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SIGONELLA, Sicily (July 26, 2013) Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO), Adm. Mark Ferguson received tours of NAS Sigonella's facilities and met with representatives from the installation's organizations. NAS Sigonella provides logistical support for Commander, U.S. 5th and 6th Fleets and NATO forces in the Mediterranean area. (U.S. Navy photo by Machinery Repairman 1st Class Gary W. Spence/Released)

by MC2 Brian Glunt NPASE-East Detachment Sigonella

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he Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO), Adm. Mark Ferguson, visited Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella July 26.

The scheduled visit marks Ferguson's first visit as VCNO to the base. He was joined by Fleet Master Chief April Beldo from the Bureau of Personnel. The VCNO addressed Sailors at an all hands call and discussed the effects of budget uncertainty and the importance of the Navy's forward deployed operations.

Ferguson also met with NAS Sigonella's Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) representatives to talk about challenges faced by Sailors in the area and to answer their questions and concerns.

"In Washington, we can make policies, but it is leadership that changes what happens on the ground.

We need leaders at the deckplate level to halt sexual assault, which has no place in our Navy," said Ferguson.

He further commented, "CSADD provides positive

mentoring and support for our Sailors."

"I believe that the impact of the VCNO's words is best targeted at the junior sailors," said Interior Communications Electrician 2nd Class (SW) Tiffany Hamilton, NAS Sigonella CSADD chapter president.

"Statistics have proven that these are the ranks where most of the sexual assaults, alcohol related incidents, and other destructive decisions occur. His visit, personally, let us know that the higher chain of command is listening to what we have to say and believe we make a difference."

During the visit, Ferguson toured the water treatment plant and had an opportunity to view first-hand how the installation has been working to meet the Secretary of the Navy's commitment to ensuring overseas installations have the same water quality standard as those in the U.S. "Providing our Sigonella community with the same quality drinking water we are accustomed to in the U.S. is one of my top priorities," said base commanding

officer Capt. Chris Dennis. "As commanding officer, the safety of our community is my responsibility and one that I take very seriously. More than 3.4 million people die each year from water, sanitation, and hygiene-related causes. We cannot be too serious when it comes to providing safe water to NAS Sigonella."

The commanding officer, along with representatives from the Naval Hospital and Public Works, briefed the VCNO on measures taken to ensure water quality for the base.

The VCNO also visited NAS Sigonella's Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilities, which are currently undergoing a $4 million renovation project consisting of a multi-purpose sports field and lighting system, gym and fitness center upgrades, tennis and basketball courts resurfacing and swimming pool repairs.

The visit concluded with a tour of U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella and the reenlistment of two hospital Sailors.

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Find out what is happening around NAS Sigonella.

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It’s hard to believe that we are already into August. Note that there will be a two week break in The Signature production and the next issue will be on 23 August. During the break, we will get you the information you need on the NAS Sigonella Facebook page and, as always, stay tuned to AFN. August is the start of the holidays and vacations for our Italian friends and neighbors.

Ferragosto is mainly a holiday (for those who are not on a longer holiday already) when most Italians take short vacations at the beach, and enjoy large communal meals. The festival evolved from a month-long event to an event celebrated in the second half of August and later became a one-day celebration. Yet in Sicily there are echoes of the ancient, longer festival season.

During the month of August, you will notice an increase in traffic on the highways (especially near typical vacation destinations such as in the Aci’s), backups at many of the tolls (specifically the San Gregorio toll booth), and decreased hours or closing of some of the local businesses.

During the day, shops in the center of many Sicilian towns are closed as people gather in the countryside or in their houses with relatives and friends to celebrate. The nights during Ferragosto are a different matter and even small villages may hold fireworks displays and enjoy the night well into the early morning.

August also means that we’re more than half way through the “Critical Days of Summer.” With all the activities available here in Sicily, now is a good time to remind everyone to remain focused on reducing risks during summer time activities.

It's a sweltering Saturday afternoon in Sicily, and you've just finished a pickup basketball game at the gym. A friend suggests that you hit the NEX

for a case of cold ones and then head to Cassible Beach for some tanning and swimming. Images of cold beer and cool ocean water dance in your head for a minute, but you decide to cool off at the barracks with some ice water instead.

- Smart choice. Alcohol and hot weather activity can be a dangerous mix. Alcohol is a diuretic--meaning that it promotes dehydration-and interferes with your body's ability to regulate its own temperature. Alcohol also dilates your blood vessels, as does warm weather, and therefore makes you more susceptible to passing out.

Even an athlete in top condition can experience heat illness during extreme temperatures. This condition occurs in three stages. The first includes heat cramps due to loss of sodium while sweating.

Second is heat exhaustion caused by dehydration.

Heatstroke, the third and most serious stage, can lead to shock, organ failure, and death.

To protect yourself during hot weather activity, take steps to cool down. Drink plenty of fluids.

Don't wait until you're thirsty to drink. Avoid liquids that contain large amounts of sugar, wear appropriate clothing and sunscreen. Take advantage of cooler morning and evening temperatures and pace yourself. Rest often in shady areas, especially if you feel lightheaded, confused, weak or faint. If you find yourself gasping for breath or feel your heart pounding, immediately stop all activity and get into a cool area.

