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QUOTE OF THE WEEK"Thinking is easy, acting is difficult, and to put ones thought into action is the most difficult thing in the world."

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SIGNATURESIGONELLA, SICILY

April 19, 2013 cnic.navy.mil/sigonellaVol. 30. No. 15

On April 22, 2013, more than one billion people around the world will take part in the 43rd anniversary of Earth

Day. From Beijing to Cairo, Melbourne to London, Rio to Johannesburg, New Delhi to New York, communities everywhere will voice their concerns for the planet, and take action to protect it. This year the goal is to show to the world the “Face of Climate Change”. All of us are called to act boldly together, to save our planet.

Climate change has many faces: a man in the Maldives worried about relocating his family as sea levels rise, a farmer in Kansas struggles to make ends meet as a prolonged drought ravages the crops, a fisherman on the Niger River whose nets often come up empty, a child in New Jersey who lost her home to a super-storm, a woman in Bangladesh who can’t get fresh water due to more frequent flooding and cyclones, and they’re not the only ones. Climate changes effect even those that do

not have a voice, some of which include the polar bear in the melting arctic, the tiger in India’s threatened mangrove forests, the Right Whale in plankton-poor parts of the warming North Atlantic, and the orangutan in Indonesian forests segmented by more frequent bushfires and droughts. These faces of climate change are multiplying every day, as the global effects continue to be uncovered.

For many, climate change can often seem remote and hazy – a vague and complex problem far off in the distance that our grandchildren may have to solve. But that’s only because they’re still fortunate enough to be insulated from its mounting consequences. Climate change has very real effects on people, animals, and the ecosystems and natural resources on which we all depend. Left unchecked, they’ll spread like wildfire.

Fortunately, the other faces of climate change are also multiplying daily as more people join together to further the

awareness and reverse the trends. Every person who does his or her part to reduce the effects is also a “Face of Climate Change”: the entrepreneurs who see opportunity in creating a greener economy, the activists who organize community awareness and action campaigns, the engineers who design the clean technology of the future, the public servants who fight for climate change laws and for mitigation efforts, and the ordinary people who commit to living sustainably.

The Navy is doing its part. The Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) has committed to a more environmentally sustainable Navy. The SECNAV goal is to achieve 50% of the shore based energy requirements from renewable sources by 2020. DON is implementing policy, providing guidance, and investing in programs to develop green technologies and to further this renewable energy commitment. Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella is also doing its part by embracing these initiatives and

making strides towards SECNAV’s 50% renewable goal. The PV array and the solar hot water thermal system installed on the roof of the Midtown building, both located at NAS 1 are tangible examples. Implementing and investigating renewable technologies projects continues to be a focus for Sigonella and in the near future more renewable projects are intended to be completed. Additionally, simple behavioral changes and small adjustments to our thought process by taking responsibility for our part can be affected by awareness and action campaigns. The biggest contributor of promoting awareness to conserve resources comes from you. NAS Sigonella Energy Office receives weekly emails/calls from the building energy monitors who provide great ideas, often very economical, to reduce the energy and water usage. Moreover everybody can adopt an attitude that saves energy: switch off the lights if you don’t need them, report any water leaking, set the temperature control to 70° F in winter time and not less then 78° F in summer time. These simple

actions can be adopted both in the office and at home. They will not

only result in a utility bill savings but also will go a long way to conserving the Earth’s resources by saving energy and reducing the effects of climate change.

We all have the opportunity to be part of the solution, and I challenge you to be one of the many faces leading the way to reverse the negative effects of climate change.

Earth Day in Italy: Italy will participate in the 43rd edition of the World Earth Day on April 22 also. A concert is scheduled with the FAO (a United Nations group) where Fiorella Mannoia and Khaled will sing for the first time together. The concert will take place in Assago Milan, Teatro della Luna, and proceeds of the ticket sales will be devoted entirely to support the projects of green Earth Day Italy. The concert will stream live at www.earthdayitalia.org and will air on Sky One and Sky One HD on the evening of 22 April at 10:24 a.m. and again on Tuesday, April 23 at 4:30 p.m. and Friday, April 26 at midnight.

Earth Day 2013: The Face of Climate Change

Catania, Sicily, (Sept. 2012) - Volunteers from Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella worked alongside Italian volunteers to clean a strip of the Catania coastline (Lungomare) as part of an ongoing Community Relations (COMREL) project. The cleanup was hosted by the Catania Province Chairman for Environment and was aimed at raising awareness of sea conservation and protection of marine wildlife. Sigonella Sailors and Airmen carry out clean-up COMRELs of beaches, parks, public gardens and urban areas to show community support and friendship to the host nation. (Photo by Orietta Scardino)

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THE SIGNATUREU.S. NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLACommanding OfficerCapt. Scott ButlerExecutive OfficerCmdr. Eric VoslerCommand Master ChiefCMDCM David Graham

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NASSIG WORSHIP SERVICESROMAN CATHOLICSunday■ 8:30 a.m. Catholic Mass (naS I Chapel)■ 11:30 a.m. Catholic Mass (naS II Chapel)Sacraments of Reconciliation/Penance precede each Mass

PROTESTANTnaS I Chapel SatuRday■ 6:30 p.m. Contemporary Worship Services Sunday■ 10 a.m. traditional Worship

OTHER SERVICES/ACTIVITIES

LATTER-DAY SAINTS Sunday at 3 p.m. (naS I Chapel)Contact: [email protected] or 624-9049

CHURCH OF CHRIST LAY SERVICEnoon Bible Study (naS 1)12:30 p.m. Worship ServiceContact Virgil Strobridge at 624-4779 or Reginald Mcneil at 335-578-8519

■ aa Meetings: Monday, naS I at 5:30 p.m. and Wednesday, naS II at 11:30 a.m. Contact: 346-840-7745

Chapel Offices: naS I 095-56-3975, naS II 095-86-9049, dSn: 624-3975, CHAPLAIN DUTY: 335-831-4493 RP DUTY: 335-786-1950

NAS Sigonella Executive Officer, Cmdr. Eric VoslerFor the Sigonella students, I hope you

had a great spring break. As the last quarter of school commences for the year, remember this quote from a famous Doctor: ” Today is your day. You're off to Great Places! Your mountain is waiting, So... get on your way!” Study hard and finish the year off strong.

