November 30 issue, "The Signature"

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Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella recognized and advanced 47 Sailors to the next pay grade in a frocking ceremony on NAS II November 28. (U.S. Navy photo by Jackie Trembath/Released)

NASSIG advances 47 Sailors to next pay grade

BY JACKIE TREMBATH NAS Sigonella Public Affairs

Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella individually recognized and advanced 46 Sailors to the next paygrade in a frocking ceremony November 28, outside of the Executive Administration building on NAS II. "Preparation, organization and discipline are essential in achieving a new rank," said Chief John Dooney, career information program manager.

"Opportunity to advance depends on current and predicted future vacancies within a Sailor's rating. It also depends upon how well a Sailor performs, what they have learned from their rating experiences, and their rating knowledge."

Each Sailor was presented a certificate and congratulated by NAS Sigonella Commanding Officer Capt. Scott Butler.

According to Dooney, one competitive advantage for Sailors is the ongoing pursuit for professional development. The Navy continues to implement or change current force shaping tools including Perform to Serve (PTS) and High Year Tenure policy to ensure

enlisted communities maintain vibrant career progression and advancement opportunity.

The Navy selects Sailors to higher ranks based on their biannual advancement exam results and prior Navy performance and achievements.

Career Development Boards (CDBs) are conducted before and after exams and concentrate on what Sailors need to work on for their continued development and preparation for the advancement cycle providing them with the proper tools to plan and study effectively.

The most important listing of available resources is the bibliography (BIB) for advancement. BIBS list all the references used by test writers when they developed the test questions for the exam.

"After all reference materials are gathered, Sailors need to establish a plan to study and allocate enough time to adequately prepare for the exam," said Dooney. "On time advancement, staying out of trouble, and receiving positive evaluations are part of the recipe for a successful career."

Congratulations: 1st Classes: MA1 Garret Chadek; AO1 Austin Edwards; OS1 Aisling Redmond; ET1 Michelle Sandretto; GM1 Bryan Silveri.

2nd Classes: MA2 Zachery Bixby; MA2 Megan Boswell; ATO2 Matthew Burch; ABH2 Ernesto Calibuyot; MA2 Thomas Clancey; MA2 Samantha Deroy; MA2 Robert Fritz; MA2 Alexander Frost; MA2 Julio Garcia; MA2 Travis Gatten; MA2 Kelly Hernandez; GM2 Paul McKinney; GM2 Meghan Schnurr; CS2 Ernst St. Juste; AC2 Kira Tucker. 3rd Classes: MA3 Mathew Abercrombie; MA3 Joseph Affeldt; LS3 Adam Aichner; MA3 Gwain Andrews; AC3 Duncan Boosman; MC3 Cameron Bramham; MA3 John Carrier; MA3 Timothy Chestnut; MA3 Noel Cliett; MA3 Cristalgale Cortez; LS3 Robert Coyle; AC3 Anthony Damore; LS3 Yamlak Eyerusalem; AC3 Luke Floyd; MA3 Gregory Fox; RP3 Sean Hancock; MA3 Dylan Herr; AC3 Robert Huffman; MA3 Charles Jackson; LS3 Jeremiah Leber; PS3 Alicia Mendryga; LS3 Carole Mullen; PS3 Phyo Myo; AC3 Kevin O’Connor; PS3 Magdalena Riduca; LS3 Merisa Rivera

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OF THE WEEK

“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.”

- Milton Berle

Celebrating Thanksgiving

Easy to make recipes

Sigonella Superstar

Find out how Sigonella celebrated.

Try these Sicilian recipes this holiday season.

Meet the Sigonella Superstar!

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THE SIGNATURE Capt. Scott Butler, Commanding Officer Cmdr. Eric Vosler, Executive Officer CMDCM David Graham, Command Master Chief

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STAFF MCSN Cameron Bramham cameron.bramham@eu.navy.mil

CONTRIBUTING Writers/Photographers HM2 Matthew Clutter Ed Lucio Alessandra Lunetta Cmdr. Bill McCullough HM3 Luis Prieto

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NAS Sigonella Command Master Chief, David Graham

U.S. Naval Air Station Sigonella

Writer/Photographer

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I hope that everyone had a Thanksgiving full of great food and shopping. I’m sure part of everyone’s weekend was spent taking advantage of all the sales going on at the Navy Exchange's Navy Blue Friday event and all of the specials that will be available online through the end of the year. More importantly, I hope that everyone took the opportunity to enjoy plenty of quality time with family and friends whether you stayed in Sicily, spent Thanksgiving in Tuscany with MWR and ITT, or visited family back home in the U.S. While Thanksgiving is the day that is set aside to remind us of all that we are thankful for, that doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t be thankful for those things each and every day of the year.

The passing of one holiday leads into the preparation for another. Evidence can always be seen throughout the housing areas as families get into the spirit by putting up lights and other decorations. I look forward to all the upcoming holiday events and am excited about what our Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Department has planned to kick off the Christmas season.

Be sure to come out tomorrow to Midtown for the tree lighting ceremony tonight at 6 p.m., Winter Wonderland tomorrow at the NAS I gym from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band holiday concert at Knights Hall, Sunday at 7 p.m.

While you are enjoying the command holiday parties and all the other fun events that this season brings, make sure you have a plan not only that night but the next morning. Many of our DUIs are the following morning. Allow your body time to recover before driving. NEVER drink and drive and always have a plan. I am asking everyone to be responsible and take care of each other. The holidays are a reason to celebrate and have fun but make sure you do so within reason and with a reliable and fully worked out plan in place.

During the holiday season and leave periods, please keep safety as a primary focus to help eliminate unnecessary risks and potential hazards. Help your Shipmates. Remember, when you are out in town and on travel, you are an Ambassador for the base, the Navy, and the United States. I couldn’t be prouder to serve with a greater group of patriots.

