Serving the nato, naples and Gaeta military communities in italy
57th year, no. 23
Local officer runs 56 miles in South Africa
Friday, June 15, 2012
Escape to a hilltop monastery
By Lt. Cmdr. Suzanna Brugler, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/ Commander U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs
A U.S. Navy woman competed in what is branded as the ultimate human race: South Africa’s Comrades Marathon, a 56Mosteller mile ultramarathon that started in Pietermaritzburg and ended in Durban June 3. Lt. Cmdr. Kelly Mosteller, assigned to commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, completed the grueling race with an official time of 10 hours and 32 seconds, just days before High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2) made a port visit to Durban. Comrades is credited as being the greatest ultramarathon in the world, where athletes come from all over the globe to participate. To qualify for the race, runners must be 20 years of age or older, complete an officially recognized qualifying race within the year, and pay an entry fee. Mosteller, a woman who enjoys enduring physically challenging runs, ran marathons in Washington, D.C., and Torino, Italy, to qualify. With a route that encompasses five big hills and is run in opposite directions on alternating years, this year’s “down run” peaked at a height of 870 meters. Participants have only 12 hours to complete the run; this year approximately 12,000 of the 17,000 qualifying participants finished the race. “I think what enables someone to endure such a physically demanding race is that 90 percent of it is mental,” said Mosteller. “Comrades was the most challenging race I have run, not just because it was 20 miles further than I had ever run, but also because toward the end of the race, I was not only physically exhausted, but mentally tired, too.” The race is named for the vision of South African World War I veteran Vic Clapham, who felt that all those who had fallen in the war, his comrades, should be remembered and honored in a unique way – in a race where an individual’s physical frailties could be put to the test and overcome. see 56-MILE RACE Page 4
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On a hill in naples' Vomero district, the Certosa di San Martino contains a brilliantly decorated church and cloister, as well as a museum. (Photo by Melissa Kabukuru)
Celebrate U.S. Independence Day at the Festa Americana June 30-July 1 From Morale, Welfare and Recreation
aval Support Activity (NSA) Naples Morale, Welfare and Recreation is preparing to commemorate the Fourth of July with “Festa Americana 2012,” which will be held at Carney Park Saturday, June 30 and Sunday, July 1. This festival will feature fireworks, entertainment, contests, prizes, food, beverages, craft vendors, carnival rides and more. The event will take place from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. each day, with the last entry time being 10 p.m. Access to the two-day event is open and free to all U.S. military ID card-holders, local national employees, and JFC Carney Park privilege card-holders. These eligible patrons may sponsor guests into the event based on the following policy:
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•U.S. military ID card-holders: Up to 6 guests per adult ID card; •Local national employees: Up to 6 guests per employee ID card; •JFC Carney Park Privilege card holders: up to 6 guests per adult ID card. Local national family members are counted as guests, as are individuals with houseguest passes. However, guest access passes are not required for children 4 and younger. While JFC NATO ID card holders and NSA local contractors will be required to pay a $4.00 per person entry fee, they do not require a sponsor to attend the event. NSA local contractors may sponsor up to six guests. JFC NATO ID card holders that do not also hold a valid Carney Park Privilege pass may not sponsor guests. see FESTA AMERICANA Page 13
Fireworks were one of the main attractions at last year’s Star Spangled Independence Day Celebration at Carney Park. (Panorama archive photo)
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SATURDAY High 88 / Low 66 Sunny
Weekly crime statistics Review what happened between June 4 and June 10. Page 5
Hats off to this year’s local graduates Pages 4, 10-11
Mourning a great loss: Herman Chanowitz Page 9
Knead, roll, bake: Pizza-making in Gaeta Page 13
SUNDAY High 90 / Low 68 Sunny
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USO Block Party June 16
Happy Friday everyone! We’re beginning the summer months and many of you are either moving or sponsoring incoming personnel, or possibly both. I encourage you to get sponsorship training from the Fleet and Family Support Center and to take that duty seriously. We all remember the massive amount of information we needed prior to arriving and also as we were settling in. Area Orientation is set up to take care of the most pressing concerns, but even if newcomers were able to retain everything they learned, there are still plenty of small details that aren’t covered. Please be engaged and help your incoming personnel get started off right. We’re engaged with the consorzio daily on the trash situation, and I know that while the trash is being picked up routinely, it’s moving at a slower pace than we’d like. Some locations are being cleared faster or more frequently than others, and we’re working to fix that as well. One thing that does slow down the process is if bulk items like furniture, large TVs and treadmills are dropped at the trash collection points and not disposed of via the housing office. The easiest way to get rid of your bulky items is to call the Housing Trouble Desk and let them come pick them up for you. That way, you don’t even have to lug it down the stairs and across the parking lot. So it saves you effort, and it makes the regular garbage collection process much easier as well. Please help everyone out on that. The number for bulk pickup is 081-811-4285 or 081-811-4286. There’s still time today to get in your applications for the Teen Summer Camp Scholarship Program. This is a great opportunity for children of active-duty personnel to go to camp this summer, and the Navy’s going to pay for everything. Some of these camps are incredible deals, like Space Camp in Alabama or Surf Camp in Hawaii. Naples is hosting an art camp as a part of this program. I’d hate for our Naples-area teens not to take advantage of this opportunity. The deadline is the end of today Washington, D.C. time, so go to the Teen Center NOW to get it done. I value feedback from the community on any issues of concern. My job is to ensure the efficient and effective operation of this base, and as most of you are aware, I’ve been willing to try new options and experiment with new ways of doing business to raise the level of service my programs provide. Some ideas from the community are fantastic and easily implemented. Some are less constructive or less feasible for one reason or another. I value your input and if there are bureaucratic hurdles or regulations that prevent implementation of a seemingly good idea, I am happy to provide feedback. You can submit your ideas via a variety of channels. Probably the best channels are either speaking directly with a manager of the program itself, or by submitting an ICE comment on our website. Those comments come in to me and to the appropriate department head, and we respond to every comment (or at least the ones with contact information provided). So please keep the feedback coming. If you have a compliment or want to give positive feedback on a service, that’s always welcome, too. Don’t forget: Father’s Day is this Sunday. Happy Father’s Day to all the dedicated dads out there. Next week is the summer solstice and the first day of summer. Enjoy the sunshine and the beautiful Naples scenery, and have a great weekend!
Melissa Kabukuru, editor:
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Join the USO Naples for its annual block party Saturday, June 16. The event will take place in the Central Park area at the Support Site, and will feature live musical entertainment, food, games and activities for children, a flea market and craft area, and more. Bring your blanket or lounge chair and get ready for a fun evening on the lawn with the USO.
Sign up for Tiger Sharks ‘Summer Swim’ program Interested in competitive swimming? The Naples Tiger Sharks will begin their "Summer Swim" program July 2. Those interested need to contact coach Jane Higgins at higginsx5@ yahoo.com to schedule an evaluation for June 26, June 27 or June 28. Practices will be held at the Capodichino Fit Zone Pool Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:30 to 10:45 a.m., with times varying based on the age and level of the swimmer. This program is for all children ages 6 to 19.
Note about the long-term parking policy on base Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples is in the process of revising its long-term parking policy to better support the needs of all Naples-area commands. Part of the process is ensuring that longterm parking is available at Capodichino, as well
as at the Support Site. For information regarding long-term parking, please call 081-568-4955 or 081-811-4264. It is strongly recommended that traveling personnel contact the NSA Naples Pass and ID Office as soon as they have plans for leaving the area, due to the processing time required to obtain a long-term parking permit.
