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SIGONELLA, SICILY

QUOTEOF THE WEEK

The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.

~Mark Twain

April brings awareness

Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Commanding Officer Capt. Scott Butlerjoined Sigonella Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Angela Dooney andother Sailors from NAS Sigonella community Mar. 26 in the CommandingOfficer’s Conference Room to sign a proclamation declaring the month ofApril as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. (U.S. Navy Photo by MR2 GarySpence/Released)

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time to promoteawareness and attention to the prevention of sexual assault. Thisyear, the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Prevention andResponse Office is continuing the theme “Hurts One. Affects All.Preventing Sexual Assault Is Everyone’s Duty.”

According to Sigonella Sexual Assault Response CoordinatorAngela Dooney, the statically “at risk” population for sexual assaultare E-1 – E-4 females, between ages 18 and 24, and service mem-bers away from home for the first time. Most sexual assaults arealcohol related and involve an acquaintance.

In response to these statistics, the Fleet and Family SupportCenter (FFSC) initiated the Sigonella Safe program which focuseson high-risk behaviors, risk reduction, and active bystander inter-vention.

"It’s crucial that victims are supported through initial systemresponse and throughout the ongoing recovery process," saidDooney. “Our hotline number is 335-642-8312. Our advocatesare trained to respond to victims of sexual assault 24 hours a day,seven days a week.”

Victims may not want to come forward for a number of rea-sons, but the restricted reporting option removes barriers, ena-bling victims to seek needed services. With unrestricted reporting,law enforcement and the command are notified and medical andsupport services are provided. Restricted reporting is confidentialand provides the victim with medical treatment, counseling, andadvocacy services without command and law enforcement noti-fication. The recent release of DoD Directive 6495.01, providesthe restricted reporting option to active duty service members andtheir family members ages 18 and older.

"Our goal is to promote community awareness. Many assaultscould be prevented through active bystander intervention. That’swhy it’s so important for people to recognize a potential situationand feel comfortable enough to step in and intervene," said Doo-ney. "Preventing sexual assault is everyone’s duty.”

Throughout April, victim advocates from the community willbe manning information tables at various locations including theFit District, Bella Etna Galley and the Commissary. The 7th Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Walk will be held on April 24at 3:30 p.m. on NAS I. Additionally, the FFSC is sponsoring self-defense classes at the Fit District on April 24, 26 and 27.

Sexual Assault Awareness MonthBY JACKIE TREMBATHNAS Sigonella Public Affairs

BY MR2 GARY SPENCENAS Sigonella Public AffairsBY MR2 GARY SPENCENAS Sigonella Public Affairs

On April 2, Naval Air Station(NAS) Sigonella commu-nity members joined toge-

ther at the Teen Complex on Maranaiin honor of Child Abuse PreventionMonth.

To kick off the event, Capt. ScottButler, commanding officer of NAS Si-gonella, signed a proclamation offi-cially recognizing April as Child AbusePrevention Month. Immediately follo-wing, the community conducted awalk around Maranai to show theirsupport of child abuse prevention.

Making the event even more me-morable, Executive Officer Cmdr. Eric

Vosler and Capt. Butler each donneda pregnancy suit and also demonstra-ted how to properly diaper a baby(pictured at right).

The event concluded with a barbe-que courtesy of the First Class PettyOfficer Association.

Even though April is the officialChild Abuse Prevention Month, weneed to mindful all the time.

"Children cannot take care of them-selves, we have to take care of them"said Agata Carnazza, information andreferral coordinator for the Fleet andFamily Service Center (FFSC). "Weall need to made a difference."

Carnazza added that the FFSC of-fers many classes to help parents carefor their children including InfantMassage, Daddy Boot Camp, MommyBoot Camp and the Incredible Tod-dler Class.

Child Abuse Prevention MonthSigonella community members conducted a walk in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month. (U.S. Navy photo by MR2 Gary Spence/Released)

(U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Gary Prill)

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“Hurts One. Affects All.”April is Sexual Assault Awareness

Month, and I wanted to take this opportu-nity to reiterate what Assistant Secretary ofthe Navy, Juan Garcia, said during his recentvisit to Sigonella. “One sexual assault is toomany. Every Sailor is tasked with taking careof their fellow Sailor and every Marine is ta-sked with taking care of their fellow Marine.”This is one of the core elements of the SEC-NAV’s 21st Century Sailor and Marine ini-tiative and I would like to thank Mrs. AngelaDooney and the staff of FFSC for leading theway to bring community awareness and cri-tical informational and support resources tous here in Sigonella.

Several factors play a key role in the pre-vention of sexual assault. Not surprisingly,alcohol is involved in nearly every case. Theeffects of too much drinking can range fromthe aggressor being intoxicated and doingsomething that they normally wouldn’t doto the victim being too intoxicated to stop oravoid the assault or situation. This won’t bethe first time that any of you have heard this,but first and foremost, ALWAYS drink re-sponsibly.

A second factor in the prevention of se-xual assault is to choose your friends wiselyand stick by them when you are out. A goodfriend will step in when you’re behavior isinappropriate and will come to your aid if

you find yourself in a dangerous orcompromising situation. If you arethat friend, don’t just stand by and letyour friends do something he or shewill regret. We need to look out forour shipmates and have the courageto tell them when they are out of line,or to step in before the situation is outof control. Friends that don’t have thecourage to step in and do the rightthing are not friends worth having.

Bystander intervention is anotherkey element in preventing sexual as-saults. Even if you don’t personallyknow the folks that may be headingdown the wrong path – don’t beafraid to intervene. Helping out ourshipmates is a fundamental part ofhow we take care of one another!

A final factor – one that seems ob-vious, but is often neglected – is to alwaysmaintain situational awareness regardingyour surroundings. This especially applies ifyou are going out for a night on the townand plan on having some drinks. A recentlycompleted study showed that the chance ofbeing assaulted nearly doubled for peoplethat were partying in hotels and clubs. Theseare places where you really need to be awareof yourself and the friends you are with. Usecommon sense and stay in a group.

Remember: always drink responsibly;

pick your friends wisely and stick with them;have the courage to intervene; and be awareof your surroundings. Keeping these factorsin mind will really help reduce the chancesof sexual assault on any our shipmates. Se-xual assault simply has no place in the Navyand it will not be tolerated. I can’t stressenough that the most important asset onthis base is YOU! I want to ensure that youhave all available resources at your disposalso that we can ensure that our communityremains free from sexual assault.

