-of- the-season sales) begins tomorrow, Saturday, July 6 and lasts until mid- September. But some shops will continue offering discounts until the end of September. During the first days, Italian shoppers flock to stores for good deals. So expect long lines. Due to the current financial crisis and bad weather which have disrupted the spring shopping season, analysts are predicting that retailers will offer right away a 50 percent reduction to lure consumers. According to a recent report from retailers associations, during the first four months of 2013, clothing sales suffered a 4.6 percent decrease compared to last year. All this has prompted retailers to ramp up their marketing strategy. While you’re in search of big bargains, make sure you keep in mind some tips suggested by all the Italian Consumer Associations to avoid ripoffs and especially disputes with merchants that would be difficult to handle if you don’t speak Italian. Consumer Associations officials also warn that some unfair retailers might try to sell shopworn or damaged items as “promotional sales” just to reduce the quantity of merchandise in stock. Here are some tips to survive the sales season: 1) First of all, do not trust discounts higher than 50 per cent from the initial price. A “sensational” 80 or 90 per cent discount might sound like a tempting offer but it is probably a rip-off. 2) Remember that, during the discount season, defective merchandise could definitely be exchanged or returned as usual. There is no “special return policy” when you shop at sales. Therefore, always keep your “scontrino” or receipt and distrust the shops that display signs saying: “la merce venduta non si cambia,”(purchased merchandise cannot be exchanged) or “all sales are final.” You have the right to change any defective fabric or shoe that is not up to sample within two months. Retailers can either refund you or give you a coupon that should be spent in the same shop. 3) Be sure to look an item over carefully before you buy it. Check different shops to compare prices. If you have already visited a store you might be able to evaluate if a product was over-priced and then marked down. As a general rule, if you just arrived in Sicily and you have not been around a lot, be oriented toward buying at big department stores, where sales are usually fair. 4) Stores must display on the tags the initial “prezzo” (price) and the reduced price, both in ciphers and in percentage. 5) Finally, remember that you can use any way of payment. Mistrust shop owners displaying signs saying “non si accettano carte di credito e bancomat” (credit cards and ATM cards are not accepted) because of the sales season. That’s illegal. If you don’t see any signs around, and the sales clerk tells you about it upon paying, tell them you know they are supposed to accept your credit card or ATM card.
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Learn how to say these words in Italian! Verbs (infinitive form)
English: to shut, close Italian: chiudere
English: say, tell Italian: dire
English: begin, start Italian: cominciare
English: become Italian: diventare
English: know, meet Italian: conoscere
English: have fun, enjoy Italian: divertirsi
Italy promises to restore Pompeii (AFP) Italy's culture minister assured UNESCO on Sunday that efforts were being made to restore the longneglected Roman city of Pompeii, after the United Nations organisation urged the country to speed up repairs "Pompeii is a symbol for our country. UNESCO's reprimand is an alarm which I take very seriously and we are already working to overcome the site's urgent problems," Culture Minister Massimo Bray said in a note. Giovanni Puglisi, head of the UNESCO National Commission in Italy, on Saturday warned the government that it "has until December 31 to adopt suitable measures for Pompeii," before a progress assessment by the organisation next February. In a January report, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization documented structural shortcomings and light damage at the 44-hectare (110-acre) site in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, where collapses have sparked international concern. The giant erupting volcano devastated Pompeii nearly 2,000 years ago in 79 AD but the ash and rock helped preserve many buildings almost in their original state, as well as enveloping the curled-up corpses of victims of the disaster. The hugely popular site near Naples has come to symbolise decades of mismanagement of many of Italy's cultural treasures, as well as the fallout from austerity cuts in budgets for culture in the recession-hit country. Puglisi warned of "irregular buildings not included in the previous plan and a lack of personnel" at Pompeii and called for "a new observance zone" around the site to protect it from illegal constructions encroaching upon the area. Conservators began a 105-million euro ($136-million) makeover of the site in February -- funded to the tune of 41.8 million euros from the EU -- to be completed by 2015. The repairs are aimed at reducing the risk of exposure to the elements, reinforcing the ancient Roman buildings, restoring Pompeii's famous frescoes and increasing video surveillance at the site where security is often lax. "Two of the first five archaeological restoration sites have been opened, the third will open in the coming days," Bray said. "By 2015 we will have 39 sites open, a challenge we fully intend to overcome," he said. The "Grand Pompeii Project", as it is known, aims to improve facilities for visitors and the European Commission estimates tourist numbers could increase from around 2.3 million a year to 2.6 million by 2017.