Notice for customers of Ralph, King of Laundry Laundry services provided by Ralph, King of Laundry are expected to recommence Monday, June 18 outside the front gate of Naval Support Activity Naples. There was an interruption in service due to the owner's health problems, but the owner's son plans to continue running the business in his stead. All services and prices will remain the same. Clothing pick-up and drop-off hours will remain between 5:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. Customers should continue to look for the white Ralph, King of Laundry van located outside the Capodichino front gate. Anyone with questions about the service or the whereabouts of clothing items they dropped off for cleaning can call Gianni at 349-850-6895 or 338-135-7331.
Alumni representatives sought for the 2012 Naples High School College Night
The Naval Support Activity Naples school liaison officer and Naples High School guidance office are seeking community members to represent their alma maters on Wednesday, October 10 for this year’s College Night. The event will Report fraud, waste, abuse and mismanagement in take place from 5 to 7 p.m. at Navy activities to: Naples High School. Office of the Inspector General, Naples, Italy The support of alumni repreLeave a recorded message 24/7:...........................081-568-2983 sentatives from the community Speak to the CNREURAFSWA Investigator: ......081-568-2600 is essential to the success of Speak to the CNE-CNA-C6F Investigator: .........081-568-2964 the Naples College Night. This E-mail: ighotline@eu.navy.mil early start provides plenty of Website: www.cnic.navy.mil/europe/index.htm lead time for those interested to request and receive promotional materials from their alma maters. Interested individuals should contact their college or university’s admisNSA Naples CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .townhallnsanaples@eu.navy.mil sion office as soon as possible. Child and Youth Programs Director christopher.kasparek@eu.navy.mil Director, FFSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FFSCNSANaples@eu.navy.mil Most colleges accept requests CMVRO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .cmvro@eu.navy.mil via e-mail as well as by phone. Personal Property . . . . . . . . . . . . .ppso-naples@eu.navy.mil Inform the college admissions Post Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .postoffice@eu.navy.mil office that Naples Middle/High Hospital Customer Service . . . . .nhnaples-pao@med.navy.mil Naples High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .naplesHS.principal@eu.dodea.edu School has a population of 540 Naples Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . .naplesES.principal@eu.dodea.edu students to ensure the office Housing Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . .nsanapleshousingdirector@eu.navy.mil sends sufficient material. Commissary Director . . . . . . . . . .Sharon.washington@deca.mil To register for a College Night NEX General Manager . . . . . . . . .nexnaples-gen1@nexweb.org MWR/ITT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .mwrmarketrequest@eu.navy.mil table, contact the school liaison AFN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .http://www.afneurope.net/naples officer at 081-811-6549 or at NCTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .nctscustsvc@eu.navy.mil pamela.oconnor@eu.navy.mil.
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Italian students tour Naval Support Activity Naples
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JUNE EVENTS 19 PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL Women's Bible Study Summer Session will meet June 19, July 10 and July 24 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Support Site Fellowship Hall. Free childcare provided. For any questions, please contact Heather Muñoz at heather.munoz11@gmail.com or at 345-398-9079. 24 NAPLES NATO YACHT CLUB SUMMER PARTY will take place at the Nisida Club House June 24 starting at 11:30 a.m. The program will feature music, food and sailing activities, to include “orientation sailing” for those who have never experienced sailboats. Food booths from Germany, Italy, Spain and the United States will provide national eating specialties and beer at basic cost. Open to Naples area NATO ID card holders; advance booking via e-mail at nnyc@nnyc.it. 28 MONTHLY BABY BASICS CLASS offered by NMCRS Visiting Nurses. Next class is June 28, 2012 from 9 a.m. to noon at the NavyMarine Corps Relief Society Office, located in room G-016 in the Admin II building at Capodichino. Topics include newborn care (i.e. bundling, diapering & bathing), feeding, crying & comforting, health & safety, etc. Contact NCMRS for registration and information at 081-568-3913.
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Italian students from Istituto Paritario "S. Chiara" in nola pose for a photo during their tour of naval Support activity (nSa) naples Friday, June 8. the students met with with Master Chief Charles Collins, naval Support activity (nSa) naples command master chief, and visited base facilities such as the library, the FitZone gym, the air terminal and the fire station. (Photo by MC1 John Parker)
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Priest offers monetary incentive to wed In a small town in northern Italy, a priest is offering an incentive of €500 out of his own pocket to young couples who want to marry but are discouraged to do so by economic difficulties. The priest said he was surprised when he found out that the church’s registry was only half-full. Even more discomforting was the continual drop in membership numbers, from 17 new members in the year 1960 down to zero in the year 2006, and none so far this year. The priest pointed out the difficult economy has forced people to live with their families because they can’t afford the costs of a new house.
Italian authorities arrest terror suspects On Wednesday, Italian police arrested ten people who were suspected of a series of attempted terrorist acts in Italy, Germany and France. The arrests occurred as part of a vast operation in cities across Italy. The suspects are accused of plotting and organizing attacks against Milan’s private Bocconi University, as well as planning an attack on a government identification and expulsion center for immigrants. The group is also accused of sending letter bombs to Equitalia, the Italian tax-collection agency.
Parts of Rome’s Trevi fountain crumble Several decorative pieces fell from the top of the 280-year-old Trevi fountain in Rome. This incident prompted alarm that one of the city’s most famous monuments is in a critical state and needs a major restoration. Barriers were put up around one side of the square to prevent tourists from getting too close, while a fire brigade crane was brought in to help restoration experts examine the damage. Umberto Broccoli, superintendent of Rome's artistic heritage, said the damage was
probably due to water infiltration caused by heavy rain this past winter. The Trevi Fountain last had a major restoration in 1991. The Baroque fountain was commissioned by Pope Clement XII, with work beginning in 1732 and continuing for the next thirty years. Rome’s mayor is considering finding a private sponsor to fund maintenance and create a special fund to protect Rome’s most important monuments. The mineral water company Acqua Claudia has said it will pay €200,000 to fix the Trevi Fountain. Each week when the fountain is drained, about €3,000 in coins is collected by cleaners, with the money going to charities throughout the city.
Venetian archbishop tells churches to tone down bell-ringing After years of complaints from Venetians about the noise from excessive bell ringing, the archbishop of Venice issued a decree which forces the city’s churches to ring their bells with “moderation.” The decree, which will go into effect later this month, will regulate the hours, duration, intensity and procedures for bell-ringing. The decision was a compromise between freedom of religion and the demand for peace and quiet from an increasing population. The complaints began in 2008 when citizens living in the town of Mestre filed against the excessively loud ringing of bells from the church of San Pietro Orseolo. Environmental officials were called in and the church priest was fined €1,280 after it was found that the bells exceeded the decibel level allowed. The debate spread soon to other parishes, with residents saying they could no longer stand the loud and frequent bell-ringing. The 325-foot tall bell tower in St. Mark’s Square is exempt from the new rules. Exceptions will also be made for Christmas and Easter.