It was great to have the opportunity to co-host April’s Feedback Live. Remember, we can’t address issues if we don’t know about them. Although the future of Feedback Live is uncertain, we will continue to provide the community with an avenue to address your concerns or offer constructive criticism and possible solutions. Due to time constraints, we weren’t able to get to all the questions so I’ll address another question here:

QI often see people/groups buying large quantities of the same items

at the commissary that are obviously for resale or for use elsewhere on base. When this happens, there are no more of the items

left (for example Naked/Odwalla Juices, half and half) for anyone else. Can these groups/people be required to special order these items instead of clearing the shelves? What is the commissary's policy on this?

AThis question comes up regularly, it references meat sometimes,

diapers, formula, and this time, Naked products. There isn’t a specific policy or requirement that limits the number of un-rationed products that can be purchased at one time. The staff at the commissary uses purchasing models to provide what the customer desires in quantities that the models predict. Unfortunately, the models don’t take into account one-time purchases for single events. The models only indicate an average over time. In order for the system to respond properly, the management at the commissary suggests a community-wide effort to get orders placed in advance so that they may offer the same quality service and

products to the entire Sigonella community. If, and when you find your favorite “Power Garden Berry Veggie” drink not on the shelves, politely let the commissary staff know and they can attempt to buy more next time. Meanwhile, you might try making your own out of the fresh market fruits and vegetables available throughout the island, or call Mr. Gary Bufalo, the commissary manager, with a special order of your own.

On a different note, the weather is heating up; make sure you stay hydrated and wear sunscreen. “To have seen Italy without having seen Sicily is not to have seen Italy at all, for Sicily is the clue to everything” - J.W. Goethe

The questions, comments and concerns stated in this column do not constitute the official position of the U.S. Navy and are submitted by members of the community.

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Homeschooling and the military family: a perfect match?

In honor of April’s “Month of the Military Child”, the Sigonella Homeschoolers are sponsoring a brief panel discussion about homeschooling and how it can ease some of the unique challenges military children face. We’ll discuss the impact on the family, relevant DoD guidance, socialization concerns, cost, parent quali-fications, and available resources. If you’ve ever considered homeschooling as an option for your family, or just want to learn more about this growing trend, please stop by. Activities will be provided for the little ones.

When?Friday, April 264 p.m. in the Chart Room on NAS IFor those currently homeschooling, or planning to start in the fall, we’re also hosting a Curriculum Fair

from 3 - 7 p.m. Homeschooling parents will be on hand to show you the resources and curriculum they use and answer questions. You won’t want to miss this!!

For more information, please contact Ann Forrest at [email protected]. We look for-ward to seeing many of you on April 26 and hope that whatever your educational choice, your child, and your family, flourish in sunny Sigonella!

Fleet and Family Support Center Administration Bldg. / Bldg. 319 (NAS I)Monday–Friday: 7:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.DSN: 624-4291 Commercial: 095-56-4291

Come join us for Sigonella's 8th Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Walk on April 24 at 11:30 a.m. on NAS II, BLDG 618 Plaza.

**Free T-shirts to the first 75 participants.

NASSIG JEA will be providing food for donations.

A Sailor from VP-4 Skinny Dragons paints fencing at the Giarre Cusmano Center Charity. (Photo by MCSA Devin Menhardt)

Currently deployed to Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, the Skinny Dragons of Patrol Squadron FOUR continued their outreach program by conducting a multi-day community relations (COMREL) project in the city of Giarre, April 10 - 12.

Just a short drive from NAS Sigonella, the city of Giarre is located on the eastern base of Mount Etna in the province of Catania.

During the multi-day COMREL, the Skinny Dragons of VP-4 painted the railings of Centro Cusmano and assisted the Giarre Cus-mano Center Charity, a local organization dedicated to helping the homeless and those in need.

“I enjoyed spending time helping people that help others," said AWO1 Laura Flint. "It’s a great feeling”

Dr. Alberto Lunetta, NAS Sigonella community relations officer helped set up the event.

"We are proud to have been able to work so closely with NAS Sigo-nella to continue making a difference on the island," said Lt. Cmdr. Jon Vanecko.

In addition to working to improve the community, the Skinny Dragons of VP-4 also enjoyed the views from Giarre and encourage others to visit the city.

“Giarre is beautiful," said MCSA Devin Menhardt. "Being between a snow topped volcano and the blue waters of the Mediterranean makes for some picture perfect views.”

bY LTJG RYAN MILLERPatrol Squadron FOUR

Patrol Squadron FOUR participates in COMREL

Yeoman First Class Tremayne Proctor flips a burger during a barbeque April 15 hosted by the Navy Ball Committee in an effort to raise funds for the Naval Air Station Sigonella Navy Ball in October. Proctor said service members from multiple base and tenant commands volunteered throughout the barbeque which included a delivery service for an extra dollar. Proctor added that the next Navy Ball barbeque will take place May 3 and the Navy Ball Committee will be hosting future car washes as well. U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Cameron Bramham/Released)

Fundraising for Navy Ball underway

Self Defense Class offered by the FFSC

Chief Master-at-Arms Rodrigo Celones teaches a couple a “wrist grab release,” technique during a self-defense class hosted by Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) at the NAS II Flightline Fitness Center (FFC), April 9. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Cameron Bramham/Released)

This April, the Department of Defense observes Sexual Assault Awareness Month with the theme, “We own it …We’ll solve it … Together.” One key focus area involves sexism and the continuum of behaviors that can lead to a sexual assault.

