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“I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that iswhy I succeed.”

- Michael Jordon

Warriors return

Sigonella honors returning warriors.

Saint RosaliaFestival

Palermo celebrates Saint Rosalia.

SigonellaFirefighters

Serving those whoserve America.

Sigonellans celebrate Independence Day

Service members and their families enjoyed live entertainment, fun, food and an assortment of rides during the annual Red, White, and BOOM 4th of July celebration at Midtown on NAS I. The event featured localmusicians as well as concerts by Cartel and the Kelly Bell Band in association with Navy Entertainment. (U.S. Navy photo by MR1 Gary Spence/Relased)

BY MR1 GARY SPENCENAS Sigonella Public Affairs

Naval Air Station (NAS)Sigonella kicked off itsannual Fourth of July cele-

bration, Red, White, and BOOM,June 29 at Midtown on NAS I.Service members and their families,along with local Italian nationals fromthe Sigonella community, came out toenjoy a weekend of live music, food,games, and carnival rides to help cele-brate the 236th birthday of the UnitedStates. The gym at the Fit District setup a fun zone for the kids, whichincluded a bounce house, inflatableslides and face painting. The soundsof live entertainment permeated theatmosphere, bringing those in atten-dance out of their seats all weekendlong. In addition to local favorite

Keep the Wound, NavyEntertainment, in conjunction withMorale, Welfare, and Recreation(MWR) Sigonella, brought toSigonella the American pop punkband Cartel from Conyers, GA andthe Blues band Kelly Bell Band fromBaltimore, MD. The bands took thestage on the second night of the event,June 30.

“The 4th of July celebration is acelebration of our country, of ourindependence, and it means so muchto be able to come here overseas andpay homage to the guys and girls whowork so hard so that I can make aliving doing what I do,” said Kelly Bell“My father was a member of theUnited States Navy during Korea, so

it has always been an aspiration ofmine to be in the service. I ended upat college and didn’t make it into theservice, so this is how I can do what Iwas supposed to do to support ourtroops.”

Cartel followed the Kelly BellBand, bringing their own brand ofentertainment to the stage. “It’s aprivilege to be here and play. I have alarge amount of friends in the militaryso being able to come and give back,give them a great entertaining day,and let everyone have a good time issomething that we take pride in, andis very special to us and our families,”said Will Pugh, Cartel Lead singer andbass player. “Our first NavyEntertainment show was for the mili-

tary in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Wereally enjoyed doing that. It’s not aplace where a lot of Americans get togo so it was cool to be able to go andplay for them. So when they asked usto come play around Europe, it wasan instant YES!”

The celebration came to a closeon July 4th with more music, fun,food and games, culminating with aspectacular fireworks display overMidtown.

The fun continued into the evening asSigonellans enjoyed the carnival atmo-sphhere at Midtown during the July 4thcelebration. (U.S. Navy photo by MCSNCameron Bramham/Released)

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Capt. Scott Butler, Commanding Officer

Cmdr. Eric Vosler, Executive Officer

CMDCM David Graham, Command Master Chief

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NAS Sigonella command Master chief, David Graham

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This week we celebrated the236th anniversary of theUnited States Declaration of

Independence. Anticipated by mili-tary members and their familymembers each year, the Fourth of Julyhas typically been celebrated on basesaround the world with barbecues,fairs, and firework displays, and thisyear was no exception.

NAS Sigonella MWR hosted agreat celebration for our troops andtheir families. Rides, games, livebands, and excellent food were allserved up in honor of the UnitedStates being the greatest nation onearth. As I walked through thevarious food booths I realized thereason why the US is so great; itsbecause of our diversity and our desirefor life, liberty and the pursuit ofhappiness, which is not a coinedphrase, but a day-to-day philosophycelebrating free-expression, freedomof religion, freedom of speech and theright to be and remain free. I hopeeach of you took time to reflect on

what this means to you while youenjoyed the time you were able tospend with your families.

Speaking of liberty, the summerseason is upon us. Traditionally thistime period has a high turnover ratefor the military since many memberstransfer during this time to accommo-date children in school. That meansthat many of the volunteer positionsin our local volunteer organizationsmay now be short-handed. Please, ifyou have the time, contact your localAmerican Red Cross, Navy MarineCorps Relief Society or any volunteerorganization of your choice andvolunteer your time. Your supportmeans that they can better provide theservices they offer to the community.Additionally, this time spent voluntee-ring is a great way to get to know yourcommunity and is a huge part of whywe in Sigonella have such a successfulsupport system for our servicemembers and families.

In closing, I’d like to again congra-tulate those sailors who have been

promoted in the past couple months andremind everyone that advancements arequickly approaching again. For those whodidn’t promote, use this time to continueyour studies and prepare for the upcomingexam. We have a lot of incredible indivi-duals here and I hope to see many of you,through your dedication and hard work,achieve the next pay grade.