If you choose to exercise outside, consider how the temperature will affect your body and your performance. Pay attention to the flag conditions that are indicated around base. The flags are located across from the NAS Sigonella Safety Office and adjacent to the Flight Line Clinic. The best times to exercise are in green and yellow flag conditions. Only individuals who

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What’s Happening Around NAS Sigonella

NAS Sigonella conducts mass casualty exercise I

have been on station greater than 12 weeks and are fully acclimated to the temperature should consider exercising during red flag conditions and no one should be exercising during black flag conditions. Following these guidelines will limit your risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke and allow you to get the most out of your workout.

Finally, I would like to remind everyone about the “Sig Citizen Competition” that started today. This is your chance to express creativity by entering a slogan or motto and logo that best describes the three obligations of being a “Sig Citizen,” which are community security, resource conservation, and health and welfare.

Look for the advertisement on page 5 and send your submissions to nassigpao@eu.navy.mil.

Good luck and Buon Ferragosto Sigonella!!

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Story and photos by MC2 Brian Glunt NPASE-East Detachment Sigonella

talian firefighters assigned to Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella’s fire and emergency services and 41st Stormo air wing participated alongside Sailors in a scenario-based mass casualty exercise July 24, on the base’s flight line.

The exercise was an annual assessment by the regional training team (RTT), out of Naples, Italy, to evaluate NAS Sigonella’s installation training team (ITT) on their ability to construct and respond to a mass casualty event.

“One of the big things about this is that it’s an interagency drill,” said Lea Hayes, fire chief of NAS Sigonella’s fire and emergency services. “It’s an ITT drill that allows the whole base to coordinate together what we would do in case of a mass disaster.”

The Italian firefighters began their part in the drill when a scheduled military rotator flight was reported to have crashed upon landing, as part of the exercise. Upon the firefighter’s arrival to the crash site, exercise role players were situated around a Mobile Aircraft Firefighting Training Device (MAFTD) awaiting various medical treatments.

“One reason for this exercise was so we could react with our 41st Stormo counterparts,” said Michael Bowling, NAS Sigonella’s fire and emergency services assistant fire chief of operations.

“When a situation happens like this, whether it be a NATO aircraft or an American aircraft, it’s important that we know the resources that each agency has to mitigate the situation.”

While fighting a mock fire aboard the MAFTD, the Italian firefighters also worked alongside hospital corpsmen, stationed aboard NAS Sigonella’s Flight Line Clinic, to transport victims, perform triage and address the role players diverse medical needs.

“When we do routine training with our host-nation counterparts, it’s going to help make us better prepared for the next exercise and better prepared if there is a real threat or crisis,” said Chief Master-at-Arms (SW) Barion Haywood, NAS Sigonella education and training leading chief petty officer. “That’s the biggest take-away we had from this exercise. Let’s do more training like this so we are more prepared.”

NAVSUP and ASD Sailors clean-up lot in Catania story and photos by MC3 Cameron Bramham NAS Sigonella Public Affairs

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ailors attached to NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Sigonella and Aviation Support Division (ASD) Sigonella took part in a community relations (COMREL) clean-up and beautification project in Catania, Sicily on July 24.

"I'm very pleased to see NASSIG service members taking once again a proactive approach to assist with clean-up efforts across the city," City of Catania Chairman of the Environment, Saro D’Agata said. “Their ongoing support is definitely on the same page with Mayor Bianco's new anti-litter campaign."

The initiative was sponsored by two local Rotary Clubs (Catania Ovest and Duomo 150) and was focused around

a working class neighborhood known as Nesima, which borders with Catania and Misterbianco.

“I love community opportunities for Sailors,” ASD Sigonella Leading Petty Officer, Logistics Specialist 1st Class Lubert Moran said.

Among the local citizens who pitched in was a group of Italian Polizia who offered their services for the beautification effort.

“Today is a nice initiative of the American base with the local Rotary Clubs,” said Nesima Polizia Precinct Commissioner, Adriana Muliere. “A lot of my police are cooperating with this wonderful initiative towards letting people understand the importance of cleaning up the environment we live in.”

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C O M M UNI T Y C A LEND A R

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Take 5 Birthday Celebrations 11:30 a.m.

2013 Monday

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Take 5 Action Movie Marathon 11:30 a.m. - All Day Library Books 2 Movies Book Club Midtown Classroom 5 p.m.

Tuesday

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FFSC Ten Steps to a Federal Job 2 - 3:30 p.m.

Take 5 Mashed Potato Sculpting Contest 5 p.m.

Wednesday

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Storytime* Library 10 a.m.

Texas Hold'em Jox Pub 6 p.m.

*EVERY WEDNESDAY

ITT Fireworks Extravanganza at Acibonaccorsi

Thursday

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FFSC ICR 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. $1 Bowling*

Sparetime Bowling *EVERY MONDAY

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FFSC ICR 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

FFSC Stress Management #1 9 - 11 a.m.

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FFSC Anger Management 1 - 3 p.m.

FFSC Resume Renovation 9 - 10:30 a.m.

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FFSC Arrivederci Class 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Outdoor Rec Paintball "Night Warz" in Motta 5 - 10:30 p.m.

Friends Night Out* Sparetime Bowling CO's TOWN HALL MARINAI 7 p.m.

Take 5 Root Beer Floats 5 p.m.

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Sunday

Splash-n-Dash NAS I 8 a.m.

ITT Acireale "Summer Carnevale" Outdoor Rec Tandem Sky Diving

*EVERY THURSDAY

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Saturday

Friday

FFSC Sig Safe 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Friends Night Out* Sparetime Bowling *EVERY THURSDAY

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ITT "St. Lorenzo's Night" Shooting Stars & Dinner at Borgo Antico Agriturismo

ITT Agrigento: Valley of the Temples & Agriturismo Coscio di Bodia

Outdoor Rec Marzamemi Boat Tour

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Outdoor Rec Marzamemi Boat Tour

by Night Half Price Bowling* Sparetime Bowling

Midtown 2 Theater Flick 'n' Float "Finding Nemo" 9 p.m.

