Sicilians and NASSigonella Sailors gatheredThursday, August 19, 2010in Cesaro, Sicily to recog-nize and honor the pastefforts of Sailors who helpedthe small town with a gianttask in 1996.

Fifteen years ago, anMH-53E Sea Dragon heli-copter, from HC-4, helpedmove a 21-foot, 7,000 poundstatue of Jesus Christ to thetop of a mountain overlook-ing the small town. The

name of the statue is“Christo Signore DellaMontagna,” which translatesto Christ the Lord of theMountain. After the statuewas in-place, the localSicilians threw a huge cele-bration in honor of theSailors respecting and help-ing them with their tradi-tions. This time was no dif-ferent. The Siciliansgathered again andwelcomed the NAS SigonelaSailors back to their smalltown to celebrate the Sailorswho had helped them in thepast. The evening started

Catholic Mass at a localchurch in the middle ofCesaro. After the ceremonyconcluded the guests pro-ceeded outside where a localmarching band along with agroup of Sicilians led themfor a walk through the tinytown.

After walking about amile to the base of the moun-tain where the statue sits, thetownspeople gatheredaround a stage set-up for aspecial ceremony to honorthe guests from NAS,Sigonella. There, MayorAntonio Caputo gave a long

speech on the history of thestatue and the friendshipbetween Cesaro and NASSigonella.

Among the guests hon-ored by the town were NavalComputer andTelecommunication Station(NCTS) CommandingOfficer Bruce Black whogave a speech at the ceremo-ny after Mayor Caputothanking the town for thesupport. Cmdr. AlfonsoConcha, NAS SigonellaChaplian, was also an hon-ored special guest andhelped conduct Catholic

Mass at the church.Concha said it was

great to see the entire com-munity come out and showsupport for the Navy and allthe Sailors at NASSigonella.

“They are very hon-ored to have all theAmericans in their town forthe celebration,” saidConcha.

The evening endedwith a firework display, awalk up to see the statue, andfinally dinner with MayorCaputo and other prominentmembers of Cesaro.

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With the Navy PhysicalFitness Assessment aroundthe corner, and an increas-ing trend for a healthierlifestyle, everyone is onthe move! Although theimportance of exercisetakes our nation by astorm, there is still anoverlooked detail:

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2008 law that increasedannual leave carry overfrom 60 days to 75 dayshas been extended to 2013.The 2010 NationalDefense Authorization Actpassed by Congress andsigned by President BarackObama in October 2009,extended the planned ...

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New Parent SafetyTips

To reduce the risk of

SIDS and suffocation,

place baby to sleep on his

or her back in a crib that

meets current safety stan-

dards.

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Mobster Undone byLove of Mamma's

Cooking

A suspected memberof the Neapolitan mafia,the Camorra, has beenrecently arrested by Italianpolice after being unable toresist his mother's culinarydelights.

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Valle Dell Anapo

or Valley of Anapo is abeautiful Sicilian reservethat was created through a"tracks to trails" projectfrom the remnants of anold train track whichwinds alongside and overthe Anapo River.

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On Wednesday, August 25ththe Sigonella Elementary SchoolParent Teacher Organization (SESPTO) held their annual teacher wel-come back breakfast along with theSigonella High School ParentTeacher Student Organization.Kristin Bertnik, the PTOHospitality Chairperson, workedalongside Jennifer Bay, the PTSOPresident, to coordinate this event.Teachers started their first day backon the job by enjoying a heartybreakfast that included items suchas pastries, breads, bacon, and eggcasseroles. The PTO received manyfood donations from parentsthroughout the community whichaided in the success of the break-fast! SES PTO would like to thankall of their parent volunteers fortheir support and for starting theyear with such enthusiasm!

The PTO is always looking forvolunteers to help with events.There are so many ways that parentscan get involved in the PTO whichbenefits the school and the children!Parents can do a wide range of vol-unteering for the PTO from helpingwith Scholastic book orders, bakingitems for events, and helping collectbox tops. The PTO will send outforms to all parents during the firstcouple of weeks of school askingfor volunteers. If you are interestedin volunteering, simply fill out theform and send it back to yourchild’s teacher. Membership formswill also be sent out to parents. Thecost of membership is $10.00 perperson. Membership fees help thePTO host many events throughoutthe school year.

Other news from the SES PTO

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Sigonella Sailors were the featured guests of honor as they

were paraded through the streets of Cesaro.

Sigonella Sailors were invited to participate in the Catholic Mass

before participating in a parade and feast that followed.

Photo by MCSA Cameron Bramham

Sicilians enjoyed theFirst Annual AmericanCountry Day festival held onSaturday, August 24, 2010 inBelpasso, Sicily. The festivalbrought many Sicilians outto experience different partsof the American culture.

The festival organizedby Aircraft IntermediateMaintenance Department

(AIMD) andHarley OwnersGroup (HOG)kicked off withsome music,while citizensfrom Belpassoand from NavalAir Station,Sigonella set upbooths withmany differentstyles of food

from Sicily andAmerica. The fes-tival also includedgames, prizes, andshowcased manydifferent andunique HarleyDavidson motorcy-cles. The festivalconcluded with atwo hour perform-ance from variouslocal bands along

with dancing and was a greatsuccess, according to VictorGasso, one of the coordina-tors for the event.

“We had thousands ofpeople out here on Saturday,some Italian, and someAmerican,” said Gasso. “Itwas nice to walk around andsee the local Italians out andinterested in different pieces

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Photo by MCSA Cameron Bramham

Alfio Papule(Belpasso Mayor), Captain Butler,

Guiseppe Pellegrino(CO Base Liason), and

Giovanni Pulvirenti(Assesor Sport Tourism

Belpasso) get together for a photo op.

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With the Navy Physical FitnessAssessment around the corner,and an increasing trend for ahealthier lifestyle, everyone ison the move! Although theimportance of exercise takesour nation by a storm, there isstill an overlooked detail:stretching! Many peo-ple don’ttake thetime towarm upbefore anexercise ors t r e t c hafterwards.This may beb e c a u s ethey areunaware ofhow important stretching is.Simply put, stretching improvesyour flexibility. Flexibilityreduces the chance of injury,increases blood and nutrientsupply to the muscles andimproves muscle balancearound a joint. When you exercise, your bodygoes through many adjust-ments. For example, your heartrate and breathing increases.Additionally, your musclesbegin to demand more oxygenand nutrients. Warming upallows your body to ease intothese adjustments. Cooling down after an exercisesession allows the body to grad-ually transition from an exer-tional state to a resting or near

resting state. It also helpsremove wastes such as lacticacid. Stretching should always belight and never forced as thatalone can cause more injurythan some of the exercises weperform. You should neverbounce when stretching eitheras this can tear muscles or strainthem enough that they will tearduring the course of training.

