Naval Air Station Sigonella youth competed in the third and final Splash and Dash held this summer at the NAS Sigonella pool August 28. "I've been a part of nine Splash and Dash events (three for every summer) so far, and this is the biggest turn out we have ever had," said Kathleen Kinsey, a mother of three competitors. Kinsey says she has been at every Splash and Dash event held by Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation and loves watching her little girls jump into the pool, com- pete, and have fun in the process. "It's a great community event for kids and parents," said Kinsey. "I want to thank MWR and all the volunteers for helping put this together for our children." Coordinator for the event Monica Gonzalez said that the Splash and Dash is a series of races in and out of the pool for all ages 3- 12, the younger the child the short- er the distance. Each race starts in the water, and has eight participat- ing children. The kids swim down to the end of the pool and back one time then the kids jump out of the pool and onto the pavement for a lap around the outside of NAS 1 fit- ness center. When each child cross- es the finish line, they receive a medal of participation. "It's exciting for parents to see what their little ones are accom- plishing," said Gonzalez. "We have a lot of fitness related events for the adults, so this gives kids an oppor- tunity to do things that they see their parents doing.” With the success of the Splash and Dash and other summer events, MWR is now looking forward to the start of the autumn season which brings flag football, soccer and other sporting events. Sept. 10 H: 80 L: 63 Sept. 11 H: 80 L: 63 Sept. 12 H: 80 L: 64 Sept. 13 H: 82 L: 65 Sept. 14 H: 82 L: 65 Sept. 15 H: 80 L: 65 Sept. 16 H: 82 L: 65 Inside Weather update Top Stories Direct Line 2 Navy News 3 Community Calendar 4 MWR Corner 11 Il Mercato 14 Don’t Miss Great Opportunities in Life Welcome to Sigonella. If you just arrived to the island or you have been here for a while, I hope you take advantage of the sev- eral opportunities that you and I have in Sigonella. PAGE 2 At the FFSC this September The kids are heading back to school . . . maybe you should take a class too! We’ve got something for everyone this fall at the FFSC. PAGE 5 Venice ends 900 years of tradition Venice is to get its first female gondolier, ending nine hundred years of male dominance in the profession. PAGE 6 September is National Preparedness Month You may need to sur- vive on your own after an emergency. This means having your own food, water, and other supplies in sufficient quantity to last for at least three days. PAGE 7 Visiting Scicli, Donnafugata Scicli is a historic town located in the Province of Ragusa in the south east of Sicily. It was named a world heritage site by UNESCO. PAGE 8 Traffic Numbers Jan. 10- Jan. 09- Aug. 10 Aug 09 Accidents 204 167 Injuries 21 22 DUIs 5 6 Traffic Deaths 0 0 Please, don’t become a statistic! Sigonella youth splashed and dashed Vol. 27 No. 32 September 10, 2010 youtube.com/sigonellavids cnic.navy.mil/sigonella Check us out online! facebook.com/nassigonella Smoke Alarms : A Sound You Can Live With By: Michael Ballesteros Jr. NAS Sigonella Fire Inspector Photo by MCSA Cameron Bramham Smoke alarms are the theme of this year’s annual Fire Prevention Week, beginning on the third of October until Oct. 9. Here’s some information on why smoke alarms are important. Most home fire deaths happen in the middle of the night while you are asleep. A smoke detector can save your life by waking you and giving you time to escape. When purchasing a smoke alarm, look for one that is accepted by an independent testing facility such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL). The best place for your smoke alarms: On every level of your home, including the basement and workshop; outside every bedroom; on the ceiling or on the wall, 6 to 12 inches below the ceiling. Keep detectors away from air vents. Check the alarm batteries once a month by pressing the test button with your finger. The batteries should be replaced twice a year. Here at NAS Sigonella we remind you that when you change your clock change your batteries. You should clean the alarm by following the manufacturer’s instructions. The grillwork on the detector should be vacuumed peri- odically to keep it dust-free. Preventing False Alarms To prevent false alarms, move the detector away from a kitchen or bathroom. You may also want to consider purchasing a smoke alarm, like a photoelectric, that’s less sen- sitive to common causes of false alarms. Some smoke alarms also are equipped with a silencing feature, so that nuisance alarms can be stopped quickly and easily. Story by MCSA Bramham The Signature Staff Sigonella Youth participated in swimming and running (above) events Aug. 28 in the Ninth Annual Splash and Dash held at Naval Air Station Support Base pool. Every child received a medal of participation (right) after finishing each race. Naval Air Station Sigonella Department of Defense schools opened their doors to welcome new students and faculty for the new year year here, Sept 30. More than 50 new elementary students, 10 new staff members, and high school students filled the halls of the split campus. Faculty members assisted in escort- ing students around to their new class rooms. “It was a great first day,” said Kim Bertola, elementary school principal. “All the non-classroom teachers were in the halls lending a hand showing students where their classes were.” With the new school year came some new programs and even some new teaching material. At the ele- mentary school, teachers will be using a new curriculum of material called “Reading Streets”. “We received the new English language arts material last year,” said Bertola. “The teachers received training on the material but were unable to put it into use until now.” One of the new additions to the faculty staff is a Physical Education Instructor, who brought a new physical educa- tion club planned to kick off this year. There are also after school programs which include Jaguar football and Singing Knights. According to Alison Cashman, Special Education Instructor, the school year is looking promising for both students and teachers. “I was so glad to see all my old students on the first day,” said Cashman. “It was a suprise that I didn’t receive as many new students as I have in the past.” One big change this year is about the parent newsletters. From now on all information, newsletters, and parental student handbooks will be sent out electronically. This makes it absolutely vital for parents to maintain updated email address in the school system. NAS Sigonella schools start new year By MC2 Gary A Prill NPASEt-East Detachment
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Naval Air Station Sigonellayouth competed in the third andfinal Splash and Dash held thissummer at the NAS Sigonella poolAugust 28.
"I've been a part of nineSplash and Dash events (three forevery summer) so far, and this isthe biggest turn out we have everhad," said Kathleen Kinsey, amother of three competitors.
Kinsey says she has been atevery Splash and Dash event heldby Navy Morale, Welfare andRecreation and loves watching her
little girls jump into the pool, com-pete, and have fun in the process.
"It's a great community eventfor kids and parents," said Kinsey."I want to thank MWR and all thevolunteers for helping put thistogether for our children."
Coordinator for the eventMonica Gonzalez said that theSplash and Dash is a series of racesin and out of the pool for all ages 3-12, the younger the child the short-er the distance. Each race starts inthe water, and has eight participat-ing children. The kids swim downto the end of the pool and back onetime then the kids jump out of thepool and onto the pavement for a
lap around the outside of NAS 1 fit-ness center. When each child cross-es the finish line, they receive amedal of participation.
"It's exciting for parents to seewhat their little ones are accom-plishing," said Gonzalez. "We havea lot of fitness related events for theadults, so this gives kids an oppor-tunity to do things that they seetheir parents doing.”