Splasher's Pool

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Fitness Row/Swim Event 7:30 a.m.

FFSC Relocation Fair 1 - 3 p.m.

ITT Fireworks at Elephant Square & St. Agatha Festival

Liberty Taormina by Night

Liberty Kayaking & BBQ Trip

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*EVERY SUNDAY

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ITT Siracusa & Seafood Restaurant Outdoor Rec Marzamemi Boat Tour by Day

ITT Gear & Go: x4777, x4396 Liberty/Connections/Take 5: x4246, x5602 Outdoor Rec: x4777, x4396 Fitness: x4483, x5243 Midtown 2 Theaters: x4248 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!

NATO Secretary General praises Italy’s NATO contributions during Rome visit story courtesy of www.nato.int

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Need an appointment at the hospital? Call DSN 624-CARE (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, holidays, or after office hours, please call 335-578-8077 if you are normally seen at the hospital or 335-578-8150 if you are normally seen at the Flight Line Clinic.

he Secretary General and the Prime Minister reviewed the progress of the ISAF mission and planning for the Alliance’s new non-combat mission to train, advise and assist the Afghan Security Forces after 2014.

Mr. Fogh Rasmussen praised Italy’s “pivotal role in ISAF,” where it leads the mission’s efforts in the west of Afghanistan and expressed gratitude for Italy’s intention to play a leading role in the post-2014 mission. Italy was also commended for its contributions to other operations including Kosovo and NATO’s counter-piracy mission off the Horn of Africa.

“These contributions are even more valuable at a time when all our nations have to make tough budget choices. Yes, security has a price. But insecurity has a cost that we cannot afford,” said the Secretary General.

Mr. Fogh Rasmussen's agenda also includes

meetings with Foreign Minister Emma Bonino and Defence Minister Mario Mauro.

In his meeting with Mr. Mauro, Mr. Fogh Rasmussen discussed ways to improve capabilities amid the current difficult economic times through the use of multinational Smart Defence projects. Italy participates in 17 of these projects and leads three of them.

Mr. Fogh Rasmussen said that NATO also had to stay fit for the future through its Connected Forces Initiative.

“As we draw down in Afghanistan, we need to maintain this ready, capable and interconnected NATO so that we stand prepared to deal with any security challenge in today’s complex and unpredictable world,” he said. “This is where we count on Italy to play a leadership role as well. To share its expertise so that we can all learn from each other.”

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JUST SAY Prac tice y IT! our I talia n !

English: Welcome!

Italian: Benvenuto!

Learn how to say these words in Italian!

English: Have fun!

Italian: Buon divertimento!

English: Enjoy your holidays! English: Good luck!

Italian: Buone vacanze!

Italian: Buona fortuna!

English: Have a great trip!

English: Get well soon!

Italian: Buon viaggio!

Italian: Buona guarigione!

English: See you soon!

Italian: A presto!

Verbs (infinitive form)

Pizza Makes People Happier, Study Says (TL) - Scientists from St. Bonaventure University in New York state asked 61 people to draw foods with different levels of fat and sugar to measure their mood and other factors, the Wall Street Journal reported.

The results showed that the mood of the pizza artists improved by 28 percent, ahead of cupcakes at 27 percent and high-sugar strawberries at 22 percent.

Those asked to draw peppers saw a positive increase of just one percent. All the participants were given the same colors and the results were unrelated to their diets, the Wall Street Journal said. The study was published in the Journal of Behavioral and Brain Science. Pizza originated in Naples, southern Italy. A Roman-style one was developed, with a thinner base, to rival the traditional Neapolitan pizza.

Italian Prisons Launch Fashion Brand

Medieval Festival in Motta

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et ready to travel back in time! The Motta Feste Medievali (Medieval Festivals) bring to life the customs and spirit of the Middle Age. Travel back in time to revel in the atmosphere of medieval Sicily when this sunny island was under the Norman, Spanish and Muslim rules! Every summer, Motta is turned into a medieval village to honor an old tradition celebrating its past.

The festival takes place within the three city Rioni (districts): Panzera (located along via Vittorio Emanuele and around piazza Umberto, southern part of the town), Vecchia Matrice, (castle area) and Giovani

Maestri (upper part of Motta). Each district has its own proud tradition and schedule of events that include medieval plays and performances.

This year’s festival runs from Aug. 10 - 18 featuring a plethora of events such as medieval cooking, craft displays, music, jousting, jesters, minstrels and other street entertainers. Bring the entire family to be transported back in time to the days of medieval Sicily!

For more information and detailed schedules visit the following websites: http://www.comune.motta santanastasia.ct.it/, www.casanormanna.it, www. sbandieratorimaestri.it, www.rionepanzera.it

More Upcoming August Festivals Fireworks Festival in Aci Bonaccorsi

Tonight, Aug. 2, the jaw-dropping Festival Nazionale dei Fuochi d’Artificio (National Festival of Fireworks) will light up the sky over Aci Bonaccorsi at 8:45 p.m. Pyrotechnic experts will compete for the most spectacular effects. This breathtaking fireworks extravaganza is traditionally held to honor Santo Stefano, the town’s patron saint. Don’t miss it!