NAS Sigonella Commanding Officer, Capt. Scott Butler

NASSIG WORSHIP SERVICES

ROMAN CATHOLIC HOLY WEEK WORSHIP SERVICE NAS I ChapelFridayApril 6: 1700 Good Friday of the Lord's PassionSaturdayApril 7 : 1800 Holy Saturday / Easter VigilEaster SundayApril 8: 0830 Easter Sunday Mass (Solemnity of the

Resurrection of the Lord)

PROTESTANT EASTER WORSHIP SERVICE NAS I ChapelEaster SundayApril 8: 0630 Easter Sunrise Service

* Marinai Youth Center (Outside)1000 Traditional Protestant Worship

Chapel Choir Easter Cantata1130 Contemporary Protestant Worship

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION / PENANCE: Receive absolution through the Sacrament of Penance before Easter. It is available any day or anytime upon request if circumstances allow.

** FOR ALL OTHER WORSHIP SERVICE TIMES AND OPPORTUNITIES contact the Religious Ministries Department, 624-3975

NAS II ChapelEaster Sunday

April 8: 1130 Easter Sunday Mass (Solemnity of theResurrection of the Lord)

Triennial OHA Utility and MIHA Survey Openin April for Eligible U.S. Service Members in ItalyFrom Commander Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia Public Affairs

NAPLES, Italy — The triennial Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) Utility and Move-In Housing Allowance (MIHA) survey is open during all of April for personnel stationedin Italy.

The voluntary survey is for military personnel who reside in privately leased quartersand receive an overseas housing allowance. Survey results will be used to update OHA utilityand MIHA allowance rates for Italy.

The Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO) encourages participation from everyeligible service member. Individual responses will be held in strict confidence by DTMOand will not be shared with any other office or agency.

The survey can be found at https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/aprutilmiha.cfmand will be active starting April 1 until the close of business April 30.

The survey may take as much as 45 minutes to complete.The regional commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia will be coordi-

nating survey participation for installations in Italy. If you have any questions or need moreinformation, please contact the regional coordinators at DSN 314-626-2551.

Jan. 12 Jan. 12

April 12 April 11

Accidents 56 95

Injuries 6 18

DUIs 2 3

Traffic Deaths 0 0

Please, don’t become a statistic!

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The Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Medical Inspector General(MEDIG) will be inspecting U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella and theFlight Line Health Clinic from 16-19 April 2012.

We value the input of all beneficiaries who utilize U.S. Naval Ho-spital Sigonella and its branch health clinics. To assist in our inspec-tion, the MEDIG has developed a short internet-basedcustomer/beneficiary survey to help capture customer/beneficiaryconcerns. In order for us to better serve your needs, please take thetime to complete the following brief survey before close of business,

11 April 2012. No personal identifiers are included in this surveyand all responses will remain anonymous. This survey should onlytake a few minutes of your time. Internet address for the survey:

https://www.research.net/s/Z6MB3R7 If you would like to speak with a member of the Medical Inspec-

tor General team, please contact us at 1-800-637-6175, DSN 295-9019, by e-mail at [email protected].

Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete thesurvey.

Attention beneficiaries of U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella and Branch Health Clinics

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SIGONELLA, Italy – Teachers and students fromSigonella Elementary joined service members and theirfamilies in a Month of the Military Child parade throughthe streets of Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella’s sup-port base, April 2.

The parade is a NAS Sigonella annual event designedto bring awareness to the sacrifice military families andespecially military children make in service to theircountry. There are approximately 1.8 million militarychildren world-wide.

“We are all very proud of our military children, for

everything they do to support their parents and every-thing they do for our country,” said Morale Welfare andRecreation (MWR) Director William Bray.

Every year for the Month of the Military Child,MWR holds a contest providing children the opportu-nity to showcase their artwork on the cover of Aprils Pre-view, a local circulation in the community, as a specialway of saying thanks.

“A special feature we’ve offered this year is a bro-chure to display all of our Military children’s artwork,”said Bray. “We salute all military children!”

Month of the Military ChildIn honor of the Month of the Military Child, teachers and students from Sigonella Elementary joined service membersand their families in a parade through the streets of Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 GaryPrill/Released)

Grand opening of Building 172Housing Director Gayle LeBlanc (left), Commanding Officer Capt. Scott Bu-tler (center), and Operations Manager Anna Longo (right) conducted a rib-bon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Building 172 on NASI. The building underwent a renovation in FY 2010 at the cost of approxima-tely $700,000. The building now has 13 standard rooms and 15 suites. Allrooms were renovated to include a kitchenette. Chaplain Cauble was on handto deliver the invocation prior to the opening. Dina Castelli, NGIS operationssupport, and Marisa Santagati, group coordinator, organized the event andensured everything was ready to go by the time the ribbon was cut.

Naval Air Station Sigonella's (NAS) Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society(NMCRS) partnered with American Forces Network (AFN) Sigonella tohost the 2012 NMCRS Radiothon raising money for Sailors and Marines.

Listeners were able to call in and pledge to request a song or to bumpother songs off the air. The song pledges were either in the form of five dollars,or a progressive fee for the power song. To make the event a family affair, therewas also a dunk tank, tricycle race and bouncie house and First Class PettyOfficer Association BBQ.

Funds raised from events like these go into a bank account to help notonly local service members but service members throughout the fleet.

As part of the events of the NMCRS Radiothon, attendees participated in a tricyclerace. (U.S. Navy photo by MR2 Gary Spence)

BY MC2 Gary PrillNPASE - East Europe Detachment

NMCRS puts the FUN in FUNdraising



The Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Chief’s Mess (above) celebrated the 119th Chief Petty Officer(CPO) Birthday with events including a Flag Ceremony at the flag pole on NAS I, a 5K formation runand a community BBQ. (Photo by LCDR Michael Wagner)

NAS Sigonella Chief’s Mess celebrate 119th CPO Birthday

Around NAS Sigonella ...

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Acoustic Night atConnections6 - 10 p.m.

Bingoat Connections

6 p.m.

2 for 1 Bowling

UFC Clinic andMeet/GreetNAS I Gym

7 p.m.

Cosmic Bowling

No School - TeacherWorkday

Pet Relocation Class1 - 2:30 p.m.

Front Men ConcertMidtown Atrium

6 - 7 p.m. Meet/GreetNAS I Gym

7:30 p.m. Concert

CPR/AED/First AidCertification

9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

EggstravaganzaNAS I Land Annex

10 a.m. - Noon

Karaokeat Jox Pub

8 p.m.

Easter

Single Sailors Easter BBQ

at Take 511 a.m.

Poker Tourney atConnections

5:30 p.m.

Ricotta CheeseWorkshop

9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Pet Relocation Class3 - 4:30 p.m.

Acoustic Night atConnections6 - 10 p.m.

Free Movie of the Month

Bingoat Connections

6 p.m.