Stretching shouldtake at least 10minutes, althoughit is recommend-ed for 15-20 min-utes. Warm upbefore exerciseand cool downafterwards. Information onliving a healthierlifestyle is moreaccessible thanever. CommandFitness Leaders

are appointed in every com-mand and are a great source ofinformation. Other resourcesinclude the Hospital’s HealthPromotions Department locatedin Midtown on NAS1 and theHospital Dietician. If you pre-fer to access information online,some of the many helpful web-sites include the NavyPersonnel Command website athttp://www.npc.navy.mil/CommandSupport/PhysicalReadiness/Links.htmand the Navy and Marine CorpsPublic Health Center ath t t p : / / w w w -nmcphc.med.navy.mil/Healthy_Living/ . Don’t delay on treat-ing yourself to a healthier you!

Too often times, we lose sightof the significance of serving oth-ers around us. Mother Teresaonce said, “I am a pencil in thehand of a writing God who issending a love letter to theworld.” Mother Teresa lived a lifeof selfless service. She serves as aremarkable example of selfless-ness. I’d also like to mentionone other great example of self-lessness for this article. Have youever heard of Robert StephensonSymth Baden-Powell? He cer-tainly is a man with many names.He was a British General whoserved his country valiantly. Hewrote a military text entitled,“Aids to Scouting,” which honedBritish soldiers’ skills in the field.He was tactically proficient andstrategically savvy. The youth inEngland idolized him for hisunwavering courage. I’m quitesure if you have ever beeninvolved with the Scouts his

name is familiar. He could havehad the ultimate honor of being aField Marshal in the BritishArmy; however, he believed thathe had a different call in his life.He could have easily focusedsolely on his own career andneeds. What general wouldn’twant the title Field Marshal? In1910, at the age of fifty-three, heretired from active duty anddevoted his attention to the organ-ization he inspired, the BoyScouts. Through his selfless dedi-cation he changed many livesthroughout the world. Baden-Powell was truly a pencil in thehand of God. He touched millionsof young boys (his sister Agnesstarted the Girls Guides [GirlScouts in the U.S.]). GeneralBaden-Powell understood thevalue of serving others. He dedi-cated his life to helping others.Hence, Mother Teresa and RobertStephenson Symth Baden-Powellserve as two excellent examplesof serving others. Let’s take sometime and reflect how we are doingin the area of serving others. Isthere room for improvement? It iseasy to focus on our own needs. Itis easy to be selfish. Nonetheless,such unchecked selfishnessleaves us feeling hollow inside.Whenever we serve others inneed—there is a very satisfyingsense of meaningfulness added toour lives. I will leave you withthis salient quotation from LeoTolstoy, “The sole meaning of lifeis to serve humanity.” Let’s makeit a point to serve others in ourcommunity and around the world.

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Summer safety is a topic thatcannot be stressed enough. Theperiod between Memorial Dayweekend and Labor Day is his-torically the highest risk periodof the year resulting in many pre-ventable deaths and injuries.These incidents have historicallyoccurred because of a number offactors unique to the summerseason; increased travelling dueto PCS's and vacations,increased amount of cookoutsand parties which typicallyinclude alcohol, and increasedlevels of outdoor recreation ingeneral.This year as the Critical Days ofSummer winds down to its finaldays we will be observing a 4-day liberty, so get out and have

some fun. Just remember to usecommon sense in everything youdo.Grilling is a good way to get theneighbors together. But not usingcommon sense can create a dan-gerous situation for you or yourloved ones:* Place your grill in a well-ventilated area and away fromthe children's play area.* Wear tight fitting clothing.* Loose clothing could easi-ly catch on fire.* Stand upwind from the grillwhen lighting the fire.* Stay by your grill...don'tleave the grill unattended.When traveling this weekendremember that driving safety is amust on these roads:

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Lastly, I want to emphasize thatyour plan needs to include the

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ty of time to get to your destina-tion, drive safely, and use com-mon sense when enjoying out-door recreation,cookouts andalcohol.

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MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- A2008 law that increased annual leavecarry over from 60 days to 75 dayshas been extended to 2013.The 2010 National DefenseAuthorization Act passed by

Congress and signed by PresidentBarack Obama in October 2009,extended the planned December2010 expiration of the 75-day leavecarry over benefit, until Sept. 30,2013. Afterward, leave carryovereligibility will be reset to 60 days. "While this extension was effectivein October 2009, and policy docu-ments were updated to reflect this

change, it appears that many Sailorshad not received this information.The release of NAVADMIN 281/10ensures maximum distribution to thefleet," said Lt. Brandi McGehee,Navy military pay and compensationpolicy, assistant pay and allowancesofficer.Special Leave Accrual (SLA) reten-tion limits for SLA earned between

Oct. 1, 2008, to Sept. 30, 2013, forservice members assigned to hostilefire or imminent danger areas, cer-tain deployable ships, mobile units,or other duty, were also extended tofour fiscal years from the previousthree-fiscal-year limit. These leave carryover changes arenow reflected in the MILPERSMANarticles that apply (1050-010, 1050-

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151, a multinational task force established in Jan. 2009 to conduct counter-piracy oper-

ations in the Gulf of Aden and Somali Basin. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication

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New law that permits parties bythe sea every night of the week willlead to more deaths on the road, offi-cials say

(Guardian.co.uk) Visitors tothe beach at Forte dei Marmi inTuscany are looking for peace andquiet, the town's mayor says.

The mayors of some of Italy'smost elegant resorts have expressedoutrage at a new regulation intro-duced by Silvio Berlusconi's govern-ment that allows beachfront premisesto stage drink-and-dance partiesseven days a week.

Bizarrely, the measure wasintroduced as part of a revision of thetraffic laws whose main purpose wasto cut down on drunk-driving. Thevast majority of Italians get to theseaside by car, scooter or motorbike.Once at the beach, they will nowhave access to as much drink as theywant from 5pm to 8pm before settingoff for home or a night out.

"It's unbelievable," saidDomenico Lombardi, the mayor ofPietrasanta in Tuscany. "It's like say-ing to a youngster, 'Before you driveto the discotheque, do a bit moreboozing. [Drink] twice as much!'"

Lombardi and other officials onone of Europe's most exclusivestretches of coastline are also worriedabout the effect the new law couldhave on tourists who pay handsomelyfor peace and quiet. At Forte dei

Marmi, a favourite with wealthyRussians, the asking price last weekfor a small two-bedroom flat, 100yards from the sea, was €1.2m (£1m).

The town's mayor, UmbertoBuratti, told the Observer: "Ours ishigh-quality tourism. Here we haveexactly 100 beach concessions. Ifthey are all allowed to open everyevening, we will have 100 beach bar-restaurants and the character of thebeach will be changed out of allrecognition. People come here look-ing for peace and quiet."

However, the president of theAutomobile Club of Italy (ACI),Enrico Gelpi, echoed a widespreadperception when he said the new act,which came into force at the end oflast month, would "promote moreattentive and responsible behavior onthe part of young people, who areparticularly exposed to risk on theroads".