Peach & Pear Festival in Maniace

Bring your whole family and enjoy the annual mouthwatering Sagra delle Pesche & Pere (Peach & Pear Festival), a unique food event recognizing the importance of the Maniace peach and pear industry. This year the sagra, which will be held from Friday, Aug. 2 through Sunday Aug. 4, will celebrate its 20th anniversary.

The festival, which takes place in piazza dell’Autonomia (main square), features booths selling delicious pesche, pere, local produce, arts and crafts, music shows and the free tasting of the huge peach and pear cake. For more information and detailed schedules visit www.comune.maniace.ct.it

A “Vara” Feast of the Assumption in Randazzo

On Aug. 15, the community of Randazzo will pay homage to its co-patron saint, Maria SS. Assunta (Our Lady of the Assumption), through a spectacular religious festival. The highlight of the celebrations is the afternoon “Vara” parade. The Vara is a majestic three tiered allegoric 65-foot tall float depicting the dogmas relating to the Blessed Virgin Mary. It carries about 30 among boys and girls dressed as angels, saints and the Holy Family, which is held in the historic center. This Festa dates back to the 16th century. The parade, which starts around 3:30 p.m., leaves from the back of the Chiesa Madre (Main Church) located in piazza della Basilica. For more information contact visit http://www.comune.randazzo.ct.it/

Peach festival in Bivona

The annual edition of the Sagra della Pescabivona (Bivona Peach Festival) returns to the picturesque town of Bivona in the Agrigento province from Aug. 17 and 18 in the historic center. The festival will feature free peach tasting, arts and crafts displays and entertainment. For more information, directions and detailed visit www.comune.bivona.ag.it

Summer Festival of St. Agata in Catania

The summer edition of the St. Agata Festival is held on Saturday, Aug. 17. The summer festival is a lowkey version of the breathtaking three-day festival, whose origin dates back to 1519, that is held in February.

Even though it’s a smaller festival, the event nevertheless draws thousands of devotees and tourists of all ages who swarm the streets of the historic center to pay tribute to their beloved patroness and see the procession of its relics which starts around 8:30 p.m. The summer festival remembers the return from Turkey of the Saint’s relics that took place on the night of Aug. 17, 1126. According to an ancient, tradition, Saint Agata is considered a salvatrice (savior) because she has rescued Catania several times over the centuries, especially during earthquakes and lava eruptions. Legend has it that her holy purple-colored veil (named “limpia” in Sicilian) stopped two particularly dangerous eruptions, the first one which occurred in 251 AD, a year after her martyrdom and the second one in 1886, when the lava threatened Nicolosi. In both cases, the veil was brought in procession to the eruption site and the advancing lava flow miraculously stopped.

Norman Palio in Piazza Armerina

Since 1952, Piazza Armerina, an enchanting town in the Enna province, has hosted the most ancient medieval event in Southern Italy, which takes place every year from Aug. 12-14 to pay tribute to Madonna Maria SS. Delle Vittorie, the town patroness saint. The event features a spectacular reenactment of the 1060 conquer of Sicily by the Normans led by King Roger of Altavilla. At the end of the event, the whole procession parades through the main streets, triumphantly displaying the city flag along with its winners. The prize given to the winning District is the Banner of the Madonna. For more information and detailed schedules visit http:// www.comune.piazzaarmerina.en.it/

Summer Carnival Kicks Off in Acireale This Weekend

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arnevale (Carnival) merrymaking will return this weekend to the breathtaking Baroque town of Acireale featuring the best majestic allegoric, grotesque and flower-decorated “carri” or floats that paraded this winter in the historic center during the traditional February celebrations.

Tomorrow Aug. 3 and Sunday, Aug. 4, allegoric and flower-decorated floats’ parades will begin in the evening around 10 p.m. in piazza Duomo Complementing the fun, there will be arts and crafts (via Cavour - piazza San Domenico), art exhibitions, live music and more. Sicilian puppets shows will be held in piazza Indirizzo on both Carnival days in the evening.

For more info and detailed schedules call Acireale Tourist office at 095895273 / 895272/895248 or visit http://www.comune.acireale.ct.it The idea of the first allegorical floats was developed under Pope Alexander VI (1492-1503). Sicily saw its first allegorical float in March of 1601 in Palermo.

The float resembled Neptune (god of the Sea), and had people dressed up as sirens dancing around it. In Acireale, although the use of paper-Mache was widely used for the realization of sanctuary statues, the first float isn’t seen for a whole century afterwards. This occurred thanks to local artisans of whom Sebastiano Longo (1839-1912) was one of the most important.

He began working with paper-mache with the intention of creating the first allegorical float around 1880. From then on into the last century many groups of artisans have been entering the float-making competition, and have been given life to the Acireale Carnival allowing it to carry the title of “the most beautiful carnival in Sicily”.

The masks generally used and seen on the floats are of a satirical nature and appear as caricatures of famous people, which include known politicians, actors, musicians and artists, sports stars, fictional characters and other celebrities.

These masks originated around the middle of the 16th century resembled the people who controlled the Italian political and economical environment; they were designed so they would be seen as comical and ridiculous in the eyes of the general public.

Today, the carnival stays true to its origins, with the masks, the floats, and the overall feeling of fun and partying. In older times people used to throw eggs or vegetables at each other and at things as part of the celebration.

Today, people throw the “lighter” coriandoli or confetti (pieces of paper cut up from old newspapers or random colored paper). Foam spraying and noise-making or noise-amplifying devices have been banned.