Sexual Assault Prevention HotlinesDoD SAFE Helpline: 001-877-995-5247 (From cell phones and off-base telephones)

Sigonella SAPR VA Hotline:335-642-8312 Or:19020 (toll-free access code) 877-995-5247 (From DSN lines)

OMNIDOTT.STELLA

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Around NAS Sigonella ...

From left to right, Hospital Corpsman 1st Class (EXW) PercivalValenzuela, Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Joshua Buitron Albino andHospital Corpsman 2nd Class Melonie Fiesta prepare themselves a plateof breakfast, June 28, at the U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella during a cere-mony and breakfast held for their return from a nine-month deploymentto Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The three Sailors were welcomed back at theceremony and breakfast by their family, friends and hospital staff. (U.S.Navy Photo by MC3 Brian T. Glunt/Released)

Warriors return home

Mid-Atlantic best Blues band, Kelly Bell Band from Baltimore opened for service members and their families at NavalAir Station (NAS) Sigonella during the Independence Day Celebration on June 30. NAS Sigonella was the first stopfor Kelly Bell Band on Navy Entertainment’s July 4th European Tour. (U.S. Navy Photo by MCSN CameronBramham/Released)

NAVSUP FLc Sigonella opens newpost office on NAS II

Kelly Bell Band goes red, white, and “Blues”

cartel closes weekend celebration with a bang!

The American pop punk band, Cartel, from Conyers, Georgia played for service members stationed at Naval AirStation (NAS) Sigonella, June 30 at NAS I Midtown Piazza. The performance was a part of “Red, White, and Boom”Independence Day Celebration and the band featured many of their hits during the performance including theirremake to the 1990’s alternative hit single, “Wonderwall” originally by Oasis. Lead singer and rhythm guitarist, WillPugh said he loves the fact that he and his band have the opportunity to give back to service members.“I have a friend in the Navy so I know all the work he puts into it and all of the things he is going through, so beingable to give back in any way possible is definitely a privilege and a pleasure.”(U.S. Navy Photo by MCSN Cameron Bramham/Released)

Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Commanding Officer, Capt. Scott Butler(left) along with Naval Support (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC)Commanding Officer, Capt. Robert Gantt cut the ribbon officially opening theNAS II Post Office at Fleet Mail Center (FMC). Gantt said the new post officewas created for FLC Sigonella to be more efficient with less manpower and abetter use of resources.“It’s (NAS II Post Office) going to improve the working relations between thepost office and the FMC,” Logistics Specialist Seaman Logan Freitag added.“It will also provide better equipment for customer support.”(U.S. Navy Photo by MCSN Cameron Bramham/Released)

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

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 MOJTO

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FFSc: x4291American Red cross: x4900

Does your command or organization have an event you’d like to see on the community calendar? Email us at thesig@eu.navy.mil and let us know!

C O M M U N I T Y C A L E N D A RFRIDAY

6Midtown 2Matinee

Liberty DinnerL’Orso Scuro

Take 5

CPR/AED/First Aid classARC

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

ITTMessina & Tindari

Outdoor RecKayak to Noto

Cosmic Bowling

ITTDay Spa in Taormina

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SATURDAY SUNDAY

13ITT

Catania by Night

Babysitter TrainingARC

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

Open “Mic” NightConnections

ITT Circumetnea Antique

Train Adventure

Outdoor RecKayak Eraclea Minoa

and Turkish steps

Outdoor RecMarzamemi Boat Tour

LibertyBeach Shuttle

ITTGodfather Tour

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20Liberty Dinner

Donna FortunataTake 5

19Bowling2 for 1

KaraokeJox Pub

ITTAeolian Islands

Youth ComplexCefalu Beach and Go-

Karting

18Jox Pub

Texas Hold’em

1716Bowling$1 Day

ITTTaormina & Giardini

Naxos

Outdoor RecFamily hike

Monti Sarorious

ITTNoto Beach

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MONDAY

9Bowling$1 Day

Youth ComplexCamping in

San Vito Lo Capo

Take 5Romantic Movie

Marathon

Youth ComplexCamping in

San Vito Lo Capo

Family FitnessYouth Olympics

9 a.m.

Jox PubTexas Hold’em

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TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

Summer ConcertNAS I Chapel

5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.

Bowling2 for 1

KaraokeJox Pub

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July2012

Liberty/connections/take 5: x4246, x5602Outdoor Rec: x4777, x4396

Fitness: x4483, x5243Midtown 2 theaters: x4248

PENTAGON

HAPPY WOK

MOTTA

GAMBINO

CHIECHIO MARCHI

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Fleet and FamilySupport CenterAdministration Bldg. Bldg. 319 (NAS I)

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

Assertiveness is a skill often referred to in socialand communication skills training. Often wronglyconfused with aggression, assertive individuals aimto be neither passive nor aggressive in their interac-tions with other people. Although everyone actsin passive and aggressive ways from time to time,such ways of responding often result from a lack ofself confidence and, therefore, are inappropriateexpressions of what such people really need to say.

