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The Signature Staff Two Naval Hospital Sigonella Sailors returned to work from different deployments to sounds of applause from fellow shipmates during a "Welcome Home Warrior" breakfast held on NAS I Sept. 30.

The hospital celebrated the return of Lt. Stacy Syrstad, who was deployed to Afghanistan for six months, and HM2 Keith

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Naval Hospital Sigonella welcomes home two Sailors Article and photos by MCSA Cameron Bramham

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Savanapridi, who was deployed to Kuwait for seven months, with a breakfast in the Primary Care Clinic lobby at the hospital.

"Every day is kind of like Groundhogs Day, but you make the most of it," Syrstad said when describing what being on a deployment is like. "Working at a hospital, you never know what's going to come through the door and what each day is going to bring you," The morning event began with the announced arrival of the returning Sailors by Naval Hospital Sigonella Commanding Officer, Capt. Cynthia Feller.

The Sailors were then given time to explain where they were

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

deployed to, followed by a moment for the two honoree's to put their very own star of recognition on the lobby floor.

Captain Feller said every member who comes back from deployment gets to put their name highlighted with a star on the floor (similar to the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles).

After the stars were placed, and a brief time for photos by friends and coworkers at the hospital, the hospital staff was given a free breakfast that included scrambled eggs, bacon, and sausage.

Both Sailors said it was great to get home and relax with their family and friends.

Photo by MCSA Cameron Bramham, The Signature Staff

NASSIG Executive Officer Capt. Joe Beadles, along with members of the FFSC (from left to right) Elinor Cantrell, Mary Barton, and Director Dr. Marlene Casel, signs a proclamation designating October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In 1989, U.S. Congress passed Public Law 101-112 designating October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Photo by MCSA Cameron Bramham, The Signature Staff

(Left) Lt. Stacy Syrstad and HM2 Keith Savanapridi place their stars of recognition on the Primary Care Clinic lobby floor at Naval Hospital Sigonella Sept. 30. Sailors who have worked at the hospital past and present are given this opportunity after they arrive back to Sigonella from deployments.

(Right) Sigonella Naval Hospital Commanding Officer Capt. Cynthia Feller introduces HM2 Keith Savanapridi (left) and Lt. Stacy Syrstad during a "Welcome Home Warrior" breakfast at Naval Hospital Sigonella on NAS I Sept. 30. Lt. Syrstad was deployed to Afghanistan for six months while HM2 Savanpridi was deployed to Kuwait for seven months.

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Weather update

Oct. 8 H: 78 L: 61

Do you ever miss the four seasons? Perhaps, you may remember the times while attending school or just visiting families and friends in the United States. Enjoy this changing of the seasons.

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Oct. 9 H: 74 L: 61

Oct. 10 H: 73 L: 67

The football season is in full swing, and our panel is doing pretty well with their picks. We’ll see how they fare with this weekend’s games.

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It’s that time of the year again; the annual “Sagra della Mostarda e del Fico d’India” (Prickly Pear and Mostarda Festival) is back in Militello from Oct. 8 through 10 in piazza del Castello, the historic heart of the town.

Oct. 12 H: 81 L: 73

Rear Adm. Edward "Ned" Deets was at Midtown Theatre Sept. 28 to speak to enlisted Information Dominance Corps (IDC) members about future plans as part of the IDC Road Show. "If you take nothing away from this brief, take the CNO's words that if you do not optimize, you sub-optimize the platform," Deets said. Along with Sigonella, the Road Show visited Naples and Stuttgart, along with Menwith Hill and Molesworth in London.

Oct. 13 H: 80 L: 70

Have you ever dreamed of baking up your own fresh, Italian bread and then topping it with bruschetta you make with your own bare hands? Now you can learn all the tricks of the trade to making your own bread at home.

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Oct. 14 H: 80 L: 65

Kids, are you ready for some football? Grab the pigskin and pom poms because October means the return of the Youth Sports Flag Football and Cheerleading seasons.

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October 1, 2010

Direct Line Well Sigonellans, it’s that time of year again, and the holidays are fast approaching and many of us are excited about finally getting to spend some well deserved time with family and friends. But before we get too far along in our holiday plans, I would like to talk to you about a concern I have: Managing Holiday Stress.

Holiday Stress, is quite simple to avoid if you plan ahead. Most of the stress from the holidays can be caused by simple things such as: - Increased deadlines- your bosses want to clear their projects list so they can go on leave.

Waiting till the last moment to do all of it can be stressful.

- Bills - Trying to pay the bills while saving up to buy Jonny or Janie a new pony doesn’t always add up with what your budget allows which can definitely be a stressful burden.

- Travel- Traveling is expensive and can be stressful as you try to cram in a visit to all your family members who are demanding to see you

NASSIG Command Master Chief, Leland Moore

while you’re on a ten day leave period.

The point is that in all of these situations a little planning ahead can save you a big headache. Maybe instead of waiting until a deadline to start on the projects your bosses give you, just go ahead and get a 90% completion, to combat the holiday bills that always pile up start saving now and spend only what you save up.

That allows you to still buy small presents for everyone and cut out the stress that comes along with the extra financial burden you receive after the holidays that you really cant afford. Trying to see your family but there is too many of them?

Plan a family dinner. You can see more of your family and keep everyone happy which lessens the stress on you.

Many people stationed here in Sigonella will not be able to make it home to their families during the holidays this year and whether your stress comes from not being able to go see your family stateside or because you’ve spent too

Surgical Technologist Week Article by HM2 Russell Vinson Naval Hospital Sigonella Each year, National Surgical Technologist Week is an opportunity to promote the profession and educate the community about the vital role that surgical technologists play in the Operating Room.

Surgical technologists, also called scrubs and surgical or operating room technicians, assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons and registered nurses.

Surgical technologists are members of operating room teams, which most commonly include surgeons, anesthesiologists, and circulating nurses.

Before an operation, surgical technologists help prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions.

They assemble both sterile and nonsterile equipment, as well as check and adjust it to ensure that it is working properly. Technologists also get patients ready for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites. They transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical drapes. During surgery, technologists pass instruments and other sterile Commanding Officer Capt. Scott Butler Public Affairs Officer Lt. Matt Knight Deputy Public Affairs Officer Dott. Alberto Lunetta Editor Tracie Barnthouse Staff Writers/ Photographers MC1 Christopher Delano MC2 Gary Prill MCSA Cameron Bramham The Signature editorial office is located at: Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily PSC 812 Box 3020, FPO, AE 09627 Telephone: 095-86-5440: DSN 6245440 This civilian enterprise (CE) newspaper is an authorized publication for

supplies to surgeons and surgical assistants. They may hold retractors, cut sutures, and count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.

Surgical technologists help prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and help apply dressings. Some operate sterilizers, lights, or suction machines and help operate diagnostic equipment.

After an operation, surgical technologists may help transfer patients to the recovery room and clean and restock the operating room.

Once you have completed your surgical technologist training, whether earning a diploma or a degree, you will need to pass the National Certification Exam. The multiple choice exam is offered through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Once you pass the exam you are a Certified Surgical Technologist or a CST. The typical Surgical Technologist in the United States has an average salary of $39,512 a year.