With the success of the Splashand Dash and other summer events,MWR is now looking forward tothe start of the autumn seasonwhich brings flag football, soccerand other sporting events.
Sept. 10
H: 80L: 63
Sept. 11
H: 80L: 63
Sept. 12
H: 80L: 64
Sept. 13
H: 82L: 65
Sept. 14
H: 82L: 65
Sept. 15
H: 80L: 65
Sept. 16
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Welcome to Sigonella. Ifyou just arrived to theisland or you have beenhere for a while, I hope youtake advantage of the sev-eral opportunities that youand I have in Sigonella.
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At the FFSC this
September
The kids are heading backto school . . . maybe youshould take a class too!We’ve got something foreveryone this fall at theFFSC.
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Venice ends 900 years
of tradition
Venice is to get its firstfemale gondolier, endingnine hundred years ofmale dominance in theprofession.
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September is National
Preparedness Month
You may need to sur-vive on your own after anemergency. This meanshaving your own food,water, and other supplies insufficient quantity to lastfor at least three days.
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Visiting Scicli,
Donnafugata
Scicli is a historic townlocated in the Provinceof Ragusa in the southeast of Sicily. It wasnamed a world heritagesite by UNESCO.
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Traffic Numbers
Jan. 10- Jan. 09-
Aug. 10 Aug 09
Accidents 204 167
Injuries 21 22
DUIs 5 6
Traffic
Deaths 0 0
Please,
don’t become
a statistic!
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Smoke Alarms : A SoundYou Can Live WithBy: Michael Ballesteros Jr.
NAS Sigonella Fire Inspector
Photo by MCSA Cameron Bramham
Smoke alarms are the theme ofthis year’s annual Fire PreventionWeek, beginning on the third ofOctober until Oct. 9. Here’s someinformation on why smoke alarmsare important.
Most home fire deaths happenin the middle of the night while youare asleep. A smoke detector cansave your life by waking you andgiving you time to escape.
When purchasing a smokealarm, look for one that is acceptedby an independent testing facilitysuch as Underwriters Laboratories(UL). The best place for your smokealarms: On every level of yourhome, including the basement andworkshop; outside every bedroom;on the ceiling or on the wall, 6 to 12inches below the ceiling. Keepdetectors away from air vents.
Check the alarm batteries oncea month by pressing the test buttonwith your finger. The batteriesshould be replaced twice a year.Here at NAS Sigonella we remindyou that when you change yourclock change your batteries.
You should clean the alarm byfollowing the manufacturer’sinstructions. The grillwork on thedetector should be vacuumed peri-odically to keep it dust-free.Preventing False Alarms
To prevent false alarms, movethe detector away from a kitchen orbathroom. You may also want toconsider purchasing a smoke alarm,like a photoelectric, that’s less sen-sitive to common causes of falsealarms. Some smoke alarms also areequipped with a silencing feature,so that nuisance alarms can bestopped quickly and easily.
Story by MCSA Bramham
The Signature Staff
Sigonella Youth participated in swimming and running (above)
events Aug. 28 in the Ninth Annual Splash and Dash held at
Naval Air Station Support Base pool. Every child recei ved a
medal of participation (right) after finishing each race.
Naval Air Station SigonellaDepartment of Defense schoolsopened their doors to welcome newstudents and faculty for the newyear year here, Sept 30.
More than 50 new elementarystudents, 10 new staff members, andhigh school students filled the hallsof the split campus. Faculty members assisted in escort-ing students around to their new
class rooms. “It was a great first day,” said
Kim Bertola, elementary schoolprincipal. “All the non-classroomteachers were in the halls lending ahand showing students where theirclasses were.”
With the new school year camesome new programs and even somenew teaching material. At the ele-mentary school, teachers will beusing a new curriculum of materialcalled “Reading Streets”. “Wereceived the new English language
arts material last year,” said Bertola.“The teachers received training onthe material but were unable to putit into use until now.” One of thenew additions to the faculty staff isa Physical Education Instructor,who brought a new physical educa-tion club planned to kick off thisyear. There are also after schoolprograms which include Jaguarfootball and Singing Knights.According to Alison Cashman,Special Education Instructor, theschool year is looking promising for
both students and teachers. “I wasso glad to see all my old students onthe first day,” said Cashman. “It wasa suprise that I didn’t receive asmany new students as I have in thepast.”One big change this year is aboutthe parent newsletters. From now onall information, newsletters, andparental student handbooks will besent out electronically. This makesit absolutely vital for parents tomaintain updated email address inthe school system.
NAS Sigonel la schools star t new yearBy MC2 Gary A Prill
NPASEt-East Detachment
Lt. Sara Pope, a native ofNorthern California, recentlyarrived in Sicily with her two cats,Sassy and Delilah. She comes toNaval Hospital Sigonella via NavalHospital Bremerton, Washington.Lt. Pope completed her residencytraining in Family Medicine at thePuget Sound Family MedicineResidency Program, where sheserved as Chief Resident to 18 fel-low family medi-cine residents. Lt.Pope holds aBachelor ofScience in Zoologyfrom NorthernArizona Universityand an MD fromthe University ofVermont College ofMedicine.
Although Naval HospitalSigonella is her first overseas dutystation, she is no stranger to theisland of Sicily. Lt. Pope can thankher brother, Lt. Cmdr. Joe Pope, forintroducing her to both Sicilian andNavy life. The year was 2002 andshe was in the process of applyingto medical schools and debatingwhether or not to join the Navy. Atthe time, her brother was stationedat NAS II and worked as the PublicWorks Operations Officer. Shetook advantage of her brother’soffer to visit and spent a monthtraveling around both mainlandItaly and Sicily. After being enam-ored by the wonderful people, thebeautiful scenery and the numerous
flavors of gelato offered on theisland, she jokingly stated thatshe’d join the Medical Corps justfor the outside chance that shecould be stationed at the NavalHospital and live in Sicily. Littledid she know how lucky she wouldbe eight years later! She is excitedto begin her tour as a staff FamilyPhysician in the Primary CareClinic.
Lt. Pope is an avidrunner and gardener.More recently, shebought her very first roadbike and is eager to tourthe back roads of Sicily.She looks forward toexploring Sicily, includ-ing San Cataldo andPalermo, where her great
grandparents were born.
Welcome to Sigonella. If you justarrived to the island or you have beenhere for a while, I hope you takeadvantage of the several opportunitiesthat you and I have in Sigonella.
I want to make a point that nottoo many people – at least from myown town- have had “Great opportu-nities” that you and I have now. Letme ask you a question. How manypeople from your town have visitedItaly? Most of us would agree. Therehave been very few people who hadthat ‘rare’ opportunity to visit here.
Being away from home is alwaysan adventure. However, being awayand not just visiting but ‘living inItaly’ for a while has even become agreater adventure. I have to say, thisarea and its people are excellentopportunities in our lives.
Besides the local food, wonderfulhistorical information and friendlylocal Italian community, we all canfind excellent opportunities to enrichour lives. Some times we cannotafford to miss those opportunities inlife. This is one of those rare opportu-nities.
