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Kindergartenersmake fractionlearning fun

Students turn pizzamaking into a math

exercise.

Go behind thescenes

Learn how a popularSicilian treat is made.

Chaplain’sCorner

Learn about Sicily’sconnection to the

Bible.

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“There are only two ways to live your life.One is as though nothing is a miracle.

The other is as though everything is a miracle.”- Albert Einstein

BY MC2 MATTHEW C. HAWSNAS Sigonella Public Affairs

Sigonella has experienced extremely harsh rainlately. With such inclement weather, it’s importantto ensure safety precautions are taken for yourvehicle and home.

As you may have noticed here in Sicily, whenit rains there is damage to the roadways. Extendedrain causes shoulders of the road to collapse,making lanes narrower than usual. It can also causeholes to open up in the middle of the road. If rainfollows an eruption of ash from Etna, then you’relooking at very slick conditions.

Know driving conditions before taking to theroads.

1Check your tires and windshield wipers toprepare for wet weather driving. Wipers

should be replaced annually and tires should bereplaced when traction starts to diminish.

2According to Italian law you must drive withyour headlights on at all times, not just at night

or when it is raining. Most collisions occur at therear of the vehicle and having your taillights ongreatly reduces this risk.

3Water can accumulate quickly on the highwayand you can avoid hydroplaning by slowing

down. If hydroplaning occurs, avoid turning thewheel or braking.

4Increase your following distance during rainyperiods and try to follow the tracks of the car

in front of you. If you 're behind a truck, increasethe following distance further as they tend to kickup more spray onto your windshield. When trucksare moving slower, only pass when it is safe to doso.

Tips for home safety:

1First and foremost, be sure that you and yourfamily's contact information is updated in the

Navy's Family Accountability and AssessmentSystem (NFAAS).

2Keep cell phones and other communicationdevices charged and readily available as elec-

trical outages occur quite regularly.

3In the event that flood levels rise in yourcommunity, and evacuation is necessary, be

sure that your Non Combatant EvacuationOperation (NEO) Kit is readily available.Flashlights, fresh batteries, candles, water, andnon-perishables are recommended.Naval Air Station Sigonella (NASSIG) took another recent

weather hit when a cyclone circulated through the coast ofCatania with marble sized hail.

The storm left structural damage to several of the facilities on NAS1 including the Navy Exchange (NEX), Commissary and food courtarea after water and ice accumulated on the roof tops making them tooweak to hold the weight. Parts of the roof collapsed and damaged a largeamount of ceiling tiles.

"Part of our two platoons of Seabees and members of SPMAGTF-12 came over to help with the initial cleanup," said Deputy Public WorksOfficer John Rovero. "They took down all of the ceiling tiles and securedthe electrical circuits to make sure there were no safety hazards. The haildid significant damage to the roof and now we are in the process ofputting in an emergency work order. Hopefully soon we can get apermanent fix on the temporary seal we have on the roof."

The collapsed roof at the NEX also caused damage to merchandise. "We are self-insured and there is actually a disaster store that we

transfer our damaged merchandise to," said NEX Hard Line ManagerA.J. Fecera. We have about 8 million dollars worth of inventory in theNEX and there is a claim process that we go through once we figure outhow many items are damaged."

In spite of the damage, the community efforts of more than one-hundred service members and staff made the NEX and commissarydoors ready to open to customers in a twenty-four hour turn around.

"I am especially grateful to our first responders for ensuring thesafety of our people and the material condition of our installations andhousing," said Commanding Officer, Capt. Scott Butler. "The men andwomen of our Security Forces, Fire& Emergency Services, PublicWorks Department and Medical personnel have been absolutely spec-tacular in their coordinated responses to these events."

The food court located at the Naval Air Station Sigonella (NASSIG) Commissary suffered extensive damage from a hail storm that started late Wednesdayevening. A team of more than 100 people from public works, the Navy Exchange (NEX) and Commissary turned the food/retail facilities around in a 24 hourperiod. (Photo provided by Loss Prevention and Safety Manager Clarence Tucker/Released)

Wet weather safetyBY APRIL SLATERNAS Sigonella Safety

Severe stormhits NASSIG

TRAFFICNUMBERS

Please, don’tbecome a

statistic!

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First of all, I would like to congratulateAS1 Joel Pahati from AircraftIntermediate Maintenance Detachment

(AIMD) Sigonella on his selection as theCommander, Naval Forces Europe-Africa/Commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet ShoreSailor of the Year. Petty Officer Pahati’scontribution to the mission here in Sigonellais indicative of the pride and professionalismthe entire community displays on a dailybasis. I encourage everyone to congratulatePetty Officer Pahati as they see him and wishhim good luck as he competes for Chief ofNaval Operations Shore Sailor of the Year.Congratulations on a job very well done!

I also wanted to thank the communityfor its response during the difficult weatherwe’ve been “enjoying” this March. Whetherit is flooding or hail or high winds, we’veexperienced some truly disruptive anddamaging weather events – and, with theexception of my trampoline, have comethrough it relatively intact. I continue to beimpressed with the remarkable efforts of ourfirst responders – the Security, Fire andEmergency (FES), Public Works and healthpersonnel that ensure our safety. Thanks tothem, the community has “weathered”March far better than we could have hopedand we all owe them our thanks. Go ahead,hug a Security or FES professional and say“thanks!”…I’m sure they’ll love it!!

As I wrote last week, I received so manyquestions for March’s Feedback Live that Icouldn’t cover them all during the show, soI’ll finish answering in this Direct Line. Yourquestions are very important to me, and Iencourage you to keep sending them viaemail. The next Feedback Live will be heldon Thursday, April 5, from 6:30 – 7pm. Tocall in live on the show, please dial 624-4265or 095-56-4265.

QI am curious why I can only get airin my tires during working hours

and only on NAS II? I have found myselfwith unsafe tire pressure after hours onbase and can't get air. Thanks in advance.