2 for 1 Bowling

Foam Party & iPodBattle 8p.m. Connections

Karaoke Idol OpenAuditions

7 - 11 p.m.Connections

Taking Back SundayHangar 6308:30 p.m.

Cosmic BowlingInfant Massage ClassFFSC Noon - 1 p.m.

Bowling $1 Day

Spring Recess begins

Italian Holiday

Infant Massage ClassFFSC Noon - 1 p.m.

Bowling $1 Day

On military installations all across the world,April is the Month of the Military Child and ChildAbuse Prevention Awareness Month. We set asidethis time to recognize military children across theArmed Forces who spend their lives every three tofour years leaving old friends, making new friends,changing schools and adjusting to new communi-ties.

Our military children spend a lot of time livingthe reality of having one parent at home, while theother is in harm’s way defending the liberty and free-dom of our great nation onboard ship, deployed tovarious bases around the world or in war zones, or

away on temporary duty. Children spend many bir-thdays, holidays, special school events and variousmilestones without the privilege of having one orboth parents there to celebrate these achievements.

What an honor it is to celebrate the lives of thoseunsung heroes who sacrifice so much during the mi-litary careers of their parents. We want our militarychildren to know that they are special; they are lovedand they are appreciated.

Child Abuse Prevention Awareness is also reco-gnized in the month of April. There will be classesat FFSC that educate parents on ways to preventchild abuse.

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Fleet and FamilySupport CenterAdministrationBuilding Bldg. 319 (NAS I)

Monday–Friday7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. DSN 624-4291 Commercial095-56-4291

Celebrate our children

Be prepared to be on your own for at leastthree days. Seven is better!

The BASIC FIVE: � Water � Food � Heat

� Cash � RadioFamily Communications Plan: Phone Numbers & Rally Points;

Public Protection Strategies: Evacuation and Shelter-in-Place;

Web info: Ready.gov; Emergency info: AFN 106.0 FM;

Questions Call the EM Office at 624-2630, 8265 or 2621.

EmergencyManagement

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JUST SAY IT!

Practice your Italian

English: Easter EggsItalian: Uova di Pasqua

English: Marzipan LambItalian: Agnello di

Marzapane

English: Easter Dove(Sweet Bread)

Italian: Colomba PasqualeEnglish: Holy WeekItalian: Settimana SantaEnglish: Good FridayItalian: Venerdì SantoEnglish: Easter SundayItalian: Domenica di Pasqua

Learn theseuseful Easter

phrases in Italian!

If you venture out to Prizzi, the picturesque town nestled on the MadonieMountains in the Palermo province, to witness the Easter Sunday (Apr. 8) cele-brations you better watch out for the famous “diavoluzzi,” the devils that will tryto come after you to steal your soul!

The "Abballu di li diavoli" or "The Dance of the Devils” is a spectacular annualreligious festival that draws thousands of tourists and pilgrims. As it also happensduring the “Diavolata” religious drama that is staged in Adrano, this celebration isanother significant example of traditional storytelling about the ongoing battles bet-ween good and evil. The devils, which wear big and terrifying iron masks (red forthe devils and yellow for the “death”), will try to prevent the “reunion” between thestatue depicting the Virgin Mary and the one representing resurrected Christ. Thisdemonstration is the high point of all the Easter celebrations held on the island.

The devils also go around the town trying to “steal people’s souls” and “kidnap”festival goers, who will be symbolically “captured,” invited to dance with them andeventually taken to a place where they will be tempted with “Cannedde” (Easter pa-stries with hard boiled eggs baked inside on the center).

If you want to get a pastry, you should be ready to play forfeits with the devilsand leave a donation for charity.

The “Dance of the Devils” will begin on Sunday, Apr. 8 at 3:30 p.m. along themain square (corso Umberto) and then will be repeated five times in other five lo-cations of the town’s historic center (spiazzo Barone, via Giacomo Matteotti, viapoeta Vito Mercadante, piazza Sant’Anna and Spiazzo Comizi) through late night.

If you love stories with a happy ending, you will love this religious theatricalperformance because the angels eventually kill the devils enabling the “Incontro”or meeting between Jesus and his mother. The community follows this importantceremony with great emotional and liberating satisfaction.

Prizzi, which is about three hours from the base, is fairly easy to reach. ExitTermini Imerese on Highway A-19 (Catania- Palermo) and follow directions forCaccamo, Lercara Friddi and eventually Prizzi.

For more information visit the Town of Prizzi website: http://www.comune.prizzi.pa.it/index.htm

Devils dance in Prizzi on Easter

"The Dance of the Devils” is a spectacular annual religious festival that draws thousandsof tourists to Prizzi. “Devils” wear terrifying red iron masks and “death” wears a yellowmask. (Photo by Carmelo Collura)

Easter celebrations in Sicily are a longstanding tradition

The Diavolata is a unique tradition and explosion of joy that is turned into a religious play. This spectacular dramais annually staged in Adrano on Easter Sunday around midday and celebrates the perpetual fight between good andevil and the resurrection of Christ. It will be held on Apr. 8 in piazza Umberto, the square located between the NormanCastle and the cathedral.

Diavolata (from the Italian word diavolo or devil) was written in Sicilian language in the 18th century by a localpriest named Anselmo Laudani.

Five devils, the soul, represented by a little girl, the death (an actor wearing a skeleton costume) and the angel,acted by a little boy, are the main characters of the drama. In the background of the stage, a scary devil face and anempty grave are displayed. Smoke is given off during the performance. The characters engage fighting and arguingamongst each other. The drama has an allegoric meaning: the Passion of Jesus rescued mankind from the original sin.Because of that, the devils and the death are terrified by the resurrection of Christ. Despite that, they still try to con-vince mankind, by any means necessary, to give up Jesus’ salvation. At that point Gabriel, the archangel, storms thescene and defeats the forces of evil by symbolically breaking the bow held by the death into two. Gabriel also forcesthem to pronounce the prayer saying “Viva Maria, la speranza dell’uomo!” (Long life to the Virgin Mary, the hope ofmankind!). This invocation ends the performance.

Following the Diavolata, the Angelicata,(which comes from the word angelo or angel) is held. A background di-splaying heaven replaces the previous gloomy setting of the stage. That play represents the meeting, surrounded byangels and saints, between the Virgin Mary and Christ. This meeting seals the triumph of good over evil. “U Sparu,”(the shot) an amazing firework show to be held at the city’s public gardens ends the drama.

“The Holy Week celebrations in Adrano bring together the entire town’s community which boasts an ancient andunique religious tradition,” Adrano Mayor Giuseppe Ferrante said. All the celebrations held during that week inAdrano will give you a chance to immerse yourself into the island’s long-standing customs.