To help teach people to defend against sexual as-sault, the Fleet and Family Support Center is offering self defense classes. The next class is April 23 at the NAS II Flightline Fitness Center beginning at 4:30 p.m.

What’s Happening Around nAS SigonellA


Most people choose orders to an overseas base for one of three very specific reasons: Travel. Travel. Or travel.

For Hospitalman Apprentice Monika Riedt, she had a different reason altogether. She wanted to be closer to home.

Riedt was one of the first babies born at U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella when it opened in 1993. Now, with the hospital celebrating its 20th anniversary, she serves under its command, as a general duty Corpsman for Naval Branch Health Clinic Souda Bay, Greece.

“I wanted to learn more about where I came from,” Riedt said about choosing her orders to this command. “My mom has always said good things about it, and I believe knowing where you’re from is important. And I knew it would mean a lot to my mother.”

Her mother is Lt. Monica Gothers and she is currently stationed at Naval Criminal Investigation Services in Quantico, Va. Gothers was a young Interior Communications Electrician Second Class when she was stationed at Sigonella for a three-and-a-half-year tour beginning in 1992. And while “Mercedez” – as Gothers refers

to her daughter – admittedly remembers little about her time here (“I don’t remember much except the food, the language and buildings,” she said), her mother remembers it well.

“I loved Sigonella,” Gothers boasts. “I quickly learned to speak Italian, and the local nationals were so nice to Mercedez and me. Italians love babies, and they were fond of her.”

With a father who “wasn’t really in the picture,” according to Riedt, mother and daughter tackled the Italian culture together. Riedt took to it well, too. Her first words were spoken in Italian.

Their bond grew stronger over the years and throughout the many bases and commands they visited. When Gothers would deploy (she’s been to both Iraq and Afghanistan), the two still managed to forge that bond.

Before she would leave on these deployments, Gothers would buy a book and the two would agree on the chapters they would read before they talked next. Then, during the ensuing conversation, they would agree on a next “assignment,” and so on.

“This helped us bond despite the far distances,” Gothers said. “To this date, we continue to share our thoughts and feelings about everything.”

That sharing included Riedt’s decision to join the Navy, even if it didn’t seem like she was headed for that path.

As a child, Riedt was so talented as an artist that her mother sent her to New York’s famed SoHo neighborhood to meet with world renowned artists. Furthering her education was always stressed, though.

“I encouraged her to go to college and then join the Navy as a commissioned officer,” Gothers said. “She insisted on joining the Navy, pointing out that I had a great career. How could I argue with that?”

Riedt clearly couldn’t either. She has wanted to join since she was a child and recently decided it was best to earn money for college. After all, medical school is expensive, and her dream is to become a surgeon one day.

“It’s a long road,” Riedt said. “But I’m prepared to work hard.”

At the very least, a journey like that would give the two quite a bit to talk about.

One of Sigonella’s first babies returns to serve

bY HM2 MATTHEw CLUTTERU.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella

HA Monika Riedt (right) was born at U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella the year it was founded and now works under its command. She currently works in the laboratory at Souda Bay. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella)

C o M M u n i T Y C A l e n d A r

April

2 0 1 3

Friday

19Italiano Espresso!

FFSC10 - 11:30 a.m.

Infant Massage*FFSC

1 - 2 p.m.

*EVERY FRIDAY

Saturday

20Motta Extreme Trail

Run10 a.m. check-in time

HS HomeSoccer GameGirls: 10 a.m.Boys: Noon

Spring Tune-Up classLiberty & Auto Skills

Sunday

21Lifeguard CourseSplasher's Pool

9:00 a.m.

ITTAgrigento: Valley of the Temples &

Bagliesi Winery Wine Tasting

Catania vs. PalermoSoccer Match

Monday15

$1 bowling and shoe rental*

Sparetime bowling

*EVERY MONDAY

Tuesday23

Self Defense ClassNAS II Gym4:30 - 6 p.m.

Wednesday24

SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS WALK

NAS II11:30 a.m.

AOSC Single Sailor Dinner

NAS I CHAPEL5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Thursday25

Italian HolidayCommissary open

10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

FREE MOVIEMid-town theaters

"The Lorax"

26Italian Rest Day

Homeschooling Q&A Panel Discussion

Chart Room4 p.m.

27 28

29 30

Pilates Week EventAthletic Pilates

NAS I Gym 5 p.m.

MAY 1

MWR Adult Softball Season Begins

Pilates Week EventPre/Post Natal Pilates

NAS I Gym 5 p.m.

2Pilates Week Event

Intense PilatesNAS I Gym

5 p.m.

Storytime*Library10 a.m.

*EVERY WEDNESDAY

3 4 5 Bike Rodeo

Marinai1 - 4 p.m.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Sparetime Bowling3 - 7 p.m.

Liberty/Connections/Take 5: x4246, x5602Outdoor Rec: x4777, x4396 Fitness: x4483, x5243

Midtown 2 Theaters: x4248 FFSC: x4291American Red Cross: x4900

Does your command or organization have an event you’d like to see on the Community Calendar? Email us at [email protected] and let us know!

iMporTAnT eXTenSionS:

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.