Among other things, the legisla-tion requires learner drivers to take anarcotics test as a condition of beingissued with a license. It sets the per-mitted blood alcohol level for driversunder the age of 21 at virtually nil.But tucked away in article 54, clause2, is a sentence which says that beachconcessions can put on dance parties"together with the supply of alcoholicbeverages every day of the week".

Giordano Biserni, the presidentof Asaps, a national road safetyorganization, said: "This is a measure

that has nothing to do with road safe-ty. On the contrary, it puts it at risk."

Some councils said theythought they could mitigate theeffects of the new legislation withexisting municipal bylaws. But oneof the sponsors of the amendmentthat inserted the controversial clause,a Northern League deputy, GianlucaPini, whose constituency includes thelow-cost holiday resorts aroundRimini on the Adriatic coast, said:"They can put a limit on the volumeof the music. But they cannot restrictthe parties to [for example] only twodays [a week]."

Italy has one of Europe's worstroad safety records. In 2008, the lastyear for which comparative figureswere available, there were 4,731deaths on the roads out of a popula-tion of 58 million people, accordingto Tispol, the European Traffic PoliceNetwork. In the same year in the UK,which has a population of 61 million,there were 2,538 fatalities. The ACI'sfigures indicate that 30% of the acci-dents in Italy involve drivers whohave held a license for less than threeyears.

Seaside areas, packed with dis-cos, have some of the most dangerousroads, particularly at weekends. Lastweekend, police on the coast nearRome organized spot checks of 180drivers, and 25 were found to havebeen driving under the influence ofdrink or drugs.

Italy fears a boozy invasion of its

exclusive beaches

Adapted from U.S.

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To reduce the risk of SIDS

and suffocation, place baby to

sleep on his or her back in a crib

that meets current safety stan-

dards.

To prevent suffocation, never

use a pillow as a mattress for baby

to sleep on or to prop baby’s head

or neck.

Infants can strangle to death

if their bodies pass through gaps

between loose components, bro-

ken slats and other parts of the

crib, and their head and neck

become entrapped in the space.

Do not use old, broken or

modified cribs.

Regularly tighten hardware

to keep sides firm.

Infants can suffocate in

spaces between the sides of the

crib and an ill-fitting mattress;

never allow a gap larger than two

finger widths at any point between

the sides of the crib and the mat-

tress.

Never place a crib near a

window with blind or curtain

cords; infants can strangle on the

cords.

Safety Around the House

Properly set up play yards

according to manufacturers’ direc-

tions. Only use the mattress pro-

vided with the play yard. Do not

add extra mattresses, pillows or

cushions to the play yard, which

can cause a suffocation hazard for

infants.

Look for a toy chest that has

a support that will hold the hinged

lid open in any position in which it

is placed, or buy one with a

detached lid or doors.

Small Parts – For children

younger than age three, avoid toys

with small parts, which can cause

choking.

Magnets – For children

younger than age eight, avoid

building sets with small magnets.

If magnets or pieces with magnets

are swallowed, serious injuries

and/or death can occur.

Select toys to suit the age,

abilities, skills and interest level of

the intended child.

Look for sturdy construction,

such as tightly-secured eyes, noses

and other potential small parts.

For all children younger than

age eight, avoid toys that have

sharp edges and points.

Verify that furniture is stable

on its own. For added security,

anchor it to the floor or attach it to

a wall.

Use outlet covers and outlet

plates to help prevent electrocu-

tion.

New Parent Safety Tips

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Agip EX Tamoil

Survive Hot Summer Day on the Porch with Pair ofGranitas

Sigonella Hospital HM1 JoelMyers, his wife Lily and his chil-dren Orion and Aries took part inthe traditional August celebrationscommemorating the medieval pastof Motta Sant’Anastasia by wearingmedieval costumes. Medieval cloth-ing is indeed among the highlightsof this annual festival. Those elabo-rate handmade costumes are madeby skilled Motta craftsmen andwomen, a community effort whichmakes this festival a unique event.

“It was a great way for ourAmerican friends to honor ourmedieval time and mingle with ourpeople,” a Motta Town official said.

Since the Meyers arrived inSicily 3 years ago, Motta has beenindeed like home away from home

for them. “The residents have notjust welcomed us into their com-munity, but they have embracedus. We have experienced muchmore than we ever thought imagi-nable: from parents helping mychildren become acquainted andintegrated in the Scuola Maternaand Primaria, to my friend,Tiziana's Carnivale luncheon, andeven a late morning horseback rid-ing lesson at a friend's local farm,I say time and again, 'quando sitrova il paradiso, non si parte!'Motta has been a little slice ofHeaven. After watching the joust-ing, the drummers, the flag throw-ers and the trumpeters perform,we knew we had to be a part of it,”Lily Myers said.

(Story by Wolfgang Puck -Columbiatribune.com) - Many yearsago, I was vacationing in Rome inthe middle of summer. It was anunusually hot day as I strolled withan Italian friend of mine, and nothingseemed to cool us down.

Then we saw a sign in the win-dow of small trattoria: granita dicaffe. We immediately entered andeach of us ordered one, finally cool-ing off as we enjoyed spoonful afterspoonful of sweet, icy crystals fla-vored with strong espresso coffee.

We left and started strollingagain, until I saw a sign for lemongranita. Of course, I had to have one.Gradually, we tasted our waythrough the city, staying cool withscoops of orange, strawberry, melon— so many refreshing flavors. Inever felt the heat again that day.

Ever since, I’ve loved granitas.I love the word, too: It just sounds sorefreshing and fun. In fact, I calledthe restaurant I had in Malibu for

many years Granita. It seemed to methe perfect name for a relaxed placenear the beach to enjoy a deliciousmeal.

One of my favorite thingsabout making granitas is how easythey are. Bring up a frozen dessertyou make at home, and most cooksinstantly get stressed by the thoughtof having to haul out or buy an icecream machine or, worse, crankingone of those old-fashioned modelsthat call for a mess of ice and rocksalt to freeze the mixture.

But granitas are as easy as canbe. You make your sweetened liquidflavored with fruit, coffee, chocolate,or other flavorful ingredients, andjust pour the mixture into a large,shallow pan and pop it in the freezer.Then, you set a timer to remind youto take it out occasionally when it’sstill partially frozen so you canscrape up the ice crystals with thetines of a fork until you have thegranular, almost fluffy consistency

of a perfect granita.You might have noticed I men-

tioned other flavorful ingredients forgranitas. I’ve had delicious granitasflavored with mint, ginger and cinna-mon. I’ve enjoyed savory-sweetgranitas made with the juice of sun-ripened summer tomatoes.

One of my favorites was servedto me by my friend Corrado Assenzaat his restaurant, Caffe Sicilia, in theSicilian town of Noto. He makes arenowned gelato from fresh almond“milk,” and I’m happy to offer myown version of the delicious recipehere.