Sicily Most Liked Italian Region On Facebook (Italy Magazine) The Sicilian tourist board’s Facebook page, Visit Sicily, is the most popular Italian region on the social-media site with more than 223,300 fans, according to a survey recently published. The next most popular regions on Facebook in order are Tuscany, Trentino, Puglia, Puglia, Marche, EmiliaRomagna, Sardinia, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Veneto, Abruzzo, Umbria, Basilicata, Campania, Lombardy, Lazio and Piedmont. The most talked about region on Facebook is Tuscany, followed by Trentino, Marche, Sicily, Emilia-Romagna, Puglia, Sardinia, Liguria, Abruzzo, Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Basilicata, Umbria, Piedmont, Lazio,
Lombardy and Campania. The top three of those achieve more than 5,000 daily for their ‘People Talking About This’ status. In terms of Italian regions’ engagement with Facebook fans, Abruzzo does best followed by Marche, Emilia-Romagna, Sardinia, Trentino, Veneto, Tuscany, Liguria, Basilicata, Puglia, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Piedmont, Umbria, Sicily, Lazio, Lombardy and Campania. The Italian tourist board Italia.it Facebook page does well, with 18,358 fans and approximately 6,000 people talk about the page on a daily basis. The Italian tourist board Facebook page also ranks after Abruzzo’s page in terms of its engagement with users.
Sardinian siblings set new record (La Stampa) - It's been a year since Consolata Melis, who turns 106 on August 22nd, and her eight brothers and sisters made it into the Guinness Book of Records as the world's oldest siblings, with a combined aged of 818. With all nine still being alive, the combined age has now reached 828, La Stampa reported. A party to celebrate Consolata's 106th birthday is being planned in Perdasdefogu, a small town in the mountainous area of Ogliastra in Sardinia, where the family of 180 descendants make up a large part of the population. She will receive 100 red roses and 100 white cyclamen. The other siblings are Maria, 98 years; Antonio 94 years; Concetta 93 years; Adolfo 90 years; Vitalio 87 years; Vitalia 82 years and 79-year-old Mafalda, called 'the little one'. On making it into the record books last year, Consolata told the UK newspaper, The Guardian, the longevity was "all down to minestrone". Luca Deiana, a professor of clinical biochemistry at the university of Sassari in Sardinia, who has studied some 2500 centenarians on the island since 1996, was quoted by Corriere della Sera at the time as saying the longevity of local inhabitants was influenced by genetics along with environmental, nutritional and lifestyle habits. "On the one hand it is about genetics, about inherited longevity ... but there is also the bounty of the land and the local fruit, particularly pears and prunes."
Milan passes measures to regulate abusive and violent ads (ANSA) - Milan - The city of Milan on Friday passed measures aimed regulating sexist and discriminatory advertising displayed in government buildings. The same regulations will be applied to adverts placed in building belonging to joint-stock companies in which the municipality has a stake. The local councillors outlined the types of messages which they define as unacceptable towards women. Images that represent or incite physical or moral violence, vulgar or indecent images, discriminatory or degrading images using stereotypes to place women in an unequal or lower status compared to men, degrading images of the body, as well as cultural and social prejudices based on discrimination related to ethnicity, sexual preferences, or religious beliefs will all be banned from city government buildings. ''These measures are aimed at promoting respect for the individual'', said Milan Deputy Mayor Ada Lucia De Cesaris. ''Censorship is not the goal. The aim is to avoid debasing women's bodies and images for futile economic motives.''