I pray that each of us has a blessed and safe holiday season. As my mom would say, “Do something nice just because.

You just never know what a difference you could be making”.

Finally, this time of year also brings a new season of sports to our community. It’s time for Jaguar basketball and wrestling teams to put all the off season preparation to work. Both teams have worked really hard to represent Sigonella and I encourage everyone to come out and support our student athletes.

Hooyah Jaguars!

Happy Holidays and Stay Safe, Sigonella!

U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Cameron Bramham/Released

Final CFC fundraising event is a smash Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Sailors flocked outside of the Administration building for the Combined Federal Campaign’s (CFC) “Pie in the Face,” November 16.

The event was led by NAS Sigonella Commanding Officer Capt. Scott Butler who was selected to be pied among many others. Donations were made to "pie" selected Sailors. Those selected could match the total donation made to avoid having pie in their face.

“Thanks to the many who contributed to this year's campaign,” said NAS Sigonella CFC Coordinator Senior Chief Diego Reyes. “Your donations will make a difference in someone's life and charitable causes. May God bless you all.”

The event raised $779 which Reyes said will go to the community’s Family Support & Youth Program fund and was the final CFC event of the year.

Join us for Feedback Live, Thursday, December 6 with Naval Air Station Sigonella's Commanding Officer, Capt. Scott Butler, Command Master Chief David Graham and AFN host.

Call 624-4265 to ask your questions live on the air. Or post them during the show to facebook.com/nassigonella.

Feedback Live airs at 6:30 p.m. on AFN Prime Atlantic, satellite decoder channel 20 (for those who live on the economy) and simulcast on 105.9 FM.

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Around NAS Sigonella ...

Traditional Thanksgiving meal served Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella celebrated Thanksgiving with a traditional meal at Galley Ristorante Bella Etna on November 22. Making the meal even more special, NAS Sigonella Executive Officer Cmdr. Eric Vosler and Command Master Chief David Gramham were among those who served food to hungry patrons which included single Sailors and ITAF civilian and military personnel. Italian journalist, Carmen Greco partook in the meal and wrote about it for La Sicilia, describing the it as a“mouthwatering and rich menu” and praising the Italian and American galley staff for their professionalism.

(Photo by Ed Lucio)

U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella celebrated American Indian Heritage Month and Thanksgiving with a special event on November 20. (Photo by HM3 Luis Prieto)

U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella’s fun feasting festivities

BY HM2 MATTHEW CLUTTER U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella

Sailors and community members from NAVSUP FLC Sigonella and Aviation Support Division served a special Thanksgiving meal to those in need during a community relations (COMREL) project in Giarre on November 20.

(U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Tim Page/Released)

Long-time Chicago Sun-Times columnist Irv Kupcinet once famously wrote – and I’m paraphrasing here – an optimist is someone who starts a new diet during Thanksgiving.

Seems there are no optimists at U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella.

As part of its pre-Thanksgiving festivities, the hospital hosted a celebration of both the upcoming holiday and American Indian Heritage Month on November 20. And much food was involved.

“Since it was a holiday party, we decided to combine both the Thanksgiving celebration and the American Indian Heritage Month celebration,” said Lt. Cmdr. James Zmijski, who helped to organize the event. “The two work well together and go hand-in-hand. It fit together nicely.”

Guests at the event were greeted by hospital Commanding Officer, Capt. Patricia McDonald, who spoke about the importance of American Indians in our past and in our future. Zmijski also hosted a few trivia questions based on posters that were displayed throughout the hospital recently

pertaining to the heritage of American Indians. And, of course, there was the food.

All of this helped bring to light the importance of American Indians, not only their history but their role in the Navy.

“The American Indians are a big part of our nation but such a small part of our Navy,” Zmijski said. “But they still play a prominent role.”

This event helped to shine a light on people such as Joseph James Clark, the first American Indian graduate of the Naval Academy to achieve the full rank of Admiral, and Tom Oxendine, the first American Indian to fly for the Navy.

“It’s interesting to see the importance that American Indians have played in the Navy,” said HM3 Sherika Billett, an attendee at the event. “It’s easy to take for granted what they have done, but events like this help us to remember.”

Zmijski hopes this will be the first of an annual event for the hospital and that means a lot more food in the future.

And that’s something to be optimistic about.

NAVSUP FLC and ASD share day of thanks with local community NEX welcomes shoppers on Navy Blue Friday

BY LT TIM PAGE NAS Sigonella Public Affairs

Sailors and community members from NAVSUP FLC Sigonella and Aviation Support Division (ASD) shared a day of thanks during a community relations (COMREL) project at Casa famiglia "Accoglienza Nazareth," a foster home and welcoming center for single mothers in Macchia di Giarre on November 20.

Sailors and community members prepared and served a traditional American Thanksgiving meal with more than 30 women and children in the center and handed out gifts, bringing smiles to many faces.

"The mothers and their children look forward to the Americans coming and giving a moment of joy and happiness," said Sister Teresina, director. "This helps the kids see and learn other cultures."

For the Sailors and community members, it is a part of the cultural experience. "It is very important that we get involved within the community. It's part of our duty while we live and work here," said Lt. Rudy Mason, site director for NAVSUP FLC Sigonella. "Today we wanted to share a typical Thanksgiving meal and share an important holiday season with our friends here in Giarre."

Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella community members took part in the traditional day after Thanksgiving shopping at the Navy Exchange (NEX) on November 23. Doors opened early and the NEX welcomed shoppers in search of savings at the Navy Blue Friday Sale. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Cameron Bramham/Released)

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR FRIDAY

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Books 2 Movies : Hansel and Gretal Witch Hunters Midtown Classroom 5-7 p.m.

Youth Complex Digital Arts Club 4-4:30 p.m.