Quotes from our NH Sigonella Surgical Technologists: "I wanted to be become a surgical tech because I have always wanted to work in the OR. Surgical techs TECH, continued on page 12 members of the military services overseas. Contents of The Signature are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense (DoD), or the U.S. Navy. The appearance of advertising in this newspaper, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the DoD or Stampa Generale S.r.l., of the products or services advertised. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. A confirmed violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser will result in the refusal to print advertising from that source until the violation is corrected. The Signature is published weekly by Stampa Generale S.r.l., Sig. Bruno Brandi, Publisher, Naval Support

much prepping for the holidays and now you can’t pay your bills there are resources available to you.

If you are feeling overwhelmed by stress or finances or anything else that is bothering you, the Fleet and Family Support Center can probably help. They offer classes for stress management, budget management, and just about any other kind of management you can think of. If you just need to talk about what’s on your mind both the Religious Ministries Department and Fleet and Family have counselors ready to talk to you and help you get back on your feet.

The Sigonella community has always acted as an extended family and I believe that as stress levels rise as the holiday seasons get into full swing, we will continue to act as a family and take care of each other.

So do the smart thing and start planning your stress free holidays today. One last thing: Don’t drink and drive!!!

NASSIG WORSHIP SERVICES Chapel Offices: NAS I 095-56-3975, NAS II 095-86-9049

ROMAN CATHOLIC Sunday 0830 Catholic Mass (NAS I Chapel) 1200 Catholic Mass (NAS II Chapel) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 1130 Catholic Mass (NAS II Chapel)

PROTESTANT Sunday 1000 Traditional Protestant (NAS I) 1130 Contemporary Protestant (NAS I)

JEWISH LAY SERVICES 1800 1st Friday (NAS I Chapel) sigshalom@yahoo.com

CHURCH OF CHRIST LAY SERVICE Sunday 1530 NAS I Chapel Rooms 3 & 4 Call 624-5128 or 335-841-8069

OTHER SERVICES/ACTIVITIES POINTS OF CONTACT Latter-day Saints: Sunday 1300 Catania Chapel: GPS: N37.538035, E015.115348 James Shefchik - shefchik@hotmail.com; 624-1393 AA Meetings: Mondays – 1730, NAS II Chapel, 624-3267 or 095-763-3080

Emergency Management Office Be prepared to be on your own for at least three days.

Seven is better! The BASIC FIVE: Water, Food, Heat, Cash, Radio; Family Communications Plan: Phone Numbers & Rally Points; Public Protection Strategies: Evacuation and Shelter-in-Place; Web info: Ready.gov; Emergency info: AFN 106.0 FM; Questions? Call the EM Office at 624-2630, 8265 or 2621.

Activity, Capodichino (Naples), Italy Tel. 081-568-7884, Fax 081-568-7887.

E-mail: stampagenerale@tin.it.

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Enjoy autumn 2010!

Do you ever miss the four seasons? Perhaps, you may remember the times while attending school or just visiting families and friends in the United States. Summer is one I remember most because everyone is out and about in the beach. Winter made us think twice on what to do when it gets too cold? Driving is an adventure in normal situations.

However, winter driving can be a real challenge. Spring is alive. You can see colors, you can enjoy life. Spring reminds us of graduations and all kind of family celebrations. Fall had special meaning particularly where ‘leaves’ change colors.

Let’s go back for a moment to some northern countries in Europe even here in Sicily. Each year we notice that the leaves are going golden, I reflect that trees seem to give themselves over to the “letting go” process much more than humans. I call them, the October trees.

I finally realize why I’ve grown to appreciate autumn so much says Joyce Rupp in her book entitled “Fresh Bread”. It is because the trees tell me so much about life, especially about the inner seasons of our lives, she said.

If we have observed carefully, trees allow autumn to have their summer leaves. “Trees allow the frost to touch them and wind to toss them.

They allow the season to make it appear that all is lost and there is no green left.” – Joyce continues. But they know better, for even at their most barren moment, when one can look among the branches and see scars and knotholes the leaves once hid, the trees already show terminal buds with the secret of next spring’s leafing in them.

We humans have a lot to learn from October trees. No one of us wants to be surrendered, so vulnerable to winter as the October trees.

Yet, each of us, if we are truly open to growth and change, will experience this in our inner selves. Our AUTUMN, continued on page 12

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Photo from the Fleet

Photos by MC1 Chris Delano, The SIgnature Staff

On Tuesday, Sept. 28, demolition began on the old Public Works building on Naval Air Station Sigonella’s operational base. The demolition of buildings 490, 498, and 655 are a part of the 54.5 million euro mega four multiple buildings project. Building 490 housed the Public Works Department Sigonella shops, construction management and engineering departments. The building was originally constructed in 1975. Once the buildings are torn down, the space will be repaved and used for parking. (Right) Maria Long, who has 36 years of service with Public Works, and Riccardo Carrabino, who has 34 years of service with Public Works were a part of the demolition of the original space.

N e w s Briefs

Come out and celebrate the U.S. Navy’s 235th Birthday with food, fun, dancing, and prizes!

When: Oct. 16 from 1730-0000 Where: Villa Ingrid, Santa Vererina (CT) Dress Code: Military (including Dual) - Dinner Dress Blues (Mini Medals). Civilians - Black Tie Transportation: Plenty of parking is available for those wishing to drive. Buses will be running, starting at NAS II and stop at Marinai and NAS I. The first bus will depart NAS II at 1600, followed by the 2nd at 1630 and the last at 1645. Return transportation will be available from Villa Ingrid at 2315, 2330, and 0000.

Daycare: For a fee, provided by NAS I CDC. Reservations should be made no later than Oct. 8.

Hotel Rooms: 20 rooms have been blocked off at a special rate.

Hotel is off site, but transportation will be provided from Villa Ingrid.

RSVP for your tickets: https://nassig-navyball.appspot.com.

For more information, contact your command/department rep, or Lt. Bryce Klaput, at 624-2532.

New Hope

It doesn’t appear as though the “pick the most ferocious animal/mascot” strategy worked for Capt. Beadles last week. He is pulling up the end of our panel, getting only 2 of 4 games correct this week. Who knows what this weekend may hold?

Jeremy Glasser: USC’s defense gives up a lot of points, and their offense has struggled at times. Stanford’s offense has put up some major points so far, while their defense has been stubborn. With all that said, this is a big in-state rivalry, and the game should end up close. Stanford will be in the hunt for the PAC-10 title until the end. Luck will help Stanford prevail in the shootout... QB Andrew Luck, that is. Cardinal Red this day...

Rams vs. Lions STANFORD! C a p t . Titans vs. Cowboys Beadles: Vikings vs. Jets Chose Stanford for Florida St. vs. Miami m a n y LSU vs. Florida reasons:(1) U S C i s USC vs. Stanford sooooo first decade of 2000 (2)

because the Cardinal (no plural) is a nice bird and (3) Gotta love a team that has a scherbbery (the lone Sequioa) as its mascot.