Along with it, I’m also includ-ing another recipe for a granita madewith fresh orange juice. The flavorsof almond and orange go beautifullytogether. Although you can certainlymake each one on its own, as Ilearned years ago on a hot summerday in Rome, one granita is neverenough.

(ANSA) - Naples - A suspectedmember of the Neapolitan mafia, theCamorra, has been recently arrestedby Italian police after being unable toresist his mother's culinary delights.

Rosario Scognamillo, a 39-year-old suspected of being a high-

ranking member of the GrimaldiCamorra clan, was captured byagents last week while having lunchat his mother's home.

The man, who is accused ofcriminal association related to drugstrafficking, had been on the run since

May. He may have thought his returnhome would not be noticed withmany Italians relaxing on their sum-mer holidays at the moment. He toldpolice he hoped that with so manypeople on holiday his visit would gounnoticed.

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Motta

Navy family participates in Motta Medieval Festival

Mobster Undone by Love of Mamma's Cooking

(ANSA) - Lipari - Italianauthorities last week reassured localsand tourists that the situation onLipari was under control after aquake hit the Aeolian island.

No one was directly hurt by the4.6 magnitude tremor that struck onMonday although a local hospitalsaid some people went to them aftersuffering panic attacks and beingstung by jellyfish when they rushedinto the water to escape falling rocks.

''(The Aeolian islands) absolute-ly should not be made off limits fortourists,'' Italy's Civil Protection chiefGuido Bertolaso told reporters afteran inspection.

''On the contrary, these places

will become safer and better moni-tored.

''Everything is under control.All the investigations and checks onthe situation are underway''. Thearchipelago off northeastern Sicily,which also include Stromboli,Vulcano and Salina, feels the effectsof volcanic eruptions and underwaterquakes fairly frequently.

It was announced last week thata team of experts has been set up toprovide a map of the most dangerousparts of the islands, which are popu-lar with tourists, attracting up to200,000 visitors each year.

''It would be hypocritical to saythere are no risks,'' said Bertolaso,

adding that bans on visits to somedangerous areas had not beenrespected.

''The Aeolian Islands are aUNESCO World Heritage site wherethere are several volcanoes and aseries of natural phenomena thatmust be monitored. It's necessary forpeople to know how they shouldbehave in such a beautiful, fragilearea''.

Bertolaso said he did not expectmany more sites to be made off limitsafter the experts had drawn up thenew map of dangerous areas whererocks and boulders could fall on peo-ple.

Authorities say no cause to make Aeolian Islands off limits

Oxidiana

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Dott Stella

Mammut

Woman Equality DayDays Inn

Designating August 26th ofeach year as Women's Equality Day

WHEREAS, the women of theUnited States have been treated assecond-class citizens and have notbeen entitled the full rights and priv-ileges, public or private, legal orinstitutional, which are available tomale citizens of the United States;and

WHEREAS, the women of theUnited States have united to assurethat these rights and privileges areavailable to all citizens equallyregardless of sex; and

WHEREAS, the women of theUnited States have designatedAugust 26th, the anniversary date ofthe passage of the NineteenthAmendment, as symbol of the con-tinued fight for equal rights: and

WHEREAS, the women ofUnited States are to be commendedand supported in their organizationsand activities,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE ITRESOLVED, the Senate and Houseof Representatives of the UnitedStates of America in Congressassembled, that August 26th of eachyear is designated as "Women'sEquality Day," and the President isauthorized and requested to issue aproclamation annually in commem-oration of that day in 1920, on whichthe women of America were firstgiven the right to vote, and that dayin 1970, on which a nationwidedemonstration for women's rightstook place.

That was a copy of the originalresolution by Congress designatingAugust 26 as Women's EqualityDay. This resolution took place in1970 at the height of the RadicalFeminist Movement etching yetanother stone in the long and hardfought battle for women’s equalrights. A fight that started in 1837when a young teacher named SusanB. Anthony asked for equal pay forwomen teachers. Then accentuatedon July 14, 1848 when a call to awoman's rights convention appearedin a Seneca County, New York,newspaper. Thus giving way to thefirst National Woman's RightsConvention held in Worcester,Massachusetts October, 1850.Which then opened the flood gatesto many milestones and achieve-ments within the women’s move-ment that continue to this day.

Today, American womenenjoy unprecedented opportunitiesin business, education, politics, andcountless other aspects of our socie-ty. Historically, however, womensuffered grave inequalities and weredenied some of the most fundamen-tal benefits of citizenship.

Each year on August 26th, wemark the important anniversary of

the day on which women gained theright to vote. In celebrating

Women's Equality Day, we remem-ber the brave and determined indi-viduals who worked to ensure thatall women have the opportunity toparticipate in our democracy. Theirdedication to the suffrage movementimproved our society, and continuesto inspire women today.

When the first Women's RightsConvention was convened in SenecaFalls in 1848, women in the UnitedStates had limited financial, legal,and political power. In addition tobeing denied the right to vote, theyalso could not own property, controltheir wages, or claim custody oftheir children.

Courageous heroes like CarrieChapman Catt, Alice Paul, ElizabethCady Stanton, and Susan B.Anthony refused to accept women'sstatus, and began a determinedstruggle to gain suffrage for women.Leading active and vocal groups likethe National American WomanSuffrage Association and theNational Woman's Party, thesewomen risked attack and arrest toorganize marches, boycotts, andpickets, while mobilizing an influen-tial lobbying force of millions.Finally, on August 26, 1920, thewomen's suffrage movement accom-plished its goal through the ratifica-tion of the 19th Amendment to theConstitution, guaranteeing womenthe right to vote.

- Excerpt from PresidentBush’s 2004 Proclamation

We are going to go over someof the many aspects of the women’sequality movement today. TheNational American Woman SuffrageAssociation and the NationalWoman's Party of whom werealready mentioned blazing the trailto voter status and thus pioneeringthe fight for women’s equal rights.To the NOW ( National organizationfor women ) movement.

The NOW movement wasestablished in 1966 in the heat of theradical feminist era. They were edu-cated, organized, and determined.They believed in and followed cer-tain “key points”.

NOW Statement of Purpose1966: Key Points:

• women's rights as "trulyequal partnership with men," "fullyequal partnership of the sexes"

• focused on activism: "con-front, with concrete action, the con-ditions that now prevent womenfrom enjoying the equality of oppor-tunity and freedom of choice whichis their right as individualAmericans, as human beings"

• women's rights seen in thecontext of "the world-wide revolu-tion of human rights"; equality ofwomen as an opportunity to "devel-op their fullest human potentials"

• purpose to put women inthe "mainstream of American politi-cal, economic and social life"

• NOW's commitment"equality, freedom, and dignity forwomen" specifically defined as notbeing about "special privilege" forwomen or "enmity towards men"

They also zoned in on keyfeminist issues in statement of pur-pose such as:

• employment -- the mostattention in the document is to issuesaround employment and economics

• education • family including marriage

and divorce laws, home responsibil-ities by gender role

• political participation: inparties, decision-making, candidates(NOW was to be independent of anyparticular political party)

• images of women in themedia, in culture, in laws, in socialpractices

• briefly addressed issue of"double discrimination" of AfricanAmerican women, linked women'srights to broader issues of social jus-tice including racial justice

• opposition to "protective-ness" in work, school, church, etc.