NAPLES HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC BOOSTERS seeks 2012-2013 board members. For more information, e-mail matthew.ukleja@gmail.com. ALLIED SPOUSES CLUB is seeking strong candidates to fill the following leadership positions: events coordinator, volunteer coordinator and bazaar chairman. Annual rotation of leadership also means we are electing new board positions: president, vice president and secretary. FMI, e-mail ascpresidentjfc@gmail.com. LA MIMOSA THRIFT SHOP AT JFC is currently accepting volunteers to sort donations and staff the store. Hours of operation are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.. La Mimosa is closed Wednesdays and weekends. FMI, e-mail ascpresidentjfc@ gmail.com. ATTENTION PHOTOGRAPHERS! Are you interested in taking photos of Naples Elementary School students during 2011-2012? Contact Dr. Johnson at 081-811-4159 or donita.Johnson@eu.dodea.edu. ANIMALS WITHOUT LIMITS (AWL) is searching for volunteers who want to help at our Animal Hospice in Lago Patria. We also need volunteers for different projects on the Support Site base. For more information, please contact us at awlrescueteam@gmail.com or director@ animalswithoutlimits.com NAPLES AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC) NEEDS VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTORS. ARC needs volunteer instructors for various courses. Those interested in becoming instructors can contact the ARC office at 081-568-4788. THE AMERICAN SOCCER CLUB (ASC) OF NAPOLI is looking for qualified coaches. Those interested in coaching should e-mail doc@ ascnapoli.com. NAPLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA is searching for people who want to lead the PTA during the 2012-2013 school year. PTA board members are elected every year and committee chairs are appointed every year. If you are interested in a board or chair position, please e-mail Angel Neese at itwife2000@yahoo.com. NAVY LEAGUE OF THE U.S./NAPLES COUNCIL is seeking board members. Contact Betty Reese at 081-526-8051 or breese@cybernet.it. NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY OPERATION CLIP & SAVE (coupons): 081-568-3913. NAPLES OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION NEEDS REFEREES Anyone interested should contact Nigel Alexander at 081-721-5413 or 346-6803282 or by e-mail to nalexander@afsouth.nato.int. GAETA/NAPLES AREA GIRL SCOUTS Now accepting registration for the 2012-13 school year. We are still in need of leaders and co-leaders. Training and support provided. FMI, contact naplesgs@yahoo.com.
ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON HARRY S. TRUMAN LODGE No. 649 meets 6:30 p.m. every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact Kevin Baker at 338479-7023 or hst649sec@yahoo.com, or visit http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/HST649/. MEDITATION SITTING GROUP is held from 7 to 7:30 p.m. every Monday at the side chapel at the Support Site. Newcomers should stop by at 6:30 p.m. Participation is free. FMI, e-mail Laura Hitchcock at laura.poodle@gmail.com. REGISTER FOR GRADUATE DEGREE ON-SITE PROGRAMS Visit the University of Phoenix and the University of Oklahoma to learn what on-site degree programs are offered in the Naples area. UP is at 081-568-6670 and OU is at 081-568-6672. Both colleges have offices at Capodichino in the Admin II building. REGISTER FOR ON-SITE UNDERGRADUATE CLASSES Visit the colleges for more information about what classes and programs are offered. UMUC Maryland can be reached at 081-568 -6673/74/75; Central Texas College is at 081-568-6761.
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The first Comrades Marathon took place on May 24, 1921 and has continued every year since then, with the exception of a few years during World War II. “What makes Comrades so unique really is the camaraderie that you feel with other runners as well as spectators as you’re running the marathon,” said Mosteller. “People from all walks of life and incredibly diverse backgrounds line the streets for hours to cheer on the runners. It’s a celebration of the human spirit, in which people are united in seeing you through to the end.” With a time that put her in the top-half of the 12,000 runners who finished the race, it appears the camaraderie saw her through. Mosteller is already making plans to run in next year´s Comrades Marathon.
Lt. Cmdr. Kelly Mosteller runs during South africa’s Comrades Marathon June 3. Mosteller completed the 56-mile ultramarathon in 10 hours and 32 seconds. (Photo courtesy of Lt. Cmdr. Kelly Mosteller)
Community honors college graduates
More than 60 college graduates and certificate recipients walked during a graduation ceremony at naval Support activity naples June 8. (Photo by MC1 John Parker)
From the Navy College Office
Excitement filled the air as 61 college graduates and certificate recipients marched into the Capodichino base theater Friday, June 8 during the annual Graduation/Recognition Ceremony. All of the graduates felt proud of a mission well accomplished as they were each individually recognized for their achievement. Graduates from the four on-base colleges and from colleges throughout the continental United States were represented in the ceremony. In total, the printed graduation program recognized about 200 graduates, even though only 61 of them walked during the ceremony. Lt. Cmdr. Keith Tukes of Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples security department gave the welcoming remarks and introduced the keynote speaker, Capt. John Newcomer, commander of the Center for Personal and Professional Development in Dam Neck, Va. Capt. Newcomer gave a motivational graduation speech that charged each graduate to move on and fulfill his or her destiny. At the reception after the ceremony, graduates had an opportunity to mingle with their co-workers and family members. Earning a college degree is a long and hard road to travel and a challenge to anyone. Chief Petty Officer Wilbert Davis of Naval Computing and Telecommunications Station Naples recently travelled to Colorado to complete the capstone requirement for award of a MBA from Colorado State University. LN1 Jose Macumba, Jr. completed a Bachelor of Science
Degree in Legal Studies with Roger Williams University. Meanwhile, YN1 Kevin Mason of Commander Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia completed a Bachelor of Science degree in cybersecurity, a new and challenging field of study. All services were represented at the graduation ceremony. Sgt. 1st Class Jose Mendoza of the U.S. Army, 2nd NATO Signal Battalion, was recognized for completing a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from Ashford University. In total, more than 100 military and civilian community members completed an associate, bachelor’s or graduate degree with University of Maryland University College during the past year, and were recognized in the ceremony or in the printed graduation program. Additionally, several Central Texas College graduates gleamed with pride as they were awarded an Associate of Science degree in criminal justice or information technology. Many other graduates completed a graduate degree with either the University of Oklahoma or the University of Phoenix. At Naval Support Activity Naples, it is possible to earn a graduate degree on site through face-to-face classes or via distance education. Visit the Navy College Office if you would like information on how to earn a college degree, or how to recommence your work toward a degree. You can visit the Navy College Office in person on the main floor of the Admin II building at Capodichino, or you can contact the office at nco.naples@eu.navy.mil or at 081-568-6684/6681/ 6678.
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Weekly Crime Statistics for June 4-10, 2012 – Traffic accidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 (6 off base) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1 on base) – Vehicle break-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 (6 off base) – Larceny of Personal Property .3 (3 on base) Vehicle Break-In (off base). On June 4 at approximately 8 a.m., E-8/USN RET. reported a vehicle break-in that occurred June 3 in Lago Patria, Italy. Victim reported that she parked her vehicle and upon returning noticed her driver’s side window broken. No items were missing from the vehicle. Vehicle Break-In (off base). On June 4 at approximately 8:30 a.m., E-6/USN reported a vehicle break-in that occurred June 1 in Pozzuoli, Italy. Victim stated that she secured her vehicle and upon returning found the passenger side window broken and multiple items missing. Vehicle Break-In (off base). On June 4 at approximately 8 a.m., E-5/USN reported a vehicle break-in that occurred May 28 in Licola, Italy. Victim stated that when his wife left their house she noticed that both of her vehicles had been broken into but nothing was missing. Vehicle Break-In (off base). On June 5 at approximately 10:30 a.m., E-4/USN reported a vehicle break-in that occurred June 4 in Licola, Italy. Victim stated that he was woken up by a noise. When he got up to investigate, he noticed an unidentified individual exiting his vehicle. The unknown person then entered into another vehicle and drove off. Larceny of personal property (on base). On June 5 at approximately 7:39 p.m., E-3/USN reported a larceny of personal property that occurred earlier that day at NSA Naples Capodichino. Victim stated that when he returned to his barracks room after having his new furniture put in, he noticed that a large jar that was full of change had been emptied. Vehicle Break-In (off base). On June 6 at approximately 7:40 a.m., E-4/USA reported a vehicle break-in that occurred June 5 in Licola, Italy. Victim stated that while eating at a restaurant, he was informed by the staff that some items that were in his trunk were now on the ground behind his vehicle.