But truthfully it’s because I want the Stanford Dean of Admissions and/or the Athletic Director to read this - realize the love and support I have for the school and then give full ride scholarships to my kids!

AC3 Vazana: If UF vs. LSU was the game of the week, I would have had feelings to express.

If Miami vs. FSU was the game of the week, I would have been psyched to verbally abuse FSU, but Stanford vs. USC? They are ranked, and it’s going to be a good one,

Jeremy MWR

but I can honesty say that this is one game that will not capture my full attention this weekend. Now, as Stanford is the home team, and taking precise measurements such as crowd noise measured in decibels, wind velocity, temperature in degrees Kelvin, where the moon is located in the sky with respect to the Big Dipper, I can logically and mathmatically deduce that Stanford pulls off another win. Bets please!!!

ABH1 Clifton: In my opinion, LSU v. Florida should be the game of the week hands down (SEC rules). USC v. Stanford should

Glasser, AC3 Michael LSSA Ashley Diem, FISC Vazana, NASSIG

be called the “Game of the Weak” because both teams fit that mold. USC will be playing for pride after losing to Stanford twice in the past three years. While neither defense has looked impressive this season, USC is a non-stop talent producing machine and they will prove their superiority on the field.

LSSA Diem: Stanford because last year, USC sustained their worst loss in 43 years and surrendered the most points to an opponent, being Stanford! So I say something similar is going to happen again this time around...

Stanford won’t be beat yet!!!

ABH1 Ezekial Capt. Joe Beadles, Clifton, Emergency NASSIG Management Rams

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Record: W-L Overall Record: 10-7 Last week: 4-2

Record: W-L Overall Record: 10-7 Last week: 4-2

Record: W-L Overall Record: 9-8 Last week: 3-3

Record: W-L Overall Record: 9-8 Last week: 3-3

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Record: W-L Overall Record: 8-9 Last week: 2-4

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October 8, 2010

Columbus Day

Tobacco Cessation Class 0900 Flight Line Clinic

Budget for Baby NMCRS x4212

Tobacco Cessation Class 0900 Flight Line Clinic

Effective Communication 0900-1100 x4291

Single Service Member Dinner NAS I Chapel 1800 x3975

Conflict, Assertiveness, Respect 1300-1500 x4291

Chiechio

Nearly New Shop Open 1000-1300

Ricotta Cheese Workshop 0900-1400 x4291

Gambino Do you have a passion for writing or are you looking for a little experience in journalism?

The Signature is seeking volunteers to help cover base wide events as well as feature stories. If this sounds like an opportunity for you please call the Public Affairs Office at 624-5440

Oxidiana

New Place

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response SAPR offers a Sexual Assault Hotline staffed with trained advocates who man the SAPR Hotlines 24/7. The number is 335-642-8312 or 335-606-6146.

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Fleet and Family Support Center Administration Building Bldg. 319 (NAS I) Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

DSN 624-4291 Commercial 09556-4291

Orange Park

October is National Domestic Abuse Awareness Month Marchi

Domestic Violence Awareness Month evolved from the first Day of Unity observed in October, 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The intent was to connect battered women’s advocates across the nation who were working to end violence against women and their children. The Day of Unity soon became a special week when a range of activities were conducted at the local, state, and national levels.

These activities were as varied and diverse as the program sponsors but had common themes: mourning those who have died because of domestic violence, cele-

brating those who have survived, and connecting those who work to end violence.

In October 1987, the first Domestic Violence Awareness Month was observed. That same year the first national toll-free hotline was begun. In 1989 the first Domestic Violence Awareness Month Commemorative Legislation was passed by the U.S. Congress. Such legislation has passed every year since with NCADV providing key leadership in this effort.

In October 1994 NCADV, in conjunction with Ms. Magazine, created the "Remember My Name" project, a national registry to

increase public awareness of domestic violence deaths. Since then, NCADV has been collecting information on women who have been killed by an intimate partner and produces a poster each October for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, listing the names of those documented in that year.

The Day of Unity is celebrated the first Monday in October.

NCADV hopes that events in communities and regions across the fifty states will culminate in a powerful statement celebrating the strength of battered women and their children.

Seasonal Flu Vaccine L’Orso Scuro

Pentagon

Naval Hospital Sigonella now has both the Flumist (nasal spray vaccine) and Fluzone (injectable flu vaccine). Flumist is the recommended vaccine for patients between the ages of 2-49 who do not have a medical contraindication to Flumist.

Active duty immunizations will be coordinated by the Flight Line Clinic via the respective commands.

Active duty personnel will receive Flumist (nasal spray vaccine) unless medically contraindicated.

The normal hours for the immunization clinic at the Naval Hospital are: Mon/Tue/Thur: 0800-1200 and 1300-1530 Wed: 0800-1200 Friday: 0830-1200 and 1300-

1500 From Oct. 4-8, the Immunizations Clinic at the Naval Hospital will extend its afternoon hours until 1630 to administer flu vaccine. This includes Wednesday afternoon from 1300-1630. Please note that these extended hours are for Flu vaccine only.

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October 8, 2010 Alberto Lunetta The Signature Staff

Prickly Pear and Mostarda Festival kicks off in Militello It’s that time of the year again; the annual “Sagra della Mostarda e del Fico d’India” (Prickly Pear and Mostarda Festival) is back in Militello from Oct. 8 through 10 in piazza del Castello, the historic heart of the town.

This mouthwatering food festival celebrates prickly pears, the fruits of the cactus plants, and “Mostarda,” a traditional Sicilian hard pudding made by boiling prickly pear’s extract, and mixing it with semolina, cinnamon, cloves and natural essences.

This is an ancient recipe that was handed down from the Romans and before that from the Greeks.

Nestled among the hills of the Iblei Mountains, Photo by Giuseppe Stimolo Militello boasts an abundant production of citrus fruits, The exciting Prickly Pear and Mostarda Festival returns to Militello this olives, figs, grapes, fruit, and weekend featuring, tasting demonstrations, entertainment, folklore and excellent prickly pears. historic parades and music shows.

Don’t be scared about the pastries will also delight your taste was a generous and enlightened seeds they are safe to eat! buds. The “Cassatiddina” is the most administrator. Under his rule, Festival highlights include food famous and ancient among the tradi- Militello become one of the artistic booths selling local produce, arts and tional town’s pastries. In the past, the and cultural hubs of Sicily. He foundcrafts, city band concerts, folklore nuns of the St. Agata convent made ed one of the largest and richest parades, art exhibitions, rural civi- these tasty sweets. When the convent libraries of his time (35,000 among lization displays that are hosted in the closed down, Salvatrice Carrera, a books and manuscripts). Today, the main town’s Baroque churches novice, continued preparing them and library is still well preserved and conThe festival begins this handed down the secrets of the recipe tains, among its best pieces, a Bible afternoon at 6 p.m. with a folklore to her relatives. The Cassatiddina is translated in five languages. parade leaving from piazza also named “dolce della zia monaca” Branciforte also opened the first print Municipio and arriving in piazza (the aunt nun’s sweet). Cassatiddina shop in western Sicily.