AI wish we had the funding to movethe air hose located at the Auto

Skill Center on NAS II. As you know, itis currently located on the front of thebuilding and it would be prohibitivelyexpensive to move it closer to the fenceline. It would also increase the potentialfor unfortunate after hours vandalism.Still, it is available for many hours duringthe week, so I’d recommend that youmake checking your tire pressure aroutine part of your vehicle safety checksto avoid the issues you’ve experienced.Please take a moment to swing by theAuto Skills Center during the daytime tokeep your tires safely inflated.

QWhy do the senior personnel (officersthat live on NAS I) that get paid three

to four times the amount of most people hereat NASSIG always take up a good chunk ofthe seats at the wine tastings that ITT offers?The spots are full before the event is evenadvertised. MWR personnel and senior offi-cers always seem to get a seat. Ten dollars isan awesome price for the junior guys to paybut all the seats are taken by the people thatcan afford to actually attend the winery andpay the full price.

AI’m sorry that you have the impressionthat seats were somehow set aside for

these "Wine and Culinary Experience"events. Although I did receive a personalinvitation to the first event – neither inappro-priate nor unusual as MWR was trying tostart this new program and wanted to getcommand approval – like everyone else, Isigned up for the other events at ITT after theannouncement was made. MWR has also

been very pleased with the interest from thecommunity and they are still trying differentformats to figure out which one works best.Although several of the events have hadlimited availability and required first-come,first-served registration, others were comple-tely open, including one held recently in theMidtown atrium. MWR tells me that futureevents may even include travel off base totour the wineries. You’re right…$10 is anawesome price for these events, and I hopethat others in the community will be able toattend an upcoming event, too. I believe thatMWR does an incredible job providingquality events to the entire SigonellaCommunity – and I know that they do notdiscriminate based on rank or position…ever.

The questions, comments and concernsstated in this column do not constitute theofficial position of the U.S. Navy and aresubmitted by members of the community.

NAS Sigonella Commanding Officer, Capt. Scott Butler

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Effective May 1, 2012, MetLife willbecome the dental carrier for the TDP.MetLife will begin providing dental coverageto over 2 million family members of uniformedservice active duty personnel, members of theSelected Reserve and Individual ReadyReserve, their eligible family members, andSurvivors.

Beneficiaries will have access to MetLife'snetwork with over 161,000 dentist accesspoints, and this number continues to grow.

Additional information about the contractis available at www.tricare.mil/TDPcontractand benefit updates are available atwww.tricare.mil.

PLEASE NOTE that the change toMetLife is for the TDP program only. TheActive Duty Dental Program will still be admi-nistered by United Concordia®.

TRICARE Dental Program

From metlife.com Relay For Life of Sigonella hasreached its $9,000 fundraising goal andhas set its sights on breaking the $12,000mark.

“The Relay For Life of SigonellaCommittee is sponsoring a free bowlingnight Friday, March 17 from 5pm to 9pmat the bowling alley on NAS1,” said RelayFor Life Sigonella Coordinator ChiefAdam Miller. “We hope everyone canmake it out. There will be games, givea-ways, Reiki massages and more.”

Donations will be accepted duringthe bowling event in support of RelayFor Life.

“Together we can make a difference,”said Miller. “Thank you all for your conti-nued support!”

Sigonella will participate in a 24-hourRelay For Life event in May. For moreinformation, visitwww.relayforlife.org/sigonellaca

Relay For Life updateBY JACKIE TREMBATHNAS Sigonella Public Affairs

OMNIDOTT.STELLA

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The Filipino American Association (Fil-Am Association) of Sigonella continued itsgiving ways during the general assembly meeting held Sunday, March 11 by donating$1,000 to the Sigonella Community Scholarship Council (SCSC). The donation kicksoff this year's campaign for the SCSC which provides scholarships to members of theSigonella Community who are attending an institution of higher education. (Photo byEd Lucio)

Fil-Am Association donates to SCSC

Since September of 2011, the Sigonella CommunitySpouse Club (SCSC), whose mission is to be a force inreadiness for community involvement, has been active inSigonella.

In addition to planning events, like their monthlyBunko game, SCSC volunteers with the Navy-MarineCorps Relief Society to work at the Nearly New Shop.Club members also attend every Indoc class to welcomepeople who are new to the area.

“The club is more than just a spouse’s club, it is acommunity club,” says Kristen Montejo, club presidentand retired chief.

With 16 active members, the club meets on the firstMonday of each month and is always looking for morepeople to get involved.

“We are trying to fill the void for DoD teachers,contractors, retirees and many others who do not have avoice or a club for them,” says club member KarenLampart.

To enable better communication, the SCSC createdthe Sigonella Yellow Pages, a listing of people with special

skills that live in the area. It lists everything from personaltraining to massage therapy.

“Contact the SCSC if you have a skill to offer thecommunity at large,” says Montejo. “We are always lookingfor more additions to the Sigonella Yellow Pages.”

The SCSC continues to make a difference, formembers and nonmembers alike.

“I am new to the military,” says club member BrittonIvey-Haas. “This group gives me something to want to do,to want to fight for.”

Sigonella Community Spouse Club makes a differenceBY HM2 IAN ANDERSONSPMAGTF-12

On Thursday, March 6, kindergarten students in Mr.Atkinson’s class got their hands dirty learning math in aunique way. Oasis and Prego restaurant staff opened theirdoors to teach students how to make pizza.

Prego staffers Valentina and Massimo carefully taughteach step to small groups of students. Breaking down thesteps and learning the concept of sequencing helped theseyoung learners to understand the importance of organizinginformation. As they grow, they’ll use the foundation skillof sequencing in a variety of ways, like when they writestories or approach math problems.

Some eager students rolled and flattened the dough,while others topped it with Prego’s fresh tomato sauce andmozzarella cheese.

“How do they make pepperoni?” was the burningquestion on Emma’s mind as she prepared her pizza.