Let me give you some examplesof how we can enrich our lives withthese opportunities. People are eagerto learn a new language. Many arespending a lot of money and time toaccomplish that skill. If you and Ilook for time to visit our local towns,we can relate to them. We can talk andlisten to people and in a way learntheir language and traditions. Ofcourse, this may sound too simple tobelieve it. To make it easier, have youconsidered taking a course from anylocal University on Italian for begin-ners? It is a great opportunity that youwould not like to let it go unnoticed. What other opportunities do we haveright here? Andy Rooney, a man whohas the gift of saying so much with sofew words offers us some reflectionsabout opportunities.
Rooney said I’ve learned……that opportunities are never lost;someone will take the ones you miss.I’ve learned..-he continues- That asmile is an inexpensive way toimprove your looks. That no matterhow serious your life requires you tobe, everyone needs a friend to actgoofy with. I’ve learned that beingkind is more important than beingright.
Hope you find here and any-where several opportunities to enjoyit. Don’t let things go by unnoticed.Don’t miss great opportunities in life.I’ve learned that the best classroom inthe world is at the feet of an elderlyperson. Also, I’ve learned that justone person saying to me, “You’vemade my day!” makes my day.
Welcome to Sigonella. Hope youfind this place and many other placesas useful and enriching to our ownlives. Simply said, don’t miss greatopportunities to enjoy life here andeverywhere.
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Q1. As a Senior Enlisted mem-ber of the community, I recently hadthe 'opportunity' to visit some of myjunior personnel's homes in Marinaiduring the weekend. I could notbelieve the cleanliness of the homes,or should I say the 'lack of' it. I havealso heardstories about how some homes have
been 'closed' because of animal fecesstaining the grout in floor tiles, etc. IfBEQ personnel undergo routineinspections, why not have at leastone or two periodic checks for resi-dents in government 'family' housingas well?
A1. The Command has the rightto enter the unit due to the fact thatthe housing is government con-trolled but this is at the individualcommand’s discretion and typicallydue to reported issues. CurrentlyHousing does not have homes“closed" due to cleanliness issues.We do fund a maintenance contractto perform quarters cleaning.Housing is responsible for makingsure that your yard, carport, andexteriors are within standards.Residents must pass a check-outinspection prior to moving out ofgovernment quarters, and must payfor any damages that they may have
caused to the unit. The MarinaiHousing staff, composed of civilianpersonnel, does not enter homes toperform "health and welfare" inspec-tions.
Q2. I am just curious as to whythe Marinai Community Center isn'tkept in better shape. It's a very con-venient space to throw kids' birthdayparties, baby showers, and such butit's hard to allow your child to playoutside when you don't know what'slurking in the overgrown grass andweeds. I'm not saying that thereshould be any funding for it, butmaybe make it a volunteer projectfor kids and adults.
A2. The Marinai CommunityCenter is cleaned by NAVFAC dur-ing the week. We ask all patrons whouse it on the weekend to be consider-ate and do a good of cleaning upafter their events on the weekends.The grass areas on the playgrounds
are maintained byMWR and we willwork on doing a bet-ter job in the future.Also, we are workingwith NAVFAC toexamine the gate andfence system aroundthe playgrounds tosee if they are practi-cal to repair or justbetter to remove. Asa reminder, alcohol isnot allowed in theCommunity Center.
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100830-N-6720T-152 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 30, 2010) Landing signal officers direct
An F/A-18 Hornet to a landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington
(CVN 73). George Washington, the Navy's only permanently forward-deployed air-
craft carrier, is underway helping to ensure security and stability in the western
Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adam
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The Navy is adjusting its childcare fees beginning Oct. 1 andadding categories for its highestincome earners to compensate forsix years without increases.
The Department of Defenseestablishes fee ranges for all mili-tary child development programsand recently released a policyaddressing the fee adjustment.
Under the new fee schedule,families with a total income of$85,000 or less will see their childcare cost rise by $1 a week. Childcare costs for families earningmore than $85,000 will risebetween $10 and $16 a week. For a50-hour week, child care costs willrange from $1.12 to $2.74 per hour.
Here is the new fee schedule:Category I – incomes of $29,400 orbelow – will pay $56 per week (nochange)Category II – incomes from
$29,401 to $35,700 – will pay $70per week (+$1.00 per week)Category III – incomes from$35,701 to $46,200 – will pay $83per week (+$1.00 per week)Category IV – incomes from$46,201 to $57,750 – will pay $99per week (+$1.00 per week)Category V – incomes from$57,751 to $73,500 – will pay $109per week (+$1.00 per week)Category VI – incomes from$73,501 to $85,000 – will pay $122per week (+$1.00 per week)Category VII – incomes from$85,001 to $100,000 – will pay$131 per week (+$10.00 per week)Category VIII – incomes from$100,001 to $125,000 – will pay$134 per week (+$13.00 per week)Category IX – incomes of$125,001 or above – will pay $137per week (+$16.00 per week)
An optional high-cost fee maybe used in areas where it is neces-sary to pay higher wages to com-pete with local labor or at thoseinstallations where wages are
affected by non-foreign area costof living allowances, post differen-tial or locality pay. Three Navyinstallations utilize this high costoption: National Naval MedicalCenter Bethesda, Md.; Joint BasePearl Harbor-Hickam; and PMRFBarking Sands, Hawaii.
"The Navy is committed toproviding affordable child care toour military families," said ChuckClymer, Child and Youth Programmanager at Commander, NavyInstallations Command.
For the first time in six years,fee ranges have been revised toaccount primarily for inflation,increased incomes and increasedcaregiver salaries. Competitivesalaries help to recruit and retainquality staff. Retaining high quali-ty staff contributes to continuity ofcaregivers – stability that is veryimportant to the young child'semotional development."
The fee policy revision repre-sents a balanced solution to theissue of adjusting fees to pay care-
giver salaries while limiting thefinancial impact to the family, saidClymer.
"The Navy has a lifelong com-mitment to protecting the well-being of our Sailors and their fam-ilies," said Clymer. "Ensuring thehealth, safety and well-being of themilitary children entrusted to theNavy's care is a number one prior-ity."
The Navy supports our servicemembers and families by caring fornearly 52,000 children, ages 6weeks to 12 years, in 132 childdevelopment centers, 86 school-aged care programs and 3,115 on-and off-base licensed child devel-opment homes.
The Navy recently expandedits Child and Youth Program toinclude 7,000 child care spacesfleetwide for children ages 12 andunder and 31 new ChildDevelopment Centers. The expan-sion will reduce a child's timespent on waiting lists to threemonths or less to meet 80 percent
of the potential need across theNavy by the end of 2011.