ITALIAN HEADLINES

The annual Sagra dell’Arancia (Orange Festival) in Scillato, a pic-turesque town nestled on a hilltop on the Madonie mountains in the Palermo province, will be held in piazza Aldo Moro, the main square, Sunday, April 21. The sagra, which is a must for fresh-picked fruit lovers, will also feature exhibits, live music, folklore parades and trips to the local historic and archeological sites such as the Archeo-dromo delle Madonie, the Sanctuary of Maria SS.ma della Catena and the Madonie Park as well as the town’s springs of fresh water..

Festival-goers can enjoy scrumptious orange-based specialties such as orange cakes, jams, juices, ice creams and salad. Booths fea-turing orange-based foods and other local food specialties will be open all day long. For more information and detailed schedules visit http://www.comunescillato.pa.it/

Orange Festival in Scillato, Sunday, April 21

(Photo by http://www.assarca.com)

Everywhere you look in the northern Italy region of Emilia-Romagna you are reminded of how pigs end up. Stroll past a restaurant and you'll see plates of Parma ham, culatello, salami, coppa and various other cold cuts of pork. Wander into the many cathedrals and museums and you'll see frescos of the seasons, including one showing a farmer butchering his pig to feed his family through the winter.

There's a hotel with a cavernous cellar hung floor to ceiling and wall to wall with pork leg muscle stripped from the bone, stuffed in a pig's bladder, washed in wine, seasoned and tied tight with string then aged for years on end.

Such is the delight (bordering on obsession) that the locals take with piggy bits that my guide confessed he had spent £4,232 ($6,478) on an antique ham slicer. When he told the waiter at a Parma restaurant, where we stopped for lunch, he was regarded with the same reverence that you would expect in nearby Modena if you bought a red sports car with a prancing horse on its bonnet.

The square of Reggio Emilia city is dominated on one side by the Valli Theatre, famed for its ballet. There are cafes along another side where it's possible to pick up a piadina, a flat bread with a variety of fillings, which is a regional speciality. It's in this town that the Italian flag, or il Tricolore, was first adopted.

No one knows why the three colours were chosen. I like the idea of them being tomato red, basil green and mozzarella white, but that may just be my stomach talking, as pizza cheese is not the one that locals are most proud of. For that you must look to Parmigiano Reggiano, which most of us will regularly refer to as Parmesan. Don't ever do that. Anyone can make a hard cheese using a version of the traditional method and call it

Parmesan, but the real McCoy has to come from here - the EU has granted it Protected Designation of Origin status. At a factory I realised the process involves a lot of hard labour and waiting - 36 months for a really good cheese. It should smell fruity and of pineapple when you break it, and the older the cheese, the more "stars" of salty grains are visible on the surface. The next time you go shopping, look for the label of designation and consider breaking it into small chunks and serving with a sparkling wine and cold cuts as an antipasto, rather than just grating it over your pasta.

Suitably educated, I headed to Parma - home of composer Giuseppe Fortunino Francesco Verdi. Parma is a small but beautiful place, mixing history, culture and food, and having spent just a few hours there I am seriously considering returning to visit the striking Teatro Regio for the Verdi Festival in October.

Other highlights include the Romanesque cathedral and the neighbouring baptistery - look out for the sculpture of a pig death. A highlight was a tour of the pungent medieval Culatelli cellars to see the million-euro stock of ageing hams, some of which families order years in advance. It has a window to let in fog from the River Po and another to get fresh air circulating. At Piacenza, about 40 minutes away, more churches and a stunning cathedral.

One extra treat was a tour of the eerie Rivalta castle by a guide who took me up a tower to watch the sun set, then petrified me with a wander through some rooms stuffed with suits of armour and the bones of a long-departed "saint".

At the airport, I discovered that my bag was 11kg heavier than when I left.

That's a lot of cheese and wine, and an awful lot of pig ...

Pigging out in Parma: A trip to northern Italy's ham country

bY STEvE MYALLDaily Mirror

According to www.emiliaromagnaturismo.com, sweetness is the hallmark of PDO Parma Ham. Delicate flavor, slightly salty with fragrant aroma, it has a uniform color between pink and red, interspersed and surrounded by the pure white of fat. These properties are found only in the typical area of production of the Parma province's territory where the climatic conditions are ideal for the Parma Ham's drying and the natural aging, giving the right amount of sweetness and flavor. The ancient Gauls and Romans knew the art of salting and preserving sausages - the term "prosciutto" derives from the Latin prae exuctus, which means 'dried up' - in the XIV century people in Parma began to use the salt proceeding from the wells of the thermal town of Salsomaggiore for pork meat preservation. Its processing begins with the choice of the pig whose place of origin must be limited to the regions of Emilia Romagna, Lombardy, Veneto, Piedmont, Tuscany, Molise, Umbria, Lazio, Marche and Abruzzi; weight and age, respectively, must be not less than 145 kg and 9 months; and the race must be Large White, Landrance or Duroc. After the slaughter, its seasoning can be extended up to 24 months or longer before it reaches our tables. (Photo by http://noellemace.blogspot.it)

(ANSA) Rome- As many as one third of prison inmates are at

high risk of developing a mental illness, said psychiatrists gathered for a conference last Friday.

About 20,000 of the 70,000 inmates in Italian prisons have developed diseases such as psychosis, depression, severe anxiety, and bipolar disorder, say the experts gathered for a national congress of young psychiatrists. Some were mentally unwell before prison; others developed disorders once inside what some have described as "hell," according to the psychiatrists.

Early investments in mental health - before people become so ill that they commit crimes and wind up in jail - would be money well spent, the experts say. The statistics show "everything that happens after years of neglect on the part of Italian mental health services, and this is the bill that must be paid," said Claudio Mencacci, president of the Italian Society of Psychiatry.