Walleyball Tournament Begins : NAS 1 Gym 5:30 p.m.

Winter Wonderland NAS I Gym 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Holiday Concert Knights Hall 7 p.m.

ITT Messina and Tindari

ITT Cefalu and Castelbuono

Youth Complex Image Makers 2-3 p.m.

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ITT “La Traviata”

by Guiseppe Verdi

NAS 1 Fitness Center Final Day of sign-up for Wallyball Tournament

ITT Palermo

ITT Mineo Nativity Scene & Lunch at Borgo Antico

Take 5 Holiday Shopping Trips Youth Complex Image Makers 2-3 p.m.

Tobacco Cessation Class 2-3 p.m.

Midtown Classroom

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Youth Sports Basketball & Cheerleading Registration begins NAS I Gym

SUNDAY 2

Rockwall Certification Course-NAS 1 Gym 4 p.m.

AA Meeting NAS I Chapel 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

POC: Kevin, 347-495-6721

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12 Youth Complex Digital Arts Club 4-4:30 p.m.

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ITT Celeca Pottery Factory Tobacco Cessation Class 2-3 p.m.

Midtown Classroom

AA Meeting NAS I Chapel 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Liberty/Connections/Take 5: x4246, x5602 Outdoor Rec: x4777, x4396

Connections Bingo 6 p.m

14 Fitness Zumba Party NAS I Gym 5:30-7 p.m.

Take 5 Make Your Own Ornament

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ITT Cooking Class Sicilian Christmas Menu

“Jingle Bell Rock” 5 Mile Run/Walk NAS II Gym

Connections Holiday Movie Marathon

ITT Taromina Day Spa

Outdoor Rec Go-Kart Racing & Dinner

Take 5 Holiday Shopping Trips

Walleyball Tournament Ends : NAS 1 Gym 5:30 p.m.

Youth Complex Image Makers 2-3 p.m.

Fitness: x4483, x5243 Midtown 2 Theaters: x4248

ITT Enna, Piazza Armerina Imperial Villa & Agrituismo

FFSC: x4291 American Red Cross: x4900

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

Need an appointment at the hospital? Call DSN 624CARE (2273) or commercial 095-56-2273, M-F: 7:30 a.m.

- 4 p.m.

For non-emergent medical questions that arise over the weekend, a holiday or after office hours, please call 335578-8077 if you are normally seen at the hospital or 335578-8150 if you are normally seen at the Flight Line Clinic.

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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 095-56-4291

One-Stop Career Centers One stop can change your future!

Whether you are separating or retiring from military service, if you are planning on transitioning to the civilian world, you should stop by one of your local One-Stop Career Centers when you return to the United States. One-Stop Career Centers are amazing sources of information where staff members are available to assist veterans in their civilian job search, help individuals return to school or enroll in continuing education programs, and educate service members on how to use available transition resources.

One-Stop Career Centers are sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor and can be used by anyone to help pave a pathway to career success. Students, business owners, military spouses, job seekers and civilians of various backgrounds can all utilize the One-Stop Centers to meet their career needs. However, because they have individuals available specifically to assist veterans, the centers contain a wealth of information for transitioning service members who seek guidance about job search skills, certification and licensure, interviewing, career exploration, salary and benefits, employment trends and more.

In addition, the One-Stop Career Center staff can also assist veterans in applying the skills and training they acquired during military service and translating those skills into employment in the civilian sector. One of the more valuable services they offer is help through

their Credentialing Center, a specially designed program that assists both civilians and transitioning military members to obtain required occupational credentials that will qualify them for employment opportunities. You can find out more about this program by visiting www.careeronestop.org/CREDENTIALING/CredentialingHome.asp.

There are currently more than 3,000 One-Stop Career Centers across the United States, so there is likely one located close to your community back home. There are two tools that help veterans find a local One-Stop Career Center. Check out the website www.servicelocator.org to find the nearest One-Stop Career Center by simply entering your zip code. Once you have found a center you wish to visit, you can download a map and driving directions to help you get there without any trouble. Veterans can also call the toll-free Help Line at 1-877-US2-JOBS to speak with staff that can provide a referral to a local Center, as well as assist with employment and training related questions.

Don’t wait until you’re already out of the service to take advantage of these wonderful opportunities.

Locate and contact your local One-Stop Career Center today and unlock your career potential. It’s up to you to take advantage of and access these high quality employment and training services to benefit your future … now!

Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Hotlines Sigonella SAPR VA Hotline: 335-642-8312.

DoD Safe Helpline: 001-877-995-5247 (From cell phones and off-base telephones) Or: 19020 (toll-free access code) 1-877-995-5247 (From DSN lines)

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The nativity scene displayed inside a vintage FIAT 500 car belonging to the Caltagirone Traffic Police (Polstrada) is one of the highlights of the annual Caltagirone Christmas season which features hundreds of pottery Nativity Scenes and fun events for the whole family. (Photo by http://www.criluge.it )

Christmas time in Caltagirone Bring your family and enjoy the annual Christmas events in Caltagirone, a town on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization list of World Heritage Sites.

If the saying, “Non c’è Natale senza presepe” (there's no Christmas without Nativity scenes) is true, then a visit to Caltagirone is a must. Caltagirone, one of Sicily’s ceramic art and craft hubs, boasts an incredible artistic level of Nativity scenes. Every “Presepe” is a unique piece of art; craftsmen pay attention even to the smallest details. Every year, dozen of Sicilian and international Nativity scenes are on display inside the historic center aristocratic palaces.

Nativity scenes were introduced in Caltagirone in the 17th century thanks to the unparalleled skills of two local craftsmen named Vaccaro and Bongiovanni. Tradition holds that kids were so excited about Christmas that they would collect money every month to buy clay figurines at the “Pasturari,” (craftsmen specialized in shepherds’ figurines) workshops or markets during Christmas time. Today, unfortunately, there are no traces left of that artwork because of a violent earthquake that hit the entire Catania province in 1693. We only know through historic chronicles that convents and churches were the first to commission figurines.

