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”Ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country.”John F. Kennedy

Obama takes key battlegrounds to win re-electionBY TOM COHENCNN

U.S. President Barack Obama arrives on stage in Chicago after winning the 2012 U.S. presidential election. (Photo: ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)

Washington (CNN) -- President Barack Obamarode a wave of broad support from minorities,women and moderates to win re-election Tue-

sday by defeating Republican challenger Mitt Romney in De-mocratic strongholds and key battleground states.

According to CNN projections, Obama surpassed the de-cisive 270-vote threshold in the Electoral College with victoryin Ohio. That and a later projected victory in another swingstate -- Virginia -- gave him 303 electoral votes to 206 for Rom-ney, according to the CNN call based on unofficial returns.

Joyful supporters danced and cheered at Obama's victoryparty in Chicago, and the president thanked them for ensu-ring the nation will continue to move forward while warningthe battle for change they seek will continue to be difficult.

"Tonight, in this election, you, the American people, re-

minded us that while our road has been hard, while our jour-ney has been long, we have picked ourselves up, we havefought our way back, and we know in our hearts that for theUnited States of America, the best is yet to come," Obamasaid to prolonged cheers.

He emphasized his main campaign theme of fighting forequal opportunity for all, saying the political arguments thatcome with democracy in America were a necessary part ofthe process.

"We will disagree, sometimes fiercely," Obama said, no-ting that "progress will come in fits and starts" and the victoryTuesday night "won't end all the gridlock."

Foreshadowing hard decisions ahead, the president saidblind optimism and wishful idealism "can't substitute for theneed to make difficult compromises to move forward."

When he finished, the first family and Vice President JoeBiden and his family joined him onstage in a celebration ofwaves, hugs amid a blizzard of confetti.

In Boston, Romney supporters hugged and wept in a som-ber vigil while waiting for their candidate to concede.

In a brief speech he delivered alone, Romney congratula-ted and said his prayers would be with the president at sucha challenging time for the country.

"At a time like this we can't risk partisan bickering and po-litical posturing," Romney said, later adding that he wishedhe had "fulfilled your wishes to lead this great country in a dif-ferent direction."

Romney's wife, Ann, and most of his family, as well as run-ning mate Rep. Paul Ryan and his family then came on thestage for a few minutes in what was a subdued farewell.

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As I write this, we are onlyone day away from a PresidentialElection. I hope that each of youtook advantage of one of ourgreatest freedoms – the freedomto choose our government – andvoted. Regardless of who is ulti-mately inaurgurated in Januaryof next year, all of us in uniformwill continue to serve our greatNation and to support and de-fend the Constitution, as wehave sworn to do. This traditionof service is one that we willhonor this weekend, too, as we –and Americans around the world– pause to celebrate Veteran’sDay. I encourage each of you totake a moment to reflect on theservce and sacrifice of all thosewho have worn the cloth of thisNation, as well as those whohave supported them. I, for one,am grateful for everything thattheir dedicated service madepossible for my family and me.

November marks the begin-ning of the holiday season, andit's the time of year when we tra-ditionally conduct a SafetyStand Down. This winter sea-son, the training will be conduc-ted over the course of sixsessions at the NAS 1 BaseTheatre from 13-15 November,

with daily sessions at 0900-1100and 1300-1500. The training ismandatory for all NAS Sigo-nella personnel; all tenant com-mand personnel are welcome toattend, and I would encouragethem to do so.

We received so many que-stions for November’s FeedbackLive that we couldn’t cover themall during the show, so I’ll use thenext couple Direct Line columnsto answer them. Your questionsare very important to me, and Iencourage you to keep sendingthem via email. Remember thatFeedback Live is a LIVE call inshow – if time permits, you canget your question answered onthe spot. The show is held on thefirst Thursday of each month,from 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. To call inlive on the show, please dial 624-4265 or 095-56-4265.

QWhy does hospital lea-dership ignore requests

to have my FULL SSN removedfrom any and all appointmentreminders that it issues? The re-sponses are varied but the fix issimple: utilize the method thatthe dental department alreadyhas in place - small slips ofpaper that only require thedate and time to be hand-writ-

ten. It seems a lot to askbut isn't the security ofour personal informationworth it? Not to mentionDODINST 1000.30(01Aug12) Reduction ofuse of SSN's within DoD.

AA great point – andthanks for both your

inquiry and the opportu-nity to help our incrediblehospital serve you better.Hospital leadership exami-ned their medical appoin-tment scheduling system,CHCS, which is currentlylinked with a patient's SSN. Du-ring the review, they were ableto develop a new reporting fun-ction in CHCS that will provideexactly the same appointmentinformation, but without usinga patient's SSN. Although im-plementation and training willtake a few weeks, the Commu-nity should notice a change inthe very near future. The hospi-tal also uses medical appoin-tment reminders in the form ofan automated phone call. Theautomated phone appointmentreminder system is used by Ge-neral Surgery, Medical HomePort Clinic, OB/GYN, Occupa-tional Health, Optometry, Or-

thopedic, and Physical Therapy.The system was implemented tohelp avoid patients forgetting,about, or simply missing, sche-duled appointments. Remem-ber, missed appointments costour medical service real moneyand reduces the number of peo-ple in the community that canbe served. Please make sureyour contact information is cur-rent and do your best to makeappointments!

The questions, commentsand concerns stated in this co-lumn do not constitute the offi-cial position of the U.S. Navyand are submitted by membersof the community.

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Around NAS Sigonella ...