Upon further inspection, he noticed that his drivers’ side window had been broken and his trunk forced open. Multiple items were missing from the vehicle. Traffic Accident with Injuries (off base). On June 8 at approximately 9:48 a.m., CIV reported a traffic accident with injuries that occurred June 6 in Licola, Italy. Driver stated that while driving she noticed a vehicle approaching her from behind a high rate of speed, so she pulled over to the right hand side in an attempt to give the vehicle enough room to pass by her. The vehicle was unable to pass and collided with her vehicle, causing damage to the rear end of her vehicle and the front end of the other vehicle. Driver reported to have neck pain and stiffness, and reported to U.S. Naval Hospital Naples for further evaluation. Vehicle Break-In (off base). On June 9 at approximately 10:54 p.m., O-5/USN reported a vehicle break-in that occurred earlier that day in Gricignano, Italy. Victim stated that he parked and secured his vehicle. Upon returning to his vehicle, he noticed that his passenger side window had been broken. No items were reported missing from the vehicle.
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Fleet and Family Support Center events this week From the Fleet and Family Support Center
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UPCOMING FFSC NAPLES EVENTS Call 081-811-6372 for more information or to register Monday, June 18 – CULTURAL TIPS (11:30 a.m.. - 12:30 p.m.; at the Capodichino food court) Tiziana, an ICR specialist, will be available to answer your cultural questions on food, holidays, trips, etiquette, transportation, Italian language and more. Tuesday, June 19 – ITALIAN COOKING CLASS (9:45 a.m. 2 p.m.; departs from the Support Site) Trip to a restaurant to learn how to cook a variety of Italian dishes. Cost: about €15 to be paid at the restaurant. Participants meet outside the Support Site main gate at 9:45 a.m. and take the local bus to Aversa. Requires prior purchase of 2 E1 bus tickets at ITT. EASY ITALIAN (9 a.m. - noon; session 2 of 3) This is an introduction to basic Italian language and conversation. AL-ANON SUPPORT GROUP (6 - 7 p.m.) Wednesday, June 20 – CHEESE COURSE: TWO FAMOUS ITALIAN CHEESES (9 - 11 a.m.; Part 1 of 2) Learn to know the special ones during this class on Italian cheeses. CHOICES: MANAGING YOUR ANGER (2 - 4 p.m.; Session 2 of 3) A three-session program focused on skills to manage anger and develop effective communication. PARENTS OF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN SUPPORT GROUP (5 - 6 p.m.) Support group for parents of special needs kids. Parents can share information and provide mutual support. Thursday, June 21 – CHEESE COURSE: VISIT TO A CHEESE FACTORY (8 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Part 2 of 2) Visit to cheese factory and enjoy the best cheese. Carpool from the Support Site. BECOMING A LOVE & LOGIC PARENT (11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Session 1 of 7) This parenting program is designed to give you practical skills that can be used immediately. SMOOTH MOVE (8 a.m. - noon) Don’t let your upcoming transfer catch you off guard – start planning today. Registration is required prior to attending. Note: All non-Navy personnel may arrive at 9:30 a.m. Call for details and to register.
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Above: the sacristy at the Certosa di San Martino contains 56 inlaid wood panels, as well as a painted ceiling. Below: the cloister at the Certosa di San Martino, a former Carthusian monastery, contains trees, plants and sculptural decoration, as well as a cemetery.
A peaceful perch above Naples Story and photos by Melissa Kabukuru, Panorama editor
he Certosa di San Martino is a place that seems to get more and more beautiful each time you visit. The former Carthusian monastery sits atop a hill in Naples’ Vomero district and commands some of the best views in the city, while also containing worldclass marble decoration, paintings and inlaid woodwork. The monastery dates back to 1325, when Charles of Anjou (then Duke of Calabria) ordered its construction. It was dedicated to St. Martin, bishop of Tours, who was an important saint for the French monarchs who ruled Naples at the time. Inside the monastic complex, visitors will find a magnificent Baroque church featuring stunning inlaid marble decoration. The decorative scheme was begun in the 1600s under the supervision of the sculptor Cosimo Fanzago, who performed much of the work himself. The church also contains high-quality sculptures by
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Giuseppe Sanmartino, whose figures appear to be constantly in motion, along with religious paintings by several significant Neapolitan artists. At the rear of the church, visitors will find a sacristy containing 56 carved walnut wardrobes. These are jawdropping examples of the Southern Italian art of inlaid woodwork. The top row of wardrobes shows scenes from scripture and the Apocalypse, while the panels below depict fantastical architectural schemes. The three-dimensional perspective on these is something to behold, especially since the effect is created with pieces of wood instead of a paintbrush. Beyond the sacristy, the treasury contains gilded cases that once held the monastery’s relics. In this room, visitors will find an emotional “Pietà” by Jusepe de Ribera, as well as a masterful ceiling painting by Luca Giordano that seems to lift the viewer up into the clouds. Exiting out the back of the church, you’ll find the main cloister of the monastery. This green space was once where the Carthusian monks would
A visit to the Certosa di San Martino offers nature, art and history pass their time in quiet reflection. Today it is equally calming, filled with trees and the sound of birds chirping. Standing in the cloister, you’ll feel as if you’re miles away from the city, even though today the monastery is only a short stroll away from the heart of one of Naples’ busiest shopping districts. More sculptural work by Fanzago is featured here, including the marble skulls that line the cemetery walls and the portrait busts that sit above several of the doors. The rest of the monastic complex contains a museum that includes a collection of Neapolitan nativity scenes (presepe), a section on naval history and space for temporary exhibits. These rooms are worth exploring if you have even a mild interest in Neapolitan or Italian history. One of the most interesting rooms in the museum is the Hall of Carriages. This corridor contains two large coaches, one of which was once used by King Ferdinand II and his wife, Maria Cristina di Savoia. The size of these carriages (the wheel of one is more than six feet in diame-
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Visitors to the Certosa di San Martino can follow this path to explore the gardens of the former monastery.
ter) and their gilded decoration says a great deal about how the noble families of Naples once lived. Also displayed along the walls of the Hall of Carriages are gigantic family crests that once hung throughout the city. If you pass through the Hall of Carriages, you will reach a patio overlooking the city of Naples and the terraced gardens of the monastery. From here you can follow a footpath to admire the rest of the gardens, or simply enjoy the view of the city and the sea. Either way, you may begin to envy the former monks of San Martino, who had the privilege of living amid these sights every day.
VENUE INFORMATION The Certosa di San Martino is located at Largo San Martino, 5 in Naples’ Vomero district. The site is open from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (ticket office closes one hour before). Closed Wednesdays. To get there, take the Metro Linea 2 to Montesanto, then take the Funicolare di Montesanto to Via Morghen. The monastery is about a half-mile away on foot.
the church in the Certosa di San Martino features marble work by Cosimo Fanzago as well as sculptures by Giuseppe Sanmartino.
an atrium greets visitors to the Certosa di San Martino, a monastic complex that now is home to a museum.