NOW set up task forces onissues of women’s equality. Theseven original NOW task forceswere:

1. EducationEducation was one of the most

important issues for the founders ofNOW.

2. Equal Opportunity ofEmployment

This issue was central to thecreation of NOW.

3. Legal and Political RightsNOW has been at the forefront

of many legal battles.4. Women in PovertyMembers of NOW wanted to

address the economic concerns ofwomen.

5. FamilyFamily concerns have always

been a part of feminism.6. The Image of WomenFeminists paid a lot of atten-

tion to media portrayal of women.7. Women and ReligionSeveral theologians took part

in NOW and contributed to feministtheory.

As sad as it is to say that nowover 40 years later these issues infact remain issues. It is uplifting toknow that even though we are aways away from reaching the goal oftotal equality that the gap has sinceclosed dramatically since the days ofSusan B. Anthony. Women and menalike have taken up this causewhether it be politically, in the workplace, or just in their everyday livesas human beings which means weare still heading in the right direc-tion and will reach that goal soonenough.

They come from north, south, eastand westThey are marching throughout thislandIt's something that women callSisterhoodThat's beginning to take a stand.They are women from every raceand creedThey are women from all walks oflifeThey are beginning to realize whothey areBesides a mother, a lover, or wife.

They are waking up with a mightyvoiceAgainst things that some go through

Be it abuse, shame, or just the 'game'They are shouting they are through!They're taking a stand against vio-lenceAgainst discrimination everywhereThey've found the 'system' may failthemAnd society may no longer care.Women all ages are fighting backFor the places that they should beIn the college, the public or work-place-In a world that only they see.

Women are demanding due respectFor jobs well done each dayFor hard work in the home or officeFor fair and equal pay.The old saying "It's a mans' world",Is one that's no longer trueFor women are now getting educat-edUntil they finally see this through.So never underestimate theSisterhoodOr the women who now join handsFor the cause of saying "We areWOMEN-who are here to change this land!!"

SISTERHOOD

Story by FISCSI Cultural Committee

Provided by FISCSICultural Committee

moroboshiMiliciGelso Bianco

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"Valle Dell Anapo" or Valley of Anapo isa beautiful Sicilian reserve that was createdthrough a "tracks to trails" project from theremnants of an old train track which windsalongside and over the Anapo River. Thereserve is located near the town of Sortino,Sicily and offers amazing views of the AnapoValley which is filled with flowers, trees,wildlife and crystal clear fish filled poolsalongside the Anapo River. In addition to thescenic views, alongside the path is the"Necropolis de Pantalica," a seeminglylimitless number of tombs carved out ofthe sheer cliff walls dating back severalthousand years. This trip can make awonderful solo adventure or can betaken through Adventures Unlimited.

Site: The site earns a solid fivestar rating for the diverse hiking andwalking trails as well as the scenery andhistory that accompanies them. Thehighlights of this location include a lackof people, peaceful surroundings, andwide open spaces that allow for a relax-ing stroll. There are several placesalong the trail that allow hikers to getoff the central path and hike side trailswhich criss-cross through the woods.The central trail is where the train tracksused to be, leaving a wide gradual slop-ing path which winds through the val-ley. The central trail stretches severalmiles from the entrance, but conve-niently located at the 1.75 mile point isan abandoned train station. This stationhas out house style restroom facilitiesand benches to rest on, making it anideal turn-around point. There is no feeto enter the reserve and the hike fromthe entrance to the train station is agradual incline gaining 600 ft. in alti-tude. Bicycles are only allowed on cer-tain days or by special request. Forplanning purposes, the reserve is closedfor three days after a rain to ensure no

rocks have dislodged onto the trail. Severalitems needed on this hike include: plenty ofwater, snacks, some comfortable shoes orboots, and a flashlight since the central pathgoes through several very long train tunnelswhich are nearly pitch black at their midpoints.There is no place to purchase any items onceyou are at the reserve. The reserve's officesmay be contacted at 0931-95-4805.

Family Friendly: This site rates four outof five stars for family friendliness. The mainreason for the one star loss is the lack of bath-

room facilities along the path which may makethe trail uncomfortable for some hikers.However, the paths are perfectly accessible forsturdy wheel chairs or strollers as well and thereserve offers more challenging opportunitiesimmediately off of the main trail for those whowant variety.

Accessibility: This site rates five starsfor accessibility because it is offered byAdventures Unlimited making the drive theresimple.

However, if attempting to find this loca-tion on one's own it is closer to a two star rat-ing due to the challenging hair-pin alpine turns,

complex directions, and limited parking at thesite. The basic directions to reach the reservefrom NAS II are to take SS417 towardsCatania then get on A18 towards Augusta. A18will turn into SS114. Stay on SS114 past theAugust exit and take the Sortino exit. Thereserve is located outside of Sortino, Sicily.Contact Adventures Unlimited at 624-4177 orthe reserve's office at 0931-95-4805 for furtherdetails.

Travel Time: This location rates threeout of five stars because the travel time isapproximately an hour and thirty minutes.

The Valle Del Anapo hiking trail was built

on the remains of an old train line leaving

a wide and level path for the entire hike.

In addition to the main trail, there are many side trails which allow hikers to see the

raw beauty of the reserve.

Va l l e D e l l A n a p oStory and Photos by LT Matt Knight

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Review Summary

Site:

Family Friendly:

Accessibility:

Travel Time:

These ratings are out of fivestars, and are the opinion ofthe Signature staff and in noway constitute a profes-sional travel review. If youhave comments or ques-tions on this review con-tact: thesig@nassig.siciily.navy.mil

An abandoned train station makes a unique point to turn around. It’s 1.75 miles from the entrance

of the reserve and offers limited restroom facilities.

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*Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Sausage Links, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd

Doughnuts, Apple Fritters.

*Lunch: New England Clam Chowder, Lemon Baked Fish, Grilled Pork Chops w/ Mushroom Gravy, Steamed Rice, Garlic

Roasted Potatoes, Asparagus, Creole Green Beans, Sugar Cookies, Cheese Cake, Vanilla Cream Pudding.

Speed line: Grilled Hamburger/Cheeseburger, French Fries, Baked Beans, RIKPAK.

*Dinner: Vegetable Supreme Soup, Italian Rice and Beef, Teriyaki Chicken, Oven Browned Potatoes, Spinach, Oriental Stir Fry,

Sugar Cookies, Cheesecake, Vanilla Cream Pudding, RIKPAK.

*Breakfast: Farina, Grilled Ham Slices, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Buttermilk Pancakes,

Asstd Doughnuts, Butterhorns.