(Carnevalediacireale.com).

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(Italy Magazine) - The hungry and homeless are getting to eat decent meals thanks to the Pasta Buono initiative, which redistributes leftovers from top restaurants and grocers across Italy.

The Pasta Buono project contacts grocery suppliers, delicatessens, bakers, patisseries, pizzerias, butchers, supermarkets and restaurateurs, and then puts them in touch with charitable organisations such as the Catholic-run Caritas that run soup kitchens. The charities collect scraps and food that might otherwise find its way to the bin, and then redistributes it to help ensure poor and needy get fed.

Some of the businesses making donations are topnotch establishments that produce gourmet food.

The economic crisis has lead to a rise in unemployment in Italy and the number of Italians seeking help from charities like Caritas. Pasta Buono aims to help those individuals as well as cut back on unnecessary food waste. According to research conducted by the Politecnico di Milano, Italians throw away six million tonnes of food a year.

The Pasta Buono initiative started in 2007. It has outlets in Rome, Genoa and Florence. It aims to extend the project to Palermo, Milan and Naples. The non-profit organisation says it helped provide 50,000 meals in 2012.

Father Fabio Bartoli, a parish priest at San Benedetto in Rome that feeds some 35 people a day, told news agency AFP: “This initiative is very important. It channels the generosity of shopkeepers and the needs of the poorest.”

Italians turn to priests in times of strife (TL) - Father Kidane, a Catholic priest in Rome, has seen an uptick in the number of Italians turning to his church since the onset of the economic crisis.

He says they come to confess their sins and then stay on for a chat about their problems. Some have lost jobs and are struggling to keep a family, but he tells The Local that many simply use the time in the confession booth to vent their frustration.

His comments back up a recent report in the daily newspaper Corriere della Sera, which said that an increasing number of Italians are turning to priests in times of strife.

“A therapist is perhaps too expensive in such difficult times, whereas a confessional is free,” Sebastiano Sali, a research fellow at the Centre for International and European Studies at Kings College in London, tells The Local.

He says the atmosphere in Italy is “definitely

tense” and points to the number of stories in the press which reflect that tension: from road-rage incidents and street attacks to passengers fighting over a seat on a bus and neighbors rowing about a garden fence.

“These fights are ending up more and more with someone being hospitalized or worse, dead."

Such a gloomy outlook makes people seek out a “nice word, from a consolatory institution, which can guarantee some security when the traditional social strongholds of family, job and social networks have weakened or disappeared."

The popularity of Pope Francis is also drawing more Catholics back to church. About 80 percent of Italy’s population is Catholic.

Shortly after the arrival of Pope Francis, 92 percent said they found him to be “humble, faithful, sincere, appealing to youth, authoritative and determined,” according to a poll by IPR Marketing in April.

Sali says that despite the challenges the Catholic church faces, the institution still provides people with a sense of stability, particularly since public authorities lack sufficient funds to support the thousands in crisis.

“So the local priest or charity intervenes...as a result, the church is taking back a more prominent position, not only in people’s spiritual lives but in their social and material lives.”

In addition, few Italians would seek out a therapist in times of trouble. “There isn’t much of a culture in Italy for therapists...if you go to the ‘shrink’ you are sick, suspiciously sick.”

Still, while Father Kidane sympathizes with those who have serious woes, he is skeptical about others who use the church simply to complain.

“They don’t know what real poverty is,” he says.

“When I came to Italy in 1958 we had nothing, barely enough to even eat. Today, people should count themselves lucky if they have a home and food on the table.”

Italian State TV RAI Will Not Screen Miss Italia Final (IM) - Rome- Italian state broadcaster RAI will not screen the upcoming final of the Miss Italia beauty pageant on TV. The move is a break with a 25-yearold tradition and commentators have suggested it reveals a shift in how women are perceived in Italy and how they are portrayed in the media.

The final is due to be held in September 2013.

Viewing figures of the Miss Italia final are reported to have declined in recent years and RAI director Luigi Gubitosi says the format is “outdated”. RAI’s decision has sparked debate in Italy.

Italian news agency ANSA reports that the President of the Chamber of Deputies Laura Boldrini praised the broadcaster for its “modern and civilised choice”, saying: “Only 2% [of women] in TV express opinions, speak.

The rest are mute, sometimes undressed.”

Boldrini added: “Italian girls should be able to go on television without parading with a number.

They have other talents.” Others seemed resistant to assertions that the show is dated. Italian entertainer Rosario Fiorello said: “[Miss Italia] never hurt anyone. On the contrary, it brought good to a lot of beautiful, talking women, who thanks to the contest found work.”

The organiser of the pageant, Patrizia Mirigliani, has suggested that RAI radically modernise the format of the show rather than axe it from the nation’s screens.

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Easy recipes to enjoy in the comfort of your home

BY ALESSANDRA 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.

SPAGHETTI WITH PESTO, DRIED FRUIT & MINT Ingredients: • 15 leaves fresh mint • • • •

140 grams spaghetti alla chitarra (4.6 oz) 100 grams celeray leaves (3.3 oz) 20 grams unpeeled almonds (1 oz) 20 grams toasted and peeled hazelnuts (1 oz)

• • • •

Lime (juice) to taste Extra virgin olive oil to taste Fleur de sel to taste Ground black pepper to taste

Serves 2

Directions:

■ Wash the celery leaves, blanch them for 1 minute in salted boiling water with few drops of lime juice. ■ Cool under cold water and squeeze gently. ■ Put them in a blender with almonds, hazelnuts, mint and a splash of lime juice. ■ Add oil as needed to start to blend.

