63rd year, No. 4 Serving the NATO, Naples and Gaeta Military Community in Italy Friday, February 2, 2018 Russell Egnor Navy Media Awards – 2016 Best Newspaper in the Navy Naples Elementary School Staff Brings MLK Jr.’s ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech to Life “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin DoD Honors but by the content of their character.” Martin Luther King Jr. August 28, 1963 Life, Legacy of From Naples Elementary School Martin Luther Fifty-five years after Dr. King gave his stir - ring and memorable “I Have a Dream” speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to a King Jr. quarter-million civil rights activists on the Capital Mall in Washington, D.C., the Naples By Lisa Ferdinando Elementary School Information Center DoD News (library) took the staff and students back into time on January 18, 2018, to honor the The words and actions of history and purpose of the 1963 March on civil rights leader Martin Washington. Luther King Jr. changed a King’s speech energized the nation and nation and resonate to helped to eventually end racial discrimina - this day with inclusive - tion a few years later. ness, equality and acts of Naples Elementary School Information service, speakers at the Specialist (school librarian) Cynthia Onumah Pentagon’s annual Martin presented an overview of the purpose of the Luther King Jr. Day ob - march. Her presentation was followed by servance noted January Naples Schools Administrative Officer 25, 2018. Christian Ekeh, and the Naples Schools “Fifty years ago, Dr. King Administrative Technologist Terrance Patter - shared some very power - son, who gave an inspiring rendition of the ful words up at the Na - “I Have a Dream” speech that captivated 150 tional Cathedral,” Deputy students in grades 1-6, staff, and parents Defense Secretary Patrick much as it did to the masses in 1963. M. Shanahan told the Bringing Dr. King’s uplifting speech to life gathering at the Pentagon shows that our dream is to educate and en - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech was brought to life January 18, 2018, by staff at Naples Elementary auditorium. lighten the next generation. School. Photo by Naples Elementary School Special Education Teacher Enka Arnold Those words, Shanahan said, are: “We are all tied together in the single gar - The Lady Wildcats ment of destiny, caught in an inescapable network of mutuality.” Do It Again, 10-0; Boys Shanahan said those were very powerful words for the time and powerful Come Away Victorious words for today. He By Kim Rawlins Naples Wildcats vs. lauded King’s work and Vicenza Cougars legacy and said he is Both Wildcat teams Two weeks ago, the grateful to work at the defended their home turf Ladies faced the Vicenza Pentagon, where inclu - two weekends in a row, Cougars in a Division I siveness and cohesion are playing host to the matchup that tested their standard. Vicenza Cougars (Janu - patience and resilience. ary 17 and 18) and Aviano In the first of a two-game Obligation to Service Junior Victoria Sasse takes a three-point shot against the Aviano Lady Saints. The Wildcats Saints (January 26 Retired Army Maj. Gen. defeated Aviano, 53-12 and 52-13 . Photo by Gerald Rawlins and 27) WILDCATS BASKETBALL. Page 5 Marcia M. Anderson, the first African-American fe - CAPTAIN’S CORNER ...... 2 male major general in the 60% Army Reserve, delivered 60% BASE NOTES ...... 2 the keynote speech. HISTORY ...... 4 The federal holiday hon - oring King, which falls on FFSC CALENDAR ...... 5 the third Monday in Janu - ary, should be a national SOUND OFF ...... 6 day of service, she said. MOVIES ...... 9 The day can also be a springboard for a commit - JOBS ...... 12 ment to serve others every USO TOURS ...... 14 day of the year, she added. AREA EVENTS FOR WHY DO WE CELEBRATE FEBRUARY ...... page 11 GROUNDHOG DAY? . . . . page 14 WORD SEARCH / COLOR ME 14 DOD HONORS MLK JR. Page 7 PANoRAMA 2 February 2, 2018 CAPTAIN’S CORNER BASE NOTES

By Capt. Todd Abrahamson Feb. 5: USNH Naples Launching narian’s office, just behind the fire station NSA Naples Commanding Officer New Online Appointment Booking and across from the bowling alley) on System Support Site. Authorized patrons include This week has played host to On February 5 U.S. Naval Hospital U.S. DOD and JFC ID card holders. Store a pair of incredibly important (USNH) Naples will be launching a new hours will be Tuesdays and Thursdays events here at NSA Naples. On online appointment booking system to from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wednesdays from Wednesday, we had the distinct better serve patients by decreasing 4 to 7 p.m.; and the first Saturday of each honor of celebrating Master waiting times and eliminating service month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For details Chief Scott R. Thompson’s 30 interruptions. The walk in Central Ap - call DSN 626-3913 or visit https://www. years of service in the United pointment Office will close after the new facebook.com/NavyMarineCorpsReliefSo - States Navy. Thirty years is a booking system is launched. After Feb - cietyNaples/ long time and it’s a rare