Dec. 4, 2014
Naples Receives Results from Radon Study NSA Naples recently received results from a year-long indoor radon monitoring study, which is part of an ongoing Navywide radon monitoring program. Radon detectors were installed in Navy facilities at Capodichino, Support Site, Gaeta, Carney Park, and Navymanaged buildings at Allied Joint Force Command (JFC) Naples in Lago Patria. These detectors were placed in basements and ground-level indoor spaces inhabited, or that could be inhabited in the future, at least four hours daily. Of the approximately 1,600 pairs of detectors collected and analyzed, 24 were above the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) action level and require mitigation. No housing units tested exceeded mitigation action limits. Mitigation measures are being taken for the 24 sites above EPA action levels and will be re-tested once mitigation is complete to verify radon levels are below the EPA threshold. Approximately 200 radon detectors from the year-long study were not found and are being re-tested for six months. Those sites are currently being re-tested and will also be mitigated and re-tested if found to be above the EPA radon threshold. To view the sample results, visit the NSA Naples website at www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/installations/nsa_naples/om/environmental_sup port.html. For additional information, call the Public Works Environmental division at DSN 6266644 or 081-568-6644; or the NSA Environmental Health Officer at DSN 629-6299 or 081-811-6299. Other information sources about radon can be found at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency website: www.epa.gov/radon; or at the World Health Organization website: http://whqlibdoc.who.int/publications/2009/9789241547673_eng.pdf. New TASI Tax for Residents of Economy Housing A new 2014 Italian tax makes residents and homeowners of economy housing responsible to pay a TASI (Tassa Servizi Indivisibili) based on the real estate value of the property. The rate of this tax is established by each municipality and is based on property value. Similarly, the percentage to be paid by residents is established by each municipality and can be up to 30 percent of the total TASI. A resident’s portion of the TASI should be in the range of 60-150 euros per year. Community members, assisted by Housing as needed, must talk with their landlords to get the Italian Tax Form F-24. Once properly filled in, TASI forms are then paid at local banks and post offices. For questions or additional help coordinating with landlords, contact Housing at DSN 629-4466 or 081811-4466.
Post Office Advisory on Mailing of Nativity Scenes (Presepes) The Presepes ‘Nativity Scenes’ found throughout Naples and Italy contain miniature clay figures that craftsmen have made for hundreds of years. The figurines pose no agricultural risk and can be sent or taken stateside. However, the figures are often housed in a village setting made of natural bark decorated with peat moss, which can contain damaging insects or other pests and are prohibited from being imported into the United States. Nativity Scenes produced using finished wood, plastic, or commercially-cleaned and lacquered straw (except rice straw) can be mailed to the U.S. Customers of the post office can be fined $100 or more if they mail scenes containing moss, bark, pinecones, untreated straw or other restricted materials. For questions, please visit or contact your post office. Crime Awareness Security and NCIS routinely see an increase in crime this time of year. Community members are encouraged to be aware of their surroundings at all times and to consistently lock vehicles and activate home alarms. Pick-pocketing, purse snatching, theft from parked cars, home break-in and carjacking are all concerns. Comply with thieves quickly to help diffuse situations as resistance can escalate the incident and be hazardous. Exercise extra caution at night and at train stations, airports, nightclubs, bars and outdoor cafes. Never leave valuables in plain sight and if planning a vacation, arrange for a trusted friend to periodically check on the residence during your absence. Report any incidents to 081-568-5638. For additional Safety and Security information, visit www.travel.state.gov and search Italy. Active Duty Roth TSP Deductions Need Updated by Jan. 31 An upcoming change in myPay requires users to designate Roth contributions as a percentage of your pay, instead of a dollar amount. If you don’t comply with the change, the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) will not be able to process your Roth contributions until you make the update. Active duty members of the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) are encouraged to log into MyPay and click on the section called "Traditional TSP and Roth TSP.” In the "Contribution from Roth TSP" section, enter your desired percentage of your pay and click save. For questions or additional information, contact your command financial specialist or the FFSC. Community Bank Moving Offices at Capodichino The Community Bank at Capodichino will be moving to a new location in the Capo Fleet Landing, across from the Fit Zone, on Monday, Dec. 15. The last day the bank will be open in its current location will be on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Community Bank will be closed for moving on Dec. 10, 11, and 12 and will not be able to assist customers. Please plan accordingly. The bank will re-open for business on Monday, Dec. 15 at its new location. Bicycles and Strollers Collected from Housing Unlabeled bicycles and strollers collected from Support Site Housing from April to September are in the MWR Warehouse parking lot, located between the carwash and the POV lot. If community members feel their item was mistakenly taken or would like to reclaim it, they can visit the parking lot to see if it is there. If located, please contact Housing’s Peter Parillo at DSN 629-4287 or 081-811-4287 to reclaim the bicycles or strollers taken during the periodic collections. The ongoing effort helps clear away objects that may have been left by previous residents or otherwise abandoned. The items not reclaimed will be fixed before being donated to a charity organization.