In fact, prison inmates are nine times more likely to attempt suicide than in the general Italian population - and that rate is quickly climbing.

Since 1960, a 300% increase in prison suicides has been reported. Guards dealing with prisoners are also becoming less mentally healthy, the experts say: between 2000 and 2011, 68 suicides were reported among Italian prison workers.

Overcrowding in prisons contributes to the problem. Italian prisons are among the most crowded in Europe, with as many as 150 inmates per 100 beds, compared with an average of 107 in the rest of Europe.

(ANSAmed) ROME – Goodbye concierge! In Italy there will be

soon hotels where the formalities of check-in and check-out will be completely automated. Several Italian hotels will be going tech-savvy and giving up the personal touch of a check-in clerk in a push for cheaper, more efficient operations.

The international hotel company Sillks International

Hotel Group is about to open three facilities in Italy: Park Sillks Resort, in Vignola, in Costa Smeralda, scheduled to open on October 1, 2013, the Park Sillks Resort Hotel & SPA, in Alassio, and the Park Sillks Hotel in Messina.

Several Italian hotels will be going tech-savvy and giving up the personal touch of a check-in clerk in a push for cheaper, more efficient operations.

(Italy Magazine) Italian sports-car manufacturer Ferrari has unveiled its

new model, LaFerrari, which costs €1 million. The limited edition series offers 963bhp and is the first hybrid in the history of the Prancing Horse. It offers a performance of from 0 to 100 km/h in less than three seconds and from 0 to 200 km/h in less than seven seconds. Compared to the Enzo, LaFerrari consumes less, while carbon-dioxide emissions have been lowered by 50%.

Ferrari chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo said: “It is the highest expression of excellence of our company: technological innovation, performance, futuristic style, driving pleasure. It is an extraordinary car, destined [for] our collectors. A car with technical solutions, which in the future will be integrated in our range and which are the benchmark for the entire sector. LaFerrari represents the best planning and building capacities in our company, including those acquired in Formula One, knowledge, unique in the world.”

He added that “all of the 499 LaFerrari cars to be produced have all been sold”. The company said it has received more than 700 requests for the new super model. Purchasers are reported to be mostly collectors and 25 of them are reported to be in Italy.

(ANSA) Rome - Hydrogeological instability affects 82%

of municipalities in Italy, putting around 28 million people at risk, national reclamation, irrigation and land improvement association ANBI said last Thursday.

Some 1.26 million buildings are currently exposed to the risk of landslides or flooding, including over 6,000 schools and 531 hospitals, according to an ANBI report. Meanwhile figures from various sources cited in the study show that in Italy between 1950 and 2012 over 9,000 people died and a further 700,000 remained homeless as a result of landslides or floods, costing the country billions of euros in economic damages. ANBI President Massimo Gargano said the problem required a ''civil protection culture'' as being ''the most transparent, effective and economical'' in tackling the risk.

He also proposed a plan involving 3,400 interventions to a total of 7.4 billion euros to reduce the present instability.

(ANSA) Rome - The business of counterfeiting has taken a

downturn, dropping 40% in 2012, an Italian Treasury report said last Friday. For the fifth consecutive year, fewer

fake bills are in circulation. In 2012, 78,764 bills were seized valued at 3.5 million euros. Twenty-euro banknotes took a 48.6% dive, the Treasury's anti-fraud office said. Instead, false coins increased in Italy and the eurozone, up 7%, the report said.

(AFP) ROME: Italy's Costa Crociere, the biggest cruise

operator in Europe, last Wednesday accepted limited responsibility for the Costa Concordia disaster as the employer of some of those under investigation over a shipwreck tragedy in which 32 people died.

A court ruled the company will have to pay a fine of 1.0 million euros ($1.3 million) and will no longer be investigated for alleged responsibility in the disaster. Costa will instead aim to take part in the expected trial as an injured party.

"It is a balanced solution," the company's lawyer, Marco De Luca, told reporters in Grosseto in Tuscany where the court hearing was held and where preliminary hearings will begin on Monday to decide whether the accused should face trial.

Prosecutors have levied charges against six people including captain Francesco Schettino and the head of Costa Crociere's crisis unit Roberto Ferrarini for the January 2012 incident. The charges have to be confirmed before any trial can go ahead.

The giant luxury liner crashed into the Italian island of Giglio with 4,229 people on board just as many passengers were dining on the first night of their Mediterranean cruise, prompting a panicked and chaotic night-time evacuation.

Dozens of passengers are suing the company for damages, although most of those who were not injured or did not lose loved ones have accepted 11,000 euros in compensation from Costa, which belongs to US giant Carnival.

Wednesday's ruling bears only on the criminal investigation and not civil proceedings.

(ANSA)Venice - The grounds of a lavish villa once owned by

notorious Veneto crime boss Felice Maniero are being turned into a public park.

Part of a swathe of initiatives to turn ex-mafia assets to public use, the confiscated estate in Maniero's home town of Campolongo Maggiore near Venice is being converted by 100 high-school students in their spare time.

Former 'Brenta Mafia' chief Maniero, 57, dubbed 'Angel Face', was freed in 2010 after serving more than 20 years in jail.

A successful Italian TV series was made by and shown on Sky Italia about his career and lifestyle last year.

Maniero, who has since repented and lives in a secret location as a State's witness, complained it was a "travesty" and there was nothing glamorous about a life of crime "which only puts young people in the hands of ruthless Mafia bosses".

