APRIL 27, 2012VOL. 29 NO. 16

FLC Sigonellaconducts base

clean up

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Trecastagni holdsannual festival

Trecastagni payshomage to Martyr

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“The dictionary is the only place that success comes before work. Hard work is the price we must pay for success. I think you can accomplish anything if you're willing to pay the price.”

- Vince Lombardi

BY MR2 GARY SPENCENAS Sigonella Public Affairs

SIGONELLA,Sicily (April 20, 2012) Rock band Takinig Back Sunday performed for a crowd of more than 400 service members and their families aboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella. (U.S. Navy photo by MR2 GarySpence/Released)

Taking Back Sunday comes to NASSIG

Rock band Taking Back Sunday performed for service members and their familiesin a hangar on Naval Air Station (NAS) II on Apr. 20. The concert was part of atour organized by Navy Entertainment in conjunction with Morale Welfare and

Recreation (MWR). Sigonella was the first stop on the tour followed by Naples, Germany,Spain and England.

Taking Back Sunday band members include Adam Lazzara (lead vocals), John Nolan(lead guitar, back-up vocals), Eddie Reyes (rhythm guitar), Shaun Cooper (bass guitar),and Mark O'Connell (drums). To date, the band has released five albums. Their album“Louder Now, “ released in 2006, sold more than 900,000 copies and peaked at #2 on the

United States Billboard 200 due in part to the popular single “Make Damn Sure.” Theirlatest studio album, self-titled “Taking Back Sunday” was released in June of last year.

This was the first time Taking Back Sunday has performed for the military overseas. “It’s a really cool opportunity," said Nolan. "We’re really excited.”Judging by the turnout, everyone involved was excited about the concert. According

to MWR Marketing Assistant Jamie Andrews, there were approximately 400 people in theaudience making it the second largest stand alone concert held in Sigonella.

Read more about Taking Back Sunday on page 8.

Middle, or High School. For ElementarySchool registration, contact Jenna Burdickat 624-4406/3002 or via email atJenna.Burdick@eu.dodea.edu and for theMiddle/High School, contact Laurie Brandat 624-4284 or via email atLaurie.Brand@eu.dodea.edu.

Proper planning is the key to a successfuland uneventful PCS move. Plan now andreap the rewards later.

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In the Navy, change is a way of life and isalways good for a naval career. It gives you theopportunity to learn new things and gain differentexperiences. As Spring rolls into full swing, it isnearly time for some of you to change jobs andmove on. We are quickly approaching thesummer PCS period that indicates the majorturnover time here at NAS Sigonella. With eachPCS move, there are numerous things you andyour family can do to make it go smoothly.

Base Education and Training strongly recom-mends all members at or within four-to-sixmonths of their PRD or EAOS sign up for theirArriverderci class. This class is mandatory for allservice members leaving the island and is only ahalf-a-day out of the office (8:00 – 11:30 a.m.);orders are not required to attend class. It is heldtwo times a month and provides you with awealth of insights on what to do next. Topics thatare covered during this class include selling yourcar, checking out of housing, arranging householdgoods, shipment of pets, and more. It is also greatif your spouse can attend with you. Call 624-4291to sign up.

With school ending June 14, many familiesmay experience additional stress; not only theservice member and their spouse but also for mili-tary kids. Military kids have the added stress of

changing schools, friends and environmentswhich are stresses most people don’t encountertill much later in life. If you have a child who isasking questions about the upcoming move oryou feel he or she needs someone to talk with,please contact the Chaplain’s Office at 624-3804or the counselors at Fleet and Family SupportCenter at 624-4291. These departments are hereto help make your transition go smoothly andhelp your kids begin the adjustments needed toPCS.

One of the most important things PCSingservice members need to do is to contact PersonalProperty Shipping Office to arrange your ship-ment of household goods. The personal propertystaff are eager to help you get things ready for asmooth transition back to the states or to yournext station and can be reached at 624-4123.Sailors can prepare for shortfalls and unforeseenchanges in their move plans by being informed,planning ahead, remaining flexible and using theSMART WebMove on-line moving tool. You canaccess SMART WebMove at www.smartweb-move.navsup.navy.mil.

For those parents who are not PCSing orthose who have just arrived to the island and havenot registered your children for next year’s term,you may do so at the Sigonella Elementary,

NAS Sigonella Executive Officer Cmdr. Eric Vosler

Weekly Traffic Report: 16 April - 23 April 2012

Gender/Rank Type Location Cause

GOV/POV/Injuries Male, E-4, Fender-bender

(Suspect)

Intersection of

SS192/SP106

Following to

close

POV/ No

Male, E-5 Collision Fixed Object

(Suspect)

Community Bank Parking Lot

NAS II

Negligent Driving POV/ No

Female, O-4 Hit and Run

(Victim)

NEX /

Commisary

Parking lot NAS I

Hit in Parking Lot POV/ No

Male, E-5 Fender-bender

(Suspect)

BLDG# 623

Parking Lot,

NAS II

Negligent Driving GOV/ No

Male, O-4 Hit and Run (Victim)

BLDG# 622 Parking Lot

NAS II

Hit in Parking Lot GOV/ No

Female, GS-12 Fender-bender

(Victim)

Piano Tayala,

Sicily, Italy

Improper

Passing

POV/ No

Female, O-5 Fender-bender

(Victim)

Mascalucia,

Sicily, Italy

Following to

close

POV/ No

Male, Unknown Suspected

Vehicle Theft

Antonio

Francavgiia, Motta

Unknown POV/ Unknown

Male, E-4 Collision Fixed

Object

(Suspect)

SS 114 Sicily,

Italy

Negligent Driving POV/ Yes

Male, E-5 Collision Fixed

Object

(Suspect)

Belpasso, Sicily,

Italy

Negligent Driving POV/ No

Male, E-9 Vehicle to

Vehicle Collision (Victim)

Asse Di Servia,

Sicily, Italy

Third Party

Vehicle stopped in road way.