The early miniature Nativity scenes, which imitated the ones portrayed on religious paintings, were very simple and only depicted the holy family. Through the centuries, Caltagirone craftsmen perfected their techniques and their Nativity scenes became more elaborate. New figurines portraying minor characters like the bag-piper, the ricotta cheese maker, the sleeping shepherd, angels, animals and ordinary daily life scenes such as people arguing, were added in the backdrop.

In the 18th century, convents and wealthy families used to compete for the best presepe as they commissioned the better skilled sculptors of the time to shape and assemble richly decorated Nativity sets. Historic chronicles also say aristocratic families used to display Nativity scenes that they would set up at their homes inviting both friends and even people just passing by to “judge” their artistic value.

Today, craftsmen at Caltagirone’s workshops keep this ancient tradition alive.

While you are in Caltagirone take a close look to the imposing “Scala S. Maria del Monte,” the “heart” of the town. It is a monumental staircase that is lit during the patron saint festival and decorated with flowers during special holidays.

Nativity scenes Mechanized Nativity scene Features clay and cloth figurines. Displayed at City Hall Square, 18 Piazza del Municipio. Open daily from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 3-9 p.m. Open all day on holidays.

Mechanized monumental Nativity scene and the Syrian-Palestinian Nativity scene Located at 7/9 Via Vittorio Emanuele. Open daily from 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Toy train Nativity scene and a permanent collection of Nativity scenes from all over the world Displayed at the Church of San Giuseppe by the “Scala S. Maria del Monte.” Open daily from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-9 p.m. Free admission.

Cave Nativity scene Located at 2 Via S.S. Salvatore. Open daily from 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Artistic Nativity scene Located at the Sicilian Puppets Theater at Dei Verdumain 4. Tours can be arranged by calling 0933-24355/23568.

Monumental Nativity scene Located at 22 Via Vittorio Emanuele. Open daily from 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Mechanized pottery Nativity scene Located at the Carmine Church. Open from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-7 p.m. Call 0933-26635 or 338-1126812 to arrange special tour.

Mechanized cotton Nativity scene Located at 58 Via Luigi Sturzo. Open from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p. m./3-9 p.m. Open all day on holidays.

Biblical Nativity scene Located at 105 Luigi Sturzo. Open from 9:30 a.m.1:30 p.m. and 3-9 p.m.

Church of Capuchins Nativity scene Located at 138 via Cappuccini. Open from 9 a.m.noon and 3:30 -7 p.m.

New Year’s Day Concert at Catania Bellini Opera Sigonella classic music buffs will enjoy the magical atmosphere of 19th century Vienna at this New Year’s Day concert which at the Catania Bellini Opera, January 1, 2013 at 7 p.m. The Catania Bellini Opera Orchestra will be led by German conductor Lorenz C. Aichner and will feature music by Johann Strauss junior and senior, Joseph Strauss, Emmerich Kalman and Franz Lehár. The Catania Bellini Opera Box Office is located in. Box office hours are 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 5-7 p.m., Tuesday through Friday/ Saturday, open from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Ticket prices range from €15 to €40. For more information call 095-7150921 or visit www.teatromassimobellini.it.

(Photo by Catania Bellini Opera Press Office)

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Have fun JUSctiTce your Italian practicing Pra your Italian!

Buona Fortuna English: Nativity scene Italian: Presèpio English: Christmas Italian: Natàle English: Christmas tree Italian: Albero di Natàle English: New Year’s Day Italian: Capodanno English: Saint Stephen's Day Italian: Festa di Santo Stefano English: Christmas card Italian: Biglietto d’auguri

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Italy's top 10 Christmas markets (Story by Italy Magazine)

AOSTA, AOSTA VALLEY The Marché Vert Noël (Green Christmas Market) turns a little piece of the town into an alpine village. Among the gifts to buy are candles, Christmas decorations, handmade soaps, ceramics, wooden handicrafts and antique furniture, as well as clothing and accessories made from wool, felt, hemp and lace.

Open: 1 December 2012 to 6 January 2013 Venue: Piazza Caveri Website: http://www.lovevda.it

d’Ampezzo’s Christmas market brings lights, colour and a festive atmosphere to the main street. Artisans and local producers sell products including, candles, toys and handicrafts from small, wooden huts. To complete the atmosphere, you can taste mulled wine, roasted chestnuts and traditional sweets, and listen to performances of traditional Christmas songs.

Open: 3 December to 31 December 2012 Venue: Corso Italia Website: http://www.dolomiti.it/en/

TRENTO, TRENTINO ALTO ADIGE The Trento Christmas market is one of the most famous in the region. You can buy traditional decorations and nativity scenes. A gourmet section is dedicated to local specialties such as treccia mochèna (plaited pastry cake), polenta brustolada (grilled polenta), and canederli (dumplings), as well as vin brulè (mulled wine) and parampampoli (hot toddies).

Open: 24 November to 24 December 2012 Venue: Piazza Fiera Website: http://www.mercatinodinatale.tn.it/

MILAN, LOMBARDY The Villaggio delle Meraviglie (Wonderland Village) Christmas market and other seasonal activities for adults and children take place in the Indro Montanelli Gardens in the city centre. There is a skating rink and performance artists put on shows throughout the festive season.