Miranda was more historical in her questioning,“When did pizza start to exist?”

These great questions prompted interesting conversa-tions.

After all those delicious pizzas were baked, they werecut in a variety of ways (half, quarters, thirds).

“Is it fair for the teachers to get the pizza that was cutinto thirds and the kids to get smaller pieces?” asked Mr.Atkinson.

The students quickly protested and Ethan was sharp tointerject, “They all need to be equal.”

The students loved eating their creations. Later, theywrote letters and drew pictures of thanks for the staff atPrego who generously donated their time and all thepizzas.

Department of Defense Dependents School (DoDDs) Sigonella elementary students in Mr. Atkinson’s class make fractions fun bymaking pizza. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Matthew C. Haws/Released)

Kindergarteners learn how to make pizza and fractions

Around NAS Sigonella ...

Cutting a cake in honor of 10 years of musical service for the NASSIG ReligiousMinistry Department , Chapel Musicians Eleonora Trobia (left) and Isidoro Cavallaro(center) celebrate with Chaplain Cauble (right). Chapel Musician Dario EmanueleArico (not pictured) celebrated five years. To commemorate the milestone, Cmdr. EricVosler, NASSIG executive officer, presented certificates and pins to the chapel musi-cians. (Photo by Katie Cauble)

NAS Chapel celebrates service

Members of the Sigonella Community Spouse Club. (Photoby Ian Anderson)

AS1 Joel Pahati from AircraftIntermediate MaintenanceDetachment (AIMD) Sigonella hasbeen selected as the Commander,Naval Forces Europe-Africa/Commander, U.S. SixthFleet Shore Sailor of the Year.Pahati. Pahati competed againstNavy Counselor 1st Class MichaelTate, U.S. European Command'sNavy Element; and Yeoman 1stClass Patrick Johnson, SupremeHeadquarters Allied PowersEurope. He is now in the runningfor the Chief of Naval OperationsShore Sailor of the Year.

AS1 Joel Pahati receives special recognition

Need an appointment atthe hospital? Call DSN624-CARE (2273) orcommercial 095-56-2273,M-F: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. forsame-day or next-dayappointments.

For non-emergent medicalquestions that arise overthe weekend, a holiday orafter office hours, pleasecall 335-578-8077 if youare normally seen at thehospital or 335-578-8150 ifyou are normally seen atthe Flight Line Clinic.

FEUDO DELIZIA

OXIDIANA

FFSC can be reached at x4291American Red Cross at x4900

Does your command or organization have an event you’d like to see on the Community Calendar? Email us at [email protected] and let us know!

MOJTO

PALERMO

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TUESDAY WEDNESDAYMONDAY THURSDAY

MARCH

2012

CPR/First Aid/AED

certification 9am - 4pm

Tobacco Cessation

2 - 3pm NAS II Sarp

Conference Room

Acoustic Night at

Connections

6 - 10pm

Bingo

at Connections

6pm

Family Fitness Youth

Sports Field Day

10am - Noon

NAS I Land Annex

Karaoke

at Jox Pub

8pm

Daylight Savings

Time starts at 2am

TERRA NOVA

TESTING Sigonella

Schools

Job Search Course

2pm-3:30pm

ST. PATRICK’S DAY

Base 2 Base

7.6 mile run

Healthy Baby course

9am - 5pm

SHAMROCK

at Jox Pub

8pm

TSP Brief

10 - 11:30am

TAP Class

8am - 4pm

Everyday Eating for a

Healthier You

11am - 1pm

Galley

Build Your Own Pizza

5:30 pm

Call xt. 4264 for info

Acoustic Night at

Connections

6 - 10pm

Cooking Class

9:30am - 3:30pm

Shop Smart: Get the

Facts on Food Labels

11am - 1pm

Commissary

Bingo

at Connections

6pm

Seabee Ball

Karaoke

at Jox Pub

8pm

CPO BirthdayWays to Enjoy More

Fruits & Veggies

11am - 1pm

NAS I Midtown

TAP Class

8am - 4pm

Lunch & Learn

12:30 - 2pm

Single Sailor Dinner

5 - 7:30pm

NAS I Chapel FH

PENTAGON

Fleet and FamilySupport CenterAdministrationBuilding Bldg. 319 (NAS I)

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

Celebrate the women in your life!

HAPPY WOK

MOTTA

GAMBINO

Did you know that March is Women’s HistoryMonth? To mark this important occasion, we havecompiled some interesting facts about the amazingwomen that live in our world.* We hope you learnsomething new and that this information inspires youto take the time to recognize and thank the women thatyou know for all they do, each and every day.

1. Although women comprised less than 2% of theU.S. military in 1950, today approximately 14% of activemembers in the U.S. armed forces are women. Thankyou to all our service members for your commitment toserving our country and protecting our freedom.

2. Did you know that women are more likely thanmen to get a high school diploma? In addition, over60% of college degrees awarded each year in the UnitedStates are earned by women.

3. Female author Murasaki Shikibu, published theworld's first novel, The Tale of Genji, in Japan in aroundA.D. 1000.

4. The only female pharaoh in recorded history wasnamed Hatshepsut. She reigned for more than twentyyears in Ancient Egypt.

5. During the Revolutionary War in 1777, SybilLudington (only 16 years old) raced through the night,covering a distance twice as long as Paul Revere’sjourney, to warn patriots that British troops wereattacking Danbury, Connecticut, where supplies andammunition for the entire region were stored.

6. Victoria Woodhull was the first woman to run forU.S. president. Although women were not allowed to

vote (and would not be able to for almost another 50years), there were no laws that prohibited a woman fromrunning for president.

7. In 1901, a 43-year-old schoolteacher namedAnnie Edson Taylor was the first person to attempt togo over Niagara Falls in a wooden barrel. She survived,suffering a small gash to her forehead.