Increased Post Office Hours and Holiday Mailing Dates Reminder Military post offices will be open an hour longer on weekdays from Nov. 24 to Dec. 23. The Support Site post office will have customer service hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., while Capodichino will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and JFC Naples will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. As a reminder, below are the recommended mail-by dates for ‘best chance’ delivery prior to Dec. 25 as published by the U.S. Postal Service and the Military Postal Service Agency. From Naples From the U.S. to Naples Nov. 12 Parcel Post/Parcel Air Lift Nov. 12 Parcel Post/Parcel Air Lift Nov. 26 Space Available Mail Nov. 26 Space Available Mail Dec. 3 Priority Mail, First-Class, Dec. 3 Priority Mail, First-Class, Letters/Cards Letters/Cards Dec. 17 Express Mail Military Service Dec. 16 Express Mail Military Service (EMMS) (EMMS) Insurance is strongly suggested on all holiday packages. Community members are asked to ensure boxes are clearly addressed and free of markings. All outgoing mail requires a custom declaration form and packages are prohibited from containing items such as wine, counterfeit goods and other restricted items. A full list can be found at www.usps.com/ship/can-you-ship-it.htm. Capodichino ITT Office Reduced Hours Until further notice, the Capodichino ITT office will only be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Support Site ITT office will continue to be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call the Support Site ITT office at DSN 629-7906 or 629-7907. Dec. 1- 24: Adopt a Service Member for Christmas Dinner Are you a single or unaccompanied service member and don’t want to be stuck in the barracks this Christmas? Would you rather spend the day watching football, playing video games and eating too much? Are you a family with a couple extra spots at your dinner table and want to help share the feeling of family and friends? Sign up for “Adopt a Service Member” at the Capodichino Liberty Center and make the holiday extra special for everyone. For more information, call DSN 626-4896 or 081-568-4896. Dec. 5- 13: Fine Arts Exhibit Child and Youth Programs is hosting a Fine Arts Exhibit at the Support Site food court from Friday, Dec. 5 until Saturday, Dec. 13. Many of the art pieces displayed were made by children from our community aged 6 to 18 years old. Art will be judged locally on Sunday, Dec 14. Dec. 5: Tree-Lighting Ceremony (Changes Due to Inclement Weather) Due to inclement weather, the Holiday Village market portion of Friday’s event is being rescheduled for next weekend with details to follow. The Support Site Village Forum will be hosting holiday music, the tree-lighting ceremony, a visit from Santa, along with the announcement of the MWR’s Holiday Greeting Card contest winner. The event will start at 5 p.m. with holiday music. The tree lighting will take place at 5: 45 p.m. with our special visitor from the North Pole. The U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band will be playing their holiday concert at 7 p.m. in the chapel. Entry to the event is free and open to all U.S. and NATO ID card holders, as well as local national employees with access card and
their immediate family members. For more information, call DSN 629-4390 or 081-8114390. Dec. 5: Candy Cane Golf Tourney at Carney Park Join the 4-person scramble golf tournament at Carney Park where 16 turkeys will be awarded. Tournament is for adults only and the cost is $30 per person, plus green fees. 100 percent of the cost will be returned to the prize fund. Sign up by Dec. 4. Call 081526-4296 for more details. Dec. 6: Vaccine Clinic at Veterinary Treatment Facility The Naples Veterinary Treatment Facility will hold a Vaccine Clinic on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It is in a walk-in basis and normal fees apply. For more information, call DSN 629-7913 or 081-811-7913. Dec. 6: Army vs. Navy Flag Football Join your local Army and Navy Flag Football teams as they compete for this year’s annual Army vs. Navy game trophy. The game will be held at the Naples High School football stadium at 1:30 p.m. The second annual Mascot Olympics will also take place during the game. For more information, call DSN 629-6528 or 081-811-6528. Dec. 7: Tea with Santa USO Naples will be hosting Tea with Santa at the Support Site Community Center on Sunday, Dec. 7. The free event is open to children 3-7 years old and will feature free photos with Santa, games, holiday crafts and refreshments. Limited spaces are available, so register to participate by calling the USO at DSN 626-5713 or 081-568-5713. Dec. 7: Annual Christmas Cantata at Support Site Chapel The Annual Christmas Cantata will be held in the Support Site Chapel on Sunday, Dec. 7. The concert will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. and is open to the community. The Italian Choir “Il Coro Annibale Messore” will be performing. They are composed of 30 members and have performed at the Saint Peter’s Basilica, Abbey of Montecassino, and have accompanied the Roman Philharmonic Orchestra. Refreshments and fellowship with the choir members will follow. Please contact the Chaplain’s office at 626-3539 for more information. Dec. 9- 10: Santa’s Calling Send a special message to a child this Christmas with a call from Santa. Operators are standing by at the North Pole to put your child’s name on Santa’s phone list. Calls will be made on Dec. 9- 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. The program is free and open to only U.S. activeduty military and DoD ID card holders. Sign up at the Capodichino MWR Admin office, Capodichino CDC, Support Site Youth Center, Bowling Center or Support Site CDC by noon on Monday, Dec. 8. Volunteer men and women are needed for Santa and North Pole operators. For more information, call DSN 629-4722 or 081-811-4722. Dec. 11: Naples Middle High School Choir Concert The community is formally invited to The Naples Middle High School Winter Choir Concert will be held on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Support Site Chapel. Community members are invited to attend the concert, which will feature two middle school choirs and one high school choir, as well as two combined choir pieces at the end. Entrance to the concert is free and is anticipated to last about an hour.