Navy Child and YouthPrograms are among the highestquality in the nation. Navy ChildDevelopment Centers are accredit-ed with the National Associationfor the Education of YoungChildren. Our Child DevelopmentHome Providers are certified bythe Department of Defense, appli-cable state licensing agencies andare currently accrediting with theNational Association for FamilyChild Care. Navy before and after-school programs are currentlyaccrediting with the NationalAfterSchool Alliance. The Navy'syouth programs are affiliated withthe Boys and Girls Clubs ofAmerica.
For more news fromCommander, Navy InstallationsCommand, visitwww.navy.mil/local/cni/ or call624-3736.
Defense Department adjusts child care feesBy Bruce Moody,
Commander, Navy
Installations Command
Public Affairs
100825-N-5216W-002 SANTA RITA, Guam (Aug. 25, 2010) Master Chief Peter Kosloski,
command master chief of the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), leads chief
petty officer selects in a group run at Polaris Point. Cable is undergoing upgrades at
Guam Shipyard for a conversion to the Military Sealift Command. (U.S. Navy photo by
Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jennifer L. Walker/Released)
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The kids are heading back toschool . . . maybe you should take aclass too! We’ve got something foreveryone this fall at the FFSC.Interview Techniques – Thursday,September 2 – 1300-1500A key component to any job searchis the ability to sell one’s self to apotential employer. The interviewis also the aspect of job searchingthat creates the most anxiety for jobsearchers. Participants will learnhow to prepare for an interview,focus on creating a good impres-sion, formulate responses for a suc-cessful interview and explore theimportance of following up afterthe interview.Don’t Bet Your Life Gambling –Tuesday, September 7 – 1000-1130This class allows participants toassess various levels of gambling.Participants will complete a self-assessment on their gamblinghabits and discuss warning signs ofproblem or compulsive/ pathologi-cal gambling and identify appropri-ate referrals form a list of resourcesthrough mini-case scenarios.Survive & Thrive spouse orienta-tion – Thursday, September 2 –0800-1400It’s always exciting to arrive at anew Duty Station. As you beginthis new journey, you will havemany questions. We have createdthis spouse orientation class to helpyou during this introductory peri-od. We know that if we provide youinformation and helpful hints, yourtour in Sigonella will be successfuland rewarding. Our goal is to helpyou!Stress, Anger and Suicide –Monday, September 20 – 0900-1100This class will offer effective waysof dealing with anger and how tomanage stress at work or in thehome. The class participants willrecognize the early warning signsof suicide, the role of the firstresponder, and what to do if some-one is contemplating suicide.Cooking Class – Thursday,September 30 – 0930-1530Visit a local restaurant or agrituris-mo and learn about Italian cookingfrom a professional. You will helpprepare a variety of Italian special-ties and get to enjoy them too!Resume Writing – Thursday,September 9 – 1000-1200Provides participants an overviewof all aspects of written self-mar-keting tools including businesscards, various types of resumes,cover letters and thank you notes.The workshop allows participantsto complete a rough draft of one
targeted resume.Home Buying Strategies –Tuesday, September 14 – 1000-1230This module is designed to provideattendees basic information regard-ing understanding the home buyingprocess to include associated cost,unfamiliar terms and things to con-sider prior to the purchase. TheHome Buying Strategies (IG) con-tains the printed PowerPoint pres-entation notes and all necessaryhandouts.Sponsor Training – Tuesday,September 14 – 0900-1030This class is to assist you in yourrole as a sponsor. At the training,you will learn all that you need toknow from start to finish . Career Explorations – Thursday,September 16 – 1000-1130The goal of this module is for par-ticipants to take the first stepstowards finding a rewarding career.Participants will be guided througha self-assessment process, a deci-sion-making model, and beintroduced to preparation tools toaid them in building a firm careerfoundation.Successful Parenting – Thursday,September 16 – 1300-1500This class will focus on building abetter relationship with your childtopics include: giving encourage-ment, showing respect, having fun,and keeping it simple. Finally wewill discuss routines and the impor-tance of family meetings.Effective Communication –Tuesday, September 28 – 1300-1500Do you constantly have difficultyresolving problems with others?The Conflict Resolution class willteach you how to handle conflictwith others, what to do if the con-flict get heated, and how to resolv-ing the problem. This class willteach you how to maintain yourcomposure when you feel like your'button' are being pushed. Also theparticipant will learn to handle con-flict in a safe and non-confronta-tional way.IA Social Luncheon – Monday,September 27 – 1130-1300Is a monthly Discussion Group forall personnel and their families.The group provides an opportunityfor IAs and spouses to meet anddiscuss topics related to deploy-ment. Various topics and speakerspresent information aboutresources and support servicesavailable to help manage the chal-lenges that can occur during adeployment phase. This group isopen to all IAs, service memberswho have deployed or will deploy,as well as spouses and familymembers...and lunch is provided!
Pre-Deployment – Tuesday,September 21 – 0900-1100This class will cover all of theimportant aspects of preparing foran IA/Deployment. We will haverepresentative from legal and theflight line clinic. Additional topicsinclude finances, communication,stress, and local communityresources. Spouses are welcomedto attend this class.Post Deployment – Tuesday,September 21 – 1300-1500This class will focus on what to dobefore and after your spousereturns from an IA/Deployment.Topics of discussion will includeexpectations, preparations,changes, communication, reinte-gration, and Operational Stress.Spouses are welcomed to attendthis class.Ombudsman Basic Training (OBT)– September 21-23 – 0800-1600The Training will include therequired Basic Curriculum neces-sary for certification, as well asadvanced training elements. Theinformation will be “state of theart” and include all changes to date. In the Ombudsman Symposium(held in Norfolk this last June) thenew manual was presented. This isalso the reason why the course isrelevant to both new and veteranombudsman. The training isrequired for newly appointedOmbudsman, current Ombudsman,CO and XO spouses are also wel-come, and Command MasterChiefs are encouraged to attend. Ricotta Cheese Workshop –Thursday, September 16 – 0900-1400This full immersion, hands-on cul-tural experience takes us off basegiving participants the opportunityto follow the process of making thefamous Sicilian Ricotta .Financial Responsibility in theMilitary – Tuesday, 28 September -1000-1130 The purpose of this program is toeducate military personnel aboutthe importance of being financiallyresponsible and the methods theycan employ to increase their finan-cial health while avoiding the pit-falls of the marketplaceArrivederci Class – September 8 &17 – 0800-1100The class is mandatory for all per-sonnel before they PCS. Attendeesshould be 3 months or more fromtheir PCS to attend the class. Call or stop by the FFSC today tosign up!Building 319 – NAS IOpen Monday – Friday, 0730-1600 (Closes at 1500 Wednesdays fortraining)DSN 624-4291, Commercial 095-56-4291
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Alberto Lunetta
The Signature Staff
Agip EX Tamoil
Palermo
(Story by Guardian.co.uk)
A series of Italian research studiessuggest that eating pizza might dogood things for a person's health.These benefits show up, statisticallyspeaking and seasoned withcaveats, among people who eatpizza as pizza. The delightful statis-tico-medico-pizza effects do nothappen so much, the researchersemphasize, for individuals who eatthe pizza ingredients individually.Back in 2001, Dario Giugliano,Francesco Nappo and LudovicoCoppola, at Second UniversityNaples, published a study in thejournal Circulation called Pizza andVegetables Don't Stick to theEndothelium. The thrust of theirfinding was that, unlike many othertypical Italian meals, pizza does notnecessarily cause clogged bloodvessels (atherosclerosis) and death.Silvano Gallus of the Istituto diRicerche Farmacologiche, in Milan,has cooked up several studies aboutthe health effects of ingesting pizza.In 2003, together with colleaguesfrom Naples, Rome and elsewhere,Gallus published a report called“Does Pizza Protect Against
Cancer?” in theInternational Journalof Cancer. It com-pares several thou-sand people whowere treated for can-cer of the oral cavity,pharynx, esophagus,larynx, colon, or rec-tum with patientswho were treated forother, non-cancerailments. Severalhospitals gathereddata about what thepatients said theyhabitually ate. Thestudy ends up speak-ing, in a vague, gen-eral way of an"apparently favor-able effect of pizzaon cancer risk inItaly".A year later, in amonograph in theEuropean Journal ofCancer Prevention, Gallus and twocolleagues wrote that: "Regularconsumption of pizza, one of themost typical Italian foods, showed areduced risk of digestive tract can-cers."