POV/ No

22-APR-2012

TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS TO DATE: 83

W/INJURIES: 10

W/ALCOHOL: 3

W/DEATH: 0

DUI'S TO DATE: 3

APRIL TRAFFIC CITATIONS: 38

22-APR-2011

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT TO DATE: 117

W/ INJURIES: 20

W/ ALCOHOL: 5

W/ DEATH: 0

DUI'S TO DATE: 5

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IVE

SAFE

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Around NAS Sigonella ...

Members of Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Sigonella help with roadside clean-up in front of NAS II on Apr. 20. Their effortswere in support of Earth Day 2012, which was celebrated Sunday, Apr. 22. The clean-up project was part of a larger Navycommitment to improving environmental stewardship throughout the fleet. For more information on Navy environmentalinitiatives, visit the website http://greenfleet.dodlive.mil. (U.S. Navy photo by MR2 Gary Spence/Released)

FLC Sigonella cleans up

Four key members in the LDO/CWO Officer Community Manager (OCM) visited Naval AirStation (NAS) Sigonella April 18 to provide in-depth briefs on the state of the LDO/CWOcommunity which included issues, solutions and future plans for the LDO/CWO community.The four members also gave an applicant brief for servicemembers interested in applying for theLDO/CWO program. The LDO/CWO members (from left to right) Chief Warrant Officer(CWO) Officer Community Manager, CWO5 Mitch Allen, LDO/CWO Officer CommunityManager Head, Capt. John Jones, Naval Forces Europe/Africa/Sixth Fleet Deputy Chief of StaffCommander, Capt. Richard Valentine and Military Sealift Command Africa and EuropeCommander, Capt. Richard Soucie. (U.S. Navy photo by MCSN Cameron Bramham/Released)

During a recent joint ITAF/NAVY base tour, a group of children and chaperons from the Catania Pio IX Institute had theunique opportunity to visit Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella. During their visit, they were able to watch an exciting MilitaryWorking Dog (MWD) demonstration facilitated by NASSIG K-9 dog handlers. Afterward, the children and chaperons weretreated to a special BBQ by VP-47 whose sailors regularly volunteer at the institute. (U.S. Navy photo by MCSN CameronBramham/Released)

LDO community members visit NASSIG

Catania Pio IX Institute visits NASSIG

Karaoke Idol showcases Sigonella starsField Support Representative Robert Casiple performs “The Way You Look Tonight” byFrank Sinatra during an audition round of Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella’s KaraokeIdol at Connections on NAS I Support Side, April 21. Karaoke Idol held its audition roundsfrom April 21-25 and will hold knockout rounds beginning Friday, April 27 at 7 p.m. andevery Friday until the final round on May 18. For more information contact Connectionsat 624-4264. (U.S. Navy photo by MCSN Cameron Bramham/Released)

WASHINGTON (April 13, 2012) Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mark Fergusonaddresses the Chief of Naval Operations Naval Shore Activity Sailor of the Year nomineesduring a ceremony at the Pentagon. Fire Controlman 1st Class William Stanford III, left,Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 1st Class Maria Johnson, Naval Air Statin (NAS) SigonellaAIMD Aviation Support Equipment Technician 1st Class Joel Pahati and Navy Diver 1stClass Andrew Strause. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd ClassAlexandra Snyder/Released)

AIMD Finalist for CNO Shore Sailor of the Year

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

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Self Defense Class7:30 ­ 9 a.m.

Call 624­4291.

Incredible Toddler ClassFFSC

Noon ­ 1 p.m.

Mommy Boot Camp3 ­ 4 p.m.

Motta Extreme Trail Run

10:30 a.m.

Cosmic Bowling

Togo Party8 p.m.

Connections

Flag FootballTake 5

28 29

SATURDAY SUNDAY

4

Karaoke Idol Round 2Connections

7 p.m.

CPR/AED/First AidCertification

9 a.m.­ 4:30 p.m.

Cinco de MayoCelebrationConnections

7 p.m.

5 6

11

Hospital PregnancyClass, 2nd and

3rd trimester classesNoon ­ 4 p.m.

Karaoke Idol Round 3Connections

7 p.m.

10

BingoCompass Room

6 p.m.

2 for 1 bowling

9

Hump Day BreakfastTake 5

Acoustic Night atConnections6 ­ 10 p.m.

8

Special Events Meetingfor Bike Rodeo

4:30 p.m. ­ 5:30 p.m.

7

Bowling $1 Day

Horror Movie MarathonTake 5

Babysitter's Training9 a.m. ­ 4:30 p.m.

Mother’s Day

Moms bowl free atSPAREtime bowling

Call x4302

12 13

MONDAY

30

Italian Rest Day

Bowling $1 Day

$1 Movie at Midtown 2 Theaters

Special Events Meetingfor Bike Rodeo

4:30 p.m. ­ 5:30 p.m.

Rock ClimbingOrientation

Outdoor Rec5 p.m.

Acoustic Night atConnections6 ­ 10 p.m.

MAY 1 2

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

ARCVolunteer Orientation

10 a.m. ­ 1 p.m.

BingoCompass Room

6 p.m.

2 for 1 bowling

3

THURSDAY

APRIL2012

Liberty/Connections/Take 5: x4246, x5602Outdoor Rec: x4777, x4396

Fitness: x4483, x5243Midtown 2 Theaters: x4248

PENTAGON

Fleet and FamilySupport CenterAdministrationBuilding Bldg. 319 (NAS I)

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

Sexual assault prevention through activeBystander Intervention

HAPPY WOK

MOTTA

GAMBINO

CHIECHIO MARCHI

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(Adapted from Center for Personal and Professional Development, MyDuty.mil, and Green Dot Organization.)

Bystander Intervention (BI) is a strategy theDepartment of Defense and Department of Navyhave launched in an all out effort to engage servicemembers in preventing sexual assault.

Active bystanders take the initiative to helpsomeone who may be targeted for a sexual assault.They do this in ways that are intended to avoid verbalor physical conflict. Active bystanders also take theinitiative to help friends, who are not thinking clearlyor whose judgment may be clouded from the effectsof alcohol or other substances from becoming victimsor offenders of crime. BI emphasizes the responsibi-lity of all service members to protect each other andto actively intervene in circumstances that may leadto a sexual assault. Active bystanders have the power– and responsibility – to intervene in a potentiallyharmful situation, regardless of rank.