Open: Early December 2012 to 6 January 2013 Venue: Giardini Indro Montanelli, entrance via Corso Venezia Website: http://www.tourism.milan.it/

BOLZANO, TRENTINO ALTO ADIGE For an Alpine Christmas, head to the mercantile town of Bolzano in northern Italy. Set against the backdrop of the Rosengarten Dolomites, the romantic arcaded streets and picturesque squares in the medieval town centre are festooned with brightly-lit garlands and pervaded by the aroma of roast chestnuts. The Christmas market offers traditional handcrafted items made of wood, glass and clay, as well as Christmas decorations and seasonal sweetmeats.

Open: 30 November to 23 December 2012 Venue: Piazza Walther Website: http://www.suedtirol.info/en/

FLORENCE, TUSCANY The Mercato Tedesco di Natale (German Christmas Market) is inspired by the traditional market held in Heidelberg, Germany. It consists of approximately 55 wooden huts, where European operators sell delicacies, decorations, handicrafts and typical Christmas items from their home countries. For the first time, a monastery from Belarus will attend the event to sell its Christmas handicrafts.

Venue: Piazza Santa Croce Open: 28 November to 16 December 2012 Website: http://www.firenzeturismo.it/en/

PORDENONE, FRIULI-VENEZIA GIULIA The main square features a giant Christmas tree surrounded by traditional wooden huts. There are concerts, shows and games during the festivities. A nativity scene of life-size, hand-carved wooden statues will be on show in the loggia of the Palazzo Municipale.

Open: 1 December to 24 December 2012 Venue: Piazza XX Settembre Website: http://comune.pordenone.it/ VERONA, VENETO Each year Verona hosts the Nuremberg Christmas market in the central square. The German-style market has elegantly illuminated and decorated traditional wooden huts, selling regional foods, handicrafts and Christmas tree decorations. There you can taste specialties such as mulled wine, bratwurst, stollen fruit cake and lebkuchen biscuits that are similar to gingerbread.

Open: 23 November to 21 December 2012 Venue: Piazza dei Signori Website: http://www.nataleinpiazza.it/2012/ CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, VENETO Lying in the shadow of the Tofane mountains, Cortina

ROME, LAZIO Of the many Christmas markets in the Eternal City, the one at the Piazza Navona in the historic centre is the most famous. During the Christmas period, the square transforms into a bustling multi-coloured Christmas market, selling nativity scenes, decorations and sweets. A treat for young children, there are streets artists and acrobats.

Open: Early December 2012 to 6 January 2013 Venue: Piazza Navona Website: http://www.turismoroma.it/ NAPLES, CAMPANIA The narrow street of Via San Gregorio Armeno is famous all over the world for its handcrafted nativity figurines. Its shops and stalls are a must-see at Christmas time when it is buzzing with Neapolitans and tourists alike, all out to purchase figures made from wax, bronze, cork and clay. Figurines on sale encompass the traditional and the contemporary, and in recent years have included those of famous people such as Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Diana, Princess of Wales, and even the fashion designer Gianni Versace.

Open: 1 December to 24 December 2012 Venue: Via San Gregorio Armeno Website: http://www.inaples.it/eng/home.asp

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BY ALESSABNDRA LUNETTA Food writer and blogger, volevofarelochef.it

Alessandra Lunetta has a bachelor's degree in Italian literature and a master’s in food journalism and is a free-lance journalist and food writer for local Sicilian newspapers, food-guides and magazines. She has a passion for all that involves food; from kitchenware to cookbooks to foods from all over the world. Inspired by fresh, natural and seasonal ingredients, Alessandra shares some of her favorite recipes from around Sicily with the Sigonella community. Try one of these recipes and share it with family and friends.

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Gnocchi with pioppini m butternut squash & saffr

Butternut squash and mushrooms are a fall staple. With their luscious texture an dish into something special. A simple potato gnocchi gets a rich flavour thanks to pi is a velvety dish that is very easy to make and is sure to impress.

Ingredients: ■ 200g of pioppini mushrooms ■ Olive oil ■ 1 garlic clove ■ ½ shallot ■ 150g of butternut squash

■ 250g of potato g ■ Saffron ■ Cream ■ Pinch of parsley

Serves TWO

Directions:

■ Clean 200g of pioppini mushrooms. Fry mushrooms in a large skillet wi clove until cooked but a little crunchy (4-5 mins). Season to taste. ■ In finely chopped until soft. ■ Add 150g of chopped butternut squash. Sau with water and simmer until very soft. About 5 mins before squash is finis ads. Blend with an immersion blender. ■ Boil 250g of potato gnocchi in until gnocchi rises to top. ■ Using a slotted spoon, transfer gnocchi to the ■ Cook for 1 minute. ■ Divide the butternut and saffron sauce into soup p gnocchi and pioppini. ■ Sprinkle with parsley and black pepper. ■ Serve a

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mushrooms, Risotto with Sangiovese, radicchio, ron sauce walnuts and stracchino cheese

nd earthy flavour they turn every day ioppini and a creamy, spicy sauce. This

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ith a drizzle of olive oil and 1 garlic a small saucepan, cook ½ shallot uté for several minutes, then cover shed cooking, add 1-3 saffron thre a large pot of salted boiling water e skillet with mushrooms. plates. ■ Add drops of cream. Add and enjoy!

The radicchio risotto is a classic recipe of Nothern Italy. Red radicchio is Italian chicory: its red leaves add a nice pink shade to risotto. A very purple tone is achievable by adding some red wine. It's the perfect combo: Sangiovese red wine from Romagna plus radicchio from Treviso. The result? A creamy risotto with the smooth touch of stracchino cheese and a crunchy note of walnuts.

Ingredients: ■ 1 Radicchio rosso (red chicory) ■ ½ shallot ■ Olive oil ■ 140 grams arborio rice (risotto rice) ■ Sangiovese red wine (or Merlot)

■ Vegetable stock ■ 50 grams chopped stracchino cheese ■ Chopped walnuts ■ Pinch of white pepper

Serves TWO

Directions: ■ Wash and finely chop 1 radicchio rosso (red chicory). ■ Finally chop ½ shallot. Cook chopped shallot in olive oil. ■ Finely slice radicchio leaves and add to shallot. ■ Cook for several minutes.