Castello where a music, dance and is made with chocolate, cinnamon, Destroyed by an earthquake in flag throwers show will be held. almonds and apricot jam. Don’t for- 1693, which brought serious damage Following the festival inauguration, get to taste the scrumptious to the town’s buildings and churches, there will be a mostarda and prickly “N’zuddi” that are cookies made with Militello was rebuilt on the same site. pear tasting at the castle lobby at 7 almond and honey and the Militello has an impressive p.m. and a music show at 9 p.m.

“Mastrazzola” that are made by slow amount of precious churches and On the second day of the festi- boiling grape must or prickly pear monuments. Make sure you see the val, Oct. 9, guided tours of the town’s juice and mixing it with flour, cinna- breathtaking Baroque “Fontana della main attractions will be offered to mon and aromas. Mastrazzola are Ninfa Zizza” (The Nymph Zizza festival goers at 10 a.m. A parade in then covered with honey and roasted Fountain) that is located in the castle period costumes will be held at 5 p.m. almonds. main hall. But that’s just a replica in piazza Municipio. Later mostarda According to tradition, Roman because the original fountain is actuand prickly pear tasting will follow at Consul Marcellus founded Militello ally kept at the town “Sebastiano 7 p.m. In the evening, there will be a during the siege of Siracusa in 214 Guzzone” Museum (located in largo music and dance show at 9 p.m.

B.C. and used it as a fortress. Ancient Majorana), which also hosts 19th Sunday, Oct. 10, the main festi- Romans also settled in this area century paintings, and a breathtaking val’s day, local town bands will per- because of the fertility of the land and collection of historic posters from the form at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. During the the healthiness of the air. That is why 16th century to WW2 as well as morning there will be several folklore the Romans named the town archeological findings, sculptures parades and music competitions “Militum Tellus” (City of Soldiers). and paintings. Admission is free. among local bands.

Historic chronicles give another The 18th century S. Maria della A Mostarda and prickly pear account of the town foundation say- Stella Church, built in 1772, pretasting will take place at noon and 7 ing that Mycenaean refugees founded serves precious treasures (Tesoro p.m. Spectacular “Carretti Siciliani” it in 563 B.C. because they were flee- Mariano) which consist of church (Sicilian carts) parades leaving from ing the Dorians who had destroyed ornaments and gold jewels as well as piazza Municipio and proceeding their cities. a magnificent retable (a frame toward piazza del Castello) will also Other historians believe that the enclosing painted panels) that depicts be held at 4 p.m. (You will be town might have started as a the life of St. Peter and a 13th centuentranced by the carts’ decorations!). Byzantine hamlet that was located ry polychromatic glazed earthenware In the evening, after the rock near the Lèmbasi river. The hamlet by Andrea della Robbia representing music show kicking off at 10 p.m., eventually expanded during the Arab the Nativity. the sagra will end with a breathtaking rule in the middle age. In the 14th Militello can be easily reached midnight fireworks show at midnight. century, the Barresi family and later by taking either the Scordia or the Food booths will be open con- in the 17th century the Branciforte Palagonia exit on the Catania-Gela tinuously from 9:30 a.m. to late night. family acquired the city. Prince roadway. For more info and detailed But Militello is not all about Francesco Branciforte, who was the schedules visit: www.militello.info or Mostarda and prickly pears! town’s governor from 1604 to 1622, www.comunemilitello.it/ Sampling the traditional Militello

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Prickly pear festival this weekend in San Cono Mark down on your calendar the 26th edition of the San Cono Prickly Pear and Folklore Festival (Festival del Folclore e Mostra Mercato Ficodindia), running this weekend (Oct. 9-10) and featuring an array of good food and live entertainment!

Nestled on Mount San Marco, San Cono is a picturesque Sicilian town, located in the Catania province, which boasts an annual

production of 50,000 tons of prickly pears. The festival kicks off on Saturday, Oct. 9 in piazza Gramsci at 10 a.m. A town band performance throughout the historic center will be held at 5 p.m. Later at 5:30 p.m. festivalgoers will get a chance to sample prickly pears and enjoy a folklore parade at 6 p.m.

On Sunday Oct. 10, festival highlights include a live painting demonstration (8 a.m.), guided tour

of local farms and tasting of local produce; town band concerts (9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.); prickly pear tasting (10:30 a.m.), ricotta cheese tasting (11 a.m.), Sicilian cart parade (4 p.m.) and music show (9 p.m.). So be ready to spend an exciting family fun weekend in San Cono!

For more information, directions and detailed schedules visit www.comunedisancono.it

Italian monster ham in Guinness World Records Article by ANSA Milan - A boiled Italian ham ten times the weight of an ordinary one has earned a place in the Guinness World Records. The 82.85 kilos (about 183 pounds) monster made by Italian company Beretta earned its place in pork history during a ceremony in Vicenza attended by more than 3,000 people.

The 30 pig haunches that went into the whopper took 45 hours to cook, Salumificio Fratelli Beretta said.

"We're proud of this prestigious achievement," said Mario Beretta, general manager of frankfurter maker Wuber in front of 3,000 people who attended this exciting event.

Italy demands Apple remove 'offensive' What Country iPhone app from its online store Article, photo and caption by Telegraph.co.uk Italy's tourism minister has demanded that Apple remove the "offensive" What Country app from its online store after the travel guide described the Italy as the home of "pizza, the Mafia and scooters".

The application, which can be downloaded to iPhones, iPads and iPods, characterizes each nation with words and images; Italy is summed up with a road sign which reads "Mafia

Armed Forces

parking only".

The tourism minister, Michela Vittoria Brambilla, condemned the app as an affront to Italians' dignity, describing it as "offensive and unacceptable".

She instructed government lawyers to take legal action against Apple and demanded that the application be removed from its iTunes online store.

"Italy is a beacon in the world for its history, culture and style. I cannot allow our country to be discredited by having it represented by a criminal organization," the minister said.

"For this reason I have asked Apple to withdraw the application from sale on its online site and asked the state attorney's office to take legal action against those responsible for it."

The application is described on the iTunes website as "a light- hearted and funny view of the world." "This is not a travel guide and should not be

taken too seriously. Enjoy and have fun!" the website says.

But many Italians failed to see the funny side. "This application is an outrage!" wrote one reviewer on the iTunes site.

"Italy represented by the Mafia – whoever created this is ignorant and rude."

Another customer, however, gave the application five stars.

"Wherever you travel in Europe, this is what people think of Italy. Every country gets the government it deserves."

The row comes after a new Hollywood film starring Julia Roberts, "Eat, Pray, Love", was dismissed by national newspapers as pandering to the worst clichĂŠs and stereotypes about Italy, after it portrayed Italians as "always gesticulating and following foreign girls shouting vulgarities."

An Apple spokesman in Italy declined to comment.

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Article and photos by Tracie Barnthouse The Signature Editor I’ll tell you straight up: I totally judge a restaurant by its bruschetta (that’s brew-SKe-tah, not brew-SHeta). So when I heard that this month’s Fleet and Family Support Center’s cooking class was going to be about homemade bread (which, in my opinion is only a vehicle for the delicious tomatoes) and bruschetta, I was sold.