Let’s look at three types of communicationbehavior people often use.

PassiveResponding in a passive or non-assertive way

tends to mean compliance with the wishes ofothers and undermines individual rights and self-confidence. Many people adopt a passive responsebecause they have a strong need to be liked byothers. Such people do not regard themselves asequals because they place greater weight on therights, wishes and feelings of others. Being passiveresults in failure to communicate thoughts orfeelings and results in people doing things theyreally do not want to do in the hope that they mightplease others. This also means that they allowothers to take responsibility, to lead and make deci-sions for them.

A classic passive response is offered by thosewho say 'yes' to requests when they actually wantto say 'no'. For example, “Do you think you canfind the time to clean out these cupboards today?”A typical passive reply might be “Yes, I'll do it afterI've done the shopping for Mrs. Smith, made animportant telephone call, finished the filing,cleaned the windows and made lunch forgrandma!”

Aggressive

By responding in an aggressive way, the rightsand self-esteem of the other person are under-mined. Aggressive responses can include a widerange of behaviors, like rushing someone unneces-sarily, telling rather than asking, ignoring someone,or not considering another's feelings.

Aggressive behavior fails to consider other indi-viduals' views or feelings. Rarely will praise orappreciation of others be shown and an aggressiveresponse tends to put others down. Aggressiveresponses encourage the other person to respondin a non-assertive way, either aggressively or passi-vely.

AssertiveBeing assertive involves taking into considera-

tion both your own rights, wishes, wants, needsand desires, as well as those of the other person.Assertiveness means encouraging others to beopen and honest about their views, wishes andfeelings, in order that both parties act appropria-tely.

Assertive behavior includes:- Being open in expressing wishes, thoughts and

feelings and encouraging others to do likewise.- Listening to the views of others and respon-

ding appropriately, whether in agreement withthese views or not.

- Accepting responsibilities and being able todelegate to others.

- Regularly expressing appreciation of others forwhat they have done or are doing.

- Being able to admit to mistakes and apologies.- Maintaining self-control.- Behaving as an equal to others.Remember, FFSC is here to help and assist you

with your Life Skills needs. Please call FFSC at624-4291.

Interpersonal Skills: Assertiveness – IntroductionBY PATRICIA MARTINEZFleet and Family Support Center

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The annual Palermo festival of Santa Rosalia is one of the main religious celebrations in western Sicily. Running from July 13 throughJuly 15, it features a spectacular float parade, folklore music, dance shows, a solemn religious procession and a breathtaking fireworksshow. (Photo by http://www.thinksicily.com)

Palermo honors Saint Rosalia“Santa Rosalia, pensateci Voi!” (Saint Rosalia,

please take care of it!). This is how Palermodevotees, who are puzzled over a small or bigproblem, invoke Santa Rosalia to ask for help.She is indeed venerated, just as all Catholicsaints, as a special intercessor before God. Thedevotion displayed by the community of theSicilian capital to the saint is renewed every yearthrough a spectacular religious festival runningfrom July 13 - 15.

As it happens every year, the 388th edition ofthe “Festino di Santa Rosalia” (Little SaintRosalia Festival) is expected to bring thousandsof tourists and believers to the streets of Palermo.The Saint Rosalia Festival features the July 14artistic float parade with music and dance showsas well as a solemn relics procession which takesplace on July 15.

This unique festival was first held in 1625.The festival will begin on the evening of July 13with a concert featuring local bands.

The July 14 evening parade is one of thehighlights of this spectacular festival blendingreligion and Sicilian folklore. It revolves aroundthe “Carro Trionfale,” a majestic float on top ofwhich a statue depicting the saint is placed.

First introduced in 1686 as a decoratedBaroque float, the carro is built new every yearby a different artist. Over the past few years, thefloat has been shaped as a boat to symbolize theharsh journey undertaken by immigrants arri-ving by sea on the Sicilian coasts.

This year's July 14 float parade will featureSicilian poetry reading (Cunto), and a “flashmob” show of Sicilian folk dance beginning inthe evening around 8 p.m. in the city’s historic

heart. During the parade, the city mayor willshout three times “Viva Palermo e SantaRosalia!” (long live Saint Rosalia).

Around 9 p.m., the parade of the CarroTrionfale leaves from the Cathedral and movesalong corso (avenue) Vittorio Emanuele, theRoyal Palace, the cathedral and piazza Vigliena,also known as “Quattro Canti,” a breathtakingoctagonal square illuminated by the sun’s raysfrom dusk until dawn in which the four oldestdistricts of the city intersect at one point. Later,“U’ jocu di focu,” an impressive firework show, isperformed at midnight.

On July 15, the relics of the saint, which arekept inside the cathedral, will be taken out inprocession around the streets as part of a solemnreligious procession, led by the city’s archbishopbeginning at 6:30 p.m.