Also in 2004, another team
anchored by Gallus published a
monograph called Pizza and Risk of
Acute Myocardial Infarction, in the
European Journal of Clinical
Nutrition. As you would expect
from the title, its purpose was "to
evaluate the potential role of pizza
consumption on the risk of acute
myocardial infarction". Gallus and
his team "suggest that pizza con-
sumption is a favorable indicator"
for preventing, or at least not caus-
ing, heart attacks.Gallus is in no way claiming thatpizza prevents all ills. A Gallus-ledstudy called Pizza Consumptionand the Risk of Breast, Ovarian andProstate Cancer appeared in 2006 inthe European Journal of CancerPrevention. These types of cancerare thought to arise differently thanthe kinds believed to be warded offby pizza. The study puts its mes-sage bluntly: "Our results do notshow a relevant role of pizza on therisk of sex hormone-related can-cers."The Gallus studies all hedge theirbets a bit. Each says, in one way oranother (and here I'm paraphrasingthem): "Pizza may in fact merelyrepresent a general indicator of theso-called Mediterranean diet, whichhas been shown to have potentialhealth benefits."All of this pertains to Italian-madepizza, metabolized in Italy. No mat-ter how accurate the scientists'interpretations turn out to be, there'sno guarantee that they hold true forforeign pizza, or for any pizza eatenanywhere by foreigners.
A new research from Italy suggests that pizza can be good for your health.
(Guardian.co.uk)
(Dailymail.co.uk) - Venice isto get its first female gondolier,ending nine hundred years of maledominance in the profession.
Giorgia Boscolo, 24, hasbecome the first woman to pass theItalian city’s strict gondolier examand be granted a full license. Shewill now join thepreviously all-male Venetiangondoliers’ guildand can officiallyrow touriststhrough the city’snarrow canals.
The mother-of-two is also enti-tled to don the tra-ditional white-and-blue stripedshirt, blacktrousers and - asthe gondoliers'code requires -matching shoes.
However, shecan only stand infor a male col-league if he wantsto take a day off.
The ancientprofession used tobe passed fromfather to sonbefore a ‘school’for gondoliers wasset-up.
S t u d e n t sspend hundreds ofhours on theVenice canals learning how to han-dle and steer a distinctive banana-shaped boat.
They also have to demon-strate perfect knowledge ofVenice’s canals and the city’s land-
marks in a series of practical andwritten tests, which include examsin English and sailing law.
Two other women enrolled inthe course, but did not pass theexam.
Venice's mayor, GiorgioOrsoni, admitted that there had
been a 'tendency of excessivemachismo' inside the 425-stronggondolier’s guild.
'I'm delighted with Giorgia'sachievement and I'm sure that fol-lowing on from her example other
women will pick up the coveted oarof a gondola', he said.
Boscolo said she had inherit-ed her love for navigating thecanals from her gondolier father,who retired last year.
'I’ve always loved gondolasand, unlike my three sisters, I pre-
ferred to puntwith my fatherinstead of goingout with myfriends', she said.
'I am sohappy to be thefirst female gon-dolier. It feels asif I am in dream-land and I amdelighted to havefulfilled an ambi-tion I havealways had as achild.' Boscolo’sfather Dante hadsome reserva-tions about hisdaughter’s newjob but is confi-dent about herskills: 'I stillthink being agondolier is aman’s job, but Iam sure that withe x p e r i e n c eGiorgia will beable to do it easi-ly.' And Boscolohas dismissedcritics who have
questioned whether women wouldbe strong enough to control thelarge boats. 'Childbirth is muchmore difficult,' she said.
T h e L i f e - S a v i n g Q u a l i t i e s o f P i z z a
Venice ends 900 years of tradition by
appointing first female gondolier
Giorgia Boscolo's appointment as Venice's first female gondolier
has ended 900 years of male-domination in the ancient tradition.
Boscolo can row tourists through the city's canals but only when
a male colleague wants a day off. (Photo by Dailymail.co.uk)
Dott. Stella
September 10, 2010 Page 7
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Navy LodgeMAMMU T
You may need to survive onyour own after an emergency. Thismeans having your own food, water,and other supplies in sufficientquantity to last for at least threedays. Local relief will be on thescene shortly after a disaster, butthey cannot reach everyone immedi-ately. You could get help in hours, orit might take days. In addition, basicservices such as electricity, gas,water, sewage treatment, and tele-phones may be cut off for days, oreven a week or longer.
Recommended Items to
Include in a Basic EmergencySupply Kit:
• Water, one gallon of waterper person per day for at least threedays, for drinking and sanitation
• Food, at least a three-daysupply of non-perishable food
• Battery-powered or handcrank radio and a NOAA WeatherRadio with tone alert and extra bat-teries for both
• Flashlight and extra bat-teries
• First aid kit• Whistle to signal for help • Dust mask, to help filter
contaminated air and plastic sheet-
ing and duct tape to shelter-in-place • Moist towelettes, garbage
bags and plastic ties for personalsanitation
• Wrench or pliers to turnoff utilities
• Can opener for food (if kitcontains canned food)
• Local maps • Cell phone with chargers,
inverter or solar charger
For more information on howto prepare your family for an emer-gency, contact the base EmergencyManagement office at 624-8293 orvisit www.ready.gov
September is National Preparedness MonthStory by: Mr. J.G. SomavillaNASSIG EMO
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Visiting Scicli, Donnafugata
(Top) The view from the Church of San Mattteo. (Above) The beaches at Donnafugata.