For more info visit the town of Adrano website: http://www.comune.adrano.ct-egov.it/

Easter Drama in AdranoFive devils, the soul, which is represented by a little girl, the death (an actor wearing a skeleton costume) and the angel, acted by alittle boy, are the main characters of the Diavolata performed in Adrano. (Photo by http://pasqualions.wordpress.com)


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BELPASSO, Sicily - On March 27, the United States Air Force Band “Five StarBrass” held a special performance at the Etnapolis Shopping Center in Belpasso as partof the NASSIG community relations (COMREL) activities. The band, which also vi-sited Naval Air Station Sigonella to perform a concert for the base elementary school,reached out to the Sicilian community through the international language of music.

The program featured rich diversity of American musical styles including a militarymarch and jazz, standard and patriotic favorites that delighted a crowd of shoppers,jazz music enthusiasts and tourists.

"We’re honored to have the Five Star Brass performing for the Sicilian people. Afew years ago, we hosted another U.S. military band and it was a success as well," saidDr. Alfio Mosca, the Etnapolis Shopping Center director.

The band is a component of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) Band stationedat Ramstein Air Base in Germany and is comprised of 45 active duty Air Force musi-cians committed to fortifying international relationships, enhancing troop morale andfostering trust and friendship among the military, government and civilian populationswithin the European theatre.

U.S. Air Force Band bringsmusic of friendship to Sicily

Rome - Rome's costumed gladiators and centu-rions are about to be chased away from the Colos-seum, the city announced last Thursday.

"Because they're illegal," said councilor for com-merce Davide Bordoni. Starting Friday, the city islaunching a task force to keep the impersonators inleather tunics and armour from asking money fromtourists for posing for pictures.

The crackdown was ordered by Archeology Supe-rintendent Maria Rosa Barbera, who also ordered li-censed vendors to distance themselves from themonument during the Easter season. The centurionsand gladiators are still allowed to work elsewhere inRome such as along the road leading up to the Colos-seum, the Trevi Fountain or in the Renaissance PiazzaNavona where they are a mainstay. While the perfor-mers say they only ask for small donations, police saythey can take home as much as 200 euros per day, in-come for which they allegedly never pay taxes. Overthe years, the city has gone back and forth on enforcingits policy against the fake warriors. In 2003, 25 perfor-mers protested for months and even scaled the Colos-seum when the city refused to authorize work permitsin the area. The spat ended when the council decidedthey could return to the ancient site, agreeing that theirtrade was akin to that of traditional traveling minstrels.

A number of museum curators and managers wor-king for some of Italy’s most important museums, li-braries and national archives recently published theirsalaries online as a sing of protest. The purpose? Tohighlight the inequality of their earnings as comparedto those of parliamentary members and governmentofficials.

The numbers are shocking. For example, while thestate pays the General Director of Consob (Commis-sione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa) €395,000net, the director of the Uffizi, Antonio Natali, gets 11times less. The ex-General Secretary of the Senate An-tonio Malaschini yearly pension is €519,015 net, whe-reas the director of the National Gallery of AntiqueArt of Palazzo Barberini, Anna Lo Bianco, gets 16times less, €32,535, and earns just €1,765 net permonth (a fourth of what a salesclerk earns at PalazzoMadama home to the Senate of the Italian Republic).

Other prominent figures who adhered to the pro-stest and published their salaries on-line include:Maria Grazia Bernardini - Castel Sant’Angelo Mu-seum, Anna Coliva - Galleria Borghese, Andeina Dra-ghi -Museo di Palazzo di Venezia and Serena Dainotto- Biblioteca dell’Archivio di Stato in Rome.

Those with equal responsibilities abroad, inclu-ding France, Spain, the UK and Australia, earn two tothree times more than their colleagues in Italy.

As the Italian managers explain: “We earn lessthan €2,000 a month and we do not get any other kindof bonus or compensation”.

These highly educated and specialised people, en-trusted with the care of some of the world’s most im-portant cultural heritage, deserve to be fairlycompensated, just as their colleagues abroad.

Verona - Italian winemakers' continue to innovateand are ever-more focused on environmental issues, En-vironment Minister Corrado Clini said on Tuesday atVerona's Vinitaly, the world's largest wine expo.

Producers are "custodians of the land," said Cliniat the presentation of a pilot project to develop a sy-stem measuring the impact that the Italian wine indu-stry has on the environment. "Our wine sector hasmany unique qualities and this is the message that wewill convey when we present the project for the sustai-nability of Italian viticulture at the Forum of Sustaina-ble Development in Rio de Janeiro in June," said Clini.Through the project, companies that adopt the mea-sures outlined by the Italian environmental ministryare allowed a certification logo that tells consumers theproducts have a low impact on the environment interms of water use and greenhouse-gas emissions.

"Consumers are increasingly sensitive to sustaina-bility and environmental protection," said Clini.

The benefits for companies participating are notonly ethical, but also beneficial for sales, said Clini.

According to the environment ministry, compa-nies participating in the pilot project since its 2011kick-off have reported a 30% jump in sales directly lin-ked to the certification.

In Spoleto, an Italian man is suing the lover of hiswife of 18 years for €600,000 in physiological dama-ges. This is the first time in Italy such an attempt hasbeen made and the case, if won, would make Italianlegal history.

The husband, a 45-year old military officer whoseidentity has remained concealed, began the case byhiring a private detective to follow his wife after he no-ticed suspicious behaviour.

The accused lover, a 39-year old insurance brokerfrom Perugia, claims he has never had an affair withthe woman and that they are simply good friends.

On account of the affair, the husband claims hiswife developed “obsessive behaviour that led her toruin the life of the family and to avoid her conjugalobligations”. In addition, he claims it caused him tobecome depressed and will present a medical certifi-cate in court.

He has asked for €200,00 for himself and€200,000 each for his 14-year old daughter and 10-year old son.

The lawyer of the alleged lover, Marco Brusco,stated: “Adultery may once have been a crime in thiscountry, but that is no longer the case. There is no lawthat says a man cannot go to bed with the wife of ano-ther man”.

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Centurions, gladiators to be bootedfrom Colosseum

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Italian winemakers reduce theircarbon footprint, environmentallyfriendly products receive certification

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Italy’s top museum directors earningless than €2,000

(Story by Italy Magazine)In Umbria: Wife’s lover sued byhusband for €600,000

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Antica Cioccolateria Acese, run by the Massimino family, is Si-cily's version of Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory sans the orange-skinned, green-haired Oompa-Loompas. Being a chocoholic,having the opportunity to tour the Acireale factory was like win-ning my very own golden ticket.