8. The next time you are driving your car in the rain,thank Mary Anderson for inventing the windshieldwiper. In 1903, Anderson was granted a patent for thisinvention, which became standard equipment on carsby 1916.

9. Talk about legendary! The first woman in profes-sional baseball was named Virne "Jackie" Mitchell. Atalented pitcher, she struck out Babe Ruth and LouGehrig during an exhibition game.

10. The life expectancy for women is higher thanmen in almost every country in the world. Althoughscientists are still trying to figure out why this is the case,some believe it involves estrogen in the body assistingimmune system functions.

These are only ten interesting facts about women –what else can you find out during Women’s HistoryMonth? Go online to do some research or visit thelibrary to find our more about extraordinary women inhistory. You never know what you may discover andhow it can lead you to make a difference!

*Referenced from: http://www.mastersdegree.net/blog/2011/50-fasci-nating-facts-for-womens-history-month

CHIECHIO

MARCHI


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

The BASIC FIVE: � Water � Food � Heat � Cash � Radio

Family Communications Plan: Phone Numbers & Rally Points; PublicProtection Strategies: Evacuation and Shelter-in-Place; Web info:

Ready.gov; Emergency info: AFN 106.0 FM; Questions? Call the EM Officeat 624-2630, 8265 or 2621.

emergency management office

angela


JUST SAY IT!

Practice your Italian

English: Good evening. We have a reservation. Italian: Buona sera. Abbiamo prenotato.

English: Please follow me to the table. Italian: Prego seguitemi al tavolo.

English: The table will be ready in 5 minutes.Italian: Il tavolo sarà pronto in cinque minuti.

English: Red wine or white wine ?Italian: Vino rosso o vino bianco?

English: Can you please bring me the menu?Italian: Mi porta in menu? Per favore.

English: Ci porta il conto, per favore?Italian: Can you please bring me the bill?

Learn these usefulItalian phrases to makedining out more fun!

An exhibition honoring 16th-century Venetianmaster Tintoretto recently opened in Rome follo-wing the painter's career from his days as an

ambitious disciple of Titian to a bitter old age."Tintoretto was the most controversial painter of his

time," Melania Mazzucco, one of the organisers, told repor-ters in the Italian capital.

"His experimental way of painting, the speed withwhich he worked and his prolific aspect, his aggressive andcompetitive character evoked very strong reactions amonghis contemporaries," said Mazzucco, a Tintoretto expert.

Tintoretto, whose real name was Jacopo Robusti, owedhis nickname to his father who was a manufacturer of dyes("tinta" in Italian). He became one of the greatest practi-tioners of the Venetian style.

The exhibition, which runs until June 10, begins withone of his monumental works "The Miracle of the Slave"(1548), measuring 4.16 meters by 5.44 meters (14 feet by18 feet).

The choice of putting a slave at the center of the pain-

ting instead of the saint who is rescuing him was consi-dered scandalous at the time.

Another masterpiece in the show is "The Theft of theBody of Saint Mark" (1564) showing a group of Christiansin Alexandria taking away the saint's body from a bonfirethat has been miraculously extinguished by rain.

Apart from religious and mythological subjects,Tintoretto also painted hundreds of portraits -- a source ofrevenue from aristocrats, writers and celebrities that heused for contacts and protection.

Tintoretto's pride was legendary: he once turned downa knighthood from French king Henry III because he didnot want to kneel down and he refused to allow his beloveddaughter Marietta to leave his home.

His final years were cruel to the painter. Marietta diedin 1590, followed by his son Giovanni Battista. His last self-portrait shows a somber and humbled Tintoretto, his facemarked by the harshness of life.

His last child died in a convent in 1652, leaving himwithout descendants.

The painting "Jesus among the doctors in the Temple of Jerusalem" by Italian painter Jacopo Robusti, known as Tintoretto, displayedin Rome's Scuderie del Quirinale. An exhibition honoring Tintoretto in on display in Rome through June 10. It follows the painter'scareer from his days as an ambitious disciple of Titian to a bitter old age.

BY AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

April 1: Palm Sunday’s “Via Crucis”religious processionApril 6: Good Friday processionApril 14-22: Easter play (A’Giunta),tours, art & photo exhibitsApril 25-June 5: Caltagirone festi-vely decorated steps

For more information call the Caltagirone Tourist Office at0933-41365 or visit www.comune.caltagirone.ct.it

Easter & spring events Caltagirone

Rome exhibit honors Venetian master Tintoretto


DAOK

Attention photographers! Share images from yourtrips around Europe. Email your best photo and acaption to [email protected]. Your photo just may befeatured!

Fighting mafia is matter of economics(Story by AKI)

Caltanissetta- Italy's top business leaderrecently equated the fight against the mafia as abattle for economic survival. "The war on orga-nized crime isn't only a matter of ethics, but oneof economics," said Emma Marcegaglia, head ofthe highly-influential Confindustria, Italy'sbiggest business lobby. "Without fighting themafia it's difficult to grow," she said during aspeech in the city of Caltanissetta in westernSicily. The mafia is Italy's biggest business withannual sales of 140 billion euros, according to aJanuary report by Confesercenti, another busi-ness group.

Anti-bullying amendment proposedby Italian government(Story by ANSA) -Rome - In a move to combat bullying in Italian

classrooms, the government passed an amen-dment last Wednesday for additional teachingstaff trained in the prevention of the pheno-menon.

Unrelated to Wednesday's governmentproposal, a technical high school in the Tuscantown of Pisa is testing a martial arts course as partof its curriculum in order to help studentsdiscover their "mental and physical strengths"vital in dangerous situations, said school officials.

Hazing in Italy's military academieson the rise(Story by ANSA) --

Rome - Hazing incidents are on the increasein military academies, said the general prosecutorfor the Military Appeals Court, Antonio Sabino,last Thursday.

Speaking at the opening of the military judi-cial year, Sabino called the phenomenon's rise"worrisome".