Scicli is a historic townlocated in the Province ofRagusa in the south east ofSicily. It was named a worldheritage site by UnitedNations Educational,Scientific and CulturalOrganization (UNESCO)along with towns such asCatania, Noto, Ragusa,Caltagirone and several oth-ers. The town is one of thebest examples of Baroque artin Europe. It is sunken into avalley below the hills and
mountains that surround it.The terrain played a part inthe early history of the townin that many of the originalresidents lived in cave-styledwellings in the mountainleading up to the Church ofSan Matteo at the top. Thechurch is one of several thatoffers great examples of theBaroque architecture Scicli isfamous for.
This trip was put togetherby ITT and included a coupleof hours at the beach inDonnafugata, which isapproximately 15 minutesaway from Scicli.
Article and photos by
MCSN Jonathan Idle
Signature Staff
moroboshi magnolia pietro
Site:
Family Friendly:
Accessibility:
Travel Time:
These ratings are out offive stars, and are theopinion of the Signaturestaff and in no way con-stitute a professionaltravel review. If youhave comments or ques-tions on this reviewcontact: [email protected]
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Review Summary
Sites: For things to see and do,Scicli rates four out of five stars. It onlyrates four because there is little to do foranyone who may not be interested in thehistorical appeal of the town. The mainattraction is Scicli and the Baroque andNorman churches. The Church of SanMatteo sits overlooking the town below.It is a steep hike to get to the top, but theview offers a great look at the townbelow. On a clear day you can see thewater off in the distance. The Church ofSt. John is directly next to the city hallin the Piazza Italia. The church has a lotof impressive frescos and elaboratestained glass windows. The mayor'soffice in the city hall is also a big touristattraction. It is used as the office ofCommissioner Montalbano in a popularItalian television series.
There are numerous shops andrestaurants that line the main street ofthe town. The cost for a full Italian stylelunch is approximately 10 euro without
drinks. The beaches in Donnafugata are a
nice way to spend to an afternoon. Thewater is very temperate and the finewhite sand is kept fairly free of debris.There are public and private beachesalong the coast. There are fees to go tothe private beaches along with umbrellaand chair fees.
Family Friendly: Scicli rates threeout of five stars in this category. TheChurch of San Matteo is difficult toclimb to. The fact that many of the sitesrequire climbing stairs or going up hillsmakes the town difficult to navigate foranyone with a stroller or wheelchair.
Families with small children mayhave difficulty finding things to enter-tain children. The architecture and sitesare more of a draw for families witholder children. Donnnafugata is muchmore family friendly than Scicli. Thebeaches are clean, and the water is veryshallow which allows children more
room play in the water. There are smallcafes and stores along the water front tobuy food and drinks.
Accessibility: The trip gets fivestars for accessibility because it is anITT trip. The bus picks up passengers atNAS I or II and drives them to the sites.The bus returns in the early evening todrop passengers off at the base.
The drive is a couple of hours, butit is relatively simple if someone wishesto make the drive in a privately ownedvehicle.
To get to Scicli take the A-18toward Catania, merge onto the A-19Palermo/Catania. Then, take E-45 downthe coast to Scicli.
Travel Time: In this category, thetrip rates three out of five stars. The busride is a little over two hours each way.
Driving time for a privately ownedvehicle is similar.
(Above Left) Intricate paintings adorn the ceiling of the Church of St. John in Scicli. (Above Right) The exterior of the Church of
St. John.
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Do you have a passion forwriting or are you lookingfor a little experience injournalism? Do you everread the stories here andthink you’d like to add toour growing archive oftravel articles? Does yourcommand have somethingspecial going on that youthink deserves to be in thepaper? If so, The Signatureis looking for you! We areseeking volunteers to helpcover base-wide events aswell as feature stories. Ifthis sounds like an opportu-nity you would be interest-ed in please call the PublicAffairs Office at 624-5440.
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, RIKPAK.
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Go Green Sigonella!100 Ways to Conserve Water#21 Check the root zone of your lawn or garden for moisture before water-ing using a spade or trowel. If it's still moist two inches under the soil sur-face, you still have enough water.
#22 When buying new appliances, consider those that offer cycle and loadsize adjustments. They're more water and energy efficient.
#23 Shorten your shower by a minute or two and you'll save up to 150 gal-lons per month.#24 Upgrade older toilets with water efficient models.
#25 Adjust your lawn mower to a higher setting. A taller lawn shades rootsand holds soil moisture better than if it is closely clipped.
#26 When cleaning out fish tanks, give the nutrient-rich water to your plants.
#27 Use sprinklers for large areas of grass. Water small patches by hand toavoid waste.
#28 Put food coloring in your toilet tank. If it seeps into the toilet bowl with-out flushing, you have a leak. Fixing it can save up to 1,000 gallons a month.
#29 When running a bath, plug the tub before turning the water on, thenadjust the temperature as the tub fills up.
#30 Walkways and patios provide space that doesn't ever need to be watered.These useful "rooms" can also add value to your property.
#31 Collect water from your roof to water your garden.
#32 Designate one glass for your drinking water each day or refill a waterbottle. This will cut down on the number of glasses to wash.
#33 Rather than following a set watering schedule, check for soil moisturetwo to three inches below the surface before watering.
#34 Install a rain sensor on your irrigation controller so your system won'trun when it's raining.
#35 Don't use running water to thaw food. Defrost food in the refrigeratorfor water efficiency and food safety..
#36 Use drip irrigation for shrubs and trees to apply water directly to theroots where it's needed.
#37 Grab a wrench and fix that leaky faucet. It's simple, inexpensive, andyou can save 140 gallons a week.
#38 Reduce the amount of lawn in your yard by planting shrubs and groundcovers appropriate to your site and region.
#39 When doing laundry, match the water level to the size of the load.
#40 Teach your children to turn off faucets tightly after each use.
Join us here next week for another 20 of the
top 100 ways to conserve water.
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On the Go with MWR
Schedule is subject to change, please call to confirm movie
showings.Movie Hotline:
624-4248
For more information on MWR’s
programs and services, call 624-3968.