*Brunch: Breakfast Items, Logging Soup, Baked Tuna and Noodles, Pork Fried Rice, Cajun Oven Fries, Steamed Broccoli, Glazed

Carrots, Almond Cookies, Blueberry Pie.

*Dinner: Cream of Mushroom Soup, Beef Stir Fry, Jamaican Rum Chicken, Steamed Rice, Fried Okra, Corn Whole Kernel,

Almond Cookies, Blueberry Pie.

*Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Minute Steak, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, 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, Pasta Alla Siciliana, Jaegerschnitzel, Rice Pilaf, Cauliflower Polonaise, Seasoned Succotash, Garlic

Bread, Hermits, Velvet Pound Cake.

*Breakfast: Hominy Grits, Minced Beef w/ Toast, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French

Toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Butterfly Rolls.

*Lunch: Beef Noodle Soup, Fish Florentine, Yankee Pot Roast, Southwestern Rice, Parsley Buttered Potatoes, Calico Cabbage,

Sprouts Superba, Almond Cake, Peach Crunch, Butterscotch Pudding.

*Speed line: Assorted Pizza, RIKPAK.

*Dinner: Cream of Potato Soup, Salisbury Steak, Turkey Pot Pie, Brown Rice w/ Tomatoes, Collard Greens, Lyonnaise Wax

Beans, Almond Cake, Peach Crunch, Butterscotch Pudding, RIKPAK.

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*Breakfast: Farina, Oven Fried Bacon, Baked Sausage Patties, Biscuits and Gravy, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted

Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, Butterfly Rolls.

*Lunch: Arroz Caldo Soup, Chicken Adobo, Beef Caldereta, Steamed Rice, Penne Boscaiola, Cut Green Beans, Steamed Carrots,

Fruit Cocktail Upside Down Cake, Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Speed line: Philly Cheese Steak, Onion Rings, RIKPAK.

Dinner: Manhattan Clam Chowder, Creole Shrimp, Stuffed Green Peppers, Boiled Pasta, Cream Style Corn, Baked Hubbard

Squash, Fruit Cocktail Upside Down Cake, Chocolate Chip Cookies, RIKPAK.

*Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Creamed Ground Beef, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Blueberry

Pancakes, Asstd Doughnuts, Danish Diamonds.

*Lunch: Mulligatawny Soup, Roast Turkey, Meatloaf, 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, RIKPAK.

*Dinner: Shrimp Gumbo Soup, Mexican Pepper Steak, Fishwich, Steamed Rice, Lima Beans, Vegetable Stir Fry, Sweet Potato Pie,

Shortbread Cookies, RIKPAK.

*Breakfast: Hominy Grits, Corned Beef Hash, 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, Steamed Asparagus,

Summer Squash, Devils Food Cake, Fruit Nut Bar.

*Speed line: Assorted Pizza, RIKPAK.

*Dinner: Beef Noodle Soup, Mambo Roast Pork, Chicken Parmesan, Steamed Rice, Steamed Broccoli, Seasoned Carrots, Devils

Food Cake, Fruit Nut Bar.

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*Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Sausage Links, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted

Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, Apple Fritters.

*Lunch: New England Clam Chowder, Fried/Baked Fish, Grilled Porkchops, Mushroom Gravy, Steamed Rice,

Roasted Garlic Potatoes, Steamed Asparagus, Fried Cauliflower, Lemon Cookies, Cheese Cake, Chocolate Cream

Pudding.

Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes, RIKPAK.

*Dinner: Cream Of Mushroom Soup, Cantonese Spareribs, Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich, Pork Fried Rice,

Steamed Whole Corn, Seasoned Spinach, Lemon Cookies, Cheese Cake, Chocolate Cream Pudding, RIKPAK.

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Go Green Sigonella!100 ways to Conserve Water#1 There are a number of ways to save water, and they all start with you.#2 When washing dishes by hand, don't let the water run while rinsing.

Fill one sink with wash water and the other with rinse water.#3 Some refrigerators, air conditioners and ice-makers are cooled with

wasted flows of water. Consider upgrading with air-cooled appliancesfor significant water savings.

#4 Adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is watered and not the house, sidewalk, or street.

#5 Run your clothes washer and dishwasher only when they are full. Youcan save up to 1,000 gallons a month.

#6 Choose shrubs and groundcovers instead of turf for hard-to-waterareas such as steep slopes and isolated strips.

#7 Install covers on pools and spas and check for leaks around yourpumps.

#8 Use the garbage disposal sparingly. Compost vegetable food wasteinstead and save gallons every time.

#9 Plant in the fall when conditions are cooler and rainfall is more plenti-ful.

#10 For cold drinks keep a pitcher of water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap. This way, every drop goes down you and not the drain.

#11 Monitor your water bill for unusually high use. Your bill and water meter are tools that can help you discover leaks.

#12 Water your lawn and garden in the morning or evening when temperatures are cooler to minimize evaporation.

#13 Wash your fruits and vegetables in a pan of water instead of running water from the tap.

#14 Spreading a layer of organic mulch around plants retains moisture and saves water, time and money.

#15 Use a broom instead of a hose to clean your driveway and sidewalk and save water every time.

#16 If your shower fills a one-gallon bucket in less than 20 seconds, replace the showerhead with a water-efficient model.

#17 Collect the water you use for rinsing fruits and vegetables, then reuse it to water houseplants.

#18 If water runs off your lawn easily, split your watering time into shorter periods to allow for better absorption.

#19 We're more likely to notice leaks indoors, but don't forget to check outdoor faucets, sprinklers and hoses for leaks.

#20 If you have an automatic refilling device, check your pool periodical-ly for leaks.

Join us here next week for another 20 ofthe top 100 ways to conserve water.

Experience Sicily like neverbefore! ITT Gear-n-Go has teamedup with Aquaterra for a canyoningadventure through Alcantara Gorge.

A short distance fromTaormina, Alcantara Gorge featureslush vegetation, wild life and a mas-sive lava rock canyon carved out bythe river that runs through it.Aquaterra, an adventure club thatspecializes in outdoor recreationexcursions, sets up canyoning tripsup the river. The water of GoleAlcantara remains the same icy tem-perature year round, never exceed-ing 14° C (57° F). Aquaterra pro-

vides Neoprene wetsuits and watershoes for all canyoning participants,which staves off the chill of thewater.

Guides stagger themselvesdown the river, as ropes float at thetop of the water. The current of theriver is very strong and fightingagainst it feels like no movement atall. The ropes make it possible topull oneself up to the next landingpoint. As one zigzags up the river,it’s hard not to be taken in by theway the sunlight parts the trees highup above and filters down the silverybasalt walls.

When it is finally time toreturn to the mouth of the river, par-ticipants are instructed to lay backand let the current carry them down,like a natural waterslide.