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Easy recipes to enjoy in the comfort of your home
BY ALESSANDRA LUNETTA Food writer and blogger, volevofarelochef.it
Alessandra Lunetta has a bachelor's degree in Italian literature and a master’s in food journalism and is a freelance journalist and food writer for local Sicilian newspapers, foodguides and magazines. She has a passion for all that involves food; from kitchenware to cookbooks to foods from all over the world. Inspired by fresh, natural and seasonal ingredients, Alessandra shares some of her favorite recipes from around Sicily with the Sigonella community. Try one of these recipes and share it with family and friends.
Hot salsa with smoked-burnt tomatoes
Caprese style risotto
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
• 350 grams of sweet cherry tomatoes (12.5 oz) • 1 Green onion, finely chopped, • 1 clove garlic, crushed • Pinch of chili pepper powder
• 1-2 teaspoon(s) red Tabasco sauce to taste • Corn tortillas or toasted bread to serve • Parsley and spring onion for garnish
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1/3 lb of Sicilian sweet cherry tomatoes 130 grams Carnaroli (risotto) rice (3/4 cup 1/2 shallot, finely chopped 3 tablespoons fresh sheep’s ricotta
Makes 1 cup sauce
Makes 2 servings
Directions:
Directions:
■ Heat a heavy-based pan (don’t add oil) over medium heat. ■ When it’s very hot, put the whole tomatoes and cook for about 15 minutes, or until they’re a little soft, turning them a couple of times. (Don’t use a spoon, but put a lid on the pan and shake it like you do for popcorn!) If you want a more intense flavor let the tomatoes burn a few more minutes. ■ Place cooked tomatoes in a bowl and crush roughly with a fork. ■ Remove the peel from the tomatoes. ■ Heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil in a pan. ■ Add the onion and garlic then the crushed tomatoes. ■ Season with salt and pepper. ■ Cook over high heat for 3-4 min. until the sauce thickens. ■ Season with Tabasco sauce to taste. ■ Garnish with parsley, spring onion and a drizzle of olive oil.
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2 tablespoons cream 1/4 cup dry white wine Vegetable broth Fresh basil leaves to taste Salt and black pepper.
■ Preheat oven to 130°C. ■ Cut the tomatoes in half and put them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. ■ Season with salt, pepper and olive oil. ■ Bake in a preheated oven at 130°C until cooked, but still slightly soft and juicy (about 30 minutes). ■ Fry the shallot in a little olive oil and when soft add the rice. ■ Stir well and toast for 1-2 min. ■ Pour the wine, let it evaporate, then cook the risotto – stirring constantly – with vegetable stock, a ladle at time. ■ Meanwhile, mix the ricotta with the cream until a creamy mixture (if necessary add more cream or vegetable stock). ■ When the risotto is ready, stir in the ricotta out of the stove. ■ Spread a ladle or two of rice in flat plates, top with stewed tomatoes and sprinkle with a handful of chopped fresh basil.