Unlike Charlie, I didn't have to sign a confidentiality agreementbefore I was allowed inside,(though I was required to don a lovelyhair net and shoe booties - not my best look). While the ingre-dients to their high quality chocolate are top secret, the methodto making their chocolate confections are not. The Massimino fa-mily even let me take pictures.

As soon as I entered the small factory, my senses were over-whelmed. The decadent smell of chocolate filled the air. Bright Ea-ster ribbons and carefully packaged chocolate goodies lined theshelves. As I watched the craftsmen and women hard at work, Icouldn't help being a little bit jealous that my job didn't requireme to be surrounded by chocolate every day.

The Antica Cioccolateria Acese factory has been making cho-colate since 2008, when family practitioner, Dr. Orazio Massiminoturned his love for chocolate into a business.

"I didn't want people to have to go to the north of Europe forhigh quality chocolate," Orazio explained. "So we created a factoryto supply high quality chocolate to Sicilians so they don't have togo to Brussels or Germany for it."

Orazio hired Gaspare Martinez, a famous pastry chef from Pa-lermo and one of the best pastry chefs for chocolate throughoutEurope to create his exclusive chocolate recipe.

The business of making chocolate is a family affair. Working toge-ther with his wife and two sons, Orazio brought his vision to fruition.

"We are a very close family," said Orazio. " My son Carlo usedhis degree in business to help with strategies. Even my other son,who is also a doctor, helps out at the shop. My daughter-in-law,Sandra Russo runs our production line."

Sandra's job also involves quality assurance."I am the one al-

ways tasting the chocolate to make sure it is okay," she said. In four short years, the factory has become an international sen-

sation, supplying chocolate masterpieces world-wide, includingArgentina, New York City, and even Naval Air Station (NAS) Si-gonella's Navy Exchange.

Around Easter (“Pasqua” in Italian - pronounced PAHSS|kwah),their most popular creation is the giant chocolate Easter egg, whichsymbolizes birth and resurrection. A favorite among children andadults alike, the hollow Easter egg can be broken open and chunksof it enjoyed on warm bread or devoured as is.

As a doctor, Orazio prescribes moderate chocolate indulgence."Dark chocolate in particular is a low fat, anti depressant," he says."It produces a hormone called serotonin which helps enhanceyour mood."

As I savored a chocolate sample, I ignored my minor twinge ofguilt and reminded myself, it was doctor's orders. A satisfied smilecrept across my face, and I knew he was right.

BY JACKIE TREMBATHNAS Sigonella Public Affairs

September tthrough Easter, the Antica Cioccolateria Acese is busy creating giant chocolate Easter eggs. (Photo by Jackie Trembath) Using a secret recipe, chocolate is melted into giant Easter egg molds. (Photo by JackieTrembath)

Behind the scenes: The making of Easter eggs at the Antica Cioccolateria Acese factory


Behind the scenes: The making of Easter eggs at the Antica Cioccolateria Acese factory

A craftsman makes sure that the chocolate evenly coates each Easteregg mold. (Photo by Jackie Trembath)

Molds are then transfered to a machine that further ensures even coating. (Photo by Jackie Trembath)

Craftsmen take great pride in their work. (Photo by Jackie Trembath)

A special surprise is inserted into the mold just before it is finished. (Photo by Jackie Trembath) Each Easter egg is carefully hand packaged. (Photo by JackieTrembath)


Friday, 06 APR 12 *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,Spiced Cake w/ Frosting, Crisp Drop Cookies.Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes.*Dinner: Chicken Noodle Soup, Baked Fish W. Cherry Tomato Sauce, Tossed Green Rice, CornO’Brien, Lima Beans, Spiced Cake w/ Frosting, Crisp Drop Cookies.

Saturday, 07 APR 12 *Breakfast: Farina, Grilled Ham Slices, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, RoastedPotatoes, Buttermilk Pancakes, Asstd Doughnuts, Crumb Cake.*Brunch: Breakfast Items, Creole Soup, Teriyaki Chicken, Fried Rice, Asparagus, Calico Corn, CherryPie, Abracadabra Bars.*Dinner: Vegetable Soup, Baked Lasagna, Steamed Rice, Seasoned Asparagus, Steamed Cauliflower,Garlic Bread, Cherry Pie, and Abracadabra Bars.

Sunday, 08 APR 12 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Minute Steak, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast Puff, Asstd Doughnuts, Italian Croissant.*Brunch: Breakfast Items, Puree Mongole Soup, Breaded Pork Chops, Carrots, Southwestern Rice,Club Spinach, Almond Cake, Crisp Toffee Bars.*Dinner: Chicken Vegetable Soup, Sauerbraten, Spring Garden Rice, Mashed Potatoes, Natural PanGravy, Steamed Cut Green Beans, Seasoned Carrots, Almond Cake, Crisp Toffee Bars.

Monday, 09 APR 12 *Breakfast: Hot Hominy Grits, Minced Beef on Toast, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs toOrder, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Streusel Coffee Cake.*Lunch: Creamed of Broccoli Soup, Roast Beef, Steamed Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Chicken Adobo,Squash, Brownies, Yellow Cake w/ Icing, Fruit Ambrosia.*Speed Line: Pizza.*Dinner: Vegetable Supreme Soup, Cajun Meatloaf, Rice Pilaf, Brown Gravy, Peas & Onions, Cornon the Cob, Brownies, Yellow Cake w/ Icing, Fruit Ambrosia.

Tuesday, 10 APR 12 *Breakfast: Hot Farina, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Grilled Sausage Patties, Eggs to Order,Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Biscuits and Gravy, Asstd Doughnuts, Blueberry Muffins. *Lunch: Chicken Vegetable Soup, Roast Turkey, Pasta al Forno, Steamed Rice, Mashed Potatoes, TurkeyGravy, Carrots and Orange Amandine, Club Spinach, Fruit Cocktail Upside Down Cake, Oatmeal Cookies.*Speed Line: Roast Beef Sandwich, French Fried Potatoes.Dinner: Zesty Bean Soup, Pineapple Chicken, Orange Rice, Southern Greens, Seasoned Mixed Vegetables, Fruit Cocktail Upside Down Cake, Oatmeal Cookies.

Wednesday, 11 APR 12 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Creamed Ground Beef, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order,Roasted Potatoes, Blueberry Pancakes, Asstd Doughnuts, Bear Claws.*Lunch: Beef Rice Soup, Chicken Cacciatore, Baked Fish, Garlic Cheese Potatoes, Rice Pilaf, Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts Polonaise, Cheese Cake, Chocolate Pudding.*Speed Line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes.*Dinner: Cream of Chicken Soup, St. Louis BBQ Pork Ribs, Steamed Rice, Greens Beans Nicoise,Steamed Peas, Cheese Cake, Chocolate Pudding.