For more detailed information on the festival,visit the City of Palermo Official web site athttp://www.comune.palermo.it/

Life of Saint Rosalia

Saint Rosalia, who is nicknamed Santuzza orlittle Saint, was the daughter of a noble family ofnortheastern Sicily and a descendant ofCharlemagne. She lived in the second half of thetwelfth century. According to tradition, she lefthome when she was still a young woman to liveas a hermit in a cave of Mount Quisquinia nearBivona and later in another of Monte Pellegrinonear Palermo, where a small Byzantine churchwas erected. She lived there all her life and shewas buried in an adjoining cave. In 1624, herremains were discovered and moved to the

Cathedral of Palermo. The devotion that Palermitani (Palermo’stownspeople) have for Santa Rosalia (Saint Rosalia) dates backto 1624.

Rosalia is believed to have averted a terrible epidemic of plaguethat broke out in Palermo. According to tradition, despite thePalermitani repeatedly invoking the four city co-patron saints(Cristina, Ninfa, Oliva and Agata) against the terrible disease, theplague still spread at a horrifying rate. But a miracle occurredwhen a soap manufacturer named Vincenzo Banelli, whose wifedied because of the epidemic, urged the Palermo Cardinal to holda procession featuring the relics of Saint Rosalia throughout thecity. Tradition holds that Santa Rosalia appeared in a vision toBanelli instructing him that if her earthly remains would be takenin procession through the city, plague would cease. Thus, on July14, 1624, a magnificent procession featuring the saint’s relics,which were placed in a silver case of crimson velvet, and accom-panied by the Royal Council, the Senate, illustrious citizens andall the clergy, took place in Palermo. At the end of it, the plaguewas over. Every year since 1624 the Palermo community has beencelebrating its patron saint with true devotion.

US Air Force service membersvolunteer at local catania charity

Predator unit and Global Hawk service members pose with volunteers from the Casadella Mercede charity in Catania after donating 87 bags of clothing and toys from theSigonella Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) Nearly New Shop. "Sigonella volun-teers pride themselves on making others happy," said SSgt Thatcher, the Global HawkDetachment volunteers’ coordinator. The NMCRS, Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella,Predator unit and Global Hawk units support multiple host nation charities through theongoing NASSIG Public Affairs Office (PAO) Community Relations Program. (Photo byDott. Alberto Lunetta)

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DAOK

English: mussels Italian: cozze

English: clamsItalian: vongole

English: sea urchins Italian: ricci

English: shrimps Italian: gamberetti

English: lobster Italian: aragosta

English: octopus Italian: polpo

JUST SAY IT!Practice your Italian

Italian policeman pays for shoplifter's goods out of own pocket

(The Guardian) - The financial crisis in Europe mayhave brought out the worst in certain bankers, but it seemsto be bringing out the best in Italy's police.

Last Tuesday, and for the second time in less than amonth, officers called to deal with a shoplifter werereported to have taken pity on the alleged thief and paidfor the goods out of their own pockets.

The latest case arose when staff at a supermarket on theoutskirts of Siena, in Tuscany, alerted police to a suspectedrobbery. The officers found a 27-year-old Egyptian and his19-year-old brother who had apparently failed to pay forgoods they had removed from the shop.

The police established that the older of the two wasunemployed and had a wife and two children. Along withsome pasta, he and his brother were found to have takenonly milk, nappies and baby food. At this point, accordingto Corriere Fiorentino, the officers opened their walletsand paid the bill.

A similar gesture prompted a round of applause from

shoppers at a supermarket in Milan after a 76-year-oldpensioner, identified only as Angela, was found to havepassed through the checkout without paying for a box ofTic Tac sweets worth 60p.

Sergeant Arturo Scungio said he and his patrol partnerhad caught up with the suspect near the shop. "She wastrembling like a leaf and was clearly frightened by theuniform. From the way she was dressed, I realized she wasnot well off, that she was one of those who have difficultymaking it to the end of the month. I told her what the lawwas and then I asked her how much pension she received."

The old lady said that she was on €320 (£255) amonth, adding: "I've always paid my taxes." Scungio saidthat by the time they returned to the supermarket chec-kout, she was in tears.

The manager told them he did not intend to presscharges. "I opened my wallet and paid the 78 cents owedfor the Tic Tacs," Scungio said.

Wreck of famed WWII battleship found offSardinia, Roma sunk by Germans in 1943

(ANSA) - Rome - The wreck of the famous Italian WWIIbattleship Roma was found last Thursday off Sardinia afterdecades of hunting, the Italian navy said.

A part of the dreadnought was located at a depth of around1,000 meters about 16 miles off the coast of Sardinia, in the Gulfof Asinara.

The Roma was sunk by two innovative German 'glide' bombson September 9, 1943 as it was sailing to Malta after Italy's armi-stice with the Allies, killing 1,352 people.