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Sigonella youth dare to DEFY by MC3 Cameron Bramham NAS Sigonella Public Affairs
Photo (above) courtesy of Sigonella DEFY Facebook page
Photos (above and below) by MC3 Cameron Bramham
Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Sailors have been volunteering for the Drug Education for Youth (DEFY) Program with Sigonella kids at Sigonella Middle/High School and Knight’s Hall over the past few weeks. DEFY is a self-esteem building program which provides kids with the tools they need to resist drugs, gangs, and alcohol. These tools include skill-based activities youth can use to improve their abilities and positively shape their futures. “We get the kids together for eight days in the summer to do leadership camp,” DEFY volunteer Wade Benson said. “Live a healthy lifestyle, and get with the right crowds to do healthy activities while staying away from drugs and alcohol. Basically do the right things.” Initially developed by the Drug Demand Reduction Task Force, DEFY is sponsored by commands worldwide and limited to youth of military families ages 9-12. “What I learned in DEFY was not to smoke and drink,” a DEFY participant
said. “You shouldn’t take any illegal drugs or anything bad.” A two-phase program, DEFY begins with either a five-day residential or an eight-day non-residential camp program. This challenging, fun-filled week in the summer is followed by a year of mentoring. The structured curriculum focuses on education, skill development, and physical fitness. “I think programs like DEFY are actually great for the kids,” DEFY volunteer Ryan Carrithers said. “When kids are given time off and nothing to do, they find things to do that might not be so productive. You get them in here with good role models and hopefully we can sway them into making intelligent decisions. You could tell this year the kids were fully engaged and enjoyed it.” DEFY is all about creating positive experiences so that kids will choose healthy alternatives instead of substance abuse and gang involvement. In essence, the DEFY program provides leadership to kids and thereby strengthens our military communities.
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ON THE GO WITH MWR
The Library is a Have Book - Will Read happening place Summer Reading Program for the summer! Take advantage of MWR’s “Premier Library” located on NAS I. In 2010, we became one of only three Navy libraries to achieve this honor after meeting all of the DoD requirements. There are 20,000 resources at your fingertips for your enjoyment. The collections include books for all interests; fiction, travel, cooking, languages, young adult, children, fitness, professional reading and a special Sicily collection. There are over 1500 DVDs to choose from, and voice recorded books including on CD’s and “play aways” with many popular titles. You can stay in touch with our computers and free Wi-Fi throughout the library. A classroom is available complete with laptops and a smart board. It can be reserved for your training needs and meetings. “Summer Reading” is a reading adventure for kids in July, which helps to keep them actively engaged in reading during the vacation months. The café inside the library provides a touch of home with great tasting treats. The terrace offers a welcomed break where you can relax in the shade with a good book. Whatever your reading pleasure is, you will find at our local Premier Library.
This reading adventure connects reading with travel. Emily Dickinson said 100 years ago, "There is no Frigate like a book to take us Lands away" and we are putting this into practice this summer. Books and traveling can inspire and fill our lives with excitement. What better way to travel around than with Flat Stanley? The first day we'll make ourselves flat and jump into a large brown envelope heading for Japan. The second week is our ticket to different ways of traveling. We'll be having a story at ITT's cave-rock climbing wall and watch our very own Kristen Wilcox
master a climb. Later in July we'll see ourselves on Facebook in the land of the rising sun. In the weeks to follow we're making USA posters and postcards from Sicily, along with menus, stamp collections, songs and dances from around the world. July 31, is the last day of summer reading program where we will watch a movie and travel back into time learning how to write our names with hieroglyphics. Aug. 7, we'll celebrate with pizza in the Chart Room for all who participated! 4:30 - 7:00 pm. July Dates: 3/10/17/24/31 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Check out all of the programs offered by the library this summer and you will have a summer filled with adventure no matter where you end up! Have Book Will Travel Summer Reading Program – July 3 – Aug. 7 Bowled Over by Books – July & August Community Reading Challenge – Aug. 1-30 1st Annual Community Book Swap Friday, Aug. 30
Midtown Movie Theaters Schedule & Descriptions
Friday, July 5 *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, July 9 *Breakfast: Hot Farina, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Grilled Sausage Patties, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Biscuits and Gravy, Asstd Pastries. *Lunch: Spanish Soup, Beef Tacos, Burritos, Chicken Fajita, Mexican Rice, Refried Beans, Calico Corn, Carrots, Jalapeno Cornbread, Cake, Cookies. *Speed Line: Grilled Panini Sandwich (Beef/Turkey), French Fried Potatoes. *Dinner: Zesty Bean Soup, Pasta al Forno, Roast Pork Tenderloin, Steamed Rice, Roasted Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Down Cake, Oatmeal Cookies.