Prisoners at high risk of mental illness in Italy, depression, suicide potential up to nine times higher

Ground 'fragile' in over 80% of Italian municipalities, 28 million people at risk of landslides and flooding

Veneto crime boss villa grounds turned into public park; Felice Maniero's estate confiscated by State

Fewer counterfeit euro bills in circulation, fake coins slightly more

No-clerk hotels to open in Italy

Ferrari Unveils €1 Million Car

Cruise giant fined 1m euros for crash that killed 32


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.

bY ALESSANDRA LUNETTAFood writer and blogger, volevofarelochef.it

Polpettine di ceci e tonno | Meatballs with chickpeas & tuna Cheesecake al limone e fragole | Lemon cheesecake & strawberries

Ingredients: • 200 g cooked drained chickpeas*• 80 grams of canned tuna• 1 egg white• 2 anchovies in oil• 1 TSP unsalted capers

• 1 pinch powdered chili• 1-2 TBS Rich flour• 1/4 TSP Baking Powder• Pinch of parsley• Pinch of salt• Olive oil

Ingredients: • 200 grams digestive biscuits • 95grams of slightly salted melted butter• 1 tin condensed milk• 300 grams low-fat cream cheese• Grated rind and juice of (2) lemons

• Strawberries• Brown sugar• Hint of vanilla

Makes about 12-16 small polpette.

Directions: *Cook the chickpeas with carrots, chopped onions, celery and blend all (without the cooking water).

■ Mix with remaining ingredients. ■ Shape into balls (the dough is soft but keeps the shape easily). ■ Roll the polpette in some rice flour and chill for 30 min. ■ Brush the polpette with olive oil. ■ Bake in a preheated oven to 200°C until golden (flip them a couple of times and if necessary add extra olive oil).

Serve the polpette with green salad, lemon wedges and creamy Greek yogurt seasoned with lemon juice, salt and chopped parsley.

Directions: ■ Mix digestive biscuits with slightly salted melted butter. ■ Press into base of a 8 inches (20cm) cake tin lined with non-stick baking paper. ■ Chill. ■ Whisk together 1 tin of condensed milk with the low-fat soft cheese. You will have a fairly liquid mixture. The magic happens when you add the lemon juice: the mixture thickens in seconds! ■ Add the grated rind and juice of 2 lemons. ■ Stir and pour on top of base. ■ Chill for 2-3 hours. ■ Top the cheesecake with strawberry slices. ■ Serve with a compote made by cooking strawberries with brown sugar and a hint of vanilla. Serves 4. (adapted from: carnation.co.uk).

*Because the cheesecake doesn’t contain any classic “thickening agents” such as eggs or gelatin, it remains quite soft and fluffy; so the tip is to remove the cake from the tin and refrigerator only a few minutes before serving!

Photos by Alessandra Lunetta


ON THE GO WITH MWR

Friday, April 19 5:00 PM Oblivion PG-135:30 PM The Call R7:30 PM 42 PG-138:00 PM Olympus Has Fallen R

Saturday, April 20 2:00 PM Croods 3D PG2:30 PM Jack The Giant Slayer PG-134:30 PM Admission PG-135:00 PM Burt Wonderstone PG-137:30 PM Oblivion PG-13

Sunday, April 21 2:00 PM Oz 3D PG2:30 PM Snitch PG-134:30 PM The Call R5:00 PM G. I. Joe 2 3D PG-137:30 PM Olympus Has Fallen R

Tuesday, April 23 5:00 PM Jack Giant Slayer 3D PG-135:30 PM Snitch PG-137:30 PM G. I. Joe 2 3D PG-13 8:00 PM Dark Skies PG-13

Wednesday, April 245:00 PM Admission PG-135:30 PM Burt Wonderstone PG-137:30 PM 42 PG-138:00 PM 21 & Over R

Thursday, April 25 2:00 PM Dr. Suess’ The Lorax PG 5:00 PM Oz PG5:30 PM The Call R7:30 PM Oblivion PG-138:00 PM 21 & Over R

Friday, April 26 5:00 PM The Host PG-135:30 PM The Call R7:30 PM Oblivion PG-138:00 PM Temptation PG-13

Saturday, April 27 2:00 PM Oz 3D PG2:30 PM The Croods PG4:30 PM 42 PG-13 5:00 PM Temptation PG-137:30 PM Olympus Has Fallen R

Sunday, April 28 2:00 PM The Croods 3D PG2:30 PM Burt Wonderstone PG-134:30 PM The Host PG-135:00 PM Olympus Has Fallen R7:30 PM Admission PG-13

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The Host ... PG-13STARRING: Saoirse Ronan, Diane Kruger, Max Irons

When an unseen enemy threatens mankind by taking over their bodies and erasing their memories, Melanie will risk everything to protect the people she cares most about, proving that love can conquer all in a dangerous new world. (125 m.)

ADMISSION ... PG-13STARRING: Tina Fey, Paul Rudd, Nat Wolff

A Princeton admissions officer who is up for a major promotion takes a professional risk after she meets a college-bound alternative school kid who just might be the son she gave up years ago in a secret adoption. (107 m.)

THE CALL ... RSTARRING: Halle Berry, Evie Thompson, Abigail Breslin

When a veteran 911 operator takes a life-altering call from a teenage girl who has just been abducted, she realizes that she must confront a killer from her past in order to save the girl's life. (94 m.)

OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN ... RSTARRING: Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman

Disgraced former Presidential guard Mike Banning finds himself trapped inside the White House in the wake of a terrorist attack; using his inside knowledge, Banning works with national security to rescue the President from his kidnappers. (120 m.)

Movie schedule is subject to change.