■ Add 140g of Arborio rice (risotto rice) and cook for 1 additional minute. ■ Add ½ glass of Sangiovese red wine (or Merlot). ■ When the wine is fully absorbed add some hot vegetable stock.

■ Cook the risotto until soft. Be careful not to overcook the rice. It should hold its shape but be soft and creamy.

■ Turn off the heat and mix in 50g of chopped stracchino cheese. ■ Divide the risotto between bowls and top with extra chopped stracchino cheese. ■ Sprinkle with chopped walnuts and white pepper. ■ Serve and enjoy!

Photos by Alessandra Lunetta |www.volevofarelochef.it

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Giovanni castro

Giovanni Castro works as a supervisory housing management specialist, supervising a staff of 14 local national professionals. His professionalism and extensive knowledge have been invaluable in helping military members and their families through lower negotiations of lower rents, deposits and damages. Because of his stellar work, he is the Sigonella Superstar for November. (U.S. Navy photos by MC3 Cameron Bramham/Released)

Giovanni Castro is supervisory housing management specialist responsible for the supervision and oversight of the Housing Service Center referrals, utilities and assignment sections. He has been a member of the Housing Department staff and the NASSIG community since February of 1980.

Giovanni's comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of host nation, Federal, DOD and Navy family housing policies, procedures and administrative practices have been instrumental in the development and implementation of several housing initiatives and programs.

Friday, 30 NOV 12 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Sausage Links, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, Cinnamon Rolls. *Lunch: Cream of Mushroom Soup, Lasagna, Tempura Fish, Baked Fish, Steamed Rice, Calico Cabbage, Herbed Broccoli, Strawberry Cake, Lemon Meringue Pie, Fruit Gelatin. *Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes. *Dinner: Egg Drop Soup, Chicken Cacciatore, Rice Pilaf, Meat Loaf, Southern Green Beans, Savory Squash, Strawberry Cake, Lemon Meringue Pie, Fruit Gelatin.

Tuesday, 04 DEC 12 *Breakfast: Farina, Oven Fried Bacon, Grilled Sausage Patties, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Biscuits and Gravy, Asstd Doughnuts, Blueberry Muffins. *Lunch: New England Clam Chowder Soup, Sauerbraten, Pork Chops Breaded, Steamed Rice, Oven Brown Potatoes, Asparagus, Carrots, Fruit Cocktail Upside Down Cake, Blueberry Pie. *Speed line: Corn Dog, Onion Rings.

Dinner: Cream of Broccoli Soup, Meat Loaf, Pasta w/tomato sauce and eggplant, Baked Potatoes, Spanish Style Beans, Carrots Slices, Fruit Cocktail Upside Down Cake, Blueberry Pie.

Saturday, 01 DEC 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, Chicken Gumbo Soup, Roast Pork, Cottage Fried Potatoes, Tossed Green Rice, Peas w/ Carrots, Cauliflower Au Gratin, Brown Gravy, Velvet Pound Cake, Vanilla Cream Pie. *Dinner: Zesty Bean Soup, Lasagna, Tuna Salad Sandwich, Steamed Rice, Home Fried Potatoes, Glazed Carrots, Savory Style Beans, Chicken Gravy, Velvet Pound Cake, Vanilla Cream Pie.

Wednesday, 05 DEC 12 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Creamed Ground Beef, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Blueberry Pancakes, Asstd Doughnuts, Bear Claw. *Lunch: Beef Noodle Soup, Lasagna, Baked Fish, Steamed Rice, Franconia Potatoes, Cream Style Corn, Mix Vegetable, Almond Cookies, Carrot Cake, Chocolate Pudding. *Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes. *Dinner: French Onion Soup, Baked Chicken, Steamed Rice, Spaghetti Garlic & Oil, Potatoes Au Gratin, Club Spinach, Steamed Peas & Carrots, Almond Cookies, Carrot Cake, Chocolate Pudding.

Sunday, 02 DEC 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, Broccoli Soup, Steamed Rice, Chicken Nuggets, Corn O’Brien, Green Beans, Marble Cake, Sugar Cookies. *Dinner: Onion Soup, Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Linguine alla Carbonara, Steamed Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Steamed Asparagus, Natural Pan Gravy, Marble Cake, Sugar Cookies.

Thursday, 06 DEC 12 *Breakfast: Hominy Grits, Corned Beef Hash, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Raisin Muffin. *Lunch: Vegetable Supreme Soup, Roast Pork loin, Turkey Pot Pie, Steamed Rice, Roasted Garlic Potatoes, Seasoned Mix Vegetables, Club Spinach, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Cherry Cobbler. *Speed line: Assorted Pizza. *Dinner: Tomato Bouillon Soup, Grilled Cheeseburgers, Veal Parmesan, Rice Pilaf, Natural Pan Gravy, Green Beans, Corn Kernel, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Cherry Cobbler.

Monday, 03 DEC 12 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Mince beef, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, Cinnamon Rolls. *Lunch: Asparagus Soup, Beef Yakisoba, Fish w/Cherry Tomato, Steamed Rice, Oven Browned Potatoes, Green Peas, Seasoned Summer Squash, Spice Cake w/ Frosting, Vanilla Cookies, Fruit Gelatin. *Speed line: Assorted Pizza. *Dinner: Minestrone Soup, Savory Baked Chicken, Pork Fried Rice, Ham Cheese Sandwich, Lima Beans, Broccoli Parmesan, Spice Sake w/ Frosting, Vanilla Cookies, Fruit Gelatin.