■ Blend again and add more oil, until you have a smooth mixture.■ Season to taste. ■ Cook the spaghetti al dente, drain and toss (off the heat) with a few tablespoons of pesto**.

■ Before serving, if you like, sprinkle the spaghetti with almonds and chopped hazelnuts.

BANANA CAKE, CHOCOLATE AND MAPLE SYRUP • 1 teaspoon baking powder Ingredients: • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • • • •

11 soft butter stick (100 grams) 3/4 cup light brown sugar (150 grams) 2 organic eggs 225 grams cake flour (8 oz)

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2 1/2 ripe bananas (medium size) 1/4 cup (60 grams) maple syrup 100 grams dark chocolate (3.60 oz) Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting

Makes 8" round cake

Directions:

■ Melt the chocolate, set aside. ■ Peel the bananas and mash them with a fork. ■ Whisk butter and sugar until pale and creamy (10 mins.). ■ Add the eggs, flour sifted with baking powder and baking soda. ■ Stir in the mashed bananas and maple syrup. ■ Place half the mixture in a separate bowl and add the melted chocolate, mix well. ■ Place, alternating, spoonfuls each mixture into a greased 8" cake tin (20 cm) lined with non-stick baking paper. ■ Swirl with a butter knife, smooth the surface and bake at 160°C for about 1 hour (check the cooking with a skewer). ■ Allow to cool completely in the tin. ■ Dust with cocoa.

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Tips for Communicating at Work by andrea carobene Fleet & Famliy Support Center

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ommunication is key to any relationship, whether it's with a spouse, partner, parent, friend, co-worker, or manager. But as in relationships outside of work, communication in the workplace can break down, leading to missed deadlines, mistakes, misunderstandings, decreased efficiency, and low morale.

It's important to be a good communicator at work because most employers value employees who are good team members and who can work with others to come up with solutions. It can be hard to communicate effectively in the workplace when so many people come from different backgrounds and have different points of view and goals. Here are some tips that may help: --The key to good communication is good listening. Being a good listener means really focusing on what someone is saying. It means not interrupting and giving people the time they need to communicate. Here are some other tips for being a good listener: --Define your purpose. Be clear and confident.

Make sure your message is clear and be confident it shows in how you speak and about your body language.

--Summarize and repeat what the person has just said. "So what you're saying is that you'd like to change your schedule?"

--Try not to be planning your response while the other person is talking. This prevents you from paying attention.

--Give people your undivided attention. Don't check your e-mail or shuffle paperwork while you are listening.

--Make an effort to look the other person in the eye when you are having a conversation.

--Try to speak as clearly and specifically as you can when you're communicating with a co-worker about a task, project, or plan. Avoid making vague comments, and always be clear about deadlines and expectations.

--Give feedback. Everyone needs to know when they are doing a good job. Everyone also needs to know when they need to make improvements.

Give feedback in person, and always keep criticism focused on the work, not the individual.

--Try to put yourself in the speaker’s shoes and treat him or her the way you would want to be treated.

--If you disagree with someone, hold your comments until he or she stops talking.

--If you are angry or upset, calm down before responding. Take a break, count to 10, go for a walk.

Do whatever you need to do to cool off. Then sit down and think through how you want to approach the situation before you take any action. Adapted from Military One source.

Vacation Bible School is right around the corner Sigonella!

Don't miss this great volunteer opportunity

CALL THE CHAPEL & SIGN UP TODAY! 624-3975/9049

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ON THE GO WITH MWR

Parties are our business Don't miss the fun ... and business is good! Here's what's happening: I

f you’re looking to throw a party or host a command function, MWR is here to help! We’ve got plenty of resources and places for you to hold your event or we can even help you plan a custom excursion!

Let Midtown 2 Theaters host your movie party! Birthday packages are available that include a movie, juice, popcorn and candy. You can choose the seat reservations for your guests so there is no waiting in line and you can all sit together.

Choose a theme to match the movie or dress up like the characters! There are so many possibilities!

Throw a bowling party at SpareTime Bowling Center! You can reserve lanes for a birthday party, going away party or a command function you want to celebrate! Bumpers and ramps are available so even young children can enjoy bowling at SpareTime. Piazza Pizza can also cater the party. Call them in advance with your order and bring your own cake and BOOM, you have a party!

ITT/Outdoor Rec can help you throw a unique party with Create-a-Trip! ITT can help you pick a place you would like to visit like a winery, day spa, agriturismo, beach or historic site and make your reservations. If something more adventurous is your speed, Outdoor Rec also has many great outdoor adventures available. Try kayaking, mountain biking, or even spend a day at sea relaxing on a boat tour! All of these options and so much more are available. ITT/Outdoor Rec will take you and up to 13 friends there and bring you back. Tour guides are also available. Throw a party your guests will never forget!

Build your own party at The Chart Room! Available for groups up to 250 people, you can bring your own food, beer and wine and decorate however you like.

Spirits and a bartender are available on request. The Chart Room is the perfect spot for your next command function, baby shower, birthday party or dinner party with friends!

Throwing a party at your house but need help with the gear? Don’t forget, you can rent tables, chairs, grills, coolers and bouncy houses and more at ITT! MWR provides so many great opportunities to throw a unique shindig! For more information on any of these facilities, visit sigmwr.com. For more on The Chart Room, call Gena Albright at 624-4302.