Dec. 12- 14: Personal Resiliency Retreat CREDO is hosting a Personal Resiliency Retreat in Gaeta Dec. 12- 14. The retreat is an opportunity to increase your self-awareness and understanding of others, experience unconditional love in a caring community. Participants are challenged and empowered to develop skills to enhance their sense of well-being in the physical, psychological/ emotional, social/ relational, and spiritual dimensions. For more information, contact the CREDO office at CREDO@eu.navy.mil or at DSN 626-5255. Dec. 12: Naples Middle High School PTSA Wildcat Holiday Bazaar Community members are invited to the Wildcat Holiday Bazaar, which will be hosted by the Naples Middle High School Parent Teacher Student Association on Friday, Dec. 12 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the school’s cafeteria. There will be a silent basket auction with unique items and services; live music, pictures with Santa, cultural booths, as well as some food and drinks. Baskets, items and services from approved home based businesses are needed and can still be donated. Funds raised will help with student activities, scholarships, school bees and honor roll ceremonies. For questions or additional information, email naplesPTSAteam@gmail.com. Dec. 13: (Previously Dec. 6) Free Photos with Santa at Commissary USO Naples is providing the opportunity for community members to get a free family photo with Santa Claus on Saturday, Dec. 13 at the Commissary. The holiday program will take place from noon to 3 p.m. The photos with Santa will be available via a link on the USO’s Facebook page. For additional information, call DSN 626-5713 or 081-5685713. Dec. 13: Run, Run Rudolph All ages are welcome to join the Run, Run Rudolph on Saturday, Dec. 13 at the Support Site Fitness Forum. Pick up a registration form at either gym and turn it in on the day of the event. Registration begins at 7 a.m. in Central Park with a 1-mile run beginning at 8 a.m. The 5K course starts afterwards. Cost is FREE for the 1 Mile Run, while the 5K Course cost is $5 per person. T-shirts will be on sale for $5 each. For more information, call DSN 626-4255 or 081-568-4255. Dec. 13, 20: Parents’ Night Out Parents can take the night off Dec. 13 and Dec. 20. The Child Development Center will be open from 4 p.m. to midnight so parents can enjoy the time with spouses, family or friends. Cost is $4 per hour. Children accepted are from ages 6 weeks to 6th grade. Register at the Support Site or Capodichino CDC from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. by the Friday, one week prior to date. For more details, contact DSN 629-4390 or 629-4989. Dec. 14: Mystic Roots Band Performing at Support Site The Mystic Roots Band, a Pop Reggae fusion band, will be performing a free concert at the Support Site Central Park on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. The show is open to all ages and is brought to Naples by the Armed Forces Entertainment Shows program. MWR will be selling beverages and food on site. In case of inclement weather, the show will be held at the Reel Times 2 Cinema. For more information, call DSN 626-4894 or 081-568-4894. Dec. 16: Food Handler Class at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples U.S. Naval Hospital Naples will be offering a food handler class on Tuesday, Dec. 16 from 10 a.m. to noon. The class teaches food-handling safety to individuals who participate in temporary food events such as command food fundraisers, social events, bake sales, or any other short term event that involves preparing and serving food. The
class will be located in the hospital’s Classroom 1B. Please register by calling DSN 6294170 or 081-811-4170. Dec. 20: Support Site Power Outages for Annual Preventative Maintenance Annual preventative maintenance on electrical substation transformers requires a series of power outages in order to safely maintain an efficient electrical distribution system within the Support Site. Due to battery back-up capability, all facility and Housing life safety systems will function under normal operating conditions. The schedule for the power outages is as follows: • Saturday, Dec. 20 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Elementary School (B2057); High School (B2058); School Cafeteria (B2059); Child Development Center (B2065); School Bleachers (including fire pump station). Dec. 24: Free Christmas Eve Mass at the Vatican for Single Service Members USO Naples is offering 40 free seats to their Christmas Eve Mass at the Vatican tour for single and unaccompanied service members (E-6 and below or O-2 and below). Tickets to the holy midnight Mass in Vatican City, transportation, a welcome reception with refreshments at the USO Rome, and group leader assistance is all included. Stop by the USO center to register for a seat. Announced Closures/ Limited Services Date Closed All Day / No Service Dec. 4 Dec. 8
Dec. 9 Dec. 10 Dec. 11
Early Closure / Limited Service Post Offices closing at 1 p.m.