The ABCs of Active Bystander Intervention:

A– Assess for safety. Is it safe to intervene orshould you call for help?

B– Be with others. Not only is it safer to intervenein pairs or groups, this will likely prove more

effective.

C– Care for the victim. Assess the needs of thevictim and assist in gaining necessary

support/services.

Consider the 3 Ds as methods of intervening:Delegate, Direct, and Distract.

Delegate - When you recognize a situation is bad andyou may be uncomfortable saying something yourselfor you feel like someone else is better suited to handleit (i.e., a friend, security, the bartender), delegation isa solid option.

Direct - This approach just means you are directlyinteracting with the potential perpetrator or victimand addressing your concerns. This may be aconfrontation “Hey, what are you doing?” or it mayjust be checking in with a friend “Are you OK?”

Distract - The focus of this approach is diversion. Ifyou see a situation and can think of a way to divertthe attention of the people in the situation, distrac-tion is the perfect option. Sometimes all a situationneeds to diffuse is a little diversion.

If you witness a potentially risky, harmful orunsafe behavior, please make the choice to step upand intervene. It takes Honor, Courage, andCommitment. “Hurts One. Affects All. PreventingSexual Assault Is Everyone’s Duty.”

angela

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Just like parents share love among all their children,Trecastagni townspeople share their faith among threesaints. The Martyr Brothers or “Alfio, Filadelfo andCirino,” are the town’s three patrons. Devotees believethese saints have the power to win divine aid for mortalpetitioners by interceding with God. Celebrations, whichgo back to the 16th century, also include a spectacularSicilian carts parade and the traditional garlic fair. Garlicis considered as a symbol of the pilgrim’s participation inthe festival and is traditionally believed to keep evil awayand grant health and protection from illness.

Sicilian anthropologist Giuseppe Pitrè gives a vividdescription of the festa (festival), writing that “surgingcrowds of devotees” attend the celebrations “singing,dancing, playing, laughing and swaying like waves in astormy sea.”

Feasts of the Three Saints are also held in other partsof Sicily (St. Alfio, St. Fratello and Lentini), Italy (Vastenear Lecce) and the world (Lawrence, Massachusetts(USA) and Sydney (Australia).

Celebrations actually begin on May 1 with hundredsof pilgrims performing under all weather conditions theViaggio di Sant’Alfio (St. Alfio’s journey). It is a visit to thesanctuary that is paid daily from May 1 through 10, tofulfill the vows they have made to the saint for granting awish or bringing themselves or their beloved relatives andfriends safely through an accident or an illness. Althoughthis pilgrimage might seem less “picturesque” than theones performed by the Nudi in the night between May 9and 10, (during which devotees wearing white shorts anda red band on the chest also walk (some barefoot) fromCatania and other Etna towns to the Sanctuary of St.Alfio), the St. Alfio’s journeys are still a genuine and low-profiled display of true devotion.

Historic chronicles tell us that, in the year 1516, “TheThree Saints” began to be venerated with a particularfervor in Trecastagni after the finding of their relics in amonastery near Messina.

Throughout the centuries the festival was enriched

with more elements like the representation of the life ofthe Three Saints.

Life of the Three SaintsAccounts of the life and the martyrdom of the three

saints can be found in a manuscript by a monk who livedin the 11th century and in a book, dating back to 1691,written by priest Filadelfio Mauro. Both lived in Lentini.The Three Saints were born in Vaste (Lecce) in the IIIcentury. During the persecutions made by the Romansagainst the Christians, they were arrested and forced toleave Sicily to go to Rome where they were convicted andtortured. Historic chronicles tell of miracles worked by thesaints, for instance, the fact that every place they visitedbecame a Catholic community. Since they belonged to anoble family, Romans feared that they could influenceother aristocrats. Therefore they used them as scapegoatsto convince the others to stay away from the Catholic reli-gion.

After being tortured in Pozzuoli and then back in Sicily,they were eventually martyred in Lentini on May 10, 253AD. Although the festival was meant to celebrate all threesaints, the devotion of St. Alfio somehow darkened thememory of the other two saints. This is probably due tothe fact that Alfio was the elder brother and consequentlywas the one who always spoke on behalf of his family.

During the centuries, people tended to ask St. Alfio,rather than his brothers, for intercession for healing fromserious illnesses and injuries. Once the miracle is granted,devotees feel obligated to thank the saint. That is why todaythe Nudi still perform with spectacular processionscarrying heavy wax candles that can weigh up to 220pounds. Around the candle a red ribbon with a picture ofthe saints is tied.

Throughout the centuries, the desire to give thanks tothe saints has also been driving pilgrims, who were healedafter praying to the saints, to paint or commission ex-votosthat are pictures on wood, cardboard or canvas describingthe accident for which the saints’ help was invoked.

Trecastagni honors Three Patron Saintsthrough religious festival

Trecastagni boasts an impressive collection of hundreds of those ex-voto- icons,which also includes artificial limbs donated after the healing to the sanctuaryby the pilgrims. Visiting the collection is a touching experience. Every paintingtells a story of joys and sorrows. Aci Sant’Antonio Sicilian carts’ craftsmen havebeen the authors of those art pieces. They are among the few artists who keepalive this ancient decorating tradition. Don’t miss it!

Festival Schedule HighlightsThe festival starts on May 6 with the procession of the three candelore,

(heavy wooden floats, about six meters in height, with a big main wax candlesurrounded by sculptures representing the martyrdom of the three saints)leaving from the Saint Alfio’s sanctuary. At 5 p.m., these beautiful decoratedfloats are carried in procession throughout the city historic center. Theseprocessions will be repeated daily through May 11.

On the second day of the festa (May 7), the Sagra delle Musiche, a musicshow is performed at 5 p.m. by local bands in piazza Saint Alfio.