Acts of hazing or bullying in military acade-mies are rarely presented in military courts sinceboth the "victims and perpetrators are usuallyminors," said Sabino.

In the case of female military members, it isimportant to differentiate between stalking,which is punishable by law, and perceived threat,which falls under the responsibility of the unitcommander, said Sabino.

Orange SaladIngredients:• 6 small oranges peeled and cut crosswise into round slices• 4 tablespoons of olive oil• 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice• Green onion or red onion• Salt and pepper to taste• Crushed red pepper (optional)Mix the lemon juice with the oil and add a small amount of salt. Arrangesliced oranges on a large serving dish and drizzle the dressing on top. Addsalt and pepper to taste. Add sliced green onion. Extra juice from an orangecan be added to enhance the flavor. Crushed red pepper is an option to makethe dish spicy.

Orange Salad is a healthy and easy dish to prepare. (U.S. Navy photo by Jackie Trembath/Released)

View of the main canal into downtown Venice, Italy. (Photo by MC2 Gary Prill)

Venice, Italy


Go behind the scenes to learn how a popular Sicilian pastry is made

In pasticcerias around Sicily you can buy ‘cassate ’ also called ‘minni di virgini’(virgin breasts), a small ricotta-filled pastry symbolic of the breasts of SaintAgatha, the patron saint of Catania and Palermo, Sicily.Saint Agatha was tortured by the Romans because she wouldn’t give up her

Catholic faith. Her breasts were torn off with pincers. Because of this, she is alsothe patron saint of women with breast cancer and those who must undergo amastectomy for any reason. The cassate pastry is a tribute to her.

Even though this pastry is most popular around the Saint Agatha festival whichhappens annually in Catania in early February, it’s available year round. If you’re

like me and have a sweet tooth, cassata is a must-try confection perfection.“Cassate is one of the first things I learned to make as a child,” said I Dolci Di

Nonna Vicenza founder, Vicenza Pistone, a.k.a. Nonna Vicenza. “I had an auntwho was a nun and a pastry chef. In Sicily one of the traditions of the convent wasbaking pastries. My aunt taught me how to make the pastry.”

Nonna Vicenza has passed the family tradition along to her seven childrenwho help her run her shop.

During a tour of this famous Catania pastry shop, I had the opportunity to seehow this delicious treat is made.

Vicenza Pistone, a.k.a. Nonna Vicenza, founded I Dolci Di Nonna Vicenza 15 years ago. She has passed the family tradition of baking along to her seven children who help her run theshop. (U.S. Navy photo by Jackie Trembath/Released)

BY JACKIE TREMBATHNAS Sigonella Public Affairs

Saint AgathaSaint Agatha was martyred in 251 A.D. Because she would not abandon her faith,

she was tortured, her breasts being torn off by pincers. Because of this, she is alsothe patron saint of breast cancer and those who must undergo a mastectonmy forany reason.

In many paintings and sculptures, Saint Agatha is depicted carrying her breastson a plate, as in this painting by Francisco de Zurbarán.

Tins of bright green marzipan are prepared as the first step in making cassata. (U.S.Navy photo by Jackie Trembath/Released)

The cut out cake is fitted over the ricotta cheese filled marzipan cups which are theninverted onto a rack. (U.S. Navy photo by Jackie Trembath/Released)


Go behind the scenes to learn how a popular Sicilian pastry is made

Tins of bright green marzipan are prepared as the first step in making cassata. (U.S.Navy photo by Jackie Trembath/Released)

The marzipan tins are then filled with sweet ricotta cheese. (U.S. Navy photo by JackieTrembath/Released)

A flaky cake is cut into circles. (U.S. Navy photo by Jackie Trembath/Released)

The cut out cake is fitted over the ricotta cheese filled marzipan cups which are theninverted onto a rack. (U.S. Navy photo by Jackie Trembath/Released)

The cakes are topped with a shiny coating of white icing. (U.S.Navy photo by Jackie Trembath/Released)

A candied cherry is placed atop the pastries, making them look like a small breast symbolic of Saint Agatha. (U.S. Navy photo by JackieTrembath/Released)

Friday, 16 MARCH 12 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Sausage Patties, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes,Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, Apple Fritters.*Lunch: New England Clam Chowder, Lemon Baked Fish, Steamed Rice, Asparagus, Creole Green Beans,Sugar Cookies, Cheese Cake, Vanilla Cream Pudding.Speed line: Grilled Hamburger/Cheeseburger, French Fries, Baked Beans.*Dinner: Vegetable Supreme Soup, Italian Sausage, spaghetti w/ Tuna Fish, Oven Browned Potatoes, Spinach,Oriental Stir Fry, Sugar Cookies, Cheesecake, Vanilla Cream Pudding.

Saturday, 17 MARCH 12 *Breakfast: Farina, Grilled Ham Slices, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes,Buttermilk Pancakes, Asstd Doughnuts, Butterhorns.*Brunch: Breakfast Items, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Roast Turkey, Pork Fried Rice, Cajun Oven Fries,Steamed Broccoli, Glazed Carrots, Almond Cookies, Blueberry Pie.*Dinner: Logging Soup, Beef Stir Fry, Spaghetti Garlic & Oil, Steamed Rice, Peas, Corn Whole Kernel, AlmondCookies, Blueberry Pie.

Sunday, 18 MARCH 12 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Minute Steak, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, RoastedPotatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Kolaches.*Brunch: Breakfast Items, Bean & Bacon Soup, Cheddar and Chicken Broccoli, Rosemary Potato Wedges,Steamed Brussels Sprouts, Glazed Carrots, Hermits, Velvet Pound Cake.*Dinner: Pepper Pot Soup, Veal Parmesan, Rice Pilaf, Cauliflower Polonaise, Seasoned Succotash, GarlicBread, Hermits, Velvet Pound Cake.