Friday, 07 DEC 12 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Sausage Patties, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, Cinnamon Rolls. *Lunch: Chicken Corn Chowder, Baked Fish, Meat Loaf, Paprika Buttered Potatoes, Glazed Carrots, Fried Okra, Spiced Cake w/ Frosting, Crisp Drop Cookies. *Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes. *Dinner: Chicken Noodle Soup, Baked Chicken, Spaghetti Alfredo, Tossed Green Rice, Corn O’Brien, Lima Beans, Spiced Cake w/ Frosting, Crisp Drop Cookies.

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on the Go with Mwr

Get to know

Giovanni Where are you from originally?

Adrano, Catania, Sicily

When did you start working at NASSIG? A job opportunity opened up back in 1980 and I’ve been here ever since. I have worked here for more than 32 years now. It will be 33 in February of 2013.

What does your job entail?

I am a supervisor at the Housing Personnel Support Division. I supervise 14 local nationals in providing customer service to service members who live in the local economy.

What's do you like most about your job?

Being able to help people.

What's your favorite thing about living in Sicily?

I have lived here for most of my life and there are many things I like about my country. The wonderful weather, the countryside, the mountain, the beaches, the history, and the archeological sites are some of the things that make Sicily appealing and worthwhile to live in.

Make Money, Make Your Own Hours, Make a Difference!

Sigonella's Child Development Center (CDC) is looking for subs! We need energetic, fun and imaginative people to be on call What’s your favorite place to visit around the island? and fill in when our regular teachers are out. This is an excellent opThe island of Lampedusa is the most beautiful place around here. portunity to earn money and establish your own working hours.

You could work around school schedules, sports or travel plans. It's totally flexible! Other benefits include tuition assistance. If you have your Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education you automatically qualify. Once you SCHEDULE & DESCRIPTIONS finish your CDC training you'll qualify too. Sigonella's children will also benefit.

Wednesday, December 5 ALEX CROSS……………........…PG-13 Preschoolers need to have fa5:00 PM Frankenweenie 3D PG STARRING:Tyler Perry, Matthew Fox miliar faces around. Keeping con5:30 PM Pitch Perfect PG-13 sistent substitute workers will 7:30 PM Skyfall PG-13 A homicide detective is pushed to the brink of his moral and physical limits help them feel comfortable be8:00 PM Dredd R as he tangles with a ferociously skilled serial killer who specializes in torture cause they will always be surand pain. (101 m.) rounded with people they know Thursday, December 6 and trust. What a rewarding ex5:00 PM Breaking Dawn, Pt. 2 PG-13 perience! For more information CLOUD ATLAS……………………..….….R 5:30 PM End of Watch R on this job, please contact RosSTARRING:Tom Hanks, Halle Berry and Hugh Grant 7:30 PM Dredd 3D R Friday, November 30 sella at 624-0509.

8:00 PM Trouble with the Curve PG-13 Tree Lighting Ceremony An exploration of how the actions of individual lives impact one another 5:00 PM Resident Evil 5 3D R in the past, present and future. (172 m.)

Midtown Movie theaters

5:30 PM End of Watch 7:30 PM Rise of Guardians 3D 8:00 PM Dredd

R PG R

Saturday, December 1 Winter Wonderland 12:00 PM Polar Express 2:00 PM Rise of Guardians 3D 2:30 PM Pitch Perfect 4:30 PM Alex Cross 5:00 PM Taken 2 7:30 PM Paranormal Activity 4

G PG PG-13 PG-13 R R

Sunday, December 2 2:00 PM Finding Nemo 3D 2:30 PM Here Comes the Boom 4:30 PM Breaking Dawn Pt 2 5:00 PM Alex Cross 7:30 PM Paranormal Activity 4

G PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 R

Tuesday, December 4 Last Shows!!

5:00 PM Finding Nemo 3D 5:30 PM House at the End 7:30 PM Resident Evil 5 3D 8:00 PM Looper

G PG-13 R R

Friday, December 7 5:00 PM Fun Size 5:30 PM Sinister 7:30 PM Silent Hill 2 3D 8:00 PM Taken 2

PG-13 R R PG-13

Wren's Halloween plans go awry when she's made to babysit her brother, who disappears into a sea of trick-or-treaters. (86 m.)

Saturday, December 8 2:00 PM Rise of Guardians 3D 2:30 PM Here Comes The Boom 4:30 PM Alex Cross 5:00 PM Paranormal Activity 4 7:30 PM Cloud Atlas

PG PG PG-13 R R

Sunday, December 9 2:00 PM Hotel Transylvania 3D 2:30 PM Rise of the Guardians 4:30 PM Fun Size 5:00 PM Cloud Atlas 7:30 PM Silent Hill 2 3D

GREEN RED BLUE

FUN SIZE…………………..………PG-13 STARRING: Victoria Justice, Chelsea Handler and Ana Gasteyer

PG PG PG-13 R R

PREMIER LAST SHOW FREE MOVIE

Coming soon ...

Chasing Mavericks, Flight, Man with Iron Fists, Life of Pi, Red Dawn

SILENT HILL: REVELATION 2D & 3D…………….….……..….R STARRING: Adelaide Clemens, Kit Harington and Sean Bean

When her father disappears, Heather Mason is drawn into a strange and terrifying alternate reality that holds answers to the horrific nightmares that have plagued her since childhood. (94 m.)

Movie schedule is subject to change.

Please call to confirm.

Movie Hotline: 624-4248

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GAME Meryl Streep Movies: Circle all of the Meryl Streep movies hidden in the grid. The remaining 40 letters spell an additional Meryl Streep movie.

Find the words!