On May 8 at 7:30 p.m. the relics of the Saints are brought in processionfrom the main church to the Saint Alfio sanctuary. The procession lasts untillate evening. During the tour of the relics, the city band will be performing inpiazza dei Bianchi throughout the night. In the evening, at 9 p.m. a religiousplay telling the story of the saints’ lives is staged right outside the St. AlfioSanctuary.

The highlight of May 9 (the third day of the festival) is undoubtedly thespectacular fireworks show that is performed at 9:15 p.m. in Piazza Marconi(the main square). Several pyrotechnic operators from all over Sicily will becompeting for the best performance. But even more spectacular is the long andexhausting journey that is undertaken by barefoot pilgrims coming fromTrecastagni’s surrounding towns, who walk all night long until they get to theSanctuary, to show their faith to the saints.

The celebration’s highlight is May 10 when the unveiling of the ThreeSaints’ Statues is performed before a huge crowd of devotees at 9 a.m. The cere-mony takes place at the Saint Alfio’s Sanctuary, located in piazza St. Alfio, wherethe statues are usually kept. After that, the statues are placed on the carriage tobe ready for the long procession. Later on, the first solemn procession duringwhich the statues will be carried in procession throughout the historic centerbegins at 1 p.m. After the stop at the main church (Chiesa Madre di San Nicola)the procession is repeated at 5 p.m. and lasts late in to the night.

The last day of the festival (May 11) features a solemn Holy Mass, held at7 p.m. at the main church, at which the Catania Archbishop will preside.

Sicilian cart parades will be performed on May 10 at 9 a.m. and May 13 inthe afternoon at 5 p.m. The Festival will be complemented by live music andfood booths selling arts and crafts and garlic and onions galore!

For more information, call the St. Alfio Sanctuary at 095-7806502 or theTrecastagni City Hall at 095-7020011 (both Italian speaking only). You canalso check the updated schedule on the following website: www.santuariotre-castagni.it

The community of Trecastagni will pay homage to The Martyr Brothers or “Alfio, Filadelfo and Cirino,” the three town’s patronsthrough a spectacular religious festival, to be held from May 6 through May 11, featuring religious processions, live music, folkloreparades, food stands selling garlic and onions as well as arts and crafts. (Photo by www.criluge.it)

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JUST SAY IT!

Practice your Italian

English: January Italian: Gennaio

English: FebruaryItalian: Febbraio

English: MarchItalian: Marzo

English: AprilItalian: Aprile

January throughJuly in Italian

DAOK

English: MayItalian: Maggio

English: JuneItalian: Giugno

English: JulyItalian: Luglio

Thousands of mourners lined the streets and packed into a suburbanchurch in the northern Italian city of Bergamo for the funeral of the Livornomidfielder Piermario Morosini, who collapsed on the pitch and died lastweek.

Flowers, club scarves, football boots and banners with messages suchas "Ciao Moro, you will always be in our hearts" hung on the railings outsidethe modern church in the Monterosso district of Bergamo where Morosinigrew up.

Thousands of people applauded and touched Morosini's coffin as it wascarried out of the church, draped in his No. 25 red Livorno shirt. Morosini,a former Italy Under-21 international, was 25 when he died.

The black and blue No. 8 shirt he wore as a youth player at his homeclub Atalanta was also put on the coffin as it was placed in a hearse. Fans litflares and chanted his name.

"This has not only hit the family but the whole community and thewhole of Italy," said Bergamo resident Gianpietro Foschi. Morosinicollapsed on the pitch during a Serie B match between Livorno and Pescaraon Saturday, prompting the cancellation of all Italian championshipmatches last weekend.

He was taken to hospital but doctors were unable to revive him. Anautopsy failed to establish a cause of death but ruled out a heart attack oraneurysm. More tests were ordered. An inquiry has been launched intowhether there were delays in trying to save Morosini's life. Controversially,defibrillators were available but were not used.

The inquiry is also looking into whether vital minutes were lost becausea municipal police car blocked the entrance to the stadium, briefly preven-ting an ambulance getting in. Police smashed the window to move it.

Morosini's fate contrasted with the recovery of the Bolton Wanderersmidfielder Fabrice Muamba, who suffered a cardiac arrest during an FACup match on 17 March. He was clinically dead for 78 minutes and 15 defi-brillator shocks were applied to restart his heart. He was discharged fromthe hospital last Monday.

Morosini's death was all the more poignant because of his tragic familylife. He was providing for his severely disabled younger sister after the deathof their parents and the suicide of a brother, who was also disabled.

Atalanta said they would take care of the player's sister for the rest ofher life.

Thousands line streets for funeral ofLivorno's 25-year-old soccer player

Family and friends of soccer player Piermario Morosini, 25, follow his coffinafter the funeral service at a church on Thursday. (Photo by Reuters)

(Story by Guardian.co.uk)

It is a logic more often associatedwith terrorists or trapped andcornered desperadoes: "Meet mydemands or another hostage goes theway of the last." Only in this case thehostages are works of art, and they arebeing sacrificed with the agreement oftheir creators.

As reported by Reuters, last week,the director of an art museum in themafia-infested hinterland

Antonio Manfredi set aflame asecond painting of the museum’scollection, the one by Neapolitanartist Rosaria Matarese outside theCasoria Contemporary Art Museum,which is housed in the basement of apublic school in the hinterland of thesouthern city.

It was the second day of a protestintended to draw official attention –and funds – to his beleagueredcultural outpost.

Antonio Manfredi of the CasoriaContemporary Art Museum (Cam)said the privately sponsored institu-tion risked closure unless it receivedcash from the regional, national orEuropean authorities.

"There's no money for upkeep. Wewere flooded recently. And there aretons of garbage mounting up outside,"Manfredi told the Guardian.

On Apr. 17, he launched what hetermed "an art war to prevent thedestruction of culture" by setting lightto a painting by a French artist,Séverine Bourguignon, worth up to€10,000 (£8,200).

"This is a war. This is a revolution,"Manfredi said. "And in a revolution,there are winners and losers."

He vowed to continue destroyingworks from the permanent collectionat the rate of one a day until someonetook notice of Cam's plight.