I called the FFSC at 624-4291 and signed up for the class, which is held the last Thursday of every month, and got my bread baking face on.

Andrea, our fearless leader in the cooking and baking world, took us to a restaurant in Motta, where the head chef, Carlo showed us the ropes and gave us the secrets to making our own bread at home.

The ingredients for the bread are quite simple: Italian flour called Grano Duro (or hard wheat) (found in the Commisssary as Semolina flour), lukewarm water, salt, and yeast. We used the Italian yeast, which is quite different than the one you’d buy in the commissary. Italian yeast comes

in a little cube that you store in the freezer.

Measure out around 250 grams of the flour (which is just a little over one cup) and pour it into a bowl. Add in about 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and with clean hands (please), mix the two ingredients together. Carlo, our trusty chef, showed us that the best technique for mixing is to gather some of the dry ingredients in your hands and rub your palms together.

After the flour and salt is thoroughly incorporated, add in the yeast.

If you use the Italian cube, cut off about half of it and add it to the dry ingredients. If you’re using the powdered yeast you can buy in the Commissary, you’ll need about 1 teaspoon. Again, mix the ingredients using the ‘rubbing your hands together’ method until everything is incorporated. If there are any little lumps, break those apart.

We were told that you never, NEVER, mix the salt and yeast at the same time, as the salt will do funky things to the yeast and will make for not very good bread.

After all of the dry ingredients are together, add in about 1 cup of lukewarm water. It needs to be room temperature or a little warmer to activate the yeast and make it all

happy so it’s ready to do its yeasty thing (it’s all very scientific).

Using your hands, mix everything together until it all comes together into a ball. If your dough is really sticky, add a little more flour until it shapes a smooth, elastic ball.

If it’s too dry and doesn’t stick together, add in a little water at a time until it all comes together.

Knead the dough with your knuckles and hands for about five minutes, and then shape it into a square, or whatever you feel like.

Some go-getters in the class really took it to the next level, braiding the dough, or pulling off little bits and making shapes on top of the dough.

The sky’s the limit; do what you will.

You can even be extra fancy and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

After you have shaped the dough how you’d like, you need to put a towel over it, stick it in a warmish place (by the oven that’s preheating, perhaps?) and let it sit for an hour. After the hour’s up, go and check on it, and you’ll see that the dough has doubled in size and is now ready to be baked. Stick it in an oven preheated to about 400 degrees (or cooler if you’d like softer bread) and bake for about 20 minutes. In the class, Carlo baked our bread in an authentic, wood burning oven, but I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that not many people reading

this has one of those. The main thing to remember is to just watch it. If the top looks like it’s getting a little burnt, take it out, or cover it with aluminum foil and continue baking until the bread is cooked all the way through.

After the bread was in the oven, we got started on our bruschetta. We are total overachievers and made two kinds; one with just garlic and oregano, and one with all the fixin’s.

To make the first one, you need one clove of garlic, some olive oil, salt and oregano. Rub the clove of garlic onto the toasted bread. You’ll find that the garlic disappears into the bread. This is a good thing. After that, drizzle the bread with some olive oil.

Next, take some salt, sprinkle it on the bread, and then do the same with some dried oregano. Open mouth.

Eat. For the bruschetta, you need the following: cherry tomatoes (we were told that this is the secret ingredient), green onion, good olive oil, salt, and dried oregano. You could forgo the onion and use garlic if you’d like, but we were told that Italians never mix onion and garlic; it’s one or the other.

But if you want to be a rebel and mess with tradition, that’s on you.

Take a slice of toasted bread and set it to the side. Dice up some tomatoes and green onion and mix together. Sprinkle with salt and

Italian yeast comes in a block, and is chunky, not powder like you might be used to.

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oregano, and then drizzle the whole darn thing with olive oil. Toss it all together and spoon onto the top of the bread. Simple and so delicious.

Make sure to keep an eye out for upcoming FFSC classes.

Sometime this month, they are going to offer a grape harvest class, where you can see the process of making wine. In November, they will be taking a group to see how olives are picked and then pressed to make olive oil. For more information on these classes, call the FFSC at 6244291.

To make the bread: Measure out 250 grams of grano duro flour. Add in 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Mix together.

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Add in the yeast. If you’re using the Italian kind, it’s a little less than half the block. Mix together. Add about 1 cup of lukewarm water to the dry ingredients. Mix well, using your hands, until a ball forms. Shape into rectangle. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if you’re feeling extra special. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Eat or use bread to make garlic bread or bruschetta.

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Dice up some cherry tomatoes and green onion. Add a pinch of salt to the tomatoes and mix.

Put a little dash of oregano and drizzle with olive oil and mix all together. Spoon the mixture onto the top of the toasted bread.

Enjoy!

Take some of your freshly baked bread and a clove of garlic. Rub the garlic onto the toasted bread.

Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with dried oregano. Eat!

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Go Green Sigonella!

100 Ways to Conserve Water • #72 Winterize outdoor spigots when temperatures dip below freezing to prevent pipes from leaking or bursting.

• #73 Insulate hot water pipes for more immediate hot water at the faucet and for energy savings.

• #74 Wash your car on the lawn, and you'll water your lawn at the same time.

Drop your tissue in the trash instead of flushing it and save water every time.

• #76 Direct water from rain gutters and HVAC systems toward waterloving plants in the landscape for automatic water savings.

• #77 Make suggestions to your employer about ways to save water and money at work.

• #78 Support projects that use reclaimed wastewater for irrigation and industrial uses.

• #79 Use a hose nozzle or turn off the water while you wash your car. You'll save up to 100 gallons every time.

• #80 Share water conservation tips with friends and neighbors.

• #81 If your toilet was installed before 1992, reduce the amount of water used for each flush by inserting a displacement device in the tank.

• #82 Setting cooling systems and water softeners for a minimum number of refills saves both water and chemicals, plus more on utility bills.

• #83 Washing dark clothes in cold

water saves both on water and energy while it helps your clothes to keep their colors.

• #84 Leave lower branches on trees and shrubs and allow leaf litter to accumulate on the soil. This keeps the soil cooler and reduces evaporation.

• #85 Report broken pipes, open hydrants and errant sprinklers to the property owner or your water provider.

• #86 Let your lawn go dormant during the summer. Dormant grass only needs to be watered every three weeks or less if it rains.

• #87 Plant with finished compost to add water-holding and nutrient-rich organic matter to the soil.

• #88 Use sprinklers that deliver big drops of water close to the ground.

Smaller water drops and mist often evaporate before they hit the ground.

• #89 Listen for dripping faucets and running toilets. Fixing a leak can save 300 gallons a month or more.

• #90 Water only when necessary.

More plants die from over-watering than from under-watering.

• #91 One more way to get eight glasses of water a day is to re-use the water left over from cooked or steamed foods to start a scrumptious and nutritious soup.