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M ORE I NSIDE P AGE … ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON NAPLES OVERSEAS SPOUSES CLUB is seeking individuals to assist in 2012-2013 with a variety of events and positions. Don't miss the fun! If you want to help us help our community, please contact noscitaly@gmail.com. CALLING ALL NAPLES NURSES! Please consider joining the Naples Area Nurses Association (NANA). NANA is an organization of nurses that work together to fundraise, participate in social events, and provide support throughout the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples and NSA Naples community. FMI, contact Lt. Shelley Beltz at shelley.beltz @med.navy.mil or Lt. Jenny Paul at jenny.paul@med.navy.mil. THE WELFARE & RECREATION ASSOCIATION is available to meet associates every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its location on the first floor of Building 450 upstairs from Capo Landing. FMI, visit http://www.wraitalia.it/. RECEIVE DAILY REFLECTION, an inspirational thought-for-the-day emailed throughout the work week. To receive Daily Reflection, e-mail Chaplain Charles Luff at charles.luff@eu.navy.mil. SECURITY NOTE: All DoD military or civilian personnel hosting an event off base must complete a Special Event Force Protection Plan (SEFPP) 45 days in advance, regardless of organization, if the event will involve 50 or more personnel, include distinguished visitors or involve personnel wearing uniforms. FMI, contact the AT/FP Division at 081-568-5525 or visit the division office in the Capodichino Security Precinct, Bldg. 403. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS hosts English-speaking AA meetings on and off base in the Naples area. For more information, call 347-544-0254 or visit http://www.aa-europe.net/countries/italy.htm. CATHOLIC WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL invites community members to join the Rosary Prayer Group that meets every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Support Site Chapel. For more information, e-mail CWOCNaples@gmail.com. ATTN MILITARY RETIREES AND SURVIVORS Connect to the retired community through membership in the U.S. Military Retiree Association of Southern Italy (USMRA-SI). For info and an application, visit http://usmra-si.tripod.com or call 329-208-7315. PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS WELCOME AT ALL CONNECT THE TOTS CLUB ACTIVITIES! The CTT Club hosts events, crafts and outings designed for you and your child (infancy through preschool). For more information on the club, visit www.meetup.com/Connect-the-TotsClub/. CATHOLIC WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL meets monthly in the Support Site Fellowship Hall for prayer and fellowship. Child care provided. For information, contact Eileen Mayette at cwocnaples@gmail.com. RELIGIOUS SERVICES AT U.S. NAVAL HOSPITAL NAPLES Tuesday Silent prayer (7:15-7:45 a.m.) in the hospital chapel. Traditional hymn and praise and worship music will be provided during this time. Wednesday Roman Catholic Mass (11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.) in the hospital chapel. Call 081-811-6451 to confirm that Mass is being held. Thursday Men’s Fellowship and Bible Study (6-7 a.m.) in the hospital galley. SURE START is a unique program committed to providing the highest quality of education for command-sponsored children of enlisted personnel (priority to E1-E4) who are 4 years old by Sept. 1. FMI, call Karen Rodrigues at 081-811-4682 or the school at 081-811-4037. FILIPINO-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NAPLES, ITALY meets every 1st Sunday of the month at the SS Fellowship Hall at 12 p.m. FMI, contact Christian Rodriguez at christian.rodriguez@eu.navy.mil, Catherine Katimbang at catherine. katimbang@eu.dodea.edu or visit the group’s Facebook page: Fil-Am Naples. TOASTMASTERS meets the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Meetings are held at the Support Site Community Center. FMI, contact Toastmasters President Leonard Augustine at 346-771-7506. THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, San Gennaro council 14853, meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Support Site Fleet and Family Support Center. E-mail Jaime Gonzalez at kofcnaples@gmail.com or visit http://sites.google.com/ site/kofcnaples/ home. NAPLES CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL ASSOCIATION meets regularly to support families on their homeschooling journey. FMI, contact Susan Van Cleave at sdwvancleave@msn.com. SAIL WITH THE NAPLES NATO YACHT CLUB (NNYC) AMERICAN TEAM. We are looking for Americans interested in participating in dinghy races sailed at the NNYC facilities on the island of Nisida. Experience not required. FMI, contact Frank Chapman at champanf@ix.netcom.com. WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN (WIC) OVERSEAS PROGRAM is offered at NSA Naples. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum or have an infant or child under the age of five may qualify for the program. WIC Overseas is a nutrition education program that provides nutritious supplemental foods. Contact WIC Overseas at 081-8114962. BOY SCOUT TROOP 007 holds troop meetings every Monday from 6:30 - 8 p.m. in the Support Site Community Center. FMI, contact Scoutmaster Dennis Smith at 081-811-5585 or dennis@ bsulfurcreek.com.
Friday, June 15 4:30 p.m. Snow White and the Huntsman, PG-13 5:30 p.m. Madagascar 3, PG Premiere Showing 7:15 p.m. Snow White and the Huntsman, PG-13 Saturday, June 16 2:30 p.m. Pirates Band of Misfits, PG Premiere Showing 4:30 p.m. Snow White and the Huntsman, PG-13 5:30 p.m. Madagascar 3, PG 7:15 p.m. Snow White and the Huntsman, PG-13 Sunday, June 17 4:30 p.m. Madagascar 3, PG 5:30 p.m. Snow White and the Huntsman, PG-13 7 p.m. Prometheus, R Premiere Showing Monday, June 18 Closed — No Movie
Tuesday, June 19 Closed — No Movie
upcoming uSO tours Capodichino Office 081-568-5713 Support Site Office 081-811-4903 www.uso.it
Wednesday, June 20 4:30 p.m. Snow White and the Huntsman, PG-13 5:30 p.m. Battleship, PG-13 Last Showing 7:15 p.m. Snow White and the Huntsman, PG-13
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Thursday, June 21 4:30 p.m. Pirates Band of Misfits, PG 5:30 p.m. Men in Black 3, PG-13 7 p.m. Snow White and the Huntsman, PG-13 Friday, June 22 4:30 p.m. Think Like a Man PG-13 Premiere Showing 5:30 p.m. Snow White and the Huntsman, PG-13 7 p.m. The Raven, R, Premiere Showing
June 15 Naples Underground with Pizza Lunch . . . . . . .€ 40 June 16 Genzano Flower Festival . . . . . . . . . . .€ 35 June 17 Imperial Rome City Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . .€ 60 June 22 Wine Tasting Under the Stars . . . . . . . . . .€ 55 June 23 Minicruise of the Amalfi Coast . . . . . . .€ 60 June 24 A Day at the Negombo Spa . . . . . .€ 75 WEEKEND TOURS July 6-9 Summer Weekend in Venice . . . . . € 228 July 28-29 Weekend under a Tuscan Sun . . . € 190 August 11-12 The Dolce Vita Roman Weekend . € 158 Sept. 30 - Oct. 3 Labor Day in Corfu . . . . . . . . . . . . € 627
Honoring Herman Chanowitz: veteran, teacher and friend By Panorama staff
he Naples community paid its respects this past week to Herman Chanowitz, a retired Army Air Corps captain and former teacher at the NATO garrison in Bagnoli who passed away June 5. He was 97. Members of the U.S. military’s Jewish community held a memorial service for Chanowitz Saturday, June 9, while the U.S. Army NATO AFSOUTH battalion at Allied Joint Force Command (JFC) Naples held a ceremony in his honor Tuesday, June 12. Chanowitz served as a captain in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1945. As a member of the 2nd Tactical Air Communications Squadron, Herman participated in several battles in the Naples area, including the assault landing at Salerno (“Operation Avalanche”), and the battles to liberate San Pietro Infine and Cassino while attached to the 36th Infantry Division. In 1978 he returned to the Naples area, the home of his wife of 67 years, Adriana. Chanowitz spent much of his time over the years teaching university classes at the NATO garrison in Bagnoli and providing historic tours to visitors from all over the world. He was honored in a memorial service at the Naples synagogue in the downtown district of Chiaia June 9. During the ceremony, Rachel Cornette, a lay leader in the Jewish community at Naval Support Activity Naples, spoke of her friendship with Chanowitz, as well as his life and career. “He had no enemies, and everyone was a friend within moments of meeting him,” Cornette said. “Herman’s life and love made a profound impact on many people, and his many acts of kindness showed a commitment to repairing the world.” At JFC Naples, a ceremony was held in memory of Chanowitz June 12. Presiding over the event was U.S. Army Chaplain (Capt.) Ivan Arreguin and U.S. Army Cpl. Aaron Carson. More than 100 friends and family, including the mayor of San Pietro Infine, Giuseppe Eugenio Vecchiarino, attended the memorial event.