Thursday, 12 APR 12 *Breakfast: Hominy Grits, Corned Beef Hash, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Raisin Muffins.*Lunch: Corn Chowder Soup, Roast Pork, Beef Stew, Mashed Potatoes, Brown Gravy, Steamed Rice,Seasoned Carrots, Asparagus, Peanut Butter Cookies, Cherry Pie.*Speed Line: Assorted Pizza.*Dinner: Minestrone Soup, Baked Fish, Ginger Rice, Mexican Corn, Steamed Broccoli, Cherry Pie,Peanut Butter Cookies.

Friday, 13 APR 12 *Breakfast: Hot Oatmeal, Grilled Sausage Links, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order,Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, Cinnamon Rolls.*Lunch: Cream of Potato Soup, Breaded Pork Chop, Baked Fish Pollok, Oven Glo Potatoes, TossedGreen Rice, Seasoned Mix Vegetables, Summer Squash, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Chocolate Cake,Vanilla Pudding.Speed Line: Grilled Hamburger/ Cheeseburger, French Fried Potatoes, Baked Beans.*Dinner: French Onion Soup, Chicken Cacciatore, Steamed Rice, Spinach, Cauliflower Polonaise,Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Pudding.

Being a military child comes with a uni-que set of challenges. When deployed,a parent can be away from home for a

long period of time. In some cases, both pa-rents may be deployed. These separations cantake an emotional toll, especially as childrenget older and begin to act out and adopt beha-viors that can have devastating results becausethey don't fully understand.

To help military children address these is-sues, Trevor Romain, a best -selling children’sauthor, illustrator and TV personality visitedwith students from Department of DefenseDependent schools (DoDDS) as part of aworld-wide USO tour. Accompanied by for-mer military child Stephanie Pridell, they di-scussed topics including moving, fears andbullying.

We sat down with Trevor to learn moreabout how he helps military children deal withsome of these issues.

TS How did you begin working with the Uni-ted Services Organization (USO) ?TR I’ve been working with the USO for al-most five years now. I actually got to meet, justby chance, the board chairman of the USOabout five years ago and he explained what theUSO was. Being a civilian I didn’t quite knowabout it. I knew Bob Hope, but that’s about it.He said, 'We really take care of families'. Iasked him what was done for kids. He said,'We do Sesame Street for little kids'. I asked,'What about the elementary kids?' He says,‘Nothing’. I said, 'Look, I write and illustratechildren’s books. I’d like to go and talk to thosekids just about stuff, because the books I write

deal with bullies, homework, grief, and issuesthat they face.' He said, ‘Well, fine.' So I wenton a tour and it has worked really well. The re-sponse has been so overwhelming that wehave formed an alliance with the USO to go topretty much every base in the world wherethere are military kids. I’m tired! But when wesee the responses from the kids it makes it allworthwhile.

TS Bullying is one of the issues you talk tochildren about. What do you think the reaso-ning is behind bullying?TR Many military children have to moveevery three years. They have to deal with thestresses of parents being deployed, and thestresses of re-integration. A lot of children haveindicated to us that it’s pretty much as hard, ifnot harder, when somebody comes back andtries to reincorporate into the family. What’sreally happening is these kids are frustrated,they’re angry, and that obviously is bumpingup the stakes when it comes to bullying, be-cause they are not able to manage their fee-lings.

TS In talking with the kids you mentionedyou were a victim of bullying. Can you tell usmore about that time in your life?TR I was so traumatized by a particular groupof kids in the third grade that I actually con-templated suicide, but I didn’t know how to doit. I hated my childhood and nobody shouldhave to go through that. I was too scared to askfor any help. My grades were bad. I am dyslexicand I was in special education. These kids re-ally gave me a hard time. Once I found that I

was heard by one particular teacher, every-thing changed. Because she really helped to va-lidate my feelings instead of telling me it’s okay.A lot of people say bullying is a natural part ofgrowing up. Not when you’re the guy whodoesn’t know how to handle it.

TS How are you helping military children un-derstand the why behind the emotions thatthey are feeling?TR Let me share an example. A young boycame up to me a while back during one of mytours. His dad had died in Afghanistan, and hecame up after the presentation and said, ‘Mr.Trevor, thank you so much.’ I asked why. Hesaid ‘I’m the biggest bully in the school. But Ididn’t know why I was bullying. It’s becausemy dad died and I’m really angry about it.' Isaid, ‘Now we’re making progress. Let’s figureout what we can do with those feelings now.’He wrote me an email later and told me whathe does now is when a new kid comes intoschool, he is the first one to go to them and say‘Hey, come with me.’ So I made him an ambas-sador. It really works because he understoodwhy he was feeling that way.

TS What inspired you to work with children?TR I had an experience when I was in the mi-litary in South African army. We were in An-gola and in a particular area where there wereinjured children. There was a five-year old boywho’d lost his legs in a landmine explosion. Iwas walking by in the hospital to visit someoneand he put his hands up to me and he said ‘Canyou hold me’? I bent down and picked up thelittle boy and I’ve never been held so tightly in

my life. He put his face against my neck and hestarted to cry. His tears ran down inside myshirt and touched my heart. I knew there andthen, this is what I have to do.

TS Why reach out to military kids in particu-lar?TR For me, I’m an American by choice, anda very proud one. I chose to come to this coun-try and for me, what a wonderful way to giveback to the men and women who serve thiscountry by helping their children, so they cando their job better knowing that their childrenare really being given the tools to not only self-manage but learn how to ask for help, becausewe really feel it’s important to create a peer-to-peer culture. We can’t always have our parentssolve our problems. We’ve got to be able to getto a level where we know how to draw the line.Can I take care of this or do I need help? Sobasically that’s what we’re trying to do, is givethe kids tools to have a really great life despitethe toughness. And we want them to look atthe positives of being military kids as well.

Q&A with children's author Trevor Romain

BY MR2 GARY SPENCENAS Sigonella Public AffairsBY MR2 GARY SPENCENAS Sigonella Public Affairs

April is the Month of the Military Child. To talk with military children about some of theissues they face, children’s author Trevor Romain recently visited Naval Air Station Sigonella.