It had been launched in June 1942 and was described as a"jewel" of Italy's Royal navy.

tuscan village goes up for sale on eBay(The Guardian) - Proving that property deals in Tuscany

are not just the preserve of rock stars and aristocrats, an entireTuscan village has gone up for sale on eBay.

Nestled among the oaks at an altitude of 850 meters andblessed with stunning views over the Casentino Valley, themedieval village of Pratariccia has stood empty for 50 years,ever since its population of farmers and shepherds abandonedtheir stone cottages for factory jobs during Italy's economicboom.

Now the owners of the remote village – reportedly a reli-gious order – are seeking to cash in with an online sale.

"They tried and failed to sell the village through agenciesfor years but have got a lot of attention by putting Prataricciaon eBay and should get results," said Luca Santini, mayor ofnearby Stia, who walked in the woods around the village as achild picking mushrooms.

The price tag of €2.5m may put off most holiday homebuyers, but the deal does include 25 cottages and eight hectaresof land where deer, wild boar and even wolves roam.

Local estate agent Carlo Magni, who is handling the salethrough eBay's classified section, admitted another €1m would

be needed to do up the crumbling cottages, provide electricityand add a road. "Right now you can get to within 800 metersin a jeep, and then you're walking," he said.

Talks with a group of artists, who were hoping to turn thevillage into a retreat, had come to nothing, he said, adding:"They were put off by the costs."

But, "It's a stupendous location, 40km from Florence, withhermits still living in the nearby hermitage of Camaldoli and allthe castles you'll ever need, dating from when Siena and Arezzofought over the area."

Pratariccia is one of hundreds of abandoned or semi-aban-doned hilltop villages in stunning locations in Italy that are nowbeing eyed by developers as potential hotels – where guests gettheir own cottage – or health spas, or bolt holes for Italianémigrés to return to for retirement, like San Basile in Calabria,which has been selling empty cottages cheaply.

"Italy is deep in an economic crisis and needs to sell," saidMagni. "Finding buyers through the trade press costs money,whereas eBay is free and reaches a huge audience. It's good forselling small things, but I think we will see a lot more Italianvillages and even castles coming up for sale."

Opera show in taormina this Sunday

World-renowned American soprano June Anderson will sing the title rolein Vincenzo Bellini's opera "Norma” which will be staged this Sunday, July 8and Tuesday, July 10 at the enchanting Greek Theater of Taormina. The showwill open the 4th edition of the Bellini Music Festival, which will run thoughNovember, featuring critically acclaimed international artists who will performin Catania and Taormina.

As reported by thelowry.com, Bellini’s work of genius tells the tragic lovestory of priestess Norma and Pollione, the father of her two children. Havingkept their relationship a secret, Norma’s love turns into bitter hate when shelearns that Pollione is betraying her. Determined to take revenge, she findsherself entrapped in a web of intrigues, obsessions, lies and religious obligation,with the ultimate sacrifice being the only escape.

For more information and tickets visit http://www.bellinifestival.org(Photo by Bellini Festival Press Office)

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Friday, 06 JUL 12*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 Pollok Fish, Pork chop , 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.*Dinner: cream Of Mushroom Soup, cantonese Spareribs, Farfalle al Ragu’, Pork Fried Rice,Steamed Whole corn, Seasoned Spinach, Lemon cookies, cheese cake, chocolate cream Pudding.

Saturday, 07 JUL 12*Breakfast: Farina, Grilled Ham Slices, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, RoastedPotatoes, Buttermilk Pancakes, Asstd Doughnuts, Butterhorns.*Brunch: Breakfast Items, Beef Vegetable Soup, chicken Nuggets, French Fries, Mixed Vegetables,Broccoli, Sweet & Sour Sauce, chocolate Drop cookies, Apple crisp.*Dinner: Manhattan clam chowder, El Rancho Stew, Mashed Potatoes, chicken Gravy, SteamedRice, Green Kale, Peas & Mushroom, chocolate Drop cookies, Apple crisp

Sunday, 08 JUL 12*Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Minute Steak, Oven Fried Bacon, French toast Puff, AsstdOmelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Asstd Doughnuts, Kolaches.*Brunch: Breakfast Items, Bean & Bacon Soup, Breaded Pork chop, Italian Roasted Potatoes,Seasoned Green Beans, Glazed carrots, Yellow cake w/ Frosting, Hermits.*Dinner: Split Pea Soup, turkey Ala King, Aztec Rice, Black-eye Peas, Fried cauliflower, Yellowcake w/ Frosting, Hermits.