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Capt. Chanowitz in France in 1944.
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Congratulations, Naples High School Class of 2012 By Sandi Boggs The 2012 Senior Class of Naples High School had a commencement ceremony at Carney Park Thursday, June 7. Vice Adm. Frank Craig Pandolfe was gracious enough to speak at the ceremony. Lucas Boggs, a senior student, said that it meant a lot to him for the admiral to take time out of his busy schedule to speak at the ceremony. Following the graduation, the graduates had the opportunity to attend a Senior Bash Lock In at Strikers Bowling Alley. The seniors enjoyed the evening of bowling, playing casino games, watching movies, eating, dancing to a live DJ, and enjoying each others’ company — maybe for the last time. The event was sponsored by Child and Youth Programs and the Senior Class Parent Committee. The seniors’ parents donated food, drinks and some even provided prizes that the graduates got to bid on at a silent auction. Naples Overseas Spouses Club donated three baskets for the silent auction. The baskets were created from new items that were donated to the Forgotten Treasures Thrift Store. The Navy Exchange donated several current movie DVDs, as well as some music CDs. Navy Federal Credit Union supplied the grand prize, an iPad. The senior class students will be heading off into the workforce or to college, but they will always remember their graduation, the Senior Bash Lock In and the support of the local community. • NOT PICTURED: Takara Harper.
Allen, Edward
Ames, Justin
Arreguin, Samuel
Bell, Alexandra
Bergwerff, Jasper
Block, Stacia
Burley, Genevieve
Alexander, Nigel
Byrnes, Katherine
Campos, Paola
Carlos, Maeve
Chandler, Alexis
Costa, Francesca
Coutino, Jake
Croswell, Connor
Curtin, Jennifer
Davis, Phillip
DeRivera, Benjamin
DeRivera, Brian
Doyle, Kyleigh
Fain, John
Fenton, Melody
Fields, Alecia
Foley, Alexandra
Fosdyck, Tyler
Gallardo, Virgilio
Gonzalez, Elijah
Griffin, Hassan
Hammer, Adam
Heinselman, Andrew
Hernandez, Patricio
Higgins, Jonathan
Ibarra, Amber
Kim, Jordan
LeVault, Samuel
Livesay, Dylan
Lund, Jacqueline
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Maleski, Krste
McFeely, James
Migyanko, John
Mims, Kierra
Morillo, Jan-Paul
Murdoch, Joelle
Murdock, Jack
Plante, Courtney
Ponce, Alexa-Krizzita
Rady, Zachary
Ruffino, Nicco
Saunders, Jane
Schiermeyer, Alisha
Silva, Jacqueline
Simic, Jelena
Sizemore, Ricky
Smith, Julia
Steffenhagen, Macallister
Steinbach, Stephanie
Summerville, Brian
Tanaquin, Christian
Thomas, Seth
Tranoris, Peter
Trigg, Giovanna
Umstaedter, Daniel
Waller, Katie
Walsh, Shannon
Wood, Katelyn
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I Negozi / Stores Practice your vocabulary. Find the Italian words. G A S T R O N O M I A S I P C
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Boys’ Athlete of the Year: John Fain John Fain led the boys’ cross country team to its third consecutive European championship this past fall. He placed second overall at the DODDS-Europe championship meet, which earned him a first-team All-European selection. Throughout the course of the regular season, John displayed his dominance by setting course records at
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Isabel Krause started off her junior year at Naples High School by trying out for a new sport: volleyball. No one could imagine the impact she would have on the sport. Until this year Isabel, affectionately called Izzy, had never played organized volleyball. By the end of her first season, she had made a name for herself as a firstteam All European Selection on a European Championship team. With 42 solo blocks and 108 kills, she was a force to be reckoned with. Izzy is not only a powerhouse on the volleyball court, but also in the swimming pool. She was the Tiger Sharks’ team captain, as well as the High School Most Valuable Swimmer. Izzy’s can-do attitude and leadership were visible every-
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3 of 6 total courses run during the regular season: at Vicenza (16:03), at Aviano (17:09), and at Naples’ Carney Park (16:17). John Fain earned these honors through hard work and discipline throughout the off-season. Moreover, his leadership as team captain was outstanding. He led by example and was a mentor to the younger athletes. John’s leadership had a positive effect on the overall team climate, said cross country coach Francis “Chip” Noonan. Noonan said he considers this past season to be the cross country team’s best ever, and attributes this to the impact of John’s leadership. Fain continued to perform well during the track and field season this spring. He excelled in long-distance events throughout the season, and placed third in the 1,600meter run at the European championships.
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day on the pool deck. At the Southern Divisional meet, she took first place in her five events. At the All-European Swim Championship, she earned medals in four of her five events. Her outstanding performances helped lead the team to a second-place finish at European championship for the first time in team history. Additionally, Izzy is a three-year varsity member of the Lady Wildcats softball team. She played a vital role in her team’s win at the European Championship Tournament. She makes outstanding contributions to the team by being such a versatile player in the field and having a consistent presence at the plate. In addition to being an outstanding athlete, Izzy has been an exemplary student. She is enrolled in 3 AP classes and maintains a 4.3 cumulative GPA.
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The Anglo-Italian School (Montessori Division), an international school at open to all NATO dependents, held its fifth-grade graduation ceremony Thursday, June 7 at the Agnano Terme. At the ceremony, awards were given for the class valedictorians, salutatorians and to the winners of the Montessori Award of Excellence. The valedictorians were Annelise Holland of Mrs. Ann Lindsay’s class and GianJoseph Villanueva of Mrs. Jill Dunn’s class. Salutatorians were Emilia Butnaru of Mrs. Lindsay’s class and Giordana Russo of Mrs. Dunn’s class. Additionally, two students received The Montessori Award of Excellence. This award is given to the one student of each graduating class who is considered the top representative of his or her country and best exemplifies the Montessori philosophy. The 2012 winners of the Montessori Award of Excellence were Halit Utku Maden from
Turkey for Mrs. Lindsay’s class and Beatriz Roca from Spain for Mrs. Dunn’s class. These students were selected based on their ability to converse in at least two languages and how well they embody the type of youth the Anglo-Italian School aims to produce: a well-rounded individual who is able in body, mind, and spirit to lead a successful life and contribute greatly to the community. They have demonstrated an exceptional ability to bring people of different cultures and nations together, thereby advancing the cause of international cooperation and understanding. They also epitomize the school’s philosophy of becoming an independent young adult, reflecting the important Montessori ideal of “help me to do it by myself.” Once awards were given out at the June 7 ceremony, all the students received their diplomas. The ceremony concluded with the graduates performing a musical program that included “Child of the Universe,” “Shine, Love, Shine” and “Arrivederci Tutti.”