Trevor Romain, a victim of bullying as a chilld,helps military children understand how to deal withemotions rather than take their frustrations out onothers. (U.S. Navy photo by MR2 Gary Spence)

Tuesday, April 10 5:00 PM The Hunger Games PG-135:30 PM Chronicle PG-137:30 PM The Grey R 8:00 PM Ghost Rider 2 PG-13 Wednesday, April 11 2:00 PM The Incredibles* PG 5:00 PM Woman In Black PG-135:30 PM One For The Money PG-13 7:30 PM Ghost Rider 2 PG-138:00 PM Safe House R

Thursday, April 125:00 PM The Hunger Games PG-135:30 PM Ghost Rider 2 PG-137:30 PM Man On A Ledge PG-13 8:00 PM This Means War R

Friday, April 132:00 PM Legend of Guardians* PG 5:00 PM Chronicle PG-13 5:30 PM Woman In Black PG-137:30 PM Wanderlust R 8:00 PM This Means War R

Saturday, April 14 2:00 PM Big Miracle PG 2:30 PM Journey 2 PG 4:30 PM Good Deeds PG-13 5:00 PM Wanderlust R7:30 PM Wrath of the Titans R Sunday, April 15 2:00 PM Good Deeds PG-132:30 PM Big Miracle PG4:30 PM The Hunger Games PG-135:00 PM Wrath of the Titans R7:30 PM This Means War R

* FREE MOVIE

Movie schedule is subject to change. Please call to confirm.

Movie Hotline: 624-4248

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Karaoke Idol

Karaoke Idol at ConnectionsOpen auditions: April 21, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. and April 22, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Round 1: April 27 at 7 p.m. Theme: CountryRound 2: May 4 at 7 p.m. Theme: RockRound 3: May 11 at 7 p.m. Theme: PopFinal: May 18

COMING SOON:Gone, A Thousand Words, Friends with Kids, Project X, Silent House,John Carter, Mirror Mirror, American Reunion, 21 Jump Street

TYLER PERRY’S GOOD DEEDS…………………..PG-13STARRING: Tyler Perry, Gabrielle Union and Thandie Newton

Businessman Wesley Deeds is jolted out of his scripted life when he meets Lindsey, asingle mother who works on the cleaning crew in his office building. (1 hr. 50 min.)

WRATH OF THE TITANS….PG-13STARRING: Stars: Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson and Rosamund Pike

Perseus braves the treacherous underworld to rescue his father, Zeus, captured by his son, Ares, and brother Hades who unleash the ancient Titans upon the world.(1 hr. 39 min.)

WANDERLUST….RSTARRING:Stars: Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd

Rattled by sudden unemployment, a Manhattan couple surveys alternative living op-tions, ultimately deciding to experiment with living on a rural commune where freelove rules. (1 hrs. 38 min.)

THE HUNGER GAMES…......PG-13STARRING: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth

Set in a future where the Capitol selects a boy and girl from the twelve districts to fightto the death on live television, Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her younger sister'splace for the latest match (2 hrs. 22min.)

You know you’re a rock star. You’ve practiced those moves in your bedroom all alone. You’ve belted outthose notes in the shower with your shampoo mohawk and your back scrubber mic. You’ve impressedyour parents, your pets, and that hot creature in the mirror. Now it’s time to live the dream with Karaoke

Idol at Connections!Karaoke Idol is your chance to become a Sigonella Star! Open auditions will be held at Connections, Saturday,

April 21 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Sunday, April 22 from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Participants should have two songs preparedfor auditions and attend one of these dates.

The competition will have three rounds followed by a finale. Each round will have a different theme beginningFriday, April 27 at 7 p.m. with country night. Friday, May 4 is a rock theme. The final round on Friday, May 11 ispop music. Every night will be a party where the crowd can cheer on their favorite singer. The finale will be May18 where the top singer will walk away with the grand prize!

Karaoke Idol is open to all authorized Connections patrons, 18 years or older. Dependents who wish to par-ticipate must be at least 19 years old. Call Connections at 624-4264 for more information.


GAMEFind the words!

Find the way!

ALBANY (New York)ANNAPOLIS (Maryland)ATLANTA (Georgia)AUGUSTA (Maine)AUSTIN (Texas)BATON ROUGE (Louisiana)BISMARCK (North Dakota)BOISE (Idaho)BOSTON (Massachusetts)CARSON CITY (Nevada)CHARLESTON (West Virginia)CHEYENNE (Wyoming)COLUMBIA (South Carolina)COLUMBUS (Ohio)CONCORD (New Hampshire)DENVER (Colorado)DES MOINES (Iowa) DOVER (Delaware)FRANKFORT (Kentucky)HARRISBURG (Pennsylvania)HARTFORD (Connecticut)HELENA (Montana)HONOLULU (Hawaii)INDIANAPOLIS (Indiana)JACKSON (Mississippi)

JEFFERSON CITY (Missouri)JUNEAU (Alaska)LANSING (Michigan)LINCOLN (Nebraska)LITTLE ROCK (Arkansas)MADISON (Wisconsin)MONTGOMERY (Alabama)MONTPELIER (Vermont)NASHVILLE (Tennessee) OKLAHOMA CITY (Oklahoma)OLYMPIA (Washington)PHOENIX (Arizona)PIERRE (South Dakota)PROVIDENCE (Rhode Island)RALEIGH (North Carolina)RICHMOND (Virginia)SACRAMENTO (California)SALEM (Oregon)SALT LAKE CITY (Utah)SANTA FE (New Mexico)SPRINGFIELD (Illinois)ST. PAUL (Minnesota)TALLAHASSEE (Florida)TOPEKA (Kansas)TRENTON (New Jersey)

1. Abe Odd Hull Up Hop2. Abe Rye Tidy Yeah3. Abe Who Beat Wrap4. Able Ankle Hook5. Able Hiss Heard

ANSWERS: 1. A Bottle of Pop 2. A Bright Idea 3. A Booby Trap 4. A Blank Look 5. A Blizzard 6. A BolognaSandwich 7. A State of Chaos 8. A Ceiling Fan 9. A Second Chance 10. A Sight for Sore Eyes

6. Able Owe Knees Hand Which7. Ace Date Tough Gay Hoss8. Ace Heal Ink Van9. Ace Heck Hunch Ants10. Ace Height Force or Rise

Whatcha sayin’?


Sudoku!

Did you know?- Americans consume more than 16 billion jellybeans at Easter.

- Around 600 million eggs are sold in the U.S. from March to April.

- Chocolate eggs were first made in Germany in the 19th century.

- Solving murder mysteries is popular in Norway during Easter.

- Around 90 million chocolate Easter bunnies are made each year.

- 76 % of people eat the ears on chocolate bunnies first.

- The traditional act of painting eggs is called Pysanka.

2009 Harley Davison, SporsterNightster Gloss Black, More than$1,000 in accessories to includeMustang Leather saddle, Ex-tended Controls and New Dun-lop tires. Asking for $7,000. BlueBook value plus accessories is at$9,000. Call today for test ride.3351938809.

2007 Honda VTX1300 Motorcy-cle. 12000 Mi. First owner. Newwindscreen, back tire, and sev-eral spare parts. Garage kept andcovered. KBB $6K. Will take $5K.Contact Don at3392898823.