Saturday, July 6 *Breakfast: Farina, Grilled Ham Slices, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Buttermilk Pancakes, Asstd Pastries. *Brunch: Breakfast Items, Creole Soup, Baked Chicken, Calico Corn, Pudding. *Dinner: Vegetable Soup, Steamed Rice, Pizza, Rigatoni Alfredo, Steamed Cauliflower, Garlic Bread, Pudding.
Wednesday, July 10 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Creamed Ground Beef, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Pancakes, Asstd Pastries. *Lunch: Clam Chowder Soup, Fish w/Cherry Tomatoes, Roast Beef, Buttered Potatoes, Rice Pilaf, Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts Polonaise, Cake. *Speed Line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes. *Dinner: Cream of Chicken Soup, Meat Loaf, Chicken Sandwich, Oven Brown Potatoes, Brown Gravy, Greens Beans Nicoise, Cake.
Sunday, July 7 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Minute Steak, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast Puff. *Brunch: Breakfast Items, Broccoli Soup, Pork Roast, Club Spinach, Pudding. *Dinner: Chicken Vegetable Soup, Chicken Patties, Linguine Meat Sauce, Rice Pilaf, Natural Pan Gravy, Seasoned Carrots, Pudding.
Thursday, July 11 *Breakfast: Hominy Grits, Corned Beef Hash, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Asstd Pastries. *Lunch: Corn Chowder Soup, Savory Baked Chicken, Spaghetti Yakisoba, Mashed Potatoes, Brown Gravy, Steamed Rice, Seasoned Carrots, Green Beans, Peanut Butter Cookies, Cherry Pie. *Speed Line: Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Onion Rings. *Dinner: Minestrone Soup, Turkey Pot Pie, Steamed Rice, Rigatoni alla Norma, Calico Corn, Cookies.
Monday, July 8 *Breakfast: Hot Hominy Grits, Minced Beef on Toast, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Pancake, Asstd Pastries. *Lunch: Creamed of Broccoli Soup, Stuffed Baked Fish, Steamed Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Chicken Adobo, Squash, Brownies, Cake. *Speed Line: Assorted Pizza. *Dinner: Vegetable Supreme Soup, Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Brown Gravy, Linguine Carbonara, Peas & Onions, Brownies, Cake.
Friday, July 12 *Breakfast: Hot Oatmeal, Grilled Sausage Patties, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd Pastries. *Lunch: Cream of Potato Soup, Lasagna, Baked Fish, Tossed Green Rice, Seasoned Mix Vegetables, Summer Squash, Cake. *Speed Line: Grilled Hamburger/ Cheeseburger, French Fried Potatoes, Baked Beans. *Dinner: French Onion Soup, Roast Beef, Steamed Rice, Linguine w/Fish & Tomato Cherry, Spinach, Cake.
As a reminder, all dependents are always welcome at the galley! Please provide any negative or positive feedback. There is a suggestions box near the entrance to the galley, next to the serving line.
Wednesday, July 10 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM
Fast & Furious 6 Despicable Me 2 Man of Steel The Purge
Thursday, July 11 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 The Purge The Internship The Lone Ranger
Tuesday, July 9 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM
World War Z 3D The Incredibles Star Trek 2 3D Hangover Part III
PG PG-13 R PG-13 PG-13
PG PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 G PG PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 PG PG-13 R
5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM
Now You See Me After Earth The Lone Ranger The Internship
Friday, July 12 2:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM
Adventures of Tintin Pacific Rim The Purge The Lone Ranger This Is The End
Saturday, July 13 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM
Despicable Me 2 3D Monster University Man of Steel 3D The Internship Pacific Rim 3D
Sunday, July 14 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM
Monsters University 3D After Earth White House Down World War Z This Is The End
Movie Premiere
Free Movie
Same Day Release
Last Show
THE LONE RANGER ... PG-13 STARRING: Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer, William Fichtner PG-13 PG PG-13 R
PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 PG-13
PG PG-13 R PG-13 R
PG G PG-13 PG-13 PG-13
G PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 R
Native American warrior Tonto recounts the untold tales that transformed John Reid, a man of the law, into a legend of justice. (149 m.) THE INTERSHIP ... PG-13 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.) 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 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.) THIS IS THE END ... R STARRING: James Franco, Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen
While attending a party at James Franco's house, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel and many other celebrities are faced with the apocalypse. (107 m.) PACIFIC RIM 2D & 3D ... PG-13 STARRING: Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, Charlie Day
When an alien attack threatens the Earth's existence, giant robots piloted by humans are deployed to fight off the menace. (131 m.)