Friday, September 10
5:00pm Despicable Me PG
5:30pm The Sorcerer’s
Apprentice PG
7:30pm Inception PG-13
8:00pm Cyrus R PREMIERE
Saturday, September 11
2:00pm Ramona and Beezus G
2:30pm The Sorcerer’s
Apprentice PG
5:00pm Despicable Me PG
5:30pm Eat Pray Love PG-13
7:30pm Salt PG-13
8:00pm Cyrus R
Sunday, September12
2:00pm Despicable Me PG
2:30pm Ramona and Beezus G
4:30pm Salt PG-13
5:00pm Cyrus R
6:30pm The Expendables R
Tuesday, September 145:00pm The Last Airbender PG5:30pm Eat Pray Love PG-137:30pm Inception PG-138:00pm Cyrus R
Wednesday, September 155:00pm Ramona and Beezus G5:30pm Despicable Me PG7:30pm The Sorcerer’s ApprenticePG8:00pm Predators R
Thursday, September 165:00pm The Last Airbender PGLAST SHOWING5:30pm Salt PG-137:30pm Twilight Eclipse PG-13LAST SHOWING8:00pm The Expendables R
Friday, September 175:00pm Despicable Me PG5:30pm The Sorcerer’s ApprenticePG7:30pm Dinner for Schmucks PG-13 PREMIERE8:00pm Cyrus R
THE EXPENDABLES- Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li,Randy Couture, Mickey Rourke
A group of mercenaries is hired to infiltrate a South American country andoverthrow its ruthless dictator. Once the mission begins, the men realize thingsaren't quite as they appear, finding themselves caught in a dangerous web ofdeceit and betrayal. With their mission thwarted and an innocent life in danger,the men struggle with an even tougher challenge -- one that threatens todestroy this band of brothers. Barney Ross is a man with nothing to lose.Fearless and void of emotion, he is the leader, the sage and the strategist of thistight-knit band of men who live on the fringe. His only attachment is to hispickup truck, his seaplane and his team of loyal modern-day warriors. His is atrue cynic who describes what he does as “removing those hard to get atstains.” The team behind him is made up of Lee Christmas, former SAS and asavant with anything that has a blade; Yin Yang, a master at close-quarter com-bat; Hale Caesar, who has known Barney for ten years and is a long-barrelweapons specialist; Toll Road, a skilled demolitions expert and considered theintellect of the group; and Gunnar Jensen, a combat veteran and an expert inprecision sniping who struggles with his own demons. When the mysteriousChurch offers Barney a job no one else would take, Barney and his teamembark on what appears to be a routine mission: overthrow General Gaza, themurderous dictator of the small island country of Vilena and end the years ofdeath and destruction inflicted on its people. On a reconnaissance mission toVilena, Barney and Christmas meet their contact Sandra, a local freedom-fighter with a dark secret. They also come to learn who their true enemy is:rogue ex-CIA operative James Monroe and his henchman Paine. When thingsgo terribly wrong, Barney and Christmas are forced to leave Sandra behind,essentially giving her a death sentence. Haunted by this failure, Barney con-vinces the team to return to Vilena to rescue the hostage and finish the job hestarted. And to perhaps save a soul: his own. (103 min.)
INCEPTION- Leonardo DiCaprio, Marion Cotillard, Cillian Murphy, EllenPage, Joesph Gordon Levitt
Dom Cobb is a skilled thief, the absolute best in the dangerous art of extrac-tion, stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during thedream state when the mind is at its most vulnerable. Cobb's rare ability hasmade him a coveted player in this treacherous new world of corporate espi-onage, but it has also made him an international fugitive and cost him every-thing he has ever loved. Now Cobb is being offered a chance at redemption.One last job could give him his life back but only if he can accomplish theimpossible -- inception. Instead of the perfect heist, Cobb and his team of spe-cialists have to pull off the reverse: their task is not to steal an idea but to plantone. If they succeed, it could be the perfect crime. But no amount of carefulplanning or expertise can prepare the team for the dangerous enemy that seemsto predict their every move. An enemy that only Cobb could have seen com-ing. (148 min.)
DESPICABLE ME- Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Kristen Wiig, Will
Arnett, Danny McBride
In a happy suburban neighborhood surrounded by white picket fences withflowering rose bushes, sits a black house with a dead lawn. Unbeknownst tothe neighbors, hidden beneath this home is a vast secret hideout. Surroundedby a small army of minions, we discover Gru planning the biggest heist inthe history of the world. He is going to steal the moon, yes, the moon. Grudelights in all things wicked. Armed with his arsenal of shrink rays, freeze
rays, and battle-ready vehicles for land and air, he vanquishes all who standin his way. Until the day he encounters the immense will of three little
orphaned girls who look at himand see something that no one else has everseen: a potential Dad. The world's greatest villain has just met his greatest
challenge: three little girls named Margo, Edith and Agnes. (95 min.)
Schedule & Descriptions
What organizationallows you to takeyourself and 13 of yourfriends on a create-a-trip and get PAID?Morale, Welfare andRecreation!
professional development courses, and the opportu-nity to serve in your community and get paid.
Positions are posted for 10 days atwww.cnic.navy.mil/Sigonella. Click on MWR and
scroll down to the NAF Personnel Office. Call Rosella Foti, MWR Personnel Office, at
624-0509. The MWR Personnel Office is located onNAS I, Bldg. 202, in between Navy Lodge and AFN.Positions are also posted in the MWR Lobby foryour convenience.
Civilian Positions are posted for 10 days atwww.cnic.navy.mil/Sigonella. Click on HROCivilian Personnel Office in bottom right hand cor-ner for a listing. Civilian HRO is located on NAS I,in the Community Building, on the second floor.
Take your resume global and take your talentslearned and earned here to your next duty station!For more information call 624-0509.
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Before you choose a volunteeropportunity, think about your rea-sons for volunteering. Which of thebenefits of volunteer work are mostimportant to you? Your answers willhelp you choose the type of workand organization to match yourneeds. Personal. Volunteering can be morethan a way to fill your spare time --it can help enrich your life. Do youwant to make a difference in a socialissue that's important to you, likereducing homelessness? Do youwant to promote a particular politi-cal cause? Could volunteer work bea chance to spend more time doingsomething you enjoy, like working
outdoors? Do you want to meet newpeople and broaden your horizons? Professional. Volunteering can be away to gain skills and work experi-ence to help advance your career.Do you want to use your currentskills? For example, you might havefund-raising experience that couldhelp a scholarship program in yourcommunity. If you enjoy sewing,you might want to make costumesfor a local theater company. Arethere new skills or job interests youwant to develop through volunteer-ing? You might want to get healthcare experience by volunteering at ahospital. Volunteer work in tutoringmight help you decide if you wantto change to a teaching career. Youcan try out a leadership position in a
volunteer setting to gain confidencefor a similar position at work.Colleges, employers, and otherinstitutions often recognize volun-teer experience as "on-the-job"experience. Do you want to developprofessional contacts? For example,a carpenter who specializes in his-toric preservation might volunteer ata local historical society. A comput-er consultant might volunteer at thelocal chamber of commerce. Youmay find volunteer work that helpsyou in both the personal and profes-sional areas of your life. For moreinformation on how to become avolunteer and opportunities in acommunity near you, check out theFleet and Family Support Center.
Volunteer ing is i t for you?
Moving can bring excitingopportunities to enjoy a new job,home, and friends. It can also bringstress. Learning to deal with reloca-tion stress is an important part of asuccessful move. The challenges ofrelocation rarely end when the mov-ing van pulls away. Learning how tohandle relocation stress can help youadjust to and make the most of yournew surroundings.
What is relocation stress? The stress associated with
moving can be mild or severe. Somepeople enjoy their new jobs orfriends so much that they experienceonly minor symptoms of stress dur-ing a move. In other cases, the stresscan be severe enough that expertsconsider it equal to that of a divorceor death in the family. The physicalsigns of relocation stress can includebackaches, headaches, stom-achaches, high blood pressure, andgreater susceptibility to disease andinfection.