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Movie Hotline: 624-4248

Friday, 19 APR 13 *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, Cake.*Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes.*Dinner: Egg Drop Soup, Savory Baked Chicken, Baked Tuna Noodles, Rice Pilaf, Southern Green Beans, Savory Squash, Strawberry Cake, Lemon Meringue Pie, Fruit Gelatin.

Saturday, 20 APR 13 *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, Veal Steak W/Mushroom Gravy, Tuna Sandwich, Steamed Rice, Glazed Carrots, Savory Style Beans, Chicken Gravy, Velvet Pound Cake.

Sunday, 21 APR 13 *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, Pork Chops W. Mushroom Gravy, Corn O’Brien, Green Beans, Cookies. *Dinner: Beef Rice Soup, Roast Beef, Cold Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Steamed Asparagus, Natural Pan Gravy, Marble Cake, Sugar Cookies.

Monday, 22 APR 13 *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 Ass.*Dinner: Minestrone Soup, Savory Baked Chicken, Pasta Siciliana, Pork Fried Rice, Green Beans, Broccoli Parmesan, Cake w/ Frosting.

Tuesday, 23 APR 13 *Breakfast: Farina, Oven Fried Bacon, Grilled Sausage Patties, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Biscuits and Gravy, Asstd Doughnuts. *Lunch: Egg Drop Soup, Sweet & Sour Pork, Chicken Chop suey , Chinese Fried Rice, Chow Mein Noodles, Oriental Fried Cabbage, Corn Kernel, Cake.*Speed line: Frankfurter on rolls, Onion Rings.Dinner: Cream of Broccoli Soup, Beef Stew, Boiled Pasta, Spaghetti Garlic & oil, Spanish Style Beans, Carrots Slices, Cake.

Wednesday, 24 APR 12 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Creamed Ground Beef, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Blueberry 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, Club Spinach, Steamed Peas & Carrots, Cookies.

Thursday, 25 APR 13 *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, Baked 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, Tuna Sandwich, Rice Pilaf, Natural Pan Gravy, Green Beans, Corn Kernel, Cherry Cobbler.

Friday, 26 APR 13 *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, Chicken Parmesan, Fishwich Sandwich, Tossed Green Rice, Corn O’Brien, Green Beans, Crisp Drop Cookies.

WHAT'S HAPPENING ...

Looking for a great way to get rid of your household clutter and make some extra cash at the same time? MWR is here to help.

MWR is hosting a Community Yard Sale in the Marinai housing area so start your Spring Cleaning today. The time of year is approaching with military PCS transfers so let’s all get organized together.

The event will be held in front of the Youth Complex on Saturday, May 4 from 8 a.m. to Noon. Spaces will be provided to U.S. ID cardholders only.

There is a small participation fee. Stop by ITT for details and to claim your space.

Tips for a Successful Yard Sale:1. Gather all items for sale. Go through those boxes in the attic, shed, closet or garage and select

items you can sell. Then walk from room to room in your home, identifying things you no longer need. Most of us have trouble parting with things, even if we never use them: if you haven't used something for more than a year, it's a good sign you won't miss it!

2. Create an inventory list. This will make the process go smoothly, be sure to add a column for price and a column for minimum price.

3. Attach a price label to each item. Use brightly colored labels or masking tape. If you have a lot of items with the same price, such as books just label the box.

4. Make signs for large items. This is a great way to advertise large household items that you may not be able to bring to the yard sale. Be sure to take photos of the items for your sign.

5. Make signs to offer last minute deals! This will help to get rid of the left over items during the last part of the sale.

6. Be sure to have cash on hand. An envelope with small bills and change will help move the sale process along quickly.

Looking to do some Spring Cleaning? MWR announces a Community Yard Sale

bY LYNNE GANTTMWR

Seaman Apprentice Grant is a great Sailor amongst his peers and a great role model. He flawlessly processed 20 Fitreps/Evals, 30 awards, seven instructions, and 250 pieces of correspondence raising the morale and esprit de corps for all personnel assigned to NASSIG and tenant commands. His performance has been exemplary and he has played a pivotal role in the success of NASSIG'sAdministrative Department.

As the Departmental Safety Petty Officer, he ensured all safety procedures and maintenance were conducted with zero discrepancies. As Divisional Family Care Plan Coordinator, he is responsible for the tracking, accuracy and validity of all Family Care Plans. Additionally, he played a key role in the continual success of the NASSIG Galley during the recent Captain Edward F. Ney food service inspection. His commitment to excellence ensured Ristorante Bella Etna will remain the best in the Navy. Grants daily positive attitude, enthusiasm, and work ethic contributed to the success of Ristorante Bella Etna.

SIGONELLA SUPERSTAR

Get to know GRANTWhere are you from originally?Rotterdam, NY

Why did you decide to join the service?I have a couple family members in the service and using this as a stepping stone to future career options.

How long have you served?I just passed my one year mark on March 25, 2013.

What does your job entail?I handle correspondence, awards, instructions, notices, and any other paper work that needs to be approved by the CO whether it impacts a service member or NASSIG.

What's your favorite thing about your job?Having the opportunity to work right next to the CO, XO, and CMC.

What's your favorite thing about living in Sicily?The opportunity to travel around Europe and the fact it's a lot warmer here than in upstate NY.

How long have you been stationed here?Eight months.

What's the favorite place you have visited so far?Haven’t traveled off the island but Cefalu so far.

People may be surprised to know thatI like to cook.

I cannot live without my family and friends back home.

My hobbies include hiking, running, collecting coins, swimming, and traveling.

When I was a child, I wanted to grow up to become an FBI Agent.

My favorite sports team is the New York Yankees.

My nickname is “Chadwick.”My favorite food is cheesecake.My mantra for life is "Never give up."