Movie schedule is subject to change. Please call to confirm. Movie Hotline: 624-4248
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AUTOMOBILES 2008 Mazda 5; small minivan (3 rows of seats) - perfect for Europe! 60k miles, automatic transmission, 6 CD, moon roof, metallic sea foam green, no accidents (Carfax available), in great shape. Asking $11,500, email josharthur1@gmail.com or call Josh at 335-642-8305. 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. 1990 BMW 520i; 5-speed manual trans.; 4-door; runs great; new tires; recent safety inspection; pwr
windows and locks; non-smoker owned. Great island car. 1800 euro. Please contact Nathan at: nathanlay@ eu.navy.mil, nathanlay@msn.com, 349-671-2992. 1972 Fiat 500L with 650cc engine; car comes with an extra engine, original 500cc plus other spare parts; euro 4300; cell 346-608-2330. Ask for Joe.
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Senior Sailor promoted to master chief by Gen. Amos
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by cpl. timothy norris Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa
Master Chief Hospital Corpsman Richard George, SpecialPurpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa senior medical representative from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., was promoted to his current rank by the 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett here June 16, 2013. The promotion ceremony was held during the commandant and sergeant major of the Marine Corps’ visit to Special-Purpose MAGTFs Africa and Crisis Response, one of several stops on a troop tour. “I’m extremely proud of Master Chief George’s recent promotion,” said Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa Commanding Officer Lt. Col. Daniel Whisnant. “He is an exceptional asset to the Marines and Sailors of SpecialPurpose MAGTF Africa, and
we’re proud and honored to have him on our team.” George has spent the last six months deployed with SpecialPurpose MAGTF Africa, and his promotion is a highlight of not only the deployment but also his time with the Marines. “Being promoted by the commandant and sergeant major of the Marine Corps is an exclamation point on the last ten years of working with the Marines,” George said. George transitioned from active duty to the Navy reserves in 2002, and he changed his rate from operations specialist to corpsman. “I transitioned to the Marine Corps, or green side as we call it, and joined an air naval gunfire liaison company,” George said. “It was the best thing that has ever happened to me. Being on the green side is not just a job anymore, it’s a love.”
For George, being with the Marines provided the opportunity to experience the unique relationship between Marines and corpsmen. “I used to read books and hear stories of the bond between corpsmen and Marines- over the last 10 years I have lived it,” he said. Reaching the highest enlisted rank in the Navy, George says, is a great milestone in his life and career, but the credit belongs just as much to those he served with. “It means a lot to me because I didn’t get here by myself,” he said. “It’s the junior Sailors and Marines who I worked alongside. They accomplished the tasks, completed the missions and did things above and beyond my expectations. They all helped me succeed.” George added he also owes his success to the Chief ’s Mess, the Navy organization comprised of chief, senior chief and master chief petty officers. “The Chief ’s Mess Sailors are the Navy’s deckplate leaders and they are my brothers and sisters, peers and mentors. They gave me the navigations tools to steer the right course and speed to where I am today.” The rank insignia of chief petty officers and above includes a fouled anchor which symbolizes the trials and tribulations endured by the chiefs. The ranks are differentiated by the number of stars on the insignia. Two stars above the anchor identify a master chief, and for George they represent a personal side of his career. “For me the two stars represent my mother and sister because they have been by my side through 22 years of ups and downs in the Navy.”
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