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Do you have a passion for writing or are you looking for a little experience in journalism? The Signature is seeking volunteers to help cover base wide events as well as feature stories. If this sounds like an opportunity for you please call the Public Affairs Office at 624-5440

Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Sausage Links, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, Apple Fritters.

Lunch: New England Clam Chowder, Lemon Pepper Catfish, Grilled Pork Chops, Steamed Rice, Garlic Roasted Potatoes, Asparagus, Creole Green Beans, Sugar Cookies, Cheese Cake, Vanilla Cream Pudding.

Speed line: Grilled Hamburger/Cheeseburger, French Fries, Baked Beans, RIKPAK. Dinner: Vegetable Supreme Soup, Italian Rice and Beef, Teriyaki Chicken Breast, Oven Browned Potatoes, Spinach, Stir Fry Vegetables, Sugar Cookies, Cheesecake, Vanilla Cream Pudding, RIKPAK. Breakfast: Farina, Grilled Ham Slices, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Buttermilk Pancakes, Asstd Doughnuts, Butterhorns.

Brunch: Breakfast Items, Logging Soup, Baked Tuna and Noodles, Pork Fried Rice, Cajun Oven Fries, Steamed Broccoli, Glazed Carrots, Almond Cookies, Blueberry Pie. Dinner: Cream of Mushroom Soup, Beef Stir Fry, Jamaican Rum Chicken, Steamed Rice, Fried Okra, Corn Whole Kernel, Almond Cookies, Blueberry Pie.

Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Minute Steak, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Kolaches.

Brunch: Breakfast Items, Bean & Bacon Soup, Cheddar and Chicken Broccoli, Rosemary Potato Wedges, Steamed Brussels Sprouts, Glazed Carrots, Hermits, Velvet Pound Cake.

Dinner: Pepper Pot Soup, Pasta Alla Siciliana, Jaegerschnitzel, Rice Pilaf, Cauliflower Polonaise, Seasoned Succotash, Garlic Bread, Hermits, Velvet Pound Cake.

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

Lunch: Beef Noodle Soup, Fish Florentine, Yankee Pot Roast, Southwestern Rice, Parsley Buttered Potatoes, Calico Cabbage, Sprouts Superba, Almond Cake, Peach Crunch, Butterscotch Pudding Speed line: Assorted Pizza, RIKPAK. Dinner: Cream of Potato Soup, Salisbury Steak, Turkey Pot Pie, Brown Rice w/ Tomatoes, Collard Greens, Lyonnaise Wax Beans, Almond Cake, Peach Crunch, Butterscotch Pudding, RIKPAK. Breakfast: Farina, Oven Fried Bacon, Baked Sausage Patties, Biscuits and Gravy, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, Butterfly Rolls.

Lunch: Arroz Caldo Soup, Chicken Adobo, Beef Caldereta, Steamed Rice, Cut Green Beans, Steamed Carrots, Fruit Cocktail Upside Down Cake, Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Speed line: Philly Cheese Steak, Onion Rings, RIKPAK. Dinner: Manhattan Clam Chowder, Creole Shrimp, Stuffed Green Peppers, Boiled Pasta, Cream Style Corn, Baked Hubbard Squash, Fruit Cocktail Upside Down Cake, Chocolate Chip Cookies, RIKPAK.

Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Creamed Ground Beef, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Blueberry Pancakes, Asstd Doughnuts, Danish Diamonds.

Lunch: Mulligatawny Soup, Roast Turkey, Meatloaf, Steamed Rice, Mashed Potatoes, Chicken Gravy, Peas & Carrots, Steamed Cauliflower, Sweet Potato Pie, Shortbread Cookies, Peach Gelatin.

Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes, RIKPAK. Dinner: Shrimp Gumbo Soup, Mexican Pepper Steak, Fishwich, Steamed Rice, Lima Beans, Vegetable Stir Fry, Sweet Potato Pie, Shortbread Cookies, RIKPAK.

Breakfast: Hominy Grits, Corned Beef Hash, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Pineapple Carrot Muffin.

Lunch: Corn Chowder Soup, Pineapple Chicken, Beef Sauerbraten, Orange Rice, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Asparagus, Summer Squash, Devils Food Cake, Fruit Nut Bar. Speed line: Assorted Pizza, RIKPAK. Dinner: Beef Noodle Soup, Mambo Roast Pork, Chicken Parmesan, Steamed Rice, Steamed Broccoli, Seasoned Carrots, Devils Food Cake, Fruit Nut Bar.

Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Sausage Links, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, Apple Fritters.

Lunch: New England Clam Chowder, Fried/Baked Fish, Grilled Porkchops, Mushroom Gravy, Steamed Rice, Roasted Garlic Potatoes, Steamed Asparagus, Fried Cauliflower, Lemon Cookies, Cheese Cake, Chocolate Cream Pudding.

Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes, RIKPAK. Dinner: Cream Of Mushroom Soup, Cantonese Spareribs, Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich, Pork Fried Rice, Steamed Whole Corn, Seasoned Spinach, Lemon Cookies, Cheese Cake, Chocolate Cream Pudding, RIKPAK.

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On the Go with MWR Get in the game with Youth Sports Kids, are you ready for some football?

Grab the pigskin and pom poms because October means the return of the Youth Sports Flag Football and Cheerleading seasons.

For ages 5 to 13, Parents can register for football and cheer Monday, Oct.11 to Oct. 25.

Sign-ups are taken Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

There is a skill assessment for flag football players Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the Land Annex soccer field on NAS I. This skills assessment is mandatory for all participants ages 7 to 13.

MWR Youth Sports also offers flag football for ages 3 to 4 year-olds. This parent-

child program, Start Smart Flag Football, introduces and prepares children for organized flag football without the threat of competition while spending quality time with their parents. Register at Fit District, Monday, Oct. 11 to 25, Monday – Friday 8 am – 7 pm and Saturday – Sunday 10 am – 5:30 pm. Limit 24 parent-child groups. Fees apply for all youth sports programs.

For more information on Youth Flag Football and Cheer, call 624-3785.

Midtown Movie Theaters Schedule & Descriptions NANNY MCPHEE RETURNS- Emma Thompson, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Ralph Fiennes, Rhys Ifans, Maggie Smith In the latest installment, Nanny McPhee appears at the door of a harried young mother, Mrs. Isabel Green, who is trying to run the family farm while her husband is away at war. But once she's arrived, Nanny McPhee discovers that Mrs. Green's children are fighting a war of their own against two spoiled city cousins who have just moved in and refuse to leave. Relying on everything from a flying motorcycle and a statue that comes to life to a tree-climbing piglet and a baby elephant who turns up in the oddest places, Nanny McPhee uses her magic to teach her mischievous charges five new lessons. (109 min.)