Monday, 19 MARCH 12 *Breakfast: Hominy Grits, Minced Beef w/ Toast, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, RoastedPotatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Butterfly Rolls.*Lunch: Cream of potato Soup, Pasta Carbonara, Yankee Pot Roast, Southwestern Rice, Parsley ButteredPotatoes, Calico Cabbage, Sprouts Superba, Almond Cake, Peach Crunch, Butterscotch Pudding.*Speed line: Assorted Pizza.*Dinner: Beef Noodle Soup, Spaghetti Meat Sauce, Brown Rice w/ Tomatoes, Collard Greens, Lyonnaise WaxBeans, Almond Cake, Peach Crunch, Butterscotch Pudding.

Tuesday, 20 MARCH 12 *Breakfast: Farina, Oven Fried Bacon, Baked Sausage Patties, Biscuits and Gravy, Asstd Omelets, Eggs toOrder, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, Butterfly Rolls. *Lunch: Arroz Caldo Soup, Chicken Adobo, Beef Caldereta, Steamed Rice, Cut Green Beans, Steamed Carrots,Fruit Cocktail Upside Down Cake, Chocolate Chip Cookies.Speed line: Italian Sausage W/ Pepper & Onion, Oven Fried Potatoes.*Dinner: Manhattan Clam Chowder, Lasagna, Cream Style Corn, Baked Hubbard Squash, Fruit CocktailUpside Down Cake, Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Wednesday, 21 MARCH 12*Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Creamed Ground Beef, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, RoastedPotatoes, Blueberry Pancakes, Asstd Doughnuts, Danish Diamonds.*Lunch: Mulligatawny Soup, Roast Turkey, Pasta al Forno, Steamed Rice, Mashed Potatoes, Chicken Gravy,Peas & Carrots, Steamed Cauliflower, Sweet Potato Pie, Shortbread Cookies, Peach Gelatin.*Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes.*Dinner: Chicken noodles soup, Fish Breaded, Steamed Rice, Lima Beans, Vegetable Stir Fry, Sweet PotatoPie, Shortbread Cookies.

Thursday, 22 MARCH 12 *Breakfast: Hominy Grits, Ham Sliced, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes,French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Pineapple Carrot Muffin.*Lunch: Corn Chowder Soup, Pineapple Chicken, Beef Sauerbraten, Orange Rice, Mashed Potatoes, SteamedAsparagus, Summer Squash, Devils Food Cake, Fruit Nut Bar. *Speed line: Assorted Pizza.*Dinner: Beef Noodle Soup, Veal Parmesan, Steamed Rice, Steamed Broccoli, Seasoned Carrots, Devils FoodCake, Fruit Nut Bar.

Friday, 23 MARCH 12 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Sausage Links, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, RoastedPotatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, Apple Fritters.*Lunch: New England Clam Chowder, Fried/Baked Pollok Fish, Pasta al Forno , Mushroom Gravy, SteamedRice, Roasted Garlic Potatoes, Steamed Asparagus, Fried Cauliflower, Lemon Cookies, Cheese Cake,Chocolate Cream Pudding.Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes.*Dinner: Cream Of Mushroom Soup, Cantonese Spareribs, Sandwich, Pork Fried Rice, Steamed Whole Corn,Seasoned Spinach, Lemon Cookies, Cheese Cake, Chocolate Cream Pudding.


One student waves his right arm theatrically in the air as if to wavehello to a friend across the playground. But he is only in a smallclassroom. His classmates seem equally enthusiastic with their handsfrantic in the air. All eight 11-12 year-old students are sitting on theedge of their seats, backs tensed, poised to…do something monu-mental, it seems. Their optimism permeates the classroom, creating anambiance akin to that of a sporting event.

What has them so enthused? RICE. That is the acronym for Rest,Ice, Compression, and Elevation, which is used for treating most soft-tissue injuries. How can such a topic induce students to beextraordinarily attentive, answer any question given them, or share ananecdote relating to the topic?

The answer is the jovial, equally animated, and cookie-bearinginstructor, Charles Houghtling, American Red Cross (ARC) volunteer.He is a human face behind the ARC. He says that “people do generallywant to help each other but when they don’t or haven’t it is becausethey don’t know or didn’t know what to do”. As such, he has made it

his life goal to equip people with First Aid and CPR training. Acrossthe world, from Seoul to Sydney, Houghtling has been a volunteerinstructor with the Red Cross for 20 years. It has been a success becauseof the way he views instructing: “I don’t teach; we teach each other!”This dynamic teacher-student relationship is reflected in those optimi-stic babysitting students.

Through Houghtling, the ARC empowers another eight babysitterswith the tools necessary to be reliable and competent caretakers. They,in turn, will walk out of the class enabled to make the world a saferplace for children and a sounder place for parents.

Volunteerism and volunteering sans any monetary gain/incentive,and without political, religious, or ideological agenda is the philoso-phical backbone and modus operandi of the ARC. Houghtling is themanifestation of this ethos as he volunteers solely “for the sake of dutyat face value- nothing more, nothing less”. Volunteers like Houghtlingturn those small classrooms into vehicles of empowerment.

Profile of a volunteerBY MARK L. CABLINGAmerican Red Cross

From now until March 30, Libertypatrons (single and unaccompaniedsailors, E-6 and below) can submit any8x10 photo they have taken of outdoorscenery in Europe. Entries must includename, email, phone number and thelocation the photo was taken. Deadlineto enter is March 30 at 11am. Entries canbe turned in at Take 5 or Connections.Photos will be displayed and votes willbe cast at both facilities. Prizes include a$75, $50 and $25 ITT voucher. Winnerswill be announced April 15.

Are you a budding photographer?Submit photo for a chance to win!

SES Knights in Shining Armor invites allparents and community members to

learn more about the upcoming accredi-tation visit by attending this month's

KISA meeting. Hope you can join us aswe all work together to provide the best

possible education for our children.