Adventurers leave the gorgehappy, tired, and most importantly,hungry. After leaving the park, par-ticipants head to Agriturismo SanCataldo where they are served a 6-course traditional Sicilian meal.After lunch, the agriturismo has itsown tarzaning adventure park.“Tarzaning” is a combination ofrope bridges, climbing and zip lines.Participants are given harnesses and

gloves and are locked into a steelwire that runs all through the park.They then can cross the 15 “bridges”that span the park. Routes rangefrom easy to difficult, but bewarned: closed toe shoes are neces-

sary, so bring them along.ITT Gear-n-Go is scheduling

these extreme excursions throughSeptember. Sign up today at ITT orcall 624-4777 for more information.

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On the Go with MWR

Schedule is subject to change, please call to confirm movie

showings.Movie Hotline:

624-4248

For more information on MWR’s

programs and services, call 624-3968.

Friday, September 35:00pm Despicable Me PG5:30pm The Sorcerer’sApprentice PG7:30pm Inception PG-138:00pm Predators R

Saturday, September 42:00pm Toy Story 3 G2:30pm The Sorcerer’sApprentice PG5:00pm Despicable Me PG5:30pm Eat Pray Love PG-137:30pm Inception PG-138:00pm The Expendables R

Sunday, September 52:00pm The Sorcerer’sApprentice PG2:30pm Despicable Me PG4:30pm Grown Ups PG-135:00pm Twilight Saga: Eclipse PG-136:30pm Inception PG-13

Monday, September 62:00pm Toy Story G FREE2:30pm Shrek Forever After PGFREE5:00pm Inception PG-135:30pm Grown Ups PG-137:30pm Predators R8:00pm The Expendables R

Tuesday, September 75:00pm The Last Airbender PG5:30pm Eat Pray Love PG-137:30pm Inception PG-138:00pm The Expendables R

Wednesday, September 85:00pm Despicable Me PG5:30pm Toy Story 3 G LASTSHOWING7:30pm The Sorcerer’s ApprenticePG8:00pm Predators R

Thursday, September 95:00pm Eat Pray Love PG-135:30pm Grown Ups PG-13 LASTSHOWING7:30pm Predators R8:00pm The Expendables R

Friday, September 105:00pm Despicable Me PG5:30pm The Sorcerer’s ApprenticePG7:30pm Inception PG-138:00pm Cyrus R PREMIERE

THE EXPENDABLES- Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li,Randy Couture, Mickey Rourke

A group of mercenaries is hired to infiltrate a South American country andoverthrow its ruthless dictator. Once the mission begins, the men realize thingsaren't quite as they appear, finding themselves caught in a dangerous web ofdeceit and betrayal. With their mission thwarted and an innocent life in danger,the men struggle with an even tougher challenge -- one that threatens todestroy this band of brothers. Barney Ross is a man with nothing to lose.Fearless and void of emotion, he is the leader, the sage and the strategist of thistight-knit band of men who live on the fringe. His only attachment is to hispickup truck, his seaplane and his team of loyal modern-day warriors. His is atrue cynic who describes what he does as “removing those hard to get atstains.” The team behind him is made up of Lee Christmas, former SAS and asavant with anything that has a blade; Yin Yang, a master at close-quarter com-bat; Hale Caesar, who has known Barney for ten years and is a long-barrelweapons specialist; Toll Road, a skilled demolitions expert and considered theintellect of the group; and Gunnar Jensen, a combat veteran and an expert inprecision sniping who struggles with his own demons. When the mysteriousChurch offers Barney a job no one else would take, Barney and his teamembark on what appears to be a routine mission: overthrow General Gaza, themurderous dictator of the small island country of Vilena and end the years ofdeath and destruction inflicted on its people. On a reconnaissance mission toVilena, Barney and Christmas meet their contact Sandra, a local freedom-fighter with a dark secret. They also come to learn who their true enemy is:rogue ex-CIA operative James Monroe and his henchman Paine. When thingsgo terribly wrong, Barney and Christmas are forced to leave Sandra behind,essentially giving her a death sentence. Haunted by this failure, Barney con-vinces the team to return to Vilena to rescue the hostage and finish the job hestarted. And to perhaps save a soul: his own. (103 min.)

INCEPTION- Leonardo DiCaprio, Marion Cotillard, Cillian Murphy, EllenPage, Joesph Gordon Levitt

Dom Cobb is a skilled thief, the absolute best in the dangerous art of extrac-tion, stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during thedream state when the mind is at its most vulnerable. Cobb's rare ability hasmade him a coveted player in this treacherous new world of corporate espi-onage, but it has also made him an international fugitive and cost him every-thing he has ever loved. Now Cobb is being offered a chance at redemption.One last job could give him his life back but only if he can accomplish theimpossible -- inception. Instead of the perfect heist, Cobb and his team of spe-cialists have to pull off the reverse: their task is not to steal an idea but to plantone. If they succeed, it could be the perfect crime. But no amount of carefulplanning or expertise can prepare the team for the dangerous enemy that seemsto predict their every move. An enemy that only Cobb could have seen com-ing. (148 min.)

DESPICABLE ME- Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Kristen Wiig, Will

Arnett, Danny McBride

In a happy suburban neighborhood surrounded by white picket fences withflowering rose bushes, sits a black house with a dead lawn. Unbeknownst tothe neighbors, hidden beneath this home is a vast secret hideout. Surroundedby a small army of minions, we discover Gru planning the biggest heist inthe history of the world. He is going to steal the moon, yes, the moon. Grudelights in all things wicked. Armed with his arsenal of shrink rays, freeze

rays, and battle-ready vehicles for land and air, he vanquishes all who standin his way. Until the day he encounters the immense will of three little

orphaned girls who look at himand see something that no one else has everseen: a potential Dad. The world's greatest villain has just met his greatest

challenge: three little girls named Margo, Edith and Agnes. (95 min.)

Schedule & Descriptions

Midtown Movie Theaters

Have your art displayed in Take 5!First of many photo contests begin!Photo Contest begins Wednesday, Sept. 15 and runs to Wednesday, Oct.8. Submit up to 3, 8x10 photos printed on photo paper, reflecting RusticSicily, to Take 5 or Connections with your name, age, phone, email, andphoto location on the back. Photos can be color, black and white, orcolor-modified. Photo Contest is for amateur photographers.First Place will receive a $75 MWR gift certificate. Second Place willreceive a $50 MWR gift certificate and Third Place will receive a $25gift certificate. All photography submitted is property of MWR and maybe used in any/all facilities. For more information call Jennifer Luder at Take 5 at 624-5602.

Amy Marshall’s next jewelry making class is Thursday, Sept. 16. Theday class is from 10 am to Noon at the Marinai Community Center and theevening class is from 6 to 8 pm at Connections.

Learn a pearl knotting technique. All you need is a little bit ofpatience and some eye and hand coordination to master this skill. All toolsare provided and a variety of beads. Make a necklace and if we have time,a pair of earrings. Limit to 10 students per class. Call for class fee and par-ticipants can sign up at ITT Gear-n-Go. For more information call 624-4777.