"There are about 1,000 works, sothis could go on for years," he said.

Bourguignon followed thedestruction of her work, Promenade,on a Skype link from Paris.

"I feel as if I am in mourning," shesaid. "It is very sad that they burnedmy painting. We hoped until the verylast minute that someone would stepin.

"And now I have to fix in my mindthat I will never see that work again.But I hope it'll be worthwhile.

"At least people heard about whatis happening in Italy and to cultureeverywhere. It's been useful."

Manfredi said. "I tell you, it's notnice setting light to works of art. It'sterrible. Each one has its own story,"he said.

The Cam, which houses works byEuropean, African and Chineseartists, is in the area outside Naplesthat provided the setting for RobertoSaviano's non-fiction bookGomorrah, a global bestseller whichwas made into a film. Manfredi saidhe had run into financial difficultiesafter putting on an exhibition aimedat the local mafia, the Camorra.

"You can't do that and then go andask for money from companies in thearea that are in the grip of theCamorra," he said. "Some pay [themobsters] protection money. Othersare actually controlled by them."Manfredi said he wanted not justpublic money, but official support"because in this area, if you don't havebacking from the authorities, you're inserious danger".

Himself an artist, he said that amonth ago he had set fire to one of hisown works and then sent photocopiesof the works in Cam's collection to thechair of the European parliament'sculture and education commission,the culture minister in Rome and theregional governor in Naples, warningthem of what he intended to do. Butnone had replied.

"My fear is that they'll let me goahead and burn the lot," he said.

Naples museum director begins burning artto protest at lack of funding

Casoria Contemporary Art Museum curator Antonio Manfredi torches a painting by French artist Séverine Bourguignon in frontof his museum to protest under-funding of the arts in Italy. (Photo courtesy of Casoria Contemporary Art Museum/ Artinfo.com)

(Story by The Guardian)

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Taking Back Sunday takes center stage at NAS Sigonella

Shaw: How did you start working with NavyEntertainment to perform for service members?

Nolan: Navy Entertainment came to us and we werereally psyched about that. Performing for militarymembers is a really cool opportunity. It’s somethingwe’ve wanted to do more of but we hadn't gotten thechance yet and when Navy Entertainment came to uswith an offer to do this we were really excited.

Cooper: We got asked to go to the Naval MedicalCenter in Bethesda, MD and we were playing inWashington, D.C. so it was a short drive. We went andvisited with a lot of injured Marines and through thatit kind of channeled into getting the opportunity tocome overseas and come to the bases and play.

Shaw: Do you hope to continue to do these kinds oftours for the military or is this a one-time thing?

N: We’d love to do more of it. I think they’re kind oftaking a chance on us, kind of testing us out and seeingif they’ll give us more opportunities to do things likethis. But we want to do as much of this as we can. It’sa really cool thing. We want to do a lot of it.

C: The troops do so much for us, the least we can do iscome and play shows for them. We get to play music

with our friends for a living because of all the hard workthe troops do. We’re very fortunate to be able to dothat. Coming here and doing this in such a beautifulplace is amazing.

Shaw: What do you think is most beneficial aboutdoing these kinds of performances?

N: Well, it’s really hard to talk about this without soun-ding cliché, but when we play shows like this it doesn’tfeel like it’s about us and a lot of times when yourperforming a concert, even though you’re playing toyour fans, you think a lot about yourself and whatyou’re doing on stage and how people are reacting toyou. Doing these shows I don’t have that feeling at all.It just feels like you’re here to make sure everybody isbeing thoroughly entertained. It reminds you that whatyou’re doing isn’t really about you, that it’s about tryingto give people a release in a fun atmosphere for amoment.

It’s very satisfying and cool for us. It’s not like we feellike we’re doing something very amazing or selfless. Itmakes us feel good. I think everybody feels good at theend of the night.

(U.S. Navy photos by MC2 Gary Prill and MR2 GarySpence/Released)

After the show, John Nolan, lead guitar and back-up vocalist and Shaun Cooper, bass guitarist talkedwith Armed Forces Network (AFN) reporter Julie Shaw. Here is what they had to say.

Shaun Cooper

Adam Lazzara

Mark O’Connell

Eddie Reyes

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Taking Back Sunday takes center stage at NAS Sigonella

Mark O’Connell

John Nolan

Eddie Reyes

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Friday, 27 APR 12 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Sausage Links, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, RoastedPotatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, Apple Fritters.*Lunch: New England Clam Chowder, Fried/Baked Pollok Fish, Pork Chop , Mushroom Gravy, SteamedRice, Roasted Garlic Potatoes, Steamed Asparagus, Fried Cauliflower, Lemon Cookies, Cheese Cake,Chocolate Cream Pudding.Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes.*Dinner: Cream Of Mushroom Soup, Cantonese Spareribs, Farfalle al Ragu’, Pork Fried Rice, SteamedWhole Corn, Seasoned Spinach, Lemon Cookies, Cheese Cake, Chocolate Cream Pudding.

Saturday, 28 APR 12 *Breakfast: Farina, Grilled Ham Slices, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes,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, Steamed Rice,Green Kale, Peas & Mushroom, Chocolate Drop Cookies, Apple Crisp

Sunday, 29 APR 12 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Minute Steak, Oven Fried Bacon, French Toast Puff, Asstd Omelets, Eggsto Order, Roasted Potatoes, Asstd Doughnuts, Kolaches.*Brunch: Breakfast Items, Bean & Bacon Soup, Breaded Pork Chop, Italian Roasted Potatoes, SeasonedGreen Beans, Glazed Carrots, Yellow Cake w/ Frosting, Hermits.*Dinner: Split Pea Soup, Turkey Ala King, Aztec Rice, Black-eye Peas, Fried Cauliflower, Yellow Cake w/Frosting, Hermits.