oppor - ruary 5 appointments will be easier tunity to see a shipmate com - than ever. Book your medical appoint - Feb. 6: Scholarship Night at Naples ments by calling DSN 629-6000 or Middle-High School Cafeteria plete such a monumental If you plan to attend college next year, it Comm. 081-811-6000 or visiting milestone in a career full of im - is time to apply for scholarships. Join us https://www.tricareonline.com/portal/pa pressive achievements. Before his time leading Sailors in from 5:30 to 7 p.m. to find out about ge/portal/Tricare-Online/Portal our Security Department, MACM Thompson has served as a local and military-connected scholar - Master at Arms all over the globe. From Operation Just ships and learn about the application Cause in Panama, to the 1998 Embassy bombing in Nairobi, Feb. 1-28: African American Heritage Month at the MWR libraries process. Some of the featured represen - Kenya, to deployments as a Military Working Dog handler in Come to the Support Site library and tatives include the Navy College Office, Afghanistan, he has seen it all. Fair winds and following Capo Connections to check out our dis - DECA Commissary, Naples Area Chiefs seas shipmate, we have the watch! plays, quiz and special story time in Mess, PTSA, Naples American Red As one Sailor concluded their faithful service, another February for African American Heritage Cross, and many more. For details call started a new chapter in his. Taking the watch this week Month. For details call DSN 629- the School Liaison Officer at DSN 629- was formerly MA1, now Ensign Shawn M. Watkins. Ens. 4360/4361 or Comm. 081-811-4360/4361. 6549 or Comm. 081-811-6549 or email Watkins has been a member of our security department as [email protected] well here, working hard and striving toward the goal of Feb. 2-24: Strikers Bowling Center attaining a commission as a Limited Duty Officer. As a Come to the Bowling Center in Febru - Feb. 8, 15, 22 and March 1, 8, 15, 22: Mustang, he will be inducted into that small but important ary for bowling specials, great food and Children’s Culinary Institute community of officers whose job it is to pass on technical football! Do your kids like to help out in the expertise to their command’s leadership and their Sailors February 2, Groundhog’s Day – Bowl kitchen? Registration is now open for the alike. BZ shipmate! the exact same score twice and win a Children’s Culinary Institute which runs We will also be able to celebrate the grand opening of the bonus play Power Card. every Thursday now through March 22. Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Thrift Store on Support February 4, Super Bowl Party – Pre- Classes range from preschool to 12th Site tomorrow morning. I’d like to encourage everyone to game bowling special, Super Bowl on grades. First session requires a starter come by at 10 a.m. and see the amazing work the NMCRS the big screen TV, halftime tailgate buf - kit fee (cookbook and uniform) not re - volunteers have done to make this much anticipated fet, prizes and giveaways. quired for preschool. Classes are held at moment a reality. February 14, 2-for-1 Valentine’s Day Support Site Chapel Fellowship Hall This week also marks the beginning of a new month and a Special – Bring your significant other kitchen. Spaces are limited, register very important observance period. February is Black History and bowl two games for the price of one, today at the Youth Center. For details call Month and here on base we will be celebrating the contribu - and best of all, the first 50 couples re - DSN 629-4722 or Comm. 081-811-4722. tions of African American service members who have served ceive a rose. Feb. 8-22: Story Time at the Support from our nation’s birth until now. Let’s take some time this February 24, King of the Hill Tourna - Bowl three games at 6 p.m. Cash Site library month to remember some of our Navy’s heroes like Frances ment – Bring your pre-school children to the prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Eliza Wills and Harriet Ida Pickens, the first female African Support Site Library Thursdays at bowlers. For details call DSN 629-4900 Americans to become commissioned Naval Officers, Jesse L. 10:30 a.m. throughout February for or Comm. 081-811-4900. Brown, the first African American Naval aviator to serve in Story Time: February 8, African-Ameri - combat, John Henry Turpin, one of the Navy’s first African Feb. 3: NMCRS Thrift Shop Grand can Heritage; February 15, Sweet American Chief Petty Officers, and all those who have Opening Valentine’s; February 22, Presidents’ The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society followed in their footsteps. Stories. For details call DSN 629-4361 (NMCRS) Thrift Shop grand opening As always, thanks for reading the Panorama , the #1 news - or Comm. 081-811-4361. paper in the Navy according to the Navy’s 2016 Russell will be held February 3 at 10 a.m. at the Egnor Media Awards! For more information about NSA back of Bldg. 2088 (adjacent to the veteri - See BASE NOTES Page 13 Naples, please follow us on Twitter @NSA_Naples and Facebook at facebook.com/NSANaples/ Buon fine settimana – and remain vigilant.