The Tiger Cub Den (First Graders) from Pack 53 Sigonella visited AFN studios for a "Go See It" as one of theachievements needed toward earning their Tiger Rank Badge, Thursday, November 1. The boys learned how theirlocal community communicates information to a large audience by radio and television.

They also were able to watch the production of Feedback Live, the monthly program featuring Sigonella’s Commanding Officer Capt. Scott Butler and Command Master Chief David Graham.

These outings help to solidify the concepts that they learn in the home and in the den.Feedback Live airs the first Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. on AFN Prime Atlantic, satellite decoder

channel 20 (for those that live on the economy) and simulcast on 105.9 FM.

Members of the Tiger Cub Den along with Boy Scout Troop 53 visited the AFN studios, Thursday, November 1. (U.S. Navy photoby Jackie Trembath/Released)

Tiger Cub Den visits AFNBY SARAH SCHAALTiger Cub Den Leader

The local Sicilian rock cover band Rev-enge performed for servicemembers at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella on Halloween night during atraditional costume party held at Jox Pub located on NAS II.

“It was really cool and a pleasure for us to be here playing for the Ameri-cans,” said Rev-enge Lead Singer Sabrina Sampugnaro. “The show was perfectand we really enjoyed playing here!”

Rev-enge covered a variety of 1980’s and 90’s rock and pop songs andplayed mega hits from artists and bands like Madonna, Garbage, No Doubt,Shania Twain and much more.

Local Sicilian band rocks at Jox

Sicilian rock cover band Rev-enge performed on Halloween, October 31, for Sailorsat Jox Pub on NAS II. (U.S. Navy photo by MCSN Cameron Bramham/Released)

Sigonella's Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) held a job fair outsidethe Commissary on NAS 1, Friday, November 2, giving job seekers theopportunity to learn about the many positions available in their facilities.For more information on MWR job openings, visit the MWR Admin buildingon NAS I between AFN and the Navy Lodge or call 624-0509.

Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) employees, Mildred Garcia from the ChildDevelopment Center (left), JamieAndrews from the Marketing Department(center) and Monica Long from the Fitness Department were on hand to answerquestions and provide information about job openings through MWR during a JobFair, November 2. (U.S. Navy Photo by Jackie Trembath/Released)

MWR hosts job fair

Students from Sigonella Elementary dress up as their fa-vorite storybook characters during the annual storybook pa-rade, October 31. Many of the teachers also got in costume tohelp promote and encourage reading in a fun and interactiveway. Although rain forced the parade indoors, it did not dam-pen the spirits of the students or their parents. The parade kic-ked off in Knight’s Hall and made its way through the schoolhallways as parents lined up to take pictures along the route.

Storybook characterscome to life

(U.S. Navy Photo by MR1 Gary Spence/Released)

U.S. Naval Hospital Si-gonella opened theirdoors for trick-or-treaters on Halloween,October 31. There wasno shortage of great co-stumes to go with thegreat candy. (Photocourtesy of U.S. NavalHospital Sigonella)

U.S. Naval Hospital welcomes trick-or-treaters

Need an appointment at thehospital? Call DSN 624-CARE (2273) or commercial095-56-2273, M-F: 7:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.

For non-emergent medicalquestions that arise over theweekend, a holiday or afteroffice hours, please call 335-578-8077 if you are normallyseen at the hospital or 335-578-8150 if you are normallyseen at the Flight Line Clinic.

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

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Parent TeacherConference

ITTCircumetnea Antique

Train Adventure

Country Day inMazzarone

Take 5Poker Night

Vasari Vineyard TourITT

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SATURDAY SUNDAY

16ITT

Catania Shopping

PowderpuffFootball

“Turkey for Me, Turkeyfor You” 5K Run/Walk

ITTPalermo

Outdoor RecSimeto River Mountain

Bike

ITTAlcantara Gorge &

Russo Winery

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ITTTaormina & Gambino

Winery

21Tobacco Cessation

Class2-3 p.m.

Midtown Classroom

2019AA Meeting

NAS I Chapel5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

POC: Kevin, 347-495-6721

$1 Bowling

ITTPrincipe di Corleone

Winery & NovelloWine Tasting

Take 5Dominos Game Night

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12Veteran’s Day

Italian Rest Day

AA MeetingNAS I Chapel

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.POC: Kevin, 347-495-6721

Faces of Loss, Faces ofHope Meeting

6 p.m. NAS I Chapel

Suicide Prevention10 - 11:30 a.m.

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Tiny Tots Fitness10:30 a.m.

Family Fitness

ConnectionsPing Pong Tournament

Tobacco CessationClass

2-3 p.m.Midtown Classroom

ConnectionsBingo

Jox PubTexas Hold’em

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Job Search 101 9 - 10:30 a.m.

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Fitness: x4483, x5243Midtown 2 Theaters: x4248

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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

The Resume Place and FFSC: Offering FREE Federal ResumeWriting Services for Separating & Retiring Military Members

Are you planning on separating or retiring fromyour military service in the near future? Have you at-tended TAP class and are interested in applying for afederal job? NAS Sigonella has an amazing opportu-nity available to help you write a federal-format re-sume and get ready to apply for employment withUSAJOBS!

NAS Sigonella has a contract with The ResumePlace, a company that provides professional federalresume writing services to individuals interested infederal employment. You have probably heard of thecompany’s president and founder, Kathryn Trout-man, whose books the Fleet and Family Support Cen-ter utilizes on a regular basis to assist both servicemembers and their families with applying for federalemployment. This unprecedented program allows in-dividuals separating or retiring from the military toreceive FREE training on how to apply for a federaljob and a FREE professionally-written federal appli-cation package. These services normally cost over$1,200 but are being offered free of charge to mem-bers who qualify – it’s an amazing opportunity youdon’t want to pass up!

Sailors who participate in the program receive aFederal Resume Report with recommendations forthe correct occupational series and grade for their fe-deral resume. In addition, each service member willhave a resume writer help them draft a federal resume

targeted toward the occupational series and have itcopied and pasted into the USAJOBS online resumebuilder. Finally, lessons from scheduled webinars willbe available for participants to learn how to apply forfederal jobs via USAJOBS from the Certified FederalResume Writers at The Resume Place, Inc. Participa-ting members will explore how to target and managetheir job search, learn more about Keywords, Kno-wledge, Skills and Abilities, One Year Specialized Ex-perience and how to match their past workexperience to desired target positions.

If you are interested in taking advantage of thisprogram and would like to enroll, please contactSarah Conlan at the Fleet and Family Support Center.The only pre-requisites are that you are separatingand/or retiring from the Navy and have attended TAPclass in addition to the 10 Steps to a Federal Job class.Does your schedule conflict with the monthly 10Steps to a Federal Job class at the FFSC? No problem– contact Sarah Conlan at 642-4291 or [email protected] in order to schedule a one-on-oneappointment instead of attending the class. It’s thateasy and it works – sailors who have separated are al-ready being rated Best Qualified and getting intervie-wed as a result of this program. Don’t hesitate – theprogram ends in May, 2013 and is only available to 50sailors, so call or email the FFSC today and get startedon planning your future!

Sigonella SAPR VA Hotline:335-642-8312 Or:26020 (toll-free access code) 1-877-995-5247 (From DSN lines)

DoD SAFE Helpline: 001-877-995-5247 (From cell phones and off-base telephones)

Sexual Assault Prevention Hotlines


On Monday, October 29, Rosario Crocetta, a center-leftcandidate won the regional election in Sicily seen as a key te-sting ground for the national polls scheduled next year to re-place the emergency government of Prime Minister MarioMonti. Crocetta, an anti-mafia and openly gay candidate bac-ked by the coalition of center-left Democratic Party (PD) andcentrist Union of the Center (UDC) party, garnered some 31percent of support, leading the ballot sheet of 10 candidates.

Nello Musumeci, supported by a coalition including for-mer Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's center-right People ofFreedom (PdL) party, ranked the second with around 25 per-cent of support, followed by Giancarlo Cancelleri of the anti-establishment Five Star Movement.

Since the regional electoral law only envisages a meagermajority bonus of eight seats in the Sicilian regional assembly,Crocetta will not enjoy a majority.

However, only 47.4 percent of the eligible voters amongthe more than 5 million residents in Sicily went to the polls,compared with 67 percent in the 2008 regional elections.

The southern semi-autonomous island, one of Italy's mostimportant regions and a traditional stronghold of the center-right, has accumulated a debt of some 6 billion Euros (7.7 bil-lion U.S. dollars) and is close to bankruptcy this year. Oftenreferred as "Italy's Greece" with an unemployment rate of ne-arly 20 percent, Sicily is tainted by wasteful administrationand the ever-present corruption and organized crimes.

The elections were called after former President of SicilyRaffaele Lombardo was forced to resign in July following al-legations of Mafia collaboration, while his predecessor Salva-tore Cuffaro is serving a seven-year prison sentence for aidingthe mafia.

The vote was seen as a barometer for national elections,being a key test of the displeased public opinions after an esca-lation of corruption scandals which went through the entirepolitical spectrum in the Mediterranean country.

The PdL, recently hit by two big scandals in the regions ofLazio and Lombardy, is reportedly in turmoil after Berlusconi

recently said he would stay in politics, though not run for theprime minister in 2013, and threatened to bring down Monti'stechnocratic cabinet.

The PD, which will hold primary elections soon, is alsostruggling amid inner fights about possible alliances withminor political forces.

As mayor of Gela, The Guardian reports, “Crocetta per-suaded local businesses not to pay protectionmoney to the mafia and claimed that coming outgave him a sense of liberation that allowed himto understand how suffocated Sicily had becomeunder the mafia's yoke.”

As reported by BBC: "It's the first time that acandidate for the left is elected as regional gover-nor, it's the first time that an anti-mafia candidatewins," declared Mr. Crocetta, who has campai-gned against organized crime and lives under po-lice protection after threats to his life. "Today ismore than an election result; it is a date with hi-story."

The Economist highlighted that: "any analy-sis of the results from Sicily should come with atleast two health warnings: less than half the elec-torate turned out to cast their ballots and the is-land is anyhow one of a kind. It is close to defaulton its debts, thanks to reckless profligacy in theregional administration, and its last governor re-signed amid claims of corruption and links to theMafia. Even so, the success of Mr. Grillo’s FiveStar Movement will send an icy wind throughthe "salotti buoni," (the elegant salons) where, inpopular and media legend, Italy’s mainstreampoliticians while away their evenings in Romewith bankers and industrialists. Hundreds ofthousands of Sicilians responded to the comic’svigorous campaign and his inflammatory rheto-ric. His core message is that all Italy’s traditional

parties are so hopelessly corrupt and degenerate that theyshould be consigned to history."

NYT columnist Elisabetta Povoledo commented that “thelow turnout and success of a protest movement suggested thatpublic tolerance of Italy’s political class had drastically dwin-dled in the wake of a series of corruption scandals that broughtdown regional leaders in Lazio and Lombardy.”

Rosario Crocetta, the newly elected governor of Sicily, is congratulated as the results of the election are announced. Crocetta had about 30.48 percent of the vote, ahead of the center-right candidate’s NelloMusumeci who had 25.73 percent. (Photo by AFP)

(Stories by News.silobreaker.com/The Guardian/BBC News/the Economist/NYT)

Center-left candidate wins key vote in Sicily, anti-mafiacampaigner Crocetta elected governor of the island


JUST SAY IT!

Practice your Italian

English: goodItalian: buono

English: bigItalian: grande

English: littleItalian: piccolo

English: beautifulItalian: bello

English: uglyItalian: brutto

English: pleasantItalian: piacèvole

Have funpracticingyour Italian!Buona Fortuna

(ANSA)Palermo - The father of a doctoral student who com-

mitted suicide to protest the lack of job opportunities inItaly started legal action Wednesday against Labor Mi-nister Elsa Fornero for telling students ''not to bechoosy'' when looking for work in the current economicenvironment.

Earlier this month Fornero told students not to betoo "choosy," using the English word, as ''one cannot ex-pect to find the ideal position.'.

Claudio Zarcone, the father of doctoral student Nor-man Zarcone, filed a complaint to Palermo prosecutors,initiating a legal suit against Fornero for her choice ofwords. Norman Zarcone was a language student whotook his life to protest the Italian university 'baron' systemthat blocks the paths of the majority of young researchers.

''It's inconceivable that government representativescontinue to use such terms when referring to our young,as it is offensive to the individuals, to their professiona-lism and to the humanity of an entire generation of ta-lents that do not benefit from guarantees or from aparticular surname,'' said Zarcone. ''This way, my sonkeeps getting killed over and over again. 'His whole ge-neration, and not only that one, is delegitimized, frustra-ted and mortified."

(ANSA)Rome - The number of people killed or injured in ac-

cidents on Italy's roads is in decline, but still not on targetwith EU-set standards, according to an annual report pu-blished last Wednesday.

In 2011, an average of 563 accidents were registereddaily, 11 of which fatal, said the national statistics instituteIstat and the Italian automobile association ACI.

Even with a significant reduction in the number ofdeaths, half in comparison to a decade ago, the report saidthat Italy was still over the EU average.

In 2011, 292,019 were injured in road accidents and3,860 killed.

Compared to 2010 there was a decrease in the num-ber of accidents down 2.7%, injuries dropped 3.5% anda more substantial decline in the number of deaths down5.6%. Over the last 10 years, deaths on Italian roads drop-ped from 7,096 to 4,237 (-45.6%), accidents fell from263,100 to 215,405 (-21.8%) and injuries from 373,286to 307,258 (-21.8 %).

In comparison, over the last decade road fatalities inSpain dropped 62.7%, in Ireland 54.7% and France 51.4%.

(ANSA)Trapani - Works of art stolen from the historic Sicilian

church of San Nicola in Trapani were recovered by policein an abandoned farmhouse near the city Wednesday.

The one dozen statues and canvasses were part of the15 reported stolen from the church earlier this month.The robbery was most likely carried out by amateur thie-ves, police said.

"The paintings were cut from their frame with a papercutter, damaging the works," said police captain GiuseppeMarseglia.

(ANSA)Rome - Unemployment in recession-hit Italy reached

10.8% in September, its highest level since January 2004,according to provisional, seasonally adjusted data relea-sed by Istat on Wednesday.

September's unemployment rate was 0.2% higher thanAugust's and 2% up compared to the same month in 2011.

(ANSA)Rome - The Walt Disney Company and Lucca

Comics and Gamers will launch celebrations for the 80thanniversary of Mickey Mouse's Italian editorial debut,November 1-4. The white-gloved mouse with saucer-likeears was introduced into comic-book form in Italy 80years ago in December 1932 - just four years after WaltDisney conceived the character in Los Angeles, Califor-nia. The Florentine editor Giuseppe Nerbini printed thefirst number of the Italian Mickey Mouse comic book,which filled just eight pages.

Nerbini called the character "Topo Lino" - a play onthe Italian word "topolino" which means "little mouse"and later became known and beloved by generations ofItalians.

"Topolino" is now in its 2973th edition, and has be-come an integral part of Italian childhood with its spoofson authority figures, winners, losers, avarice and otherpeccadilloes of everyday life. The Italian publisher is is-suing a special volume to celebrate Mickey's 80th bir-thday with emblematic comic strips from each decade,and tales of curiosities and events that made the historyand marked the rise of "Topolino".

Twelve representative covers marking the evolutionof Mickey Mouse over time have been gathered in a Di-sney 2013 "Topolino Anniversary" calendar.

On December 26, with edition number 2979 of thecomic book, a special celebratory edition will be releasedwith Mickey Mouse as hero in a tale about the history ofcomic books.

There will also be a celebratory exhibit at the WOWSpazio Fumetti comic museum in Milan called "Historyof a story", which runs from November 15 to January 20,2013, and traces Mickey Mouse's passage from the earlydays to the iPad.

(ANSA)Rome - Italy's principal natural disaster risk-asses-

sment body suspended its resignation Tuesday aftermembers stepped down in protest against last week's con-viction of former group members for manslaughter inconnection with the 2009 L'Aquila earthquake that killedmore than 300 people.

The president of the Major Risks Commission Lu-ciano Maiani, credited the move to "a very importantand encouraging signal" from the office of PremierMario Monti. Last Monday a court sentenced seven for-mer members of the commission to six years in jail andbarred them from public office for allegedly providing"superficial and ineffective" assessment of seismic riskand of disclosing "inaccurate, incomplete and contradic-tory" information regarding earthquake danger.

The ruling, which spurred disbelief and dismay acrossthe global scientific community, also raised concernamong the government.

Environment Minister Corrado Clini told Italian te-levision Monday he "hoped the verdict is overturned onappeal because it's impossible to make timely and preciseearthquake predictions, and it is not right to ask that ofscientists". Sources had told ANSA that Clini had askedto scrap their resignations as a sign of "solidarity with thescientific community on the part of the government".

The trial focused on one event in particular, in whichthe commission met on March 31, 2009 in L'Aquila toexamine rumblings that had frightened residents formonths.

In a memo, the experts concluded that it was "unli-kely" that there would be a major quake, though it stres-sed that the possibility could not be ruled out.

In one interview, the then deputy director of the civilprotection agency, Bernardo de Bernardinis, told localmedia that seismic activity in the area posed "no danger"and advised residents to relax with a glass of wine. Oneweek later a 6.3-magnitude tremor hit, toppling buildings,killing 309 people and displacing 65,000 more in andaround the city.

Father of suicide student takes legalaction vs minister, Fornero slammed forsaying young should not be 'choosy'

Road fatalities drop in Italy, althoughhigh by EU standards, overall accidentsdown 21% over last 10 years

Mickey Mouse celebrates 80th birthdayin Italy, exhibit, book and calendar mark80 years since Italian debut

Italian scientists suspend resignation overquake ruling, major risks president pointsto 'encouraging signals' from government

Works stolen from Sicilian church recoverednear Trapani, police say robbers were mostlikely 'amateur'

Unemployment in Italy reaches 10.8%,highest since 2004, rise of 2% comparedto September 2011

The annual Enoetna wine Festival will be held November 9 - 11 in piazzaRoma, the main square of Santa Venerina. The event features wine seminars,food and crafts booths, unique vino tasting, games, activities and special eventsat the local wineries as well as art exhibits and entertainment. For more infor-mation and detailed schedules call the festival organizers at 095-7001156 orvisit www.enoetna.comune.santavenerina.ct.it.


BY MCSN CAMERON BRAMHAMNAS Sigonella Public Affairs

Many service members and their families sta-tioned at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella havewitnessed the beauty of Mt. Etna erupting timeand time again. As Europe’s tallest and most activevolcano, rising 10,924 ft. (3,329.6 m) above sealevel, Mt. Etna has towered over Sicilian cities likeCatania, Messina and Taormina for centuries andhas been growing for more than 500,000 years.

What makes this volcano one of a kind is notonly the recent activity it creates with every spec-tacular pop of its cap, but also the activities offeredyear around for anyone on the island who enjoysoutdoor activities, including hiking.

Chief Personnel Specialist Jesus Chavez hashiked up Etna ten times since arriving to Sicilyand says it can be a challenging, but rewarding ex-perience.

“You get a good work out,” said Chavez. “Onceyou get to the top and look out over the country,

it’s a beautiful sight and it’s really breathtakingand inspiring.”

From base, it is approximately a 45 minute to anhour drive up the mountain to Rifugio Sapienza,where the bottom of the ski lift is and the hikingtrails begin. Depending on level of experience andintensity, it can take up to two hours to hike up tothe top of the ski lift. For those less inclined to en-dure the hike, there are four wheel drive vehiclesavailable with the ski lift being an option as well.

Once there, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts canrefill water, enjoy a meal, use the lavatory, or checkout a small museum and gift shop dedicated to thelong history of Mt. Etna. When hikers are ready tocomplete the climb, they can either continue onfoot or stay with an off-road vehicle. For those whochoose to complete the monstrous scale to thesummit, it can take around two and a half hoursbefore reaching the tip-top.

“There’s two ways to go about it really,” Chavezsaid. “You can take the switchbacks which are ac-tual roads that twists and turns around the moun-tain or you could go underneath the [ski] lift whichis more vertical and challenging.”

Once at the top and on any clear day, one canlook out into the vast Sicilian landscape and seeCatania as if it were constructed out of tiny Legopieces, the shore line is visible as far as the besteyes can see and clouds roll forward as if mothernature herself was reaching a hand out to say,“Hello!”

Chavez added that hiking can be done yeararound, but anyone wanting to accept Etna’s chal-lenging climb should be prepared seasonally.

For more information on trips to Mt. Etna orother outdoor events NAS Sigonella has to offer,contact the Information Tours and Travel or theOutdoor Recreation offices at 624-4777/4396.


Many service members and their families sta-tioned at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella havewitnessed the beauty of Mt. Etna erupting timeand time again. As Europe’s tallest and most activevolcano, rising 10,924 ft. (3,329.6 m) above sealevel, Mt. Etna has towered over Sicilian cities likeCatania, Messina and Taormina for centuries andhas been growing for more than 500,000 years.

What makes this volcano one of a kind is notonly the recent activity it creates with every spec-tacular pop of its cap, but also the activities offeredyear around for anyone on the island who enjoysoutdoor activities, including hiking.

Chief Personnel Specialist Jesus Chavez hashiked up Etna ten times since arriving to Sicilyand says it can be a challenging, but rewarding ex-perience.

“You get a good work out,” said Chavez. “Onceyou get to the top and look out over the country,

it’s a beautiful sight and it’s really breathtakingand inspiring.”

From base, it is approximately a 45 minute to anhour drive up the mountain to Rifugio Sapienza,where the bottom of the ski lift is and the hikingtrails begin. Depending on level of experience andintensity, it can take up to two hours to hike up tothe top of the ski lift. For those less inclined to en-dure the hike, there are four wheel drive vehiclesavailable with the ski lift being an option as well.

Once there, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts canrefill water, enjoy a meal, use the lavatory, or checkout a small museum and gift shop dedicated to thelong history of Mt. Etna. When hikers are ready tocomplete the climb, they can either continue onfoot or stay with an off-road vehicle. For those whochoose to complete the monstrous scale to thesummit, it can take around two and a half hoursbefore reaching the tip-top.

“There’s two ways to go about it really,” Chavezsaid. “You can take the switchbacks which are ac-tual roads that twists and turns around the moun-tain or you could go underneath the [ski] lift whichis more vertical and challenging.”

Once at the top and on any clear day, one canlook out into the vast Sicilian landscape and seeCatania as if it were constructed out of tiny Legopieces, the shore line is visible as far as the besteyes can see and clouds roll forward as if mothernature herself was reaching a hand out to say,“Hello!”

Chavez added that hiking can be done yeararound, but anyone wanting to accept Etna’s chal-lenging climb should be prepared seasonally.

For more information on trips to Mt. Etna orother outdoor events NAS Sigonella has to offer,contact the Information Tours and Travel or theOutdoor Recreation offices at 624-4777/4396.

Friday, 09 Nov 12

*Breakfast: Hot Oatmeal, Grilled Sausage Links, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order,

Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, Cinnamon Rolls.

*Lunch: Cream of Potato Soup, Sweet & Sour pork, Baked Fish, Tempura Fish, Oven Glo Potatoes,

Tossed Green Rice, Seasoned Mix Vegetables, Summer Squash, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Chocolate

Cake, Vanilla Pudding.

*Speed Line: Grilled Hamburger/ Cheeseburger, French Fried Potatoes, Baked Beans.

*Dinner: French Onion Soup, Chicken Cacciatore, Fish Portion, Steamed Rice, Spinach, Cauliflower

Polonaise, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Pudding.

Saturday, 10 Nov 12

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

Potatoes, Buttermilk Pancakes, Asstd Doughnuts, Crumb Cake.

*Brunch: Breakfast Items, Beef Barley Soup, Swedish meat balls, Buttered Pasta, Brown Gravy,

Sprouts Superba, Fried Cabbage w/ Bacon, Snickerdoodle Cookies, Apple Crisp.

*Dinner: Pepper Pot Soup, Spaghetti w/meat sauce, Italian Sausage, Rice Pilaf, O’Brien Potatoes,

Peas w/ Celery, Okra Melange, Snickerdoodle Cookies, Apple Crisp.

Sunday, 11 Nov 12

*Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Minute Steak, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order,

Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Italian Croissant.

*Brunch: Breakfast items, Chicken Gumbo Soup, Chili Macaroni, Chicken Nuggets, Oriental Stir Fry,

Lima Beans, Peach Cobbler, White Cake w/ Frosting.

*Dinner: Manhattan Clam Chowder Soup, Teriyaki Chicken, Spaghetti Carbonara, Paprika Buttered

Potatoes, Pork Fried Rice, Carrots, Whole kernel Corn, Peach Cobbler, White Cake w/ Frosting.

Monday, 12 Nov 12

*Breakfast: Hot Grits, Minced Beef on Toast, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order,

Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Butterfly Rolls.

*Lunch: Creole Soup, Turkey Curry, Baked Fish Fillet, Steamed Rice, Savory Style Beans, Cauliflower,

Crisp Drop Cookies, Cherry Crumble Pie, Strawberry Gelatin.

*Speed line: Roast Beef Sandwich, French Fries Potatoes.

*Dinner: Tomato Bouillon Soup, Baked Breaded Pork Chops, Chicken Tetrazzini, Steamed Rice,

Brown Gravy, Green Beans Nicoise, Carrot Slices, Crisp Drop Cookies, Cherry Crumble Pie,

Strawberry Gelatin.

Tuesday, 13 Nov 12

*Breakfast: Farina, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles,

Biscuits and Gravy, Grilled Sausage Patties, Asstd Doughnuts, Bran Muffins.

*Lunch: Spanish Soup, Beef Tacos, Burritos, Chicken Fajita, Mexican Rice, Refried Beans, Calico Corn,

Carrots, Jalapeno Cornbread, Raspberry Filled Cake, Pecan Pie.

*Speed line: Chicken Fillet Sand., F. Fries Potatoes .

*Dinner: Navy Bean Soup, Roast Turkey, Fishwich, Steamed Rice, Mashed Potatoes, Chicken Gravy,

Seasoned Asparagus, Honey Dijon Vegetables, Raspberry Filled Cake, Pecan Pie.

Wednesday, 14 Nov 12

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

Roasted Potatoes, Blueberry Pancakes, Asstd Doughnuts, Danish Diamonds.

*Lunch: Puree Mongole Soup, Baked Fish, Country Style Steak, Brown Gravy, Potatoes Au Gratin,

Steamed Rice, Spinach, Peas w/Carrots, Vanilla Cookies, Strawberry Shortcake, Tapioca Pudding.

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

*Dinner: Beef Rice Soup, Baked Chicken, Ham Cheese Sandwich, Steamed Rice, Savory Squash,

Steamed Broccoli, Vanilla Cookies, Strawberry Shortcake, Tapioca Pudding.

Thursday, 15 Nov 12

*Breakfast: Hominy Grits, Corned Beef Hash, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order,

Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Danish Diamonds.

*Lunch: Velvet Corn Soup, Sauerbraten, Lasagna, Oriental Rice, Oven Brown Potatoes, Steamed

Cabbage, Cauliflower Au Gratin, Easy Chocolate Cake, Crisp Drop Cookies.

*Speed line: Pizza.

*Dinner: Cream of Asparagus Soup, Pork Adobo, Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce, Ratatouille Eggplant,

Lyonnaise Rice, Mustard Greens, Easy Chocolate, Crisp Drop Cookies.

Friday, 16 Nov 12

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

Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, Apple Fritters.

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

Steamed Rice, Garlic Roasted Potatoes, Asparagus, Creole Green Beans, Sugar Cookies, Cheese Cake,

Vanilla Cream Pudding.

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

*Dinner: Vegetable Supreme Soup, Teriyaki Chicken, Pizza, Oven Browned Potatoes, Spinach,

Oriental Stir Fry, Sugar Cookies, Cheesecake, Vanilla Cream Pudding.


Members of Executive Transport Detachment bring cheer tolocal school for disabled children in Aci Catena

ACI CATENA, Sicily - Membersof Executive Transport Detachment(ETD) donated their time and artistictalents to beautify a small room at IlBambino Della Speranza (The Child ofHope) school for disabled children,November 1 and 2.

"It's a great opportunity to get outand do something for the local com-munity," said YN2 Michael Corrales."Especially as a father, getting thechance to do something for the kidsmakes it even better."

The team of volunteers began bypreparing the room used as a physicalfitness area. Using spackle, they repai-red holes in the drywall and painted the

walls with fresh coats of white paint. Command liaison, PS1 Louis Pi-

raino was excited about the transfor-mation of the room and the benefit itwill have on the children.

"It's always the best when you'renot just helping someone out, you'reaffecting their future," said Piraino.

Resident artist, PS2 Joe Faber drewoutlines of popular cartoon characterson the walls for the team to color in, se-lecting calm and happy paint colors tobrighten the mood in the room. An ar-tist since the age of 8, Faber worked forvarious film studios in Southern Cali-fornia prior to joining the military.

"I hope the kids will walk in this

room and feel happy and inspired," saidFaber. "It feels good creating somethingthey'll remember when they grow up."

The team of ETD volunteers werejoined by local nationals includingLucia Pulvirenti, a physical therapistand volunteer at the school.

"I'm so happy that American vo-lunteers have come here. They have abig heart," Pulvirenti said. " I can't waitto see the babies faces when they seethis new room and the beautiful cha-racters."

The two-day community relations(COMREL) project is just the begin-ning for ETD, who is planning futureprojects at the school.

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Friday, November 9 Elementary: No School2:00 PM Finding Nemo 3D G 5:00 PM Skyfall PG-13 5:30 PM The Possession PG-137:30 PM Lawless R 8:00 PM Resident Evil 5 3D R

Saturday, November 10 2:00 PM Finding Nemo 3D G 2:30 PM Wreck-It Ralph PG 4:30 PM House at the End PG-13 5:00 PM Skyfall PG-13 7:30 PM Resident Evil 5 3D R Sunday, November 11 2:00 PM Finding Nemo 3D G2:30 PM ParaNorman PG4:30 PM Resident Evil 5 3D R5:00 PM Argo R7:30 PM Skyfall PG-13

Monday, November 12Veteran’s Day3:00 PM Finding Nemo 3D G 3:30 PM Skyfall PG-136:00 PM Resident Evil 3D R6:30 PM House at the End PG-13

Tuesday, November 13No School2:00 PM Brave PG5:00 PM Frankenweenie 3D PG 5:30 PM House at the End PG-137:30 PM Skyfall PG-13 8:00 PM Expendables 2 R Wednesday, November 14 5:00 PM ParaNorman 3D PG5:30 PM Wreck-It Ralph PG 7:30 PM Resident Evil 5 3D R8:00 PM Lawless R

Thursday, November 15School Early Release 2:00 PM The Goonies PG 5:00 PM Finding Nemo 3D G5:30 PM The Possession PG-137:30 PM Argo R8:00 PM Lawless R

Friday, November 165:00 PM Twilight 4, Pt. 2 PG-13 5:30 PM Trouble with the CurvePG-137:30 PM Dredd 3D R 8:00 PM Resident Evil 5 R

Saturday, November 17 2:00 PM Wreck-It Ralph 3D PG 2:30 PM Frankenweenie 3D PG 4:30 PM Pitch Perfect PG-135:00 PM End of Watch R 7:30 PM Twilight 4, Pt. 2 PG-13

GREEN PREMIERRED LAST SHOWBLUE FREE MOVIE

Midtown Movie theatersSCHEDULE & DESCRIPTIONS

Coming soon ...

Won't Back Down, Taken 2, Here Comes the Boom, Sinister,Alex Cross, Paranormal Activity 4

Have you ever won prizes based on your skill andaccuracy when throwing a frozen fowl? FamilyFitness is giving you the chance next week withTurkey Bowling! Knock down as many bowlingpins as you can with our "turkeys" (Cornishgame hens) and rubber chickens. Families andkids of all ages are welcome. There will be a spe-cial "Tiny Turkey" category for kids 8 and under.You do not need to pre-register for the event, justshow up. Best of all, it's free! Turkey Bowling willhappen on Wednesday, November 14 at 5 p.m.at the NAS I Gym. For more information, call624-4483 or visit www.sigmwr.com.

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

Movie Hotline: 624-4248

DREDD 2D & 3D………….…….RSTARRING:Karl Urban and Olivia Thirlby

In a violent, futuristic city where the police have the authority to act as judge, jury and executioner, a cop teamswith a trainee to take down a gang (95 m.).

SKYFALL.........................................PG-13STARRING: Daniel Craig, Helen McCrory and Javier Bardem

Bond's loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must trackdown and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost. (143 m.)

PITCH PERFECT…….…….….PG-13STARRING:Anna Kendrick and Brittany Snow

Beca, a freshman at Barden University, is cajoled into joining The Bellas, her school's all-girls singing group(112 m.).

END OF WATCH………..……....…..RSTARRING:Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Peña and Anna Kendrick

Two young officers are marked for death after confiscating a small cache of money and firearms from themembers of a notorious cartel, during a routine traffic stop (109 m.).

TWILIGHT: BREAKING DAWN PT. 2…………PG-13STARRING: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner

After the birth of Renesmee, the Cullens gather other vampire clans in order to protect the child (116 m.).

ON THE GO WITH MWR

The American Red Cross and MWR are giving you the opportunityto become a certified lifeguard with a Lifeguard Certification Coursenext week. The course will be held at Splashers Pool on NAS I fromMonday, November 12 - Saturday, November 17. Sessions will runfrom 4:30 - 9 p.m. weekdays and Saturday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. The feecovers the cost of books and instruction, but the fee will be waived foranyone who applies to become a lifeguard for MWR. Call 624-4301to sign up or for more information.

Become a lifeguard

Turkey Bowling


GAMEFind the words!

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Sudoku!

A porpoise swims slowly in a

circle as it sleeps.

A full-grown pumpkin has about 15 miles of roots.

A male kangaroo is called a boomer,

and a female is called a flyer.

Cinderella's slippers were originally made

out of fur. The story was changed in the 1600s

by a translator.

Armadillos can be housebroken.

Did you know?

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Join us, Wednesday, November14 at Noon at the Sigonella Ele-mentary School, Rm. 106. Lunchprovided.

The Sigonella ElementarySchool’s Continuous School Im-provement process engages theentire school community in an

ongoing process of self-evalua-tion and improvement. We needyour support to lend a parent’sperspective!

For more information, pleasecontact the KISA Parent Repre-sentative, Angela Dooney, at [email protected]

Six puppies, male and female,brown, 8 weeks old, est. me-dium-sized.

Achilles (a.k.a. Lucky), male, 3-month-old puppy, black andbrown, est. medium-sized, Ger-man Shepherd mix, still recove-ring from surgery on his back legso he requires a family that can

be gentle with him until he is re-covered.

Jax, female, small cat, black andorange, loves people and othercats, shy at first but warms upquickly, current on shots, micro-chipped, and spayed.

Malibu & Harper, female, small,kittens, 5-months, shy at first butenjoy to be petted, needs a 2ndshot.

Mario & Luigi, male, est. medium,5-months, puppies, will do wellwith any family, current on shots,microchipped.

To volunteer, adopt or foster,visit facebook.com/Sigonella.Animals or http://sigonellaani-malwelfaresociety.webs.com/

AUTOMOB I L E S

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Open your heartsBY YNCS DIEGO REYESCombined Federal Campaign Area Project Officer

Being the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) AreaProject Officer for the local area has been an enlighteningand rewarding experience. Being involved in and givingto the CFC is about making a difference in someone's life.I am a great proponent of giving because I know what itmeans to be without.

When I was a kid, my family couldn't afford manythings. Food and clothing were not always available, andholidays like the ones that will occur in the next twomonths were good and bad. Thanksgiving was a treat,especially for a Mexican-American boy who survived onbeans and rice, with the bonus of having a meat item atweek's end. That big turkey leg was my bag of candy! Chri-stmas was tough, especially when as a child I looked underthe Christmas tree and there were no gifts. I guess that iswhy I treasure these upcoming holidays, not for myself,but for my children. Though none of my children enjoychomping on that turkey leg, they know my story behindthe turkey leg, and, well, Christmas. I hope and pray thatGod will continue to allow me to have a steady income to

give them gifts, because I know the emptiness and sadnessI felt when I did not receive anything at all. I told my wifeI never want our children to feel that way.

That is why this CFC Campaign is important to me. Ido not share my personal life to guilt anyone or feel sorryfor me, I just want everyone to know that you can make adifference by donating to the CFC. Many will be withoutduring the holidays, because they can't afford it or becauseof the recent event like Hurricane Sandy that has displa-ced many families. What treasure it would be to give tothe organizations that can give that little boy the treat ofchomping on a turkey leg, or the opening of a gift at Chri-stmas.

This year's motto for CFC is "Serve To Honor YourCountry, Give Because Your Care." How awesome itwould be to give hope to the many who need help. Thereis still time to give.

Thank you to all who have and will participate in theCFC. A special thanks to the local area unit coordinatorsfor all of their hard work.

Around the world

121103-M-BS001-259 HOBOKEN, N.J. (Nov. 3, 2012) U.S. Navy Seabees repair pier facilities in Hobobken, N.J.The U.S. Navy has positioned forces in the area to assist U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) in support of FEMAand local civil authorities following the destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. BryanNygaard/Released)

121031-N-DU438-162 NORFOLK (Oct. 31, 2012) Sailors handle lines as theamphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) departs NavalStation Norfolk. San Antonio is getting underway to better position Navy assetsif required to provide Navy relief to areas affected by Hurricane Sandy. (U.S. Navyphoto by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Betsy Knapper/Released)

Helping in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy


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