Midtown Movie Theaters Schedule & Descriptions

Wednesday, August 7 Friday, August 2 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Sausage Patties, 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, Roast Beef, Rice Pilaf, Southern Green Beans, Savory Squash, Strawberry Cake, Lemon Meringue pie, Fruit Gelatin.

5:00 PM Pacific Rim 5:30 PM Despicable Me 2 3D 7:30 PM World War Z 3D 8:00 PM White House Down

Tuesday, August 6 *Breakfast: Farina, Oven Fried Bacon, Grilled Sausage Patties, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Biscuits and Gravy, Asstd Doughnuts. *Lunch: Bouillon Soup, Mexican Tacos, Chicken Fajitas, Burritos, Refried Beans, Oriental Fried Cabbage, Mexican Rice, Corn Kernel, Cake. *Speed line: Panini, Sandwich.

Dinner: Cream of Broccoli Soup, Beef Stew, Spaghetti Garlic & oil, Carrots Slices, Cake.

Saturday, August 3 *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 Beef, Tossed Green Rice, Peas w/ Carrots, Cauliflower Au Gratin, Brown Gravy, Cake. *Dinner: Onion Soup, Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce,Pizza, Steamed Rice, Glazed Carrots, Broccoli, Cake.

Wednesday, August 7 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Creamed Ground Beef, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Pancakes, Biscuits, Asstd Doughnuts, Bear Claw. *Lunch: Beef Noodle Soup, Lasagna, Fish w/ Cherry Tomato Sauce, Steamed Rice, Franconia Potatoes, Corn, Mix Vegetable, Cookies. *Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes. *Dinner: French Onion Soup, Baked Chicken, Spaghetti w/ meat sauce, Steamed Rice, Potatoes Au Gratin, Steamed Peas & Carrots, Cauliflower, Cookies.

Sunday, August 4 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Minute Steak, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts. *Brunch: Breakfast Items, Broccoli Soup, Steamed Rice, Pork Chops W. Mushroom Gravy, Corn O’Brien, Green Beans, Cookies. *Dinner: Beef Rice Soup, Chicken Cacciatore, Spaghetti Carbonara, Steamed Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Squash, Natural Pan Gravy, Sugar Cookies.

Thursday, August 8 *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, Fried Chicken, Steamed Rice, Roasted Garlic Potatoes, Seasoned Mix Vegetables, Club Spinach, Cherry Cobbler.

Speed line: Italian Sausage W/Onion & Pepper. *Dinner: Tomato Bouillon Soup, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Turkey Cheese Sandwich, Rice Pilaf, Corn Kernel, Cherry Cobbler.

Monday, August 5 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Minced Beef, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, Cinnamon Rolls. *Lunch: Chicken Gumbo Soup, Hamburger Yakisoba, Baked Fish, Steamed Rice, Oven Browned Potatoes, Green Peas, Seasoned Summer Squash, Spice Cake w/ Frosting. *Speed line: Pizza Asstd. *Dinner: Minestrone Soup, Savory Baked Chicken, Pasta Siciliana, Pork Fried Rice, Broccoli Parmesan, Cake w/ Frosting.

Friday, August 9 *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, Broccoli, Crisp Drop Cookies.

Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes. *Dinner: Chicken Noodle Soup, Roast Turkey, Fishwich Sandwich, Tossed Green Rice, Chicken Gravy, Corn O’Brien, Green Beans, Crisp Drop Cookies.

Thursday, August 8

5:00 PM Monsters University 3D 5:30 PM The Heat 7:30 PM The Wolverine 3D 8:00 PM World War Z

Friday, August 2

2:00 PM The Smurfs 2 3D 5:00 PM Wolverine Origins 5:30 PM Monsters University 7:30 PM The Wolverine 3D 8:00 PM The Heat

Saturday, August 3

2:00 PM The Smurfs 2 3D 2:30 PM Monsters University 4:30 PM Pacific Rim 3D 5:00 PM The Lone Ranger 7:30 PM The Wolverine 3D

Sunday, August 4

2:00 PM Despicable Me 2 3D 2:30 PM The Smurfs 2 4:30 PM The Wolverine 3D 5:00 PM Man of Steel 7:30 PM The Heat

Tuesday, August 6

As a reminder, all dependents are always welcome at the galley!

Please provide any negative or positive feedback, there is a suggestions box near the entrance to the galley, next to the serving line.

5:00 PM The Smurfs 2 3D 5:30 PM Monsters University 7:30 PM Man of Steel 3D 8:00 PM This Is The End

PG PG-13 G PG-13 R PG G PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 PG PG PG-13 PG-13 R PG G R R

Friday, August 9

2:00 PM Planes 3D 5:00 PM Grown Ups 2 5:30 PM The Heat 7:30 PM Elysium 8:00 PM The Wolverine

Saturday, August 10

2:00 PM Planes 3D 2:30 PM The Smurfs 2 4:30 PM The Wolverine 3D 5:00 PM The Lone Ranger 7:30 PM Elysium 9:00 PM Finding Nemo

PG-13 PG PG-13 PG-13

G R PG-13 PG-13

PG PG-13 R R PG-13

2:00 PM The Smurfs 2 3D 2:30 PM Despicable Me 2 4:30 PM Grown Ups 2 5:00 PM The Wolverine 7:30 PM Pacific Rim 3D

Movie Premiere

Free Movie

Same Day Release

Last Show

After moving his family back to his hometown to be with his friends and their kids, Lenny finds out that between old bullies, new bullies, schizo bus drivers, drunk cops on skis, and 400 costumed party crashers sometimes crazy follows you. (101 m.)