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Obtaining your Sojourner Permit Italian law requires all foreign personnel working or living within Italy, other than an active-duty member under military orders, to obtain a Sojourner Permit within eight days of arrival in Italy. This is different from a visa, which is merely an approval for entry into the country. All applicants over 14 years of age must apply in person, as each person's signature is required at the time of application. NATIONALS OF ANY STATE OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY COMING TO ITALY DO NOT REQUIRE ANY VISA OR SOJOURNER PERMIT. As part of the Area Orientation process, the U.S. Region Legal Service Office (RLSO EURAFSWA) assists in the preparation and oversees the acquisition of the Sojourner Permit for all personnel attached to U.S. Navy commands in the Naples area. Army and Air Force personnel stationed at JFC must apply through the Carabiniere at the JFC Provost Marshall's Office, Building L. Contact Connie Henderson, RLSO EURAFSWA liaison advisor, at 081-568-4639 for more information.
In the event of an emergency or to report a crime, please call the Emergency Dispatch Center at 081-568-4911 or 5911. (On-Base Dial 9-1-1)
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A lesson in the art of Italian pizza making
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Guest access passes are available for purchase online at http://www.mwritt.org and can be picked up at any Information, Tours and Travel (ITT) office, the Liberty Center, the Navy Outdoor Recreation Center (for those with access to Carney Park), or the Auto/Wood Skills Center. Guest access passes are valid for both days of the event and will cost $4.00 between now and Saturday, June 23. Prices will increase to $6.00 Monday, June 25 through Saturday, June 30. No individual will be admitted to Carney Park without an ID or guest access pass.
By Angelo D’Arienzo, Gaeta Fleet and Family Support Center
Members of the Naval Support Activity Gaeta community took part in a hands-on pizza making workshop Monday, June 11. The workshop took place at a country home in the mountains, near the homeport of the USS Mt. Whitney (LCC-20). At the hands-on workshop, members of the Gaeta naval community learned directly from mamma and nonna how to make pizza the original way, step by step. Class attendees learned how to make their pizzas using simple ingredients, most of which were grown on the farm known as Porto di Mola. They were taught the essential techniques of kneading, rolling, topping, and
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a member of the naval Support activity Gaeta community learns how to make pizza step by step in a June 11 workshop sponsored by the Gaeta Fleet and Family Support Center. (Photo courtesy of the Gaeta FFSC)
baking pizza dough. A wooden oven cooked the pizzas, giving the pizza that unique taste that can only be obtained by using traditional — yet simple — techniques, combined with good ingredients. This class was part of a series of cooking workshops coordinated by the Gaeta Fleet and Family Support Center. The true treasure that attendees discover during these authentic, handson classes is the human relation-
ship with the local Italians and the cultural exchange. Italian is spoken and new friends are made at every event like this. The attendees got to taste their own pizza creations and also could take home all the pizza they could not eat. As a final surprise, the Porto di Mola owner, Mr. Antimo, accompanied the very happy attendees to one of his cherry trees so that everyone got to pick their own cherries and end the day deliciously.
Transportation and parking Buses to Carney Park will be available Saturday, June 30 and Sunday, July 1, departing from Capodichino and the Support Site. Patrons are highly encouraged to ride the bus in order to reduce traffic challenges and the number of cars entering the park. To reserve a space on the bus, patrons need to register and pay $2.00 per rider or $5.00 per family of three or more. Those interested can sign up for the bus online at www.mwritt.org or at any ITT office, as well as the Auto Wood Skills Center, the Navy Outdoor Recreation Center and the Liberty Center. All children under the age of 2 are free when riding on a parent or guardian’s lap for the duration of the trip. The deadline to register for the bus is Wednesday, June 27. After the registration deadline, patrons may ride on a space-available basis. Boarding for space-available seats will start two minutes before each departure time. Patrons should be at their assigned bus stop 10 minutes prior to departure. Tickets are only valid for the assigned departure time. Individuals that are staying in temporary lodging can show their room key or "priority bus pass" and register to ride the buses for free. Parking will be available inside Carney Park for the fee of $10 per vehicle per day, and can be purchased only at www.mwritt.org or at an ITT office. U.S. ID card holders who reside in communities in the immediate vicinity of Carney Park can present a valid lease agreement at an ITT office and purchase their parking passes at the discounted rate of $5.00. An alternate parking lot near Carney Park is currently being secured through a local contractor. Security in the parking area will not be provided. There will be shuttles to and from the event. Costs are to be determined. More information in regard to the alternate parking area will be released as details become available. No vehicle will be admitted into Carney Park without a valid parking pass that has been purchased in advance.
FFSC Tip of the Week: Resume writing From the Fleet and Family Support Center
Writing a resume is typically one of the first steps in the job search process, and often it is the most challenging step. Your resume has a significant job. It has to speak for you when you are not there to speak for yourself. Many times, your resume is what provides a prospective employer with his or her first impression. Chances are you have picked up advice and learned resume writing “rules” along the way from books, friends, or instructors. You may have even been offered opinions or methods that seem contradictory. Keep in mind that a resume is very subjective, and what separates a good resume from a poor one often is a matter of opinion. However, there are two concrete rules of resume writing: 1.Never submit a resume with errors. Submitting a resume with any type of misspelling, typographical or grammatical error attacks your professionalism. 2.Never lie. Lying, even bending the truth a little bit, attacks your integrity. Think of your resume as your advertisement. You must convince an employer that you are worth hiring. Market your skills and accomplishments to “sell” yourself! For more information about resume writing workshops through the Fleet and Family Support Center, call 081-811-6372.