Monday, March 19Noon-1pm

Sigonella Elementary SchoolRoom 106

Voting absentee has never been easier!Many (if not most) Sailors and their families are stationed far from their voting residences

and as such, must vote using absentee ballots. Fortunately, voting absentee has never beeneasier. Service members simply send a Federal Post Card Application (SF-76) to their LocalElection Officials. This serves two purposes: 1. Voter registration, and 2. Alerts election officialswhat address to send absentee ballots to.

Step one is to complete the Federal Post Card Application (SF76). In days past, the formshad to be ordered by procurement professionals through official logistics channels. Today,anyone can complete the form, free of charge, online at the Federal Voting Assistance Program(FVAP) website (www.fvap.gov) using their online wizard.

Step two is to print and mail the Federal Post Card Application to your Local ElectionOfficial. No envelope or postage is required: It's designed to be folded, sealed and mailed secu-rely at no cost to the Voter. Many states will even accept electronic submission.

If you have any question here are two great places to find information:WWW.FVAP.gov and https://www.facebook.com/#!/NavyVoting or contact VAO: ENS

Blair, 624-2532 or [email protected].

Midtown Movie theatersSCHEDULE & DESCRIPTIONS

Tuesday, March 20 – Last Showings!5:00 PM Joyful Noise PG-135:30 PM Darkest Hour PG-137:30 PM Girl W/ Dragon TattooR8:00 PM Devil Inside R Wednesday, March 215:00 PM One for the Money PG-135:30 PM Haywire R7:30 PM The Grey R8:00 PM Man on a Ledge R

Thursday, March 225:00 PM Act of Valor R 5:30 PM Man on a Ledge R7:30 PM The Grey R8:00 PM Underworld 4 R

Friday, March 23 5:00 PM Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax PG 5:30 PM Contraband R7:30 PM Chronicle PG-138:00 PM Underworld 4 R

Saturday, March 242:00 PM Big Miracle PG 2:30 PM Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax PG4:30 PM One For the Money PG-13 5:00 PM The Grey R7:30 PM Woman in Black R Sunday, March 252:00 PM Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax PG2:30 PM One For the Money PG-134:30 PM Big Miracle PG5:00 PM Chronicle PG-137:30 PM Man on a Ledge R Movie schedule is subject to change.

Please call to confirm.

Movie Hotline: 624-4248


ACT OF VALOR………….…………RSTARRING:Alex Veadov, Roselyn Sanchez and Nestor Serrano

When a mission to recover a kidnapped CIA operative unexpectedlyresults in the discovery of an imminent, terrifying global threat, an eliteteam of highly trained Navy SEALs must immediately embark on a heart-stopping secret operation, the outcome of which will determine the fateof us all. (1 hr. 41 min.)

BIG MIRACLE……….PGSTARRING: Drew Barrymore, John Krasinski and John Pingayak

In small town Alaska, a news reporter recruits his ex-girlfriend - aGreenpeace volunteer - on a campaign to save a family of gray whalestrapped by rapidly forming ice in the Arctic Circle. (1 hr. 47 min.)

THE GREY…………………………RSTARRING: Liam Neeson, Dermot Mulroney and Frank Grillo

In Alaska, an oil drilling team struggle to survive after a plane crashstrands them in the wild. Hunting the humans are a pack of wolves whosee them as intruders (1 hr. 57 min.)

THE WOMAN IN BLACK…......PG-13STARRING: Daniel Radcliffe, Janet McTeer and Ciarán Hinds

A young lawyer travels to a remote village where he discovers thevengeful ghost of a scorned woman is terrorizing the locals. (1 hr.35min.)

CHRONICLE….....PG-13STARRING: Dane DeHaan, Alex Russell and Michael B. Jordan

Three high school friends gain superpowers after making an incrediblediscovery. Soon, though, they find their lives spinning out of control andtheir bond tested as they embrace their darker sides. (1 hr. 24 min.)

“I apologize if I offended you. I am a stranger in this country. And I meant no disre-spect to you, or your daughter. I am an American, hiding in Sicily. My name isMichael Corleone. There are people who'd pay a lot of money for that information.But then your daughter would lose a father instead of gaining a husband. I want tomeet your daughter with your permission and under the supervision of your familywith all respect." - The Godfather

The first thing that comes to mind when you think of Sicily might beoranges, hand painted ceramics, prickly pears or the beautiful lava rock beaches.But for many who’ve never visited the island, the mafia is likely to be a firstthought. For many, all knowledge of Sicily comes from Franics Ford Coppola’sfamous movie series, The Godfather.

The Godfather trilogy, based on Mario Puzo’s book, is based on a fictionalSicilian-American crime family, originally from Corleone, Sicily. Several of thescenes take place in Sicily, however, when Coppola and Puzo scouted for filminglocations for the original 1972 film, they discovered that Corleone was toomodern to provide a backdrop for scenes taking place around 1950. So theychose the small towns of Forza d’Agrò and Savoca.

ITT’s tour visits both cities. The first stop, Forza d’Agrò, where two chur-ches were used in the films, the Cathedral of Forza d’Agrò and The Church ofthe Holy Trinity. The first is featured in the first two Godfather films in thescenes where Michael walks through town and later when young Vito Andoliniescapes from Corleone. The other church is used in the third film. Each is atypical Italian church façade, but very recognizable from the movies.

The most fascinating part of the trip is Savoca. This pretty little town is

nestled on a hill overlooking a landscape of rocky, rolling hills and the Ioniancoast. The first familiar spot you see is Bar Vitelli, the bar used in the scenewhere Michael meets Apollonia’s father and arranges to meet her. This barlooks almost exactly as it does in the film. Outside, the table where Michaeland his men sat is set up with toy guns and a flat cap for a cheesy and fun photoopportunity. The inside of the bar is plastered with photos from the film. Theysell the usual café and granite, along with post cards, t-shirts and a few othersmall memorabilia.