This month, Instructor, Angela Andrieux, hosts two digital photographyclinics; one for beginner and the other intermediate.Beginner Digital Photography is from 6 – 7:30 pm on Wednesday, Sept.8. Learn basic camera modes and when to use them, learn the camera’smenu, basic composition rules, angling your camera, photography editingsoftware, and tips on purchasing a camera.. Call for cost of class.Intermediate Digital Photography is 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept.11 and will have a one hour lunch break. Take it to the next level byunderstanding the depth of field and how to control it, using aperture andShutter Priority Modes, using Manual Mode ISO, white balance, basiclighting, composition, and focusing on details. Call for cost of class.Sign up at ITT Gear-n-Go for either/both classes. Classes are held atMidtown Classroom on NAS I. For more information call 624-4777 orCommunity Activities at 624-4941.

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of the American culture.”Victor Gasso helped create the

festival along with members fromAIMD, HOG and citizens fromBelpasso, including Mayor AlfioPapale, who gave a speech duringthe festivities Saturday night, thank-ing the Sigonella Sailors for bring-

ing their western culture to thetown. He also recognized severalmembers of the town and the basewho helped organize the event.

Along with the Sicilians,Americans from AIMD and HOGalso had a great time coordinatingthe event and being around manylocals who appreciated the festivaluniting the two cultures.

“The occasion was a lot of fun

and we are hoping this will jump-start the celebration for the HOGAssociation Bikefest in September,”AS1 Pahati added.

The HOG AssociationBikefest will be held September 18,2010 on NAS 1 near the gym. AllAIMD supporters welcome every-one interested in the event.

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is that we are on Facebook thisyear! The Facebook page is agreat way to get all the latestnews about what is going on inthe school. You can look us upas SES PTO. The PTO is alsoworking on incorporating newideas into the school this year aswell. We have purchased newspirit shirts, as well as cups,koozies, and water bottles.These items as well as otherswill be available at the schoolstore this year. The schoolsstore is new to the elementaryschool. The PTO will open theschool store every Friday in thecourtyard for the children tovisit on their way to recess.

The first PTO meetingwill be held on Monday,September 13th at 2:45pm inroom 106 of the elementaryschool. Meetings are held onthe first Monday of each monthand parents are encouraged toattend. If you have any ques-tions about becoming a memberof the PTO or volunteering youcan contactdecaturelempto@yahoo.com,visit our Facebook page at SESPTO, or visit our website athttp://teacherweb.com/AE/StephenDecatur/PTO.

Recently, we have had a number oftravelers at the Air Terminal whowere unfamiliar with some of thebasic rules governing SpaceAvailable travel. Here is a quickreminder:Space-available travel may not beused for TDY, TAD, or PCS travel.Ifleave is authorized in conjuctionwith TDY or TAD orders, the travelto and from the PDS and TDY/TADlocation must be space-required(funded) travel with the traveler in aduty status. At the TDY/TAD loca-tion, the traveler may utilize Space-Available opportunities while in aleave status. Dependents may notuse space-available travel options toaccompany their sponsor on space-required travel or to travel to orfroma sponsor's restricted or all others(unaccompanied) tour location (Asper 4515.13-R Ref.C6.1.4, Page76/77 (paraphrased)).All of us benefit from being able totake advantage of the PatriotExpress on a space available basiswhen we are on leave. This is a

great morale booster. We could loseit very easily, though, through lackof use by funded passengers. Space-Available transportation doesn'tmake the Navy any money, so con-tracts are written with projectednumbers for funded passengers(TDY/TAD/PCS). If the projectedusage level isn't met, the contractcannot be justified and will shrinkor even go away permanently.Leaders, in spite of a popular mis-conception, there is no such thing asa "no-cost travel order." This is amechanism to protect our Sailorsfrom being told they must use theirearned leave to travel to aTDY/TAD location.

Each respective command mustfund the travel for all TDY/TADassignments. In fact, in the AMCmsg DTG 13 Apr 2006: NO COSTTDY TRAVEL, air terminals aredirected to deny travel to passengersseekingtravel to TDY locations on "no costtravel orders."That being said, in some cases thereare procedures that enable theproverbial "Free Airlift" when onofficial travel (usually only reach-able within theater). If you have anyquestions, please contact PassengerServices at the Air Terminal for fur-ther assistance at 624-5576/6725/2761.

Space A travel: the Myths and Facts

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NOTICE FOR CONTRACT POSITION NAS SIGONELLA

CATHOLIC COORDINATOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (CRE) 01 OCT 2010 – 30 SEP 2011

NOTICE FOR CONTRACT POSITION NAS SIGONELLA

PROTESTANT DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (DRE) 01 OCT 2010 – 30 SEP 2011

If interested in obtaining a full statement of work and applying, contact the Contracting Officer at 624-5725.

Religous Ministry News Brief

No Old Bold Pilots

A friend of mine, a former F-18pilot, once told me, "There are bold-pilots, and there are old pilots, butthere are no old, bold pilots." Ofcourse the implication is that a risk-taker will reap consequences. Andthesame concept applies to motorcy-clists. The Security Department has-responded to 4 motorcycle accidentsthis year, 3 resulted in some typeofinjury. Inherently, motorcyclinginvolves a certain amount of risk.Andjust like a good pilot who alwayschecks the weather before taking off,agood motorcyclist will alwaysassess the risk before starting out on aride.Some of the risk factors to beconsidered include, especially inItaly:

Speed. Italians and Americansmotorist drive without due regard topostedspeed limits. Both motoristpass on curves and on the left side ofsinglelane traffic.

Lighting Conditions. Most roadsare not adequately lit during nighttimehours causing visibility to belimited.

Alcohol Consumption. Drinking

and driving just don't mix! The effectofalcohol severely breaks down yourmotor skills.

Your emotional state. After aparticularly stressful day, it might beagood idea to take a few moments torelax before starting for home.Takingout your frustration on othermotorists can be deadly.

Time of day. Perhaps a shortwait will allow traffic to thin out. Oranearlier departure might reduceglare from the sun.

Road Conditions. An alternateroute might enable you to avoid acon-struction zone. Or a less heavily-traveled route might be lesscongest-ed.

PPE. Is your riding gear suit-able? Will you get caught in a down-pour, or asevere storm? Do you havea reflective vest? Safety gloves? Therightfootwear?

The Security Department wantsyou to remember that these and a hostof otherfactors play a large part inmanaging risk. Effective risk man-agement candetermine whether you'llbe a bold pilot or an old pilot. Trustme, old is better.Story by: Casey Johnson

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Do you have a passion for writing or are you looking for a littleexperience in journalism? Do you ever read the stories here andthink you’d like to add to our growing archive of travel articles?Does your command have something special going on that youthink deserves to be in the paper? If so, The Signature is lookingfor you! We are seeking volunteers to help cover base-wideevents as well as feature stories. If this sounds like an opportuni-ty you would be interested in please call the Public AffairsOffice at 624-5440.

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