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HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE (HRO) NEW LINK: http://cnic.navy.mil/ Europe/About/Jobs/index.htm. The Human Resources Office is located at Capo Admin I, first floor. The customer service hours are: Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Applications are accepted at the Security Pass and ID Office at Capodichino, OR at the HRO, located in Admin 1, Capodichino, OR by mailing to: HRO, PSC 817 Box 29, FPO AE 09622, OR at Fleet and Family Service Center (FFSC) located on the TLA first floor, at Support Site. HRO must receive mailed applications by closing date of the vacancy announcement. PLEASE NOTE: On Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, the following HRO services will be open only from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: • ID/CAC CARDS (DD1172-2) • Requests for an Official Passport (DD1056) • Logistical Support Letters • Work Certificates
U.S. POSITIONS For a current list of U.S. vacancies and application process information visit our website at: http://cnic.navy. mil/Europe/About/Jobs/index.htm CLOSING JUNE 21 Supervisor Postal Officer –Rome, GS-0303-11, ANN#342658-JC, Full Time Permanent Security Specialist, GS-0080-11, ANN#352968-JC, Full Time Permanent Insurance Claims Assistant, GS0303-05, ANN#EUR12-360494-AG, Full Time Permanent Supervisory Financial Technician, GS-0503-07, ANN#EUR12360496-AG, Full Time Permanent Deputy Director, Strategy, Policy and Resources, GS-0301-15, ANN# EUR12-347651-SC, Full Time Permanent CLOSING JUNE 28 IT Specialist, GS-2210-11 KPP 12 OR GS-2210-12, ANN#EUR12350957-AV, Full Time Temporary Social Services Program Analyst, GS-0101-13, ANN#EUR12-363902EG, Full Time Permanent Training Instructor, GS-1712-12, ANN#EUR12-363901-EG, Full Time Permanent Management Assistant, GS-034405, ANN#EUR12-359336-EG, Full Time Permanent Procurement Technician, GS1106-05, ANN#EUR12-356330-JC, Full Time Permanent Program Analyst, GS-0343-12, ANN#EUR12-364072-SC, Full Time Permanent Management Analyst, GS-0343-07 KPP 09/11 or GS-0343-09 KPP 11 or GS-0343-11, ANN#EUR12-365147EG, Full Time Permanent Navy College, Education and Training Technician (OA), GS1702-05, ANN#EUR12-353366-AG, Full Time Permanent, Navy College, Education Services Specialist, GS-1740-09, ANN#EUR 12-353442-AG, Full Time Permanent,
OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT Educational Aid (CDC/CYP), GS1702-02 KPP 03 KPP 04, ANN# EUR12-223833-AG, (Multiple Positions), Full Time Permanent, Next Cut Off-Date: June 21, 2012 CANCELLED Program Manager, GS-0340-13,
ANN#EUR12-352011-EG, Full Time Permanent Social Services Program Analyst, GS-0101-13, ANN#EUR12-257181EG, Full Time Permanent
COURTESY U.S. VACANCY ANNOUCEMENTS Percussion instructor(s) needed for marching band percussion line. Experience in marching a plus. If interested contact Gary Marvel, director of Naples High School’s bands, at 340-681-3432 or gary.marvel@eu.dodea.edu. Field Academic Advisor sought at the University of Maryland University College Capodichino office. A bachelor's degree is required and a master's degree is preferred. Travel to other UMUC sites is required. Internal and local applicants only. Contact the local UMUC office for a copy of the job announcement at 081568-6673/6674/6675 or visit the website www.ed.umuc.edu and look under "Employment." Field Representative needed at the University of Maryland University College office at Capodichino. Progress towards an associate's degree is required with a minimum of 30 semester hours undergraduate work preferred. Internal and local applicants only. Contact the local UMUC office for a copy of the job announcement at 081-568-6673/ 6674/6675 or visit the website www.ed.umuc.edu and look under "Employment." Veterinary technicians are wanted at the Naples Veterinary Treatment Facility. For more information, stop by Bldg. 2088 next to the Fire Station at the Support Site, or call 081-8117913. Community Bank seeks a Banking Center Service Supervisor at Naval Support Activity Naples Capodichino.To apply online, please use the “Careers” link at www.dodcommunitybank.com, or submit your resume to pia.krucker@dodcommunitybank.com. The USO Naples seeks an Information Specialist for its Support Site Center. The Information Specialist will deliver customer service and support to military families and sailors at the USO Center as well as provide assistance with USO Naples programs, services, event and fleet support. To apply for this position please log on to http://www.uso.org/careers. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact USO Director Ms. Sabrina Pullido at sabrina.pullido@ uso.it or 081-568-2914.
LOCAL NATIONAL (LN) POSITIONS For a current list of LN vacancies and application process information visit our NEW website at: http://cnic. navy.mil/Europe/About/Jobs/index. htm Vehicle Registration Receptionist, Ua-0303-07, ANN#62588355206-AG, Full Time Permanent. Area of Consideration: Current Permanent NSA Employees Only. If you have any questions, contact the front desk at 081-568-5409. You can also contact the HRO Naples helpdesk at: http://cnic.navy.mil/Europe/ About/Jobs/AboutWorkingHere/inde x.htm. You will be contacted within 24 hours, so please be sure to provide your contact information. Thank you and we appreciate your input, whether negative or positive so that we can find ways to improve the HRO services, or continue to provide excellent service. As a reminder, an HRO Representative is available for the biweekly "Meet & Greet" at the NSA, Support Site Base, Navy Exchange Food Court area from 8 to 9 a.m. Please feel free to come by, pick up a
copy of a vacancy announcement that you may be interested in applying for, or ask questions. If the HRO representative is unable to provide you a response, he/she will bring the question back to the HRO office and you will be provided an answer or a call back the same day. The next "Meet & Greet" is June 18, 2012.
NON-APPROPRIATED FUND (NAF) POSITIONS Fleet & Family Readiness NAF Local Naples job announcements within CNREURAFSWA may be viewed at: https://www.cnic.navy.mil/Naples/ FleetAndFamilyReadiness/AboutFleet AndFamilyReadiness/Jobs/index.htm The necessary application forms are also available on line. For any questions you have you may reach us at 081-568-5612/4164.
NSA NAPLES POSITIONS, MWR OPEN CONTINUOUS POSITIONS Child Program Assistant, CY1702-I/II, ANN#12-083, (Multiple Positions) flexible, Child Development Centers, School Age Care, Capodichino/Support Site. Performs routine, day-to-day care of infants and children ranging from 6 weeks to 5 years old. Youth Program Assistant, CY1702-I/II, ANN#12-084, (Multiple Positions) flexible/regular Youth Programs, Support Site/Carney Park. Assembles or gathers materials and equipment necessary to execute School Age Care for children ranging from 6 years old to 9 years old/, School –Age Care Pre-Teen for children ranging from 10 years old to 12 years old, Teen Center Program for children ranging from 13 years old to 18 years old. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guardian. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN# 12-044, flexible, NOR Center, Carney Park. Provides and maintain recreation and athletic equipment issue. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN# 12-002, flexible, Auto/Skills Center, Support Site. Provides information concerning facility, operation and regulations. Ensures adherence to regulations and safety procedures. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01 ANN# 12-037, flexible part time, Bowling Center, Support Site. Provides oversight of activities and necessary services to authorized patrons. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN# 12-042 flexible, Golf Course, Carney Park. Collects green fees (monthly and daily), locker fees and fees for electric cart rentals. Employee will act as starter when needed on weekdays and assist when needed as cashier. Food Service Worker, NA-7408-04, ANN#12-035, flexible, Bowling Center, Support Site. Performs a variety of tasks such as grilling or frying pancakes, hamburgers, hot dogs, bacon, eggs, sausage, by watching while the items are cooking, turning as required; regulating temperature and removing when done. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#12-104, flexible, Fitness Branch, Capodichino/Support Site
Performs maintenance on various types of recreation and athletic equipment to ensure that all equipment is in good condition and safe for patron use. Open until filled. CYP Food Service Worker, NA7408-04, ANN#12-028, Regular, Child Development Centers, Capodichino. Performs various tasks or sequence of tasks in food service and preparation. Include tasks such as peeling potatoes, cutting, sorting and washing vegetable and fruit, assembling sandwiches and measuring and weighing ingredients. Recreation Assistant, NF-018901/02, ANN#12-105, flexible, MWR Gaeta. Serves as a primary front line customer service representative of the overall program and as such, must continually present information in a highly professional and customer friendly style. Open until filled. Lifeguard, NF-0189-01, ANN#12062 (Multiple positions) flexible full time (seasonal employment), Aquatics Division, Carney Park/Support Site. Works as instructor, safeguards and supervises swimmers and bathers in pool area. 1st cut off date: 03/23/2012 and subsequent cut-off every 14 days. Open until filled.
NAF LOCAL NATIONAL POSITION Computer Clerk, Ua-0335-06/05,
ANN#12-118, regular full time, MWR, Administrative Branch. Area of Consideration: Current MWR permanent employees only. Closing date: 6/18/2012.
NEX EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Gricignano, Building 2091-B Call 081-813-5252/5253/5254 Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. For a current list of U.S. vacancies and the on-line application, please visit our website at: https://www. NavyExchange.jobs.
U.S. NAF POSITIONS AVAILABLE GRICIGNANO MAIN STORE Ann#120000BN Cashier Checker/ CC/NF-01/Flex. Open until filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Associate operates cash registers to record sales in retail check out areas. DIST. CTR, GRICIGNANO No Vacancies GRICIGNANO MINI MART No Vacancies JFC-NATO MINI MART No Vacancies
LOCAL NATIONAL POSITIONS No Vacancies