No Sojourner’s Permits applications at Region Legal Services Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society closing at 10:45 a.m. Region Legal Services Office closed from 1 to 2 p.m. Housing closing at 1 p.m. Trouble calls and the associated contractors still available. Post Offices closing at 1 p.m.
Scheduled Strikes in Italy Dec. 12: CGIL and UIL Unions calling for 8 hour national strike Dec. 13-14: Trenitalia personnel are scheduled to strike for 24 hours, starting Dec. 13 at 9 p.m. Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Schedule *All FFSC classes require registration. Please call DSN 629-6372 or 081-811-6372 to register. Dec. 5: I.A. Discussion Group, 1 to 2 p.m., Support Site FFSC Dec. 5: VA Refresher Training, 2 to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC Dec. 5: Sponsorship Training, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC Dec. 5: Resume Writing, 2 to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC. Dec. 8– 12: Transition GPS Workshop: Pre-Separation/Pre-Retirement, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC
Dec. 10: Italian Cooking Class: 10:15 a.m. to 2 p.m., - Leaves from Support SiteMeeting point is inside TLA Lobby. Note: Cost is 15 euro to be paid at the restaurant. Requires prior purchase of 2 E1 bus tickets at NEX Coffee Shop. Dec. 10: Mood Management, 1 to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC Liberty Center (E-1 to E-6 single/ unaccompanied Sailors) Schedule *DSN 626-4896 or 081-568-4896, Support Site Rec Room open every Wednesday Dec. 5: Casino Night Dec. 6: Movie Night Dec. 8: Ping Pong Tournament Dec. 9: Italian Lessons Dec. 10: Pool Tourney USO Schedule Daily Tours Dec. 5: Christmas Markets at the Limatola Castle Dec. 6: Shopping in Rome Dec. 7: Shopping in Sorrento Dec. 12: Christmas Lights of Salerno Dec. 13: Olive Oil Tasting & Lunch in Benevento Dec. 14: Wine Tasting & Tombola Sunday (Family Special) Extended Tours Dec. 24-25: Christmas in Rome Jan. 17-18: MLK Weekend in Florence and Pisa Feb. 13-16: President’s Day in Budapest Feb. 13-16: Carnevale in Venice Feb. 28- March 1: Perugia and Assisi Weekend *For tour information, call the USO at DSN 626-5713 or 629-4903 or visit uso.it. ITT Schedule Day Trips Dec. 5: Castles of Naples Dec. 6: Wine Tasting at Villa Raiano - New Dec. 7: Pompei – Special Dec. 9: Best Eats of Naples Dec. 10: Christmas Alley Dec. 11: Posillipo Market Dec. 12: Island of Capri Dec. 13: Vatican City Dec. 14: Wine Tasting on Mt. Vesuvius Dec. 15: Evening Christmas Market Special Trips Jan. 3: Nutcracker Ballet at the San Carlo Opera House in Naples Jan. 31: Jesus Christ Superstar Play at Teatro Augusteo in Naples *For more information on day or extended trips with ITT, visit www.naplesmwr.org or call DSN: 626-4330 or 629-7909. Teen Center Events *For more details, call DSN 629-4395 or visit www.facebook.com/naplesteenconnection. Dec. 4: Foosball Tournament
Dec. 5- 14: Fine Arts Exhibit at Food Court Dec. 6: Club Al Dente: Brownie Day (Make/Decorate) Dec. 8: Teen vs. Staff Basketball Challenge Dec. 9: Teen vs. Staff Dodgeball Challenge Dec. 10: Chocolate Covered Anything Additional MWR Notes Now- Dec. 20: Youth Winter Gymnastics Pre-Registration Pre-registration is open for all current fall 2014 gymnastics students to ensure they keep their spot. Stop by the Youth Center to reserve now or call DSN 629-4722, 081-8114722. Dec. 11, 18: Story Time at Support Site Library Preschoolers are invited to story time at 10 a.m. with their parents on Thursdays in December. Themes are Festivities from around the World, Dec. 11; and Santa story time with treats for all, Dec 18. For more information, call DSN 629-4361 or 081-811-4361.