The emotional symptoms ofrelocation stress are varied. Somepeople feel irritable or impatient.Others may become moody,depressed, or withdrawn. They mayhave nightmares, lose interest in sex,cry frequently, or experience feelings
of panic. Stress can also show up in awide range of behavioral symptoms.These can include nail biting, grind-ing or gnashing teeth, or abusingdrugs or alcohol.
Gaining a sense of control overyour move can help ease daily stress-es. Here are some good ways to gaincontrol:
Make lists. Write down whatyou need to do as the first steptoward accomplishing your manytasks.
Plan ahead. Avoid last-minuteanxiety by organizing as much asyou can in advance.
Prioritize. Rather than trying todo it all, identify and work on what ismost important.
Break tasks down into manage-able parts. Start with small jobs, suchas arranging for mail to be forward-ed or finding referrals to doctors inthe new community. After takingcare of these things, you'll feel freerto pursue more time-consumingactivities, such as building newfriendships or fixing up a house.
The importance of taking careof yourself
You can minimize relocationstress by taking good care of your-self. It's important not to abandon thegood health habits that you hadbefore you moved. Here are some
ways to take care of yourself in newsurroundings:
Get physical exercise. Let offsteam by running, walking, swim-ming, gardening, or taking a classlike dance or woodworking. Toincrease physical stamina, an aerobicworkout -- one that gets the heartpumping -- should last at least 20minutes and should be performed aminimum of three times a week.
Minimize other stresses. Stressin other areas of your life may com-pound the effects of relocation stress.In the months just before and after amove, it's a good idea to avoid start-ing a diet or beginning a big, emo-tionally consuming project.
Take breaks. Unplug the phone,turn off the lights, and enjoy a littlequiet time.
Helping children handle stress Although children can experi-
ence physical stress in much thesame way as adults, they lack theability to put problems in perspec-tive. Here are some ways to helpyour child handle the challenges ofmoving:
Let your child know that it'sOK to feel anxious. Reassure yourchild that it's natural to miss oldfriends or his old school. Make sureyour child understands that the frus-trations of moving are usually tem-
porary. Be alert for signs of stress, such
as a rapid heart beat, trouble fallingasleep, or an upset stomach. Helpyour child get through these symp-toms, and seek medical help if thesymptoms persist. Let your childknow that sometimes you have trou-ble falling asleep too, or get tensionheadaches from stress. Talking aboutthe problem will help your child feelless worried.
Take practical steps to easeworries. Try to figure out whataspect of moving worries your childthe most. Some children become
very anxious because they don'tknow the way to a new school. Youmight walk the route together orrehearse boarding the school bus.
Be a role model with a positiveattitude. Try to convey to your childthat, although moving can be hard,it's also an adventure. Focus on thegood things about relocating.Encourage your child to help plannew activities that you can enjoytogether, and take time to have fun.
The FFSC’s RelocationAssistance Program can help makeyour next PCS a breeze! Stop byBuilding 319 on NAS I or call DSN
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1996 Honda Accord LX, 2 DR,2.2 liter, Automatic transmission,power window motors recentlyreplaced, brake drums and rotorsreplaced 1 year ago. Mechanicallysound vehicle. Runs great!$2800.00 obo Call Ron3351938888 or 624-1370.
1999 Alfa RomeoAsking Price: 2000 EuroRuns Good, Working A/C, GasolineEnigine, Manual TransmissionContact Joe @ x5290 / 335-750-5718
1995 Fiat Coupe 2.0 16 valves, 155HP, Good condition, inspectionpassed 1500 EUROS. FMI call Tony
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I l M e r c a t oAll classified ads are free to the community. Their intent is for advertising personal property forsale, trade or giveaway. No commercial ads will be accepted. Ads run for two weeks. Classifiedads are due no later than 5 p.m. of the Friday before the week of publication. For more informa-tion, call 624-5440 or 095-86-5440. Requests for commercial classifieds must be made to StampaGenerale at 081-568-7884.Send Il Mercato advertisements to [email protected]
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Nissan Micra 1998 193,000kmSpec: A/C, manual transmis-sion, Red, Euro spec Price$1500 POC: Jon (335-193-8850Cell) or (x2775 Work) Cellphone is preferred.
1999 Audi, silver, wagon. A4-Turbo. 70,000 Km. Great A/C,manual transmission, powerwindows. Asking $4,000 OBO.Call Louise atcell: 340-672-8173 or work: 624-3999.
2000 Fiat Punto 16v ELX, AC,60K miles, metallic gray, excellentcondition, recent tune-up (newbelts, brake shoes, oil change),available immediately for $3,500.624-1491.
1996 Alfa Romeo GTV "Spider"Red Convertible- 5 spd-Leather-A/C-External 5 Disc player withAM/FM/CD with detachableface
plate. Great Gas mileage-ExcellentCondition $5200 095-86-1493/4900
1998 VW Passat TDI 110-hpBlack A/C and Engine are perfect.Sellingfor $3900 Euro, O.B.O. PhoneNumber to contact is 333-3664737
1993 Alfa Romeo 33, White, 4-DR, 5-Speed, Front power win-dows, Back manual windows, CD,New Speakers. Car doesnt lookteh best but very reliable.PCS'ING soon $2000 OBO. Formore info call Vincent @347-234-0546.
Epiphone SG electric guitar inExcel. Condition. $ 250.00 JacksonPerformer electric guitar in Exce.Condition. $ 250.00 Dean V styleelectric guitar almost brand new. $300.00 Contact: 624-1350 or Cell348-727-4096
Electric Guitar Equipment for sale.Marshall AVT100 model guitaramplifier, 100 watts with 4 buttonfoot switch, like new $450.00 OBO.Ibanez JEM electric guitar, Floydrose locking tremolo, Dimarzio pick-ups, $325 OBO. Ibanez S470QSmodel electric guitar w/ Floyd roselocking tremolo, $350 OBO.Rocktron Banshee amplified talkbox effects, used once $130.00 obo,BOSS DS-2 Turbo Distortion pedal,new in box, $50. BOSS DS-1Distortion pedal, new in box $50.Call for more info @ 624-2225, cell3402777245 or [email protected].
German Espresso machine, 220 volt,Severin KA5952, $15
The 21 inch Hitachi is a CRT, color,full multi system, multi-voltage.Will get AFN, SKY and Italian chan-nels. Only $60!29" Samsung Flat CRT TV.Purchased new from NEX for $350in 2005. It is Multi-System, Multi-Input, and Multi-Voltage TV. Canget AFN, SKY, or Italian channels.$190.Samsung DVD/ CD/ MP3 player$50.Small Rolling TV stands $10 each3 Small, but very warm, electricheaters. 220 volt. Perfect forbathroom. $20 each2 wrought iron pie stands $5 each.Portable Air Conditioning Unit forsale. 220 voltage, good, cold air.Bought in town for 350 euro. Barelyused, will sell for $280.Please contact Lisa [email protected].
Cash register for sale. Perfect forspeeding up your check out line atAutumnfest, craft shows, etc.Programmable register tracks itemssold,
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