GRANT gets personal

ON THE JOB: YNSA Chad Grant serves as a command admin clerk.

(Photos by MC3 Cameron Bramham.)

YNSA Chad A. Grant


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IL MERCATOAll classified ads are free to the community for advertising personal property for sale, trade or giveaway. Ads must be sent to [email protected] 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 [email protected].

AUTOMOBILES

1997 Volkswagen - VW Golf Joker. 5 Gears manual. 156.000 Kms (98.000 Miles) excellent island car great air conditioning – AM/FM CD player- central locking excellent condition (tires, battery, brakes, electronics) Clean. No rust. No accidents. Non-smoker car. Blue. $3,500. Call flevotomas, 3355788118 or 624-4534.

2000 Opel Zafira Diesel. Excellent condition. 140,000km. 5-speed. 38+MPG. Seats 7. Four new tires. Power windows, locks and mirrors. AC. Available 15 May: $3,500.Available 16 June: $3K. Call Cmdr. Peter Dodson: 624-4598 (USNH) 624-3575 (after 5 p.m.).

2004 BMW 325i Silver, BLK leather, manual trans, 104K miles, excellentcondition, asking $9K OBO Call Robert 335-135-0313.

Bombola gas heater - $45. Rose wood dining room table with six chairs - $2K. Two small 220V electric heaters; great for bano - $15EA. Two medium 220V electric heaters - $20EA. Large Wardrobe with doors - $100. Coffee table - $75. 220V Severin coffee pot - $15. 220V Severin hand mixer $10. 220V Sephir hair straightener - $10. Contact Stacey at 327-902-5836.

Walnut Bed room for a boy/girl at 600euro including: Modern wardrobe three doors over and the bed under. Modern Desk with library. Modern sofa two seater which becomes a wide bed. Walnut bed room at 500euro including: Iron work bed, mattress, spring mattress. Two bedside tables. One chest of drawers. One mirror. Antique corner cabinet 150 euro. Walnut rectangular extending table with 6

FOR SALE

chairs old style 500 euro. Two green classic style sofa 400 euro. Call Carmelo at 3927581047.

2007 Chevrolet Tahoe, Silver, 50K miles only. Good conditon, asking $19K. Call Robert 335-135-0313.

Audi A6 3.0 TDI Avant Quattro, tiptronic, 240 cv, 2008, KM 162000, rims 18", black, brown leather interior, Tri-zone climate, sensor lighting/rain/parking, MMI navi PLUS, full-optionals, automatic/sequential gearshift at six speed, perfect condition. Asking 20K Euro. Call 3298996061 or 624/2402 and ask for Fabio.

2010 Mini Cooper Clubman, Grey,

38K miles. Sport & Premium packages, 6-speed, 16" alloy wheels, 5-star-blaster, front/ rear fog lights, Dynamic Traction Control, Dynamic Stability Control, Multi-function steering wheel, tire pressure monitor, comfort access keyless entry, sport button, rain sensor and auto headlights, Xenon headlights, automatic climate control, On-board computer, ambiance lighting, navigation system, Bluetooth and USB/iPod adapter, cold-climate version, all-season run flat tires. U.S. Spec. KBB $18,500. Asking $17,500. Call Stacey at 327-902-5836.

To honor the NAS Sigonella 911 Emergency Dispatchers, please take a moment to reflect on those who work with the other emergency first responders to take care of us 24 X 7, during their 12 hour watches in the Emergency Dispatch Center

The term "9-1-1" is associated with rapid emergency response, poise under pressure, aid and compassion in times of distress, and critical decision making within seconds. Many people do not stop to think about the seemingly nameless, faceless individuals who answer 9-1-1 calls until they experience actual emergencies themselves. In many instances, these professionals make the difference between life and death.

Everyday thousands of people in our worldwide Navy family depend on the skill, expertise and commitment of public safety telecommunications professionals (dispatchers) who help save countless lives by responding to emergency calls, dispatching

emergency professionals and equipment, and providing moral support to our sailors, civilian employees and family members in distress.

While the public safety dispatcher is the caller's personal advocate during single call episodes, the dispatcher must also maintain the continuous role of advocate of the system. A positive perception of emergency services is created when the public's initial telephone interaction has a confident, helpful tone. Dispatchers will have more comprehensive knowledge about the caller's situation than anyone responding until emergency personnel arrive at the scene. Critical decision making requires that dispatchers be in command of their emotions.

As Johann Wolfgang von Goethe said, "Thinking is easy, acting is difficult, and to put ones thought into action is the most difficult thing in the world." This is the job that the public safety dispatcher is tasked to accomplish.

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 14 - 20

bY J. G. SOMAvILLAEmergency Management, NAS Sigonella

Sigonella Elementary School is in need of volunteers to help out with field day. If you are able to help contact [email protected] for more information.

Event: Elementary School PE Field DayDate: Friday, May 17, 2013Place: Behind the school on the track/grass areaTime: Set-up to begin at 7:00am in Knights HallSession I: Grades 3, 4 and 5 8 to 10:30 a.m.Session II: Grades K, 1 and 2 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.*10:30-11:30 a.m. Lunch

This event involves a variety of fun activities for the students in order to culminate the physical education program and school year. In my experience, the military volunteers have made the day successful. The children love to be around them, and they make everything more fun!

It works best when the volunteers can commit to a full day, as they will be running a specific station. If possible, we will need a minimum of 20.

Sunblock and hats are strongly recommended!

Sigonella Elementary School needs volunteers

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Ads that profit a business or individual, such as housekeeping or baby-sitting services considered commercial ads. Commercial ads are not accepted. Requests for commercial ads must be made to Stampa Generale: 081-568-7884 or [email protected]

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