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Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is a nonprofit veterans service organization comprised of eli - gible veterans and military service members from the active, guard and reserve forces. We have many pro - grams and services that work to support veterans, serv - ice members and their families, as well as communities worldwide. VFW Post 12159-Monte Cassino meets the third Wednesday of each month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Support Site Community Room. For details call VFW Post Commander Joel Driscoll at Comm. 340-973- 3324 or visit [email protected] or Facebook at VFW Post 12159-Monte Cassino (username: @NaplesVFW).

USO Naples is looking for outgoing and enthusiastic volunteers to join their committee to make a difference in the community through special events and outreach. If interested, email USO Naples and Rome Director, Students from Santa Chiara Institute in Nola Tour NSA Naples Sabrina Pullido at [email protected]. Elementary students from Santa Chiara Institute in Nola visited Naval Support Activity Naples on January 26, 2018. Their visit included the chapel, library, gym, food court, fire department, air operations and USO. Photo by YN2(SW/AW) Lovely L. Frantz Naples American Red Cross (ARC) needs volunteers. For details or to register for a CPR/First Aid class, call 081-568-4788 or 626-4788 or visit American Red Cross ITALIAN NEWS BRIEFS Naples on Facebook.

apart and distributed into 14 crates for COMPILED BY TERESA MEROLA Naples Military HOG Chapter Seeking shipping. The exhibition will be featured NSA NAPLES PUBLIC AFFAIRS New Members at five major Chinese archaeological muse- If you’re a motorcycle rider, whether it’s on a sport bike Italian Postman Arrested for ums during the tour. or a cruiser, and you want to see the wonders of Italy on Not Delivering Mail for Eight Years the back of that scoot, then the Naples Military HOG An Italian postman living in north-eastern Italian Researchers Authorized to Chapter is for you. Meet other members of Europe’s Italy failed to deliver mail for eight years. Study King Tut’s Tomb HOG Chapters and even make it to HOG Rallies Police found 573 kilos (about 1,300 The Egyptian government has authorized throughout Italy and Europe. We have monthly meet - pounds) of undelivered mail in his garage. researchers from the Turin Polytechnic ings to welcome newcomers and discuss monthly rides. This was the biggest haul of undelivered University to conduct geo-radar studies in- If you have a sport bike or a Harley Scoot and are inter - mail in Italy ever. Investigators found side Tutankhamen’s (King Tut) tomb in ested in becoming a member there are many ways of stacks of bills, tax forms, bank statements the Luxor’s Valley of the Kings. Measure- contacting us: call Jordan Berryman at 342-755-2079 or and other correspondence including old ments with advanced radar system will email [email protected]; come to one of our monthly telephone directories from 2013 and cam- determine if there are empty spaces be- meetings at Liberty Bell (O’Connor’s Pub) in Pinetamare paign leaflets from the 2010 regional elec- hind the walls of the pharaoh’s funerary or stop by Naples Military Auto Sales at the Support tions. Police tracked down the mail after chamber. Researchers said that there Site food court; or visit us on facebook at oconnorsbylib - finding a smaller haul in a former garage could be part of a larger tomb possibly be- ertybell or naplesmilitaryhogchapter. the postman used. The violation, misap- longing to Nefertiti, an Egyptian queen propriation or destruction of someone whose semblance is preserved in a bust ex- Animals Without Limits (AWL) is searching for volun - else’s mail, is a criminal offence and it is hibited in Berlin. teers who want to help at our Animal Hospice in Lago punishable up to one year in prison. Patria. We also need volunteers for different projects on Myths of Wrestling in San Giorgio the Support Site base. For details email awlres - Pompeii Exhibits to go on Year-Long Sunday [email protected] or Tour in China The myths of Wrestling will take place [email protected]. For the first time