Friday, October 8 5:00pm Charlie St. Cloud PG-13 5:30pm Nanny McPhee Returns PG LEGENDS OF THE GUARDIANS- Emily Barclay, Abbie Cornish, PREMIERE Anthony LaPaglia, Ryan Kwanten, Jay Laga’aia 7:30pm The Lottery Ticket PG-13 PREMIERE Soren, is a young owl enthralled by his father's epic stories of the Guardians of 8:00pm Vampires Suck PG-13 Saturday, October 9 2:00pm Secretariat PG PREMIERE 2:30pm Nanny McPhee Returns PG 5:00pm The Lottery Ticket PG-13 5:30pm Scott Pilgrim vs. The World PG-13 PREMIERE 7:30pm Step Up 3 PG-13 8:00pm The Other Guys PG-13 Sunday, October 10 2:00pm Legends of the Guardians PG 2:30pm Nanny McPhee Returns PG 4:30pm Secretariat PG 5:00pm Dinner for Schmucks PG-13 6:30pm Scott Pilgrim vs. The World PG-13 Monday, October 11 2:00pm Toy Story 3 PG FREE 2:30pm Mrs. Doubtfire PG-13 FREE 5:00pm Nanny McPhee Returns PG 5:30pm The Social Network PG-13 PREMIERE 7:30pm The Lottery Ticket PG-13 8:00pm Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps PG-13 Tuesday, October 12 5:00pm Legends of the Guardians PG 5:30pm Scott Pilgrim vs. The World PG-13 7:30pm The Social Network PG-13 8:00pm Vampires Suck PG-13 Wednesday, October 13 5:00pm Cats and Dogs PG 5:30pm Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps PG-13 7:30pm Charlie St. Cloud PG-13 LAST SHOWING 8:00pm Step Up 3 PG-13

Ga'Hoole, a mythic band of winged warriors who had fought a great battle to save all of owl kind from the evil Pure Ones. While Soren dreams of someday joining his heroes, his older brother, Kludd, scoffs at the notion, and yearns to hunt, fly and steal his father's favor from his younger sibling. But Kludd's jealousy has terrible consequences--causing both owlets to fall from their treetop home and right into the talons of the Pure Ones. Now it is up to Soren to make a daring escape with the help of other brave young owls. Together they soar across the sea and through the mist to find the Great Tree, home of the legendary Guardians of Ga'Hoole--Soren's only hope of defeating the Pure Ones and saving the owl kingdoms. (90 min.)

WALL STREET: MONEY NEVER SLEEPS- Michael Douglas, Shia LeBeouf, Frank Langella, Carey Mulligan, Vanessa Ferlito Emerging from a lengthy prison stint, Gordon Gekko finds himself on the outside of a world he once dominated. Looking to repair his damaged relationship with his daughter, Gekko forms an alliance with her fiance Jacob, and Jacob begins to see him as a father figure. But Jacob learns the hard way that Gekko -- still a master manipulator and player -- is after something very different from redemption. (136 min.)

Base-to-Base Challenge Program On Saturday, Oct. 16, starts the kick-off to the Base-to-Base Challenge Program. Every year, MWR Fitness plays hosts to the Base-to-Base 7.2-mile fun run which starts at NAS II and ends at NAS I. Last year, the MWR team brought in live music, drink specials, and lunch for the post-race party. The event of over 500 participants was a success and everyone that signed up completed the run.

This year, the MWR Fitness team welcomes in the Base-to-Base Challenge program to help new runners ultimately trained properly in time for the scheduled March Baseto-Base Run 2011.

Oktoberfest at Jox Pub On Friday, Oct. 15, Jox Pub extends an invitation to all of Sigonella to come by and enjoy Oktoberfest!

Enjoy authentic German Import Oktoberfest beer. Plus, FREE German Knockwurst, Rolls, and Sauerkraut! Doors open at 4 p.m. and food starts up at 9 p.m. For more information call 624-4603.

THE SOCIAL NETWORK- Jessie Eisenberg, Justin Timberlake, Andrew Garfield, Joseph Mazzello, Armie Hammer On a fall night in 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer programming genius Mark Zuckerberg sits down at his computer and heatedly begins working on a new idea. In a fury of blogging and programming, what begins in his dorm room soon becomes a global social network and a revolution in communication. A mere six years and 500 million friends later, Mark Zuckerberg is the youngest billionaire in history, but for this entrepreneur, success leads to both personal and legal complications. (120 min.)

VAMPIRES SUCK- Matt Lanter, Jenn Proske, Chris Riggi, Ken Jeong, Diedrich Bader Becca, an anxious, non-vampire teen, is torn between two boys. Before she can choose, Becca must get around her controlling father, who embarrasses Becca by treating her like a child. Meanwhile, Becca's friends contend with their own romantic issues all of which collide at the prom. (82 min.)

SCOTT PILGRIM VS THE WORLD- Michael Cera, Mary Winstead, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick

Scott Pilgrim has never had a problem getting a girlfriend. It's getting rid of them that proves difficult. From the girl who kicked his heart's ass -- and now is back in town -- to the teenage distraction he's trying to shake when Ramona rollerblades into his world, love hasn't been easy. He soon discovers, however, his new crush has the most unusual baggage of all: a nefarious league of exes controls her love life and will do whatever it takes to eliminate him as a suitThursday, October 14 5:00pm Legends of the Guardians PG or. (113 min.)

THE OTHER GUYS- Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Eva Mendes, 5:30pm Secretariat PG Michael Keaton, Steve Coogan 7:30pm Dinner for Schmucks PG-13 Detective Allen Gamble is a forensic accountant who's more interested in LAST SHOWING paperwork than hitting the streets. Detective Terry Hoitz is a tough guy who 8:00pm The Social Network PG-13 has been stuck with Allen as his partner ever since an unfortunate run-in with Derek Jeter. Allen and Terry idolize the city's top cops, Danson and Highsmith, Friday, October 15 but when an opportunity arises for the Other Guys to step up, things don't quite 5:00pm Nanny McPhee Returns PG go as planned. (107 min.)

5:30pm Life As We Know It PG-13 STEP UP 3- Rick Malambri, Adam Sevani, Sharni Vinson, Alyson PREMIERE Stoner, Keith Stallworth 7:30pm Piranha 3 R PREMIERE A tight-knit group of street dancers, including Luke and Natalie, team up with 8:00pm The Other Guys PG-13 NYU freshman Moose, and find themselves pitted against the world's best hip hop dancers in a high-stakes showdown that will change their lives forever.

(97 min.)

“Last year, I didn’t train and ran the entire race,” said Jenni James. “I sure regretted not training properly since I literally could not walk for a week after!”

The Marinai 2-mile Fun Run/Walk, on Saturday, Oct. 16, is the first run/walk in our 5-month Base-to-Base Challenge program.

Register and finish each monthly run from October to March including the Base-to-Base and receive a limited addition T-Shirt to show off at the Base-to-Base in 2011. Registration is open at 7:30 a.m. day-of the event and the run/walk starts at 8 a.m. For more information call x4483.

Bellini Opera: Season 2010 Tickets for “Boehme” by Giacomo Puccini went on sale on Friday, Oct. 1.

The first showing is on Thursday, Oct. 21 8 p.m.

Transportation is not included and Semi-formal attire is required. The cost is $50/person for box seats.

The second showing is on Friday, Oct. 22 and departs from NAS I at 4 p.m. Floor seats are $60/person and Gallery seats are $35/person.

For more information call ITT Gear-n-Go at 624-4777.

Movie Schedule is subject to change, please call to confirm movie showings.

Movie Hotline: 624-4248

For more information on MWR’s programs and services, call 624-3968.

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TECH, continued from page 2 must possess cool heads, quick minds and iron stomachs. Our duties include prepping and sterilizing the OR for surgery, transporting patients to and from the OR, passing instruments to the surgeon, retracting the patient's tissues and suturing incisions.

Because contamination in the OR could be life-threatening for the patient on the table, the importance of the surgical tech cannot be underestimated." HM2 (FMF/SW/AW) Vinson "I considered becoming a surgical technologist because I was looking for a new career in a rapidly expanding, lucrative field. Surgical technologists are one of the most indemand professionals in the medical community. The basic duty of a surgical tech is preparing patients for surgery and assisting the surgeon in the operating room. For every one surgeon, there are at least 5 surgical technologists behind the scenes, keeping everything running smoothly." HM2 Rodriguez "I became a surgical tech because I was interested in learning more about human anatomy and because it would give me the training I needed to work outside of the military as a surgical tech as well. Every day, I get the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that provides our patients with outstanding medical care. It can be a demanding job sometimes, and often requires long hours, but I enjoy what I do and the numerous challenges and learning opportunities that it presents me with." HM3 (FMF) Moore "It is a blessing to be a surgical tech. I have learned the name of over 200 surgical instruments. I get to work with very skillful doctors. I get to see really cool surgeries. I consider myself to be a very lucky person for choosing this job." HM3 DuranCampos "It’s a hardworking honest job that gives you challenges, promotes critical thinking, and personal development." HM3 Barnard "It means that I am entrusted with the patient’s safety during and after the surgical case and I hold that trust with the upmost care and perform my duties to the best of my knowledge. I directly affect the outcome of the surgical case because I have to responsibility of assisting the surgeon and that role could positively or negatively impact the case according to my performance. I am the first line of defense to providing the safest conditions and environment for the patient in the OR Suite, whether it being cleaning instruments and sterilizing them properly or field day the suite and keeping it as clean as possible to prevent infection." HN Xiong Thank you, Naval Hospital Sigonella Surgical Technicians!

Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholic Anonymous meeting will be held on Monday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the NASII Chapel.

If additional meetings are needed or for more information please call x3267

AUTUMN, continued from page 2 relationships and our experiences of life will ask us to be open, to be willing to let go in order that new growth can come.

This October, let us pause and allow the falling leaves to remind us of the call to be vulnerable, the call to be open of the possibility of being hurt (misunderstood), and the call to accept and to grow from the daily events in our lives. Enjoy this fall season. Go for a walk in the forest or just down the street. Allow yourself

to be a bit more open and vulnerable to some one whom you love.

Take time to browse through the gospels. Note all the times the Lord opened himself to hurt and misunderstanding. His vulnerability can be found in many places. ‘In the desert’ Luke 4:1-13, in ‘his hometown teaching’ Matthew 6:1-6, as ‘he faced Pilate’ John 19:1-7, NAB. Let October be a time when the value of vulnerability is strengthened in your life. Enjoy autumn 2010!

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V-22 Osprey On-Load Article by LS2 Brandon Sierra The Logistics Support Center (LSC) at Fleet and Industrial Supply Center (FISC) Sigonella supports front line operations by facilitating cargo, mail and passenger movements. On the afternoon of 10 September 2010, LSC personnel had an opportunity to come face to face with some of the warfighters they support. On relatively short notice, four V-22 Ospreys from the VMM266 “Fighting Griffins” and assigned to the USS KEARSARGE Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG) appeared on the horizon and landed at the NAS Sigonella flight line. Other than a few passengers, the aircraft were empty and ready to receive high-priority material destined for units in the ARG. Members of the LSC and local airfield contractors greeted and exchanged introductions

Sigonella LSC team, took part in the operation. “Being on the flight line is always an exciting experience,” said Roberts. “We had the opportunity to help deliver cargo with a V-22 squadron last year, and it was also a great joint effort.”

In the early afternoon, with rotors tilted and turning, the V-22s taxied and ascended for their return flight to USS KEARSARGE. Outstanding coordination, communication and situational awareness by all parties resulted in an efficient and mishap-free mission. CAPT Dana Weiner, FISC Sigonella Commanding Officer, was pleased with the operation from start to finish. “The rapid and safe response of our LSC team to meet the demand signal of the warfighter showcased the dedication, flexibility and professionalism of FISC Sigonella Sailors.

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10 September 2010: V-22 Ospreys from VMM-266 "Fighting Griffins" stand ready to receive critical cargo from personnel at the FISC Sigonella Logistics Support Center. FISC Sigonella played a key role in the operation to support the USS KEARSARGE AMPHIBIOUS READINESS GROUP during its transit to the Fifth Fleet AOR. with VMM-266 crewmembers. After a plan of action was briefed, cargo was staged by the aircraft. A well choreographed “human cargo chain” of Sailors and Marines was formed, and in a very short time over 1,000 lbs of cargo was safely on board.

The following day, FISC Sigonella personnel were once again asked to assist the squadron transport additional cargo. The request came while the V-22 aircraft were inbound, one hour from touch down. Several Logistics Specialists from the LSC were recalled and helped load an additional 2,000 pounds of critical cargo that had arrived in Sicily the night before. With cargo in hand, the KEARSARGE ARG continued their transit enroute to tasking in the 5th Fleet area of operation. LS1 Brandi Roberts, a member of the FISC

I am extremely proud of their effort and service.”

The newest of seven supply centers under Commander, Fleet and Industrial Supply Centers (COMFISCS), FISC Sigonella provides operational logistics, business and support services to fleet, shore and industrial commands of the Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and other Joint and Allied Forces in Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia. Services include contracting, material management, household goods movement support, consolidated mail, fuel, global logistics and husbanding, hazardous material management, and integrated logistics support.

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Sigonella Swordfish to host two-day swim meet Article submitted by the Sigonella Swordfish The Sigonella Swordfish swim team will host the largest athletic competition in Sigonella’s history this weekend when more than 185 youth swimmers from six teams in the European Forces Swim League (EFSL) will compete at Splashers Pool.

The EFSL swimmers come from American and NATO bases schools.

The league was formed in 1987 and now has 22 teams from Italy, Spain, England, Belgium, Germany and Portugal. Sigonella joined the league 9 years ago when recent coach Rich McKeown started the Sigonella Swordfish.

Starting at 0900 on Saturday, swimmers will compete in 8 individ-

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ual events, plus relay races. Sunday’s competition will be a Pentathlon meet which, in swimming, consists of the 4 individual strokes (back, breast, butterfly, and freestyle) plus the individual relay - one race where all 4 strokes are swum.

The Swordfish invite the entire Sigonella community to come out for the competition!

The Swordfish had their best season ever in 2010, and anticipate another strong season this year. With over 60 boys and girls on the team, the Sigonella Swordfish compete in a fun and competitive environment.

The Swordfish appreciate all the community members who volunteer at every meet. For more information, visit us at www.sigonellaswordfish.com.

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