A CRY IN THE DARK ADAPTATION BEFORE AND AFTER DANCING AT LUGHNASA DARK MATTER DEATH BECOMES HER DEFENDING YOUR LIFE DOUBT EVENING FALLING IN LOVE HEARTBURN IRONWEED JULIA KRAMER VS. KRAMER LIONS FOR LAMBS MAMMA MIA MANHATTAN MARVIN'S ROOM MUSIC OF THE HEART ONE TRUE THING OUT OF AFRICA PLENTY PRIME RENDITION SHE-DEVIL SILKWOOD SOPHIE'S CHOICE STILL OF THE NIGHT THE DEER HUNTER

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Sudoku!

Did you know?

A cow produces 200 times more gas a day than a person.

A dime has 118 ridges around the edge.

A dragonfly has a lifespan of 24 hours.

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AUTOMOBILES 1996 Fiat Brava ES, 4dr hatchback, runs great. Good on gas! Has a few quirks, but is mechanically sound with nice interior.

Asking $1,200 OBO. Must see to appreciate! Call Jack at 624-1213 after 5 p.m. or email jaxbox36@yahoo.com.

2001 BMW 530 Diesel 4dr Sedan. Averages 42MPG. Very nice, dependable family car. Leaving the island and must sell. Sacrifice for $2,000 OBO. Call Jack at 624-1213 after 5 p.m. or email jaxbox36@yahoo.com.

2001 Renault Laguna 1.9 Turbo Diesel DCI 120 HP. Get 20 km. with one liter of diesel. Perfect condition. Dual zone climate control, 6 Air Bag, power windows, stereo, etc. Perfect engine, ready for any test. Asking 2,500 euro. Call Salvo at 3383225071.

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Sigonella School-Community Theatre’s March musical BROADWAY TONIGHT! will feature scenes from six world-famous musicals: The Wizard of Oz, Tom Sawyer, Mary Poppins, Les Miserables, Wicked and The Phantom of the Opera.

The revue will showcase performers of all ages from elementary school through adult. Audition workshops and auditions are scheduled for December 17 – 19 in Knights Hall. Monday, December 17: 2:15 – 4 p.m. ES Audition Workshop* ES Music Room; 4 – 5 p.m. MS/HS Audition Workshop ES Music Room; 5 – 7 p.m. Adult Audition Workshop ES Music Room. Tuesday, December 18: 3– 5 p.m.ES Audition* Knights Hall; 5 – 7 p.m.

MS/HS/Adult Audition Knights Hall; Wednesday, December 19: 5 – 7 p.m.

MS/HS/Adult Callback Knights Hall. *Elementary Students: by audition invitation only, based on preliminary auditions.

Contact lynn.soeby@eu.dodea.edu for more information.

2012. During the annual Benefits Open Season, employees can take the actions listed below for the Federal Flexible Spending Account Program (FSAFEDS), Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP), and the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB). Enroll in a flexible spending account - a health care and/or dependent care account, under the FSAFEDS Program. Unlike with other programs, employees MUST reenroll in FSAFEDS each year to participate. Enrollments DO NOT carry over year to year.

Enroll in, change, or cancel an existing enrollment in a dental plan under the FEDVIP Program. Enroll in, change, or cancel an existing enrollment in a vision plan under the FEDVIP Program. Enroll in, change, or cancel an existing enrollment in a health plan under the FEHB Program.

Benefits Open Season For Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Account is November 12 - December 10,

Jenna, 3 years, medium, female, tan and black, dog, very mild mannered and loving, great with dogs, children, and

NOTICE Broadway Tonight! Auditions: Attention actors, singers, dancers and musicians!

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people, current on shots, microchipped, and spayed. She has a few 3 month old puppies left.

PA I D A D S

Mario & Luigi, 6 months, medium, male, brown, dog, current on shots, microchipped, may due better with older children.

You can adopt while posted overseas. International & fostercare adoptions, homestudies. www.adopt-abroad.com

Fideo, 7 months, medium, male, brown, dog, loves everyone and is a typical active puppy, current on shots, microchpped.

Phillipo, 7 months, medium, male, black and white, dog, a very active and playful puppy, current on shots, microchipped.

Diesel, 8 months, medium to large, male, black and brown, rottweiler, very smart and loving dog, loves cats, dogs, and children, current on shots, microchipped.

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

laptoptoshiba (satellite), 2007 model, dual 220v/110v. (market value - comes with own case and internet usb key that costs 50 euros, you just recharge it monthly and surf the web) US $250. Call 340926-4550, Email: giodegenna@yahoo.com For rent in Motta, 3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + garage. For info call Salvo at 345-351-2135 or e-mail: francesca_grease@hotmail.com

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Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella children in the Marinai community played their own version of the traditional Thanksgiving Day football game on November 23. (Photo by Cmdr. Bill McCullough)

Marinai community hosts 2nd Annual Turkey Football Game

BY JACKIE TREMBATH NAS Sigonella Public Affairs

Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella children in the Marinai community played their own version of the traditional Thanksgiving Day NFL football game on November 23.

"Since the age of 3, my son has always loved football," said Senior Chief Diego Reyes. "When I wasn't deployed and able to spend Thanksgiving with my family, my son and I would go out in our yard and play. It became our tradition."

Last year, Reyes and his son invited the neighborhood children to participate and another tradition was born. When Thanksgiving Day arrived, all the children donned their football jerseys and hit the field. Parents

also got involved, acting as coaches, referees, cheerleaders and fans rooting on the teams and adult all-time quarterback(s).

"It was an enjoyable day for the children of Marinai," said Reyes, who served as a referee. "For many weeks the buzz around the neighborhood was this upcoming football game."

Both teams were evenly matched, and the final score ended in a tie - 28-28.

"There was no losing team," said Reyes. "Just children, muddy from top to bottom, and a lot of smiles from the kids and the parents. It was a great day for football in Marinai, and a day to be thankful!"

Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella children in the Marinai community were covered in mud after the traditional Thanksgiving Day football game on November 23. (Photo by Cmdr. Bill McCullough)

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