ELYSIUM ... R STARRING: Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Sharlto Copley

Set in the year 2154, where the very wealthy live on a man-made space station while the rest of the population resides on a ruined Earth, a man takes on a mission that could bring equality to the polarized worlds. (109 m.)

PLANES 2D & 3D ... PG STARRING: Val Kilmer, Priyanka Chopra, Anthony Edwards

Dusty is a cropdusting plane who dreams of competing in a famous aerial race. The problem? He is hopelessly afraid of heights. With the support of his mentor Skipper and a host of new friends, Dusty sets off to make his dreams come true. (92 m.)

THE SMURFS 2 ... PG STARRING: Hank Azaria, Neil Patrick Harris, Jayma Mays

PG PG PG-13 PG-13 R G

*Flick N' Float at the Splasher's Pool* Sunday, August 11

GROWN UPS 2 ... PG-13 STARRING: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade

PG PG PG-13 PG-13 PG-13

The Smurfs team up with their human friends to rescue Smurfette, who has been kidnapped by Gargamel since she knows a secret spell that can turn the evil sorcerer's newest creation - creatures called the Naughties - into real Smurfs (105 m.)

THE WOLVERINE ... PG-13 STARRING: Hugh Jackman, Rila Fukushima, Will Yun Lee Summoned to Japan by an old acquaintance, Wolverine becomes embroiled in a conflict that forces him to confront his own demons (126 m.)

THE HEAT ... R STARRING: Sandra Bullock, Melissa McCarthy, Demian Bichir

An uptight FBI Special Agent is paired with a foul-mouthed Boston cop to take down a ruthless drug lord. (117 m.)

Movie schedule is subject to change.

Please call to confirm.

Movie Hotline: 624-4248

Find and circle all of the words that are hidden in the grid.

The remaining letters spell an additional weather word.

BAROMETER BLIZZARD CELSIUS CLOUDS COLD CYCLONE DOWNPOUR DRIZZLE DROUGHT FAHRENHEIT FLOOD FLURRIES FOG FORECAST FREEZE FROST HAIL HOT HUMIDITY HURRICANE

ICE LIGHTNING MIST MONSOON OVERCAST RAIN SHOWER SLEET SNOW SQUALL STORM SUNNY TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER THUNDER TORNADO TSUNAMI TYPHOON VISIBILITY WINDY

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AUTOMOBILES 2008 Mazda 5; small minivan (3 rows of seats) - perfect for Europe! 60k miles, automatic transmission, 6 CD, moon roof, metallic sea foam green, no accidents (Carfax available), in great shape. Asking $11,500, email josharthur1@gmail.com or call Josh at 335-642-8305.

NOTICE Want to lose weight and keep it off?

Want to make healthy lifestyle changes but not sure where to start?

Join "The Healthy Weigh," U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella's multi-disciplinary program to lose weight and keep it off the healthy way. This program starts with two days of education about nutrition, the psychology of eating, physical activity, healthy options for eating out and shopping and setting goals for successful weight loss.

Your weight loss team will consist of the Hospital's registered dietitian, psychologist, a health care provider,

personal trainer and wellness coach who will follow your progress for 12 weeks and help find strategies that work

for YOU to make a lasting change. The program starts on July 8. For more info and to sign up call 624-4622.

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)

AUGUST 2, 2013 All classified ads are free to the community for advertising personal property for sale, trade or giveaway. Ads must be sent to thesig@eu.navy.mil no later than 5 p.m. of the Friday before the week of publication and must include POC name and phone number. For more information, call 624-5440, 624-2798 or 095-86-5440/2798 or stampagenerale@tin.it.

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Requests for commercial ads must be made to Stampa Generale: 081-568-7884 or stampagenerale@tin.it

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NEW AUTOMATED SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM FOR 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR

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ith the start of the 2013-2014 school year, the Navy Exchange will offer an automated school lunch program, which will allow parents and guardians the opportunity to pre-pay for their children’s meals. In order to prepare for the first day of school, parents or guardians need to register their children in the program by coming to the Navy Exchange Customer Service, starting Aug. 6, 2013. Parents need to bring their child’s DoDEA number with them to register and obtain the five digit pin number that will be used in the cafeteria line. DoDEA numbers can be

found on report cards, school registration paper work, student schedules, etc. Money can be placed on the account free of charge at Customer Service throughout the school year.

As a convenient option, the NEX will offer MyPaymentsPlus, (www.MyPaymentsPlus.com), which is a state-of-the-art online service that provides parents the information needed to manage the student’s meal account.

At no cost, MyPaymentsPlus allows parents or guardians to set up an account to check their child’s school lunch balance 24/7 online. They can also create settings to receive email

notifications when the account reaches a low balance. For the 2013-2014 school year, we encourage all parents create an account at no cost through www.

MyPaymentsPlus.com.

MyPaymentsPlus also allows parents to make a prepayment into the student’s meal account using a credit or debit card, for a small fee. Parents can also create settings to automatically replenish the student’s account when it reaches a low balance.

This feature will always insure students have money in their account to eat each day.

Whether parents choose to place money on their account through Customer Service, MyPaymentsPlus or send cash to school with their children, all students who use the school lunch program must be registered through Customer Service. This new system will monitor the USDA student meal program along with A La Carte purchases. Students must obtain their 5 digit pin number prior to the first day of school.

The automated school lunch program has been established after many requests from parents.

The Navy Exchange is excited to bring this service to our military families here in Sigonella.

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