2003 VW GOLF 2.0 TDI. 213K ki-lometers, maintenance well do-cumented. Has been a great ridefrom coast to coast! $5,500.00.Contact Chuck at 3403460688.

2001 TD4 Landrover Freelander.turbo diesel, Automatic. (Transmis-sion 2-yrs old) 150K clicks,chrome side boards mounted.Immaculate condition. 4,900euro. Contact Lina at 624-3789 or334-962-7641.

2000 Silver BMW 318i 5 SpeedManual, 4 doors, Xenon frontlights, six airbags, 17" wheels,alarm system, new brakes, A/C,

CD, Runs great. Ready to drive.4,600 Euro. Call Tommy at 331-954-4486.

1997 Chrysler Voyager, diesel,green metallic, 7- passenger van.Manual. A/C. Five doors, 2500cc,150k kilometers. Great family ve-hicle. 2,500 Euro OBO. Call3492936727.

2000 BMW 318 i, 4 door, xenonfront light. Low miles. Silver. Fullyloaded: 6 airbags, 17" wheels,alarm system, new brakes, greatAC. Always garage kept. Needsnothing. 4,600 Euro. Call Tom orAdam at 331 95 444 86 or 340822 1991

2000 Toyota Echo. AUTOMATIC.120,000 miles, 4 door, silver, withminor body damage. Reliable is-land car, already passed inspec-tion, A/C works great, $3,500.Contact Rose 334-829-7565.Available April 9.

Baby crib, baby chest of draw-ers, U.S. subwoofer, babyclothes, lamps, carousel horse,kitchen and dining room furni-ture, toys and more! ContactRita at 3495298809 or [email protected].

2 Computer desks ($40 each)with 1 rolling office chair, IKEABlonde TV Stand ($50), SolidDark wood futon with lightgreen slip cover ($125) ContactRose 334-829-7565.

King-size memory-foam/cush-ion-top mattress VG condition(no stains) $50; 110/220 VAC,60-cycle 4-person hot tub $200OBO. 389-9988-376

PTO board members needed forall positions. Contact currentPTO President ElisaThompson([email protected]) orPTO teacher representatives,Sallie Davis([email protected]) orCathy Indresano ([email protected]).

Four puppies, 7 weeks old, 2male and 2 female, tan and onebrown. Found at Marinai. Getalong great with everyone. Vetappointments scheduled.

Jax, 6 months, female, tortie,cat, loves affection, gets alongwell with other animals, currenton shots, and microchipped.

Fuzzy: female dog, 6 m., me-dium, brown w/black tips. Getsalong with everyone. Shy butwarms up. Current on shots, mi-crochipped.

Binks & Creeps, brother and si-ster, 6 months, tuxedo, cats,both are friendly and get alongwell with others, and can besplit up, current on shots, andmicrochipped.

NOTE: SAWS will be at the Egg-stravaganza event on April 7.

To volunteer, adopt or foster,visitfacebook.com/Sigonella.Animalsor http://sigonellaanimalwelfa-resociety.webs.com/

Sterling silver charm shaped likea carnivale mask. If found pleasecall 346-733-5622 or 624-4979during working hours.

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Need an appointment at thehospital? Call DSN 624-CARE (2273) or commer-cial 095-56-2273, M-F:7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

For non-emergent medicalquestions that arise over theweekend, a holiday or afteroffice hours, please call 335-578-8077 if you are nor-mally seen at the hospital or335-578-8150 if you arenormally seen at the FlightLine Clinic.

Participate in the Corri Catania on April 15Proceeds benefit local patients with Spina Bifida

Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center (NAVSUP FLC) Sigo-nella participated in an on load for the USNS Supply of more than 340 pallets,and 7,450 pounds of mail for the USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Carrier Strike GroupGroup. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Gary Prill/Released)


SIGONELLA, Italy - NAVSUPFleet Logistics Center (NAVSUPFLC) Sigonella participated in anon load for the USNS Supply ofmore than 340 pallets and 7,450pounds of mail for the USS Enter-prise (CVN 65) Carrier StrikeGroup on March 27.

The on load was one of the lar-gest for Sigonella and one of thefinal logistics support evolutionsNAS Sigonella will participate in forthe Enterprise, due to its scheduleddeactivation 1 Dec.

"This is an ongoing support role,”said Logistics Specialist 3rd ClassNathaniel Squall, “For this evolu-tion, our Sailors provided directsupport to USNS Supply, coordina-

ting the delivery of 7,760 pounds ofcargo and 84,000 pounds of provi-sions." USS Enterprise, the only oneof its class, and the oldest carrier inthe fleet, began her final, 6 monthvoyage in March. This deploymentwill mark the 22nd for the ship, andthe final step before its deactivationceremony scheduled later this year.

For Sailors of NAVSUP FLC Si-gonella this is just another day'swork, supporting all Naval Assetstransiting the 5th and 6th Fleet Areaof Responsibility.

NAVSUP FLC Sigonella, the ne-west of seven fleet logistics centersunder NAVSUP Global LogisticsSupport, provides operational logi-stics, business and support servicesto fleet, shore and industrial com-mands of the Navy, Coast Guard,Military Sealift Command, and otherJoint and Allied Forces in Europe,Africa, and Southwest Asia. Servicesinclude contracting, material mana-gement, household goods move-ment support, consolidated mail,fuel, global logistics and husbanding,hazardous material management,and integrated logistics support.

For more information, pleasevisit www.navsup.navy.mil/navsupand www.enterprise.navy.mil

The Sigonella Scuba Club is onceagain participating in a communityproject to benefit a local charity. Di-

vers and land lovers of the Sigonellacommunity including military mem-bers, spouses and local nationals areinvited to participate in the 4th an-nual Corri Catania or “Run Catania”4K run to raise money and awareness

for people with spinal injuries. Proceeds from the run/walk are

donated to the non-profit group,Unipolar Spinal Unit of Cannizzarowhose mission is to purchase wheel-chairs, rehabilitation equipment andother high-tech aids for patients withSpina Bifida.

The Run/Walk takes place onSunday, April 15 at 10 a.m. at thePiazza Universita in downtown Cata-nia. Volenteers from the SigonellaScuba Club will be meeting at 8 a.m.on NAS 1 for anyone that would liketo carpool or follow to the startingsite.

More event information is availa-ble at www.corricatania.it. Or contactCarmelo La Rocca at http://www.li-feonlus.com, [email protected] on the Sigonella Scuba-Club face-book page.

NAVSUPFLC host on load

BY EO1 Matthew McQuaigNAS Sigonella Public Works

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