Monday, 30 APR 12 *Breakfast: Hominy Grits, Minced Beef on Toast, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, RoastedPotatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Streusel Coffee Cake.*Lunch: Chicken Noodle Soup, Rosemary Roast Turkey, Baked Fish, Mashed Potatoes, Seasoned SummerSquash, Steamed Peas, Turkey Gravy, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Banana Cake, Dutch Apple Pie.*Speed line: Pizza*Dinner: Pepper Pot Soup, Linguine Carbonara, Baked Chicken Quartered , Baked Potatoes, CollardGreens, Calico Cabbage, Brown Gravy, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Banana Cake, Dutch Apple Pie .

Tuesday, 01 MAY 12 *Breakfast: Farina, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Biscuitsand Gravy, Asstd Doughnuts, Blueberry Muffins. *Lunch: Cream of Asparagus Soup, BBQ Spareribs, Southern Fried Chicken, Chicken Gravy, MashedPotatoes, Hopping John, Corn on the Cob, Southern Style Greens, Jalapeno Corn Bread, German ChocolateCake, Cherry Pie.*Speed line: Corn Dog, Onion Rings.Dinner: Beef Rice Soup, Sauerbraten, Lasagna, Lyonnaise Rice, Vegetable Stir Fry, Steamed Asparagus,Brown Gravy, German Chocolate Cake, Cherry Pie .

Wednesday, 02 MAY 12 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Creamed Ground Beef, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, RoastedPotatoes, Blueberry Pancakes, Asstd Doughnuts, Bear Claw.*Lunch: Beef Vegetable Soup, Breaded Pork Steaks, Savory Baked Chicken, Potatoes Au Gratin, OrientalRice, 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, 03 MAY 12 *Breakfast: Hominy Grits, Oven Fried Bacon, Corned Beef Hash, Asst Omelets, Eggs to Order, RoastedPotatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Raisin Muffin.*Lunch: Onion Soup, Asian Barbecue Turkey, Beef Stroganoff, Mashed Potatoes, Boiled Pasta, ChickenGravy, 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, Corn O’ Brien,Simmered Carrots, Vanilla Cookies, Devil’s Food Cake.

Friday, 04 MAY 12 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Sausage Links, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, RoastedPotatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, Cinnamon Rolls.*Lunch: Cream of Mushroom Soup, Lasagna, Tempura Fish, Baked Fish, Steamed Rice, Calico Cabbage,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, SavorySquash, Strawberry Cake, Lemon Meringue Pie, Fruit Gelatin.

April through September are very busy months for themoving industry and Department of Defense personnel. Duringthe busiest moving period, government moving service providersare stretched to capacity and often times are forced to performservices with limited packing crews, trucks in short supply, andfull storage facilities loaded to capacity. However, each personcan manage unforeseen changes in their move plans by beinginformed, planning ahead, and remaining flexible.

Before you move:Moving is stressful enough, but knowing what to expect

during the move can calm anxieties. Before you make your moveapplication plans or contact the local PPSO, please go towww.move.mil, for updated information, customer informationvideos and articles regarding shipping entitlements, claims, priva-tely owned vehicles and much more.

If you are married, encourage your spouse to participate inpre-move or self-counseling process. After all, in most instancesthe spouse at home will be the one there when the movers showup. Together, the sponsor and spouse are more likely to commu-nicate all their moving needs. If one of you, spouse or sponsor, isnot available to supervise the move, then the remaining party willbe prepared to supervise the move in the event of an absence of aspouse or sponsor. Members and their spouses should know allmoving documents they must receive, review, sign, and why thesedocuments are important for a successful move. Both spouse andsponsor should know what actions to take in case of difficultyduring a move and know their personal responsibilities in relea-sing and accepting shipments to the moving company.

Moving weight allowances are determined by the member’sgrade in accordance with applicable Joint Travel RegulationVolume 1 or Joint Federal Travel Regulation Volume 2, ServiceRegulations and policy guidance. Ultimately, members are

responsible for keeping personal property limits within theirweight allowances. To avoid excess costs, take the time early inadvance of the move date to estimate your shipment weight. Youwill then have sufficient time to dispose of personal things you nolonger use to reduce your potential excess costs. If you decide tokeep all your goods and possibly ship above your weight allo-wance, you need to budget to pay the excess cost, which can bequite substantive in most cases.

To estimate the weight of household goods, start with the netweights of all shipments of your last move. Normally your ship-ment documents from your previous move will indicate the totalweight shipped to your current duty station. Be sure to includeall shipments at government expense still in storage, if applicable,as well as weights for any personally procured moves. Add weightsfor all household items you acquired since you last moved, suchas furniture, hobby equipment, tools, books, collectables and elec-tronics.

Many Service members are familiar with the “1,000-pounds-per-room” estimate. Unfortunately, families often forget to includerooms such as storage sheds, large closets, yards, garages, carports,basements, and other hidden areas. That’s why it’s best to startyour estimate with all weights from your last move, and thenadjust for what you recently acquired. Remember, an estimate issimply that, a “best guess” estimate of what you intend on ship-ping. It’s not an official weight.

Another way to control your shipment weight is to estimateweight for the member’s Professional Gear, or “Pro-Gear”, if any.Pro-Gear is any “article of Household Goods in a member’spossession needed for the performance of official duties at thenext or later destination.” Some examples of professional books,papers and equipment (PBP&E) are: reference materials; equip-ment peculiar to technicians; mechanics; specialized clothing

such as diving suits, astronaut' suits, flying suits and helmets, banduniforms, chaplains' vestments, and other specialized apparel notnormal or usual uniform or clothing in the member’s possessionneeded for the performance of official duties. The weight of progear is not counted against member’s weight allowance but to bevalidated, the sponsor must: 1). Declare pro gear at counseling;2). Separate pro gear during packing by the movers, and 3).Ensure movers weigh pro gear separately and mark boxes as “progear” on the inventory before signing shipping documents.

Types of items considered pro gear are reference material;specialized instruments; specialized tools; clothing; and officialawards. Pro gear does not include sports equipment or office,household, or shop furniture and fixtures such as desks, cabinets,and racks.

Making your move application:Contact your local personal property staff or “self-counsel”

with Defense Personal Property System (DPS). If you plan tomove soon and have your official Permanent Change of Stationorders, don’t wait, get started now. DPS online is available 24/7for you to initiate your moving application. Just go to the DPSwebsite at ( http://www.move.mil/home.htm ). A user identifi-cation and password is required for self-counseling access. DPShas been extremely innovative in that it allows members tomanage their move from origin pickup to destination delivery.Additional features of DPS are online claims functionality, ship-ment tracking and Customer Satisfaction Surveys (CSS). Ofcourse traditional appointments can still be coordinated withyour local Personal Property Shipping Office. If you’re ready, “It’syour Move.” Contact the local personal property office at e-mail:ppso-sigonella@eu.navy.mil or phone DSN: 624-4123 / 4164 /4179 / 4162 for additional information.

Moving this summer? Start planning now, be flexible!BY DOMENICO MESSINA Director, Personal Property Shipping Office (PPSO), NAVSUP FLC - Sigonella

Friday, April 27 5:00 PM Gone PG-13 5:30 PM Wrath of the Titans PG-137:30 PM The Vow PG-13 8:00 PM Act of Valor R

Saturday, April 28 2:00 PM The Lorax PG 2:30 PM The Vow PG-134:30 PM The Lucky One PG-13 5:00 PM TP Good Deeds PG-137:30 PM This Means War R Sunday, April 29 2:00 PM The Lucky One PG-132:30 PM The Vow PG-134:30 PM Gone PG-135:00 PM This Means War R7:30 PM Wanderlust R

Tuesday, May 15:00 PM Gone PG-135:30 PM Ghost Rider 2 PG-13 7:30 PM Wrath of the Titans PG-138:00 PM Wanderlust R

Wednesday, May 2 5:00 PM TP Good Deeds PG-135:30 PM The Vow PG-137:30 PM This Means War R8:00 PM Wanderlust R

Thursday, May 3 5:00 PM The Lucky One PG-135:30 PM TP Good Deeds PG-137:30 PM Gone PG-138:00 PM This Means War R

Friday, May 45:00 PM The Vow PG-13 5:30 PM TP Good Deeds PG-137:30 PM Silent House R 8:00 PM Act of Valor R

Saturday, May 52:00 PM Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax PG 2:30 PM The Lucky One PG-134:30 PM A Thousand Words PG-135:00 PM The Vow PG-137:30 PM Silent House R Sunday, May 62:00 PM Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax PG2:30 PM The Vow PG-134:30 PM A Thousand Words PG-135:00 PM The Lucky One PG-137:30 PM Gone PG-13

MIdtOwN MOvIe theaterSSCHEDULE & DESCRIPTIONS

Movie schedule is subject to change. Please call to

confirm. Movie Hotline: 624-4248

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A THOUSAND WORDS….PG-13 STARRING: Eddie Murphy, Cliff Curtis and Kerry Washington

After stretching the truth on a deal with a spiritual guru, literary agentJack McCall finds a Bodhi tree on his property. Its appearance holds avaluable lesson on the consequences of every word we speak. (1 hr. 31min.)

THE VOW…………….…PG-13STARRING: Rachel McAdams, Channing Tatum and Sam Neill

A car accident puts Paige (McAdams) in a coma, and when she wakes upwith severe memory loss, her husband Leo (Tatum) works to win herheart again. (1 hr. 44 min.)

THE LUCKY ONE…………...PG-13STARRING: Elizabeth Olsen, Adam Trese and Eric Sheffer Stevens

Trapped inside her family's lakeside retreat, a young woman finds she isunable to contact the outside world as events become increasinglyominous in and around the house. (1 hr. 41 min.)

SILENT HOUSE…….RSTARRING: Zac Efron, Taylor Schilling and Blythe Danner

A Marine travels to North Carolina after serving three tours in Iraq andsearches for the unknown woman he believes was his good luck charmduring the war. (1 hr. 25 min.)

COMING  SOON:A Thousand Words, Friends with Kids, Project X, Silent House,John Carter, Mirror Mirror, American Reunion, 21 Jump Street,Three Stooges, Bullet To The Head

MWR’s annual Command Challenge happens Friday, May 18 at theNAS II sports field! It’s your chance to prove that your command isthe best! Get a team together and get ready to battle your way to thetop, win a trophy, bragging rights and funds for your next commandfunction!

This challenge is open to active duty military, their spouses, DoDand Local National employees. Teams will consist of up to 15 partici-pants and must include at least three females. The idea is for yourcommand team to earn the most points by making a team banner andcompeting in a series of events that will involve items like trikes, hopalong balls, scooters, slip-n-slides and wiffle balls.

Glory. Honor. Prestige. That is what you have to gain by partici-pating in this challenge. Even more importantly, you can win moneyfor your next command function. The first place winner will win $300,second place gets $200, third will take $100, and the team exhibitingthe best sportsmanship will get $100, too.

This is an opportunity to prove to Sigonella what you already know,that your command is better than everyone else’s. Get involved todayby contacting Adult Sports Coordinator Brandon Donalson today at335-349-115 or Brandon.donalson@eu.navy.mil.

Can you handle the

Command Challenge?

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Mojito

GAME

Find the words!

Find the way!

AMERICAN ASADERO ASIAGOBLEUE BRICK CHEDDARCOALHO COLBY COTIJACREAM CRIOLLO CROWLEYFETA GOAT

GORGONZOLALIMBURGER MANTEIGA MONTEREYJACKMOZZARELLA MUENSTER PANELAPEPPERJACK PROVOLONE REINORICOTTA ROMANO SWISS

Types of Cheese

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Did you know?A 75 year old person will have slept about 23 years.

Mosquitos are more attracted to the color blue than any other color.

The price of the Titanic was $7.5 million and theprice of the Titanic movie was 200 million.

Ants can pull 30 times their own weight and lift 50 times their own weight.

A person eats around 60,000 pounds worth of food during his life which is the equivalent

of six elephants.

Sudoku!

Gelso Bianco

1998 BMW 323, V-6, 5 speed manual,2 door, hatchback, very well main-tained. 255K kilometers, runs greatcoast to coast. $5K. Contact Oliver at3494005667 or email:aligee15122@gmail.com

2001 Opel Corsa Comfort, 1.2 literengine, 148,000 km, 5 speed stan-dard, AM/FM cassette, powerwindows, new tires, runs good, A/Cgood, mechanically sound, goodisland car. $1,900 OBO. Call Tom 320-382-5164.

1991 dark grey Mitsubishi GLX 2500turbo diesel, radio, A/C, new off roadtires, great condition, 160,000 KM.Asking 3000 Euro OBO. Call Armandoat 3489128930.

2004 Volvo v50 2.0 diesel Manual,A/C, 140 horsepower, black withbeige interior, 170,000 KM. €4,500.Drives great! Contact Peppe at3496511083.

1994 Mercedes C200. New clutch,motor mounts, complete exhaust

CLASS

Volunteers needed to help plan theRed Cross's Bike Rodeo and Bike toWork Day events in May. Attend thenext Special Events Meetings onMay 1 and May 8 at 1630 at the RedCross office. Volunteers will organize

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S A W S A M I M A L SA U T O M O B I L E SN O T I C E

F O R S A L E

Lucky, 4 weeks, male, dog, brandnew to our foster program but adju-sting well. started his shots,microchipped.

Binks, 6 months, male, tuxedo, cat,shy but loves other animals. Currenton shots, microchipped.

Gracie, medium to large, 5 months,female, black, dog, shy at first butwarms up quickly. Loves otheranimals and people. current onshots, microchipped.

Max, 2 years, male, tuxedo, cat, anabandoned house cat that is verymellow and gets along with otherdogs and people, current on shots,and microchipped.

Next pet relocation workshops onthe May 4. Contact FFSC for moreinformation.

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

The triennial Overseas HousingAllowance (OHA) Utility and Move-InHousing Allowance (MIHA) survey isopen during all of April for personnelstationed in Italy. The voluntarysurvey is for military personnel whoreside in privately leased quartersand receive an overseas housing allo-wance. Survey results will be used toupdate OHA utility and MIHA allo-wance rates for Italy. The DefenseTravel Management Office (DTMO)encourages participation from everyeligible service member. Individualresponses will be held in strict confi-dence by DTMO and will not beshared with any other office oragency. The survey can be found athttps://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/aprutilmiha.cfm and will be activestarting April 1 until the close of busi-ness April 30. The survey may take asmuch as 45 minutes to complete. Theregional commander, Navy RegionEurope, Africa, Southwest Asia will becoordinating survey participation forinstallations in Italy. If you have anyquestions or need more information,please contact the regional coordina-tors at DSN 314-626-2551.

stations for refreshments, children'sbicycle safety, helmet fitting, andregistration. Please contact the RedCross at 624 4900 for information.".

PTO board members needed for allpositions. Contact current PTOPresident ElisaThompson (thompso-nelisa@ymail.com) or PTO teacherrepresentatives, Sallie Davis(sallie.davis@eu.dodea.edu) orCathy Indresano (catherine.indre-sano@eu.dodea.edu).

1994 Yamaha clavinova, black, goodcondition, $100 OBO. Contact Nancyat 3460258473.

Burley encore bike trailer. This trailercan be used for one or two kids.Excellent shape with two bike atta-chments. $435 new the first $200takes it away. Call Chris at 624-1236or email at gusnboogs@msn.com.

V O L U N T E E R S

and much more. Available at end ofMay. Asking $2,000. Contact Dave at3470 599-676.

2007 Harley Davidson Street Glide.Vivid black. 19,000 miles. 20K servicedone. Too many extras to list. Asking$16,000.00. Call 342-581-3500.

PANTELLARO

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Before you depart for the United States, you should beaware of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)guidelines for bringing agricultural items into the UnitedStates. USDA restricts or prohibits many of these itemsfrom entering the country because they could carry pestsor diseases that could threaten human health or devastatethe environment, crops, agricultural animals, ornamentalplants and community landscapes. Items including fruitsand vegetables, meat and dairy products, plant and plantproducts and seeds are among the items that USDA regu-lates.

Officers or agriculture specialists with the U.S.Department of Homeland Security's Customs and BorderProtection (CBP) may inspect your baggage when you firstarrive in the United States to ensure that the agriculturalitems you are carrying are allowable under USDA regula-tions. It is important that you declare all items that you arebringing into the U.S. as stated on the CBP declarationform.

Note: Individuals who fail to declare non-commercialagricultural items may be subject to penalties of up to$1,000 or more per violation. These penalties are basedon authorities granted to USDA through the PlantProtection Act and the Animal Health Protection Act.

The following food items are generally allowed entry: • Condiments such as oil, vinegar, mustard,catsup, pickles, syrup, honey without honeycombs, jelly and jam.• Foodstuffs such as bakery items, candy andchocolate.

• Hard cured cheeses without meat, such asparmesan or cheddar.• Canned goods and goods in vacuum- packedjars (except those containing meat or poultryproducts) for personal use.• Fish or fish products for personal use.• Powdered drinks sealed in original containerswith ingredients listed in English. • Dry mixes containing dairy and egg ingredients(such as baking mixes, cocoa mixes, drink mixes,instant cake mixes, instant pudding mixes, liquiddrink mixes containing reconstituted dry milk ordry milk products, potato flakes and infantformula) that are commercially labeled,presented in final finished packaging, and requireno further manipulation of the product.

Remember, you must declare all food and agriculturalproducts, including those listed above, to a CBP agricul-ture specialist or officer when you arrive in the UnitedStates.

Additionally, we encourage you to visit the Web sitesbelow because these Federal agencies may also have regu-latory authority over certain items arriving in passengerbaggage:

• U.S. Department of Interior’s Fish and WildlifeService (www.fws.gov) • U.S. Department of Health and HumanServices’ Centers for Disease Control andPrevention (www.cdc.gov) • Food and Drug Administration (www.fda.gov)

Agricultural information fortravelers going to the U.S. BY SCOTT SANNERU.S. Department of Agriculture adviser

STAMPA

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