Monday, 09 JUL 12 *Breakfast: Hominy Grits, Minced Beef on toast, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order,Roasted Potatoes, French toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Streusel coffee cake.*Lunch: chicken Noodle Soup, Rosemary Roast turkey, Baked Fish, Mashed Potatoes, SeasonedSummer Squash, Steamed Peas, turkey Gravy, Oatmeal Raisin cookies, Banana cake, Dutch ApplePie.*Speed line: Pizza*Dinner: Pepper Pot Soup, Linguine carbonara, Baked chicken Quartered , Baked Potatoes,collard Greens, calico cabbage, Brown Gravy, Oatmeal Raisin cookies, Banana cake, Dutch ApplePie .

tuesday,10 JUL 12 *Breakfast: Farina, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles,Biscuits and Gravy, Asstd Doughnuts, Blueberry Muffins. *Lunch: cream of Asparagus Soup, BBQ Spareribs, Southern Fried chicken, chicken Gravy,Mashed Potatoes, Hopping John, corn on the cob, Southern Style Greens, Jalapeno corn Bread,German chocolate cake, cherry Pie.*Speed line: corn Dog, Onion Rings.Dinner: Beef Rice Soup, Sauerbraten, Lasagna, Lyonnaise Rice, Vegetable Stir Fry, SteamedAsparagus, Brown Gravy, German chocolate cake, cherry Pie .

Wednesday, 11 JUL 12 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, creamed Ground Beef, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order,Roasted Potatoes, Blueberry Pancakes, Asstd Doughnuts, Bear claw.*Lunch: Beef Vegetable Soup, Breaded Pork Steaks, Savory Baked chicken, Potatoes Au Gratin,Oriental Rice, cauliflowers, tangy Spinach, cherry cheese cake, chewy Nut Bars, cream Puffs.*Speed line: Grilled cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes.*Dinner: Minestrone Soup, Fish Portion, Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Steamed Rice, Brown Gravy,Peas & carrots, Wax Beans, cherry cheese cake, chewy Nut Bars, cream Puffs.

Thursday, 12 JUL 12*Breakfast: Hominy Grits, Oven Fried Bacon, corned Beef Hash, Asst Omelets, Eggs to Order,Roasted Potatoes, French toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Raisin Muffin.*Lunch: Onion Soup, Asian Barbecue turkey, Beef Stroganoff, Mashed Potatoes, Boiled Pasta,chicken Gravy, Mix Vegetables, Simmered cauliflower, Vanilla cookies, Devil’s Food cake.Speedline: Assorted Pizza..Dinner: chicken Noodle Soup, Meat Loaf, Grilled cheese Burger, Oven Browned Potatoes, cornO’ Brien, Simmered carrots, Vanilla cookies, Devil’s Food cake.

Friday, 13 JUL 12 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Sausage Links, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order,Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, cinnamon Rolls.*Lunch: cream of Mushroom Soup, Lasagna, tempura Fish, Baked Fish, Steamed Rice, calicocabbage, Herbed Broccoli, Strawberry cake, Lemon Meringue Pie, Fruit Gelatin.Speed line: Grilled cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes.*Dinner: Egg Drop Soup, chicken cacciatore, Farfalle Seafood, Rice Pilaf, Southern Green Beans,Savory Squash, Strawberry cake, Lemon Meringue Pie, Fruit Gelatin.

Start looking and apply for housing before or after youreceive your permanent change of station (PCS) orders with thenew Housing Early Application Tool (HEAT). Developed byNavy Housing, HEAT is easy to use and can be accessed fromany computer. All you need to get started is:- Sponsor’s Last Name- Sponsor’s Social Security Number- Your contact Information- New Duty Location(s)

QWho can use HEAT?

AActive duty military personnel with dependents and theirspouses.

QIs it necessary to use HEAT on a government computer?

AHEAT can be accessed from ANY computer. A gover-nment computer or a CAC is not needed to use it. All you

need is the social security number of the service member.

QIs HEAT secure?

AHEAT meets all DoD requirements for protection of yourprivacy and personal information.

QCan single Sailors without dependents, or civilianpersonnel entitled to military housing use HEAT?

ANot at this time. Single Sailors and civilian personnel areencouraged to contact the Housing Service Center (HSC)

at any installation in which they are interested, at any time. You

can find your HSC online at the CNIC Navy Housing site:www.cnic.navy.mil/HousingQuickReference.

QI don’t have my orders but I know where I’m going. Can Iuse HEAT?

AYes! Service members or their spouses may use HEAT atany time to request information about housing or to check

on their eligibility for Navy or privatized housing.

QDoes HEAT allow the service member to select the typeof housing they want?

AThis is not a current feature. It will be added in a later phase.

QCan service members apply to more than one installation?

AYes, you may submit HEAT applications to as many instal-lations as you like. You will be contacted by, and receive

information from, each site.

QDoes using HEAT place a service member on the housingwait list earlier or in a higher spot?

ANo. Position on the housing wait list is determined by regu-lations based on service member priority and detachment

date from current duty stations. HEAT allows service membersto make earlier contact, complete their application and, afterreceiving orders, be placed on the wait list.

Visit the CNIC Navy Housing website athttps://www.dko.mil/heat/apply for more information.

Introducing the Housing Early Application tool

HEAt is now available in:Naval District Washington

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic

Navy Region Midwest

Navy Region Japan

Navy region Northwest

Navy Region Marianas (Guam)U.S. Naval Forces Korea

Navy Region Hawaii

Navy Region Europe, Africa, SouthwestAsis

HEAT will be launched Navy-wide by June30, 2012!

Simplifying the housing process for service membersBY CNIC NAVY HOUSING

Housing Department, Sigonella

Friday, June 292:00 PM Toy Story 3 G FREE5:00 PM Think Like A Man PG-13 5:30 PM Snow W. & Huntsman PG-137:30 PM Prometheus R 8:00 PM The Raven R

Saturday, June 302:00 PM Madagascar 3 PG 2:30 PM Pirates! Band of MisfitsPG4:30 PM Think Like A Man PG-13 5:00 PM Snow W. & Hunstman PG-13 7:30 PM Prometheus R Sunday, July 12:00 PM Pirates! Band of MisfitsPG2:30 PM Three Stooges PG4:30 PM Snow W. & Hunstman PG-135:00 PM Five-Year Engagement R7:30 PM The Raven R

tuesday, July 35:00 PM Snow W. & Huntsman PG-13 5:30 PM The Three Stooges PG 7:30 PM Think Like A Man PG-138:00 PM Five-Year Engagement R Wednesday, July 4Independence Day!!!3:30 PM Brave PG 5:00 PM Think Like A Man PG-135:30 PM Pirates! Band of MisfitsPG7:30 PM Battleship PG-138:00 PM The Raven R

thursday, July 5 2:00 PM Brave PG5:00 PM Madagascar 3 PG5:30 PM Think Like A Man PG-137:30 PM Prometheus R8:00 PM Five-Year Engagement R

Friday, July 6 2:00 PM Brave PG5:00 PM Pirates! Band of MisfitsPG 5:30 PM Five-Year Engagement R7:30 PM Safe R 8:00 PM Prometheus R

MIdTOwN MOvIE ThEATERSScHEDULE & DEScRIPtIONS

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PIRAtES! BAND OF MISFItS……………….….…..PGStARRING: Hugh Grant, Salma Hayek and Jeremy Piven

COMING  SOON:The Dictator, What To Expect When You Are Expecting ,Chernobyl Diaries, Piranha 3DD, Rock of Ages, That’s My Boy

SUMMER  SPECIAL  MATINEE

During the summer season, catch a 2 p.m. matinee every Friday. Movie schedule is subject to change. Please call to

confirm. Movie Hotline: 624-4248

BRAVE……………………….…PGStARRING: Kelly Macdonald, Billy connolly and Emma thompson

Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a customthat brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely onher bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse. (1 hr. 33 m.)

tHINK LIKE A MAN……………….PG-13StARRING: chris Brown, Gabrielle Union

Four friends conspire to turn the tables on their women when theydiscover the ladies have been using Steve Harvey's relationship adviceagainst them (2 hrs. 2 m.)

SAFE………………………………….RStARRING: Jason Statham, catherine chan and chris Sarandon

Mei, a young girl whose memory holds a priceless numerical code, findsherself pursued by the Triads, the Russian mob, and corrupt NYC cops.Coming to her aid is an ex-cage fighter whose life was destroyed by thegangsters on Mei's trail. (1 hr. 35 m.)

tHE RAVEN…………………….RStARRING: John cusack, Alice Eve

When a madman begins committing horrific murders inspired by EdgarAllan Poe's works, a young Baltimore detective joins forces with Poe tostop him from making his stories a reality (2 hrs. 50 m.)

Life’s a beach in Sigonella!Chances are your makeup sweated off this morning and your clothes were stic-

king to your back by 10 a.m. Your air conditioner has been working overtime andyou still can’t even keep the thin sheet over you while you’re sleeping, and you’reavoiding the outdoors while the sun is out at all costs. No one needs to tell youhow hot Sicily is in July. The best way to beat the heat is a day at the beach!

MWR wants to get everyone to the beach this month! There are beach tripsscheduled for families, singles, teens and tweens. ITT will be heading to the beachin Noto, Giardini Naxos, the Aeolian Islands, Fontane Bianche and Palermo. Thetrips provide a relaxing day of touring and beach bumming and the whole familyis welcome! The Youth Complex is taking teens and tweens to Cefalú and FontaneBianche, and they’re even spending the night camping in San Vito Lo Capo! Singleservice members have the opportunity to soak up the sun every weekend withLiberty. They rotate taking trips on Saturdays or Sundays all summer long!

Getting to the beach this month is so easy! We’ll get you there and back. Don’tworry about gas or parking. Just have a good time! Most Americans can onlydream of spending a summer in the Mediterranean. You live it! Get to the beachthis month with MWR!

BY JAMIE ANDREWSMorale, Welfare and Recreation, Sigonella

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FISC Sigonella, Contracting Office, issoliciting for the following persona-lized healthcare contract position atthe U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella: twofull-time Registered Nurse, one full-time Licensed Practical/VocationalNurse and one full-time CertifiedMedical Assistant. Sources must beeligible for US employment and UScitizens. Closing date is June 29,2012. Contact Mr. Aldo LaColla (624-5727) or Ms. Agostina Randazzo(624-3792)

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S A W S A M I M A L SA U t O M O B I L E S F O R S A L E

Fidel & Phillipo, 4 months, male,black & white and black & brownpuppies. Lloves children, people,and other dogs. Will be visiting thevet soon.

Damon, 2 months, brown and tan,male puppy. Really calm persona-lity that does well with otheranimals including cats. Timid withnew people but will warm up.Visiting the vet mid-June.

Romulus, 8 weeks, gray and blackstripes, male kitten. Loves people,children, and other cats but hissesat dogs but is young enough wherehe could learn that dogs are okay.Visits the vet in mid-June.

Chomper, 3 months, black andwhite, male puppy. Loves people,children, and other dogs. Should befine in any home. Current on shots.Microchipped.

To volunteer, adopt or foster, visitfacebook.com/Sigonella.Animals orhttp://sigonellaanimalwelfaresociety.webs.com/

Red Cross Sigonella is looking foreager volunteers to lead our volun-teer programs. Come join the teamand serve your community, developprofessional skills and build yourresume. On July 1, the followingpositions will be open:

Chairman of VolunteersHealth & Safety Programs Co-ChairmanEvents & Fundraising ChairmanPublicity Chairman

Call the Red Cross at 624-4900 formore information.

N O t I c E

Brown leather-like sofa; still hasmanufacturer’s tags. Need $500. CallJody btwn 3pm - 9pm @ 345-273-4045

1997 white Opel Vectra stationwagon; new distributor, spark plugcables and plugs; annual inspectioncompleted; MUST SELL before June28; $1500 OBO; call Ed @ (+39)3456381034.

2000 Opel Astra station wagon; greatcondition; very well maintained;150k km; $3,400 OBO. Call Tyler @346 771 0391

PANTELLARO

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It seems that most of my stress comes about as a resultof worrying about something in the future. Normally,these aren’t life or death issues either. It’s usually some-thing like the economy – will it rebound? Or the election– will my candidate win? Or my writing assignments – willI get them completed by the deadline? Or the Cubs – willthey finally win the Series? In other words, will God bringthe deliverance that I expect of Him in the time allotted?The Biblical writers often asked the same question, “WillGod deliver us?” Time and again they were given a lessonabout trusting God in the 11th hour – the last possiblemoment for Him to act. Let’s look at a few examples.

First, God makes a promise to Abraham in Genesis 12that He is going to bless the entire world through Hisdescendants. This is an amazing promise except for theone small problem that Abraham and his wife, Sarah, haveno children and are well past the age of having any. Aftermany failed attempts at producing his own offspring,Abraham and Sarah are miraculously given their very ownson … 25 years later. Or take Gideon from Judges 6. Godfirst tells him to deliver Israel from their enemy, theMidianites. He then tells him to send home 31,700 of his32,000 fighting men, leaving only 300 troops to defeat themighty enemy. God then brings deliverance to Israelthrough this incredibly small number of troops. Or, from

the New Testament, take the story of Lazarus from John11. Jesus receives a message from Lazarus’ sisters that heis ill and near the point of death. But instead of rushing offto Bethany to immediately heal him, Jesus decides to waitanother two days. During the two day delay, Lazarus dies.As a result, Jesus raises him from the dead, a precursor tohis own victory over the grave, God’s greatest feat of deli-verance.

Why does God do this? Why does He wait wellbeyond the 11th hour to bring deliverance? I believe Hedoes this for a few different reasons. First, He developsfaith in us during the waiting time. There was muchAbraham had to learn from God during the 25 years hewaited for his son to be born. Second, we have to be shownthat He is the only option left. Like Gideon, if we thoughtthe battle was to be waged in our own strength, then wewouldn’t trust God for deliverance. Third, if we thoughtwe contributed to the victory, we wouldn’t give God anycredit. God often keeps us in suspense so that we get theblessing of knowing God better and He gets all the gloryfor the victory.

Realizing this is God’s typical way of building our trust,trust Him today with your worries. Pray and ask Him toshow you another of His 11th hour rescues.

The God of the 11th hourBY LCDR C. SCOTT CAUBLENAS Sigonella Command Chaplain

The NASSIG Religious Ministry Department provides counseling and trainingthrough individual counseling sessions and enrichment seminars. They also offermany opportunities for worship. Please contact the chapel at 624-3975 for details.

chaplain’s cornerBY LCDR C. SCOTT CAUBLENAS Sigonella Command Chaplain

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