A small square sits across from Bar Vitelli with and unbelievable overlookand a silhouette of Francis Ford Coppola. From the square you can see a churchat the top of the hill. This is the church of St. Lucia, and it’s where MichaelCorleone and Apollonia were married. It’s a small trek uphill but it’s worth thetrip to kneel on the step where they did, and march down the hill with themovie’s theme music playing in your head. You’ll see what they saw that thecamera doesn’t show. For a true Godfather fan, this is a magical experience.

The tour guide is very knowledgeable and informative. She explains thehistory of the mafia and how it still works. She talks about Al Pacino, and howthe city of Savoca shuts down to tourists when he comes to visit, so he has timeto enjoy the town with family and friends. Another interesting note is that thisyear is the 40-year anniversary of the original Godfather film. According to theguide, the city is planning some festivities and many of the cast members areslated to be there.

ITT’s trip to Forza d’Agrò and Savoca is a once in a lifetime opportunity forany Godfather fan. The trip is coming up again on Saturday, March 24th. Formore information, call ITT at 624-4777.

The Godfather Tour with ITTBY JAMIE ANDREWSMWR

Men’s Basketball just completed a double round robin tournament thatbegan in January. Here are the results of that tournament.Congratulations to #1 Security!

Double Round Robin Results: 1st Security (8-2)2nd Goondocks (6-4)3rd Rolling 30+ (5-5)4th FIL-AM (4-6)5th OPS (4-6)6th COMSTA (1-9)

Top Ten Players:1. Lonnie Richardson (NAS II Goondocks) 186 points2. Jarret Jenkins (NAS II Goondocks) 168 points3. Maurice Wong (Security) 149 points4. William Evan (NAS II Goondocks) 139 points5. Alton Shelman (Security) 134 points6. Marlon Brown (Rolling 30+) 126 points7. Traviyance Caple (OPS) 112 points8. Deandre Tryon (OPS) 109 points9. Jai Renan Velasco (FIL-AM) 106 points10. Kenneth Stewart (COMSTA) 102 points

Adult Sports – Men’s Basketball


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Legend says that each leaf of the clover means something: the first is for

hope, the second for faith, the third for love and the fourth for luck.

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2002 Nissan Altima. Great condition.A/C & Heater. New tires. $4,000.Contact Edward at 346-367-0292 or624-1628.

1998 Mazda, automatic, sevenpassenger. Asking $2,500. CallAlessandra at 366-152-2992.

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Sing with the Sigonella ChapelChoir. Rehearsals are Tuesdays at5pm at the NAS I Chapel Sanctuary.Call 624-3975 or email ElenoraTrobia at [email protected] choir will perform a cantata at10am Easter Sunday, April 8 duringthe traditional Protestant worshipservice.


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2002 Hyundai Elantra, great condi-tion, Automatic, 4 Cyl, veryeconomical. Euro TomTom included,amplifier, bike rack. Asking $3,000.Contact Chris at 3425816533.

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Few things interest me more thanvisiting historical places. Seeing theactual sights and walking the sameground as our heroes from the pastmakes history come alive. Thus, sincemy arrival here last fall, I have beensavoring the vast historical value ofSicily. From its connections to theancient Greeks and Romans, to thehomeport of the Continental Navy,from the writings of Homer to thebattles of Generals Patton andBradley, this is indeed a land that hasplayed a dominant role in the shapingof western civilization.

The most captivating part ofSicily’s history, for me, though, is itsconnection to the Bible found in thefinal two chapters of the NewTestament book of Acts. There thestory of the Apostle Paul’s difficultvoyage to Rome is told. Paul, whowrote half of the books in the NewTestament, was no stranger to shiptravel. He had made frequent use ofthem during his 30 year missionarycareer to visit churches in places suchas Corinth, Ephesus, and Philippi.But now he was going to Rome

where, ironically, he had alwayswanted to go to preach the gospel andencourage the church. Five yearsbefore his voyage he had written tothe church in Rome stating that hewas praying for an opportunity to visitthem (Romans 1:18-25) not realizingthat God’s plan would bring him tothem in chains.

Departing in the fall months of 62AD, Paul, his traveling companions,and his Roman captors left Sidon(modern day Lebanon) headed northtoward the southern coast of Turkey.There they picked up a ship carryinggrain from Alexandria, Egypt.Because it was late in the year, theyendured winds unfavorable forMediterranean travel. Yet, they strug-gled around Cyprus and made it to aport called Fair Havens on the islandof Crete. Due to the danger of sailingthat late in the year, Paul encouragedthem to stop there for the winter butwas outvoted by the majority whowanted to winter in Phoenix, anotherharbor of Crete. Though it was to beonly a short port-to-port move, it wasill-advised and the ship ran into a

terrible storm. Fourteen days of beingdriven by the storm, they finallywashed up onto a reef on the shore ofMalta. Though their ship wasdestroyed, all hands miraculouslysurvived. Paul and the crew spentthree months enjoying the hospitalityof the Maltese people before makingthe short trip to Siricusa (just an hourdown the road for us), where theyspent three days. The next leg of thejourney was up the eastern coast ofSicily to Rhegium (on the mainlandjust across from Messina), then up toPuteoli (Naples) where they took theroad to Rome.

Though I have only hit the “wave-tops”, Paul’s shipwreck narrative issignificant if for no other reason thanto prove to us that Christianity ishistorical. It is grounded in historicalpeople who lived and traveled in theMediterranean world who encoun-tered the living God in Jesus Christ.

Enjoy getting to know some ofSicily’s rich history – especially thecentral role it played in the life of theApostle Paul and the history ofChristianity.

Sicily’s connection with the BibleBY LCDR C. SCOTT CAUBLENAS Sigonella Command Chaplain

The NASSIG Religious Ministry Department provides marriage counseling andtraining through individual counseling sessions and enrichment seminars. There willbe an Easter cantata on April 8 and many other opportunities for worship. Pleasecontact the chapel at 624-3975 for details.

Chaplain’s CornerBY LCDR C. SCOTT CAUBLENAS Sigonella Command Chaplain

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