ever, the Naples Na- this Sunday at 5:30 p.m. in Villa Bruno in tional Archaeological Museum (MANN) San Giorgio a Cremano, located just six The American Soccer Club (ASC) of Napoli is look - will take a slice of life in ancient Pompeii kilometers south-east of Naples. The show ing for qualified coaches. For details email doc@asc - to tour in five Chinese cities in February. will host many national and international napoli.com. The year-long traveling exhibit, “Pompeii, champions and also include a fight be- the infinite life 2018,” will bring 120 works tween a man and a woman. “The myths of NMCRS Uniform Locker and artifacts including the “calidarium” wrestling” includes the British giant The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Uniform Locker from the Villa di Pisanella in Boscoreale, Saxon Huxley, along with other wrestlers, has FREE new and gently used uniforms and uniform one of the best preserved and most com- including Tempesta, Alex Flash, Picchio items for all active-duty service members. The Uniform plete examples of private thermal baths Rosso, Jimmy Barbaro and, for the first Locker is located on board Capodichino in Bldg. 450 from ancient Roman times. Also making time on a wrestling ring, the martial arts (next to the gym and American Red Cross), and is open its way to China is the famed “balneum,” champion Mazza Vittorio Marotta. Ticket Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For de - an extraordinary example of ancient-world prices are 12 euro for adults and 6 euro for tails call DSN 626-3913 or Comm. 081-568-3913. draulic work, which has been taken children. hy More “Inside Page” on Page 7 PANoRAMA 4 February 2, 2018 HISTORY: Keel laid for USS Enterprise, SPOTLIGHT: ERNEST POE World’s First Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier Ernest Poe, who was direc - tor of the Navy College Of - fice at Capodichino, retired From Navy History and Heritage Command terprise was dispatched to its first internatio - this week after more than nal crisis. Enterprise and other ships in the 36 years of service as both In 1954, Congress authorized the construc - Second Fleet set up a quarantine of all mili - an active duty Navy Chap - tion of the world’s first nuclear-powered air - tary equipment under shipment to communist lain and Department of De - craft carrier, the eighth U.S. ship to bear the Cuba. The blockade was put in place on Octo - fense civilian. name Enterprise. ber 24, and the first Soviet ship was stopped Poe completed a bachelor’s The giant ship was to be powered by eight the next day. On October 28, Soviet leader degree in Elementary Edu - nuclear reactors, two for each of its four Nikita Krushchev agreed to dismantle cation from Virginia Com - propeller shafts. This was a daring un - the nuclear missiles and bases in monwealth University and dertaking, for never before had two Cuba, concluding the Cuban Missile then attended Officer Candi - nuclear reactors ever been harnessed Crisis, the closest the United States date School. Following grad - together. As such, when the engine - and the Soviet Union have ever uation from OCS Poe was ers first started planning the ship’s come to nuclear war. commissioned as a Navy propulsion system, they were uncer - Proudly known as the “Big E” to all Chaplain in early 1982. tain how it would work, or even if it who served onboard, she was a vete - Poe attended Southeast Baptist Theological Seminary would work according to their theories. ran of 25 deployments to the Mediterra - where he received a master’s degree in Divinity and then Materials used by the shipyard included nean Sea, Pacific Ocean, and the Middle Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey, 60,923 tons of steel; 1507 tons of aluminum; East. Enterprise served in nearly every major where he received a second master’s degree in Theology. He 230 miles of pipe and tubing; and 1700 tons of conflict to take place during her five decades of later attended post graduate school at Regent University, one-quarter-inch welding rods. The materials service, from the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 completing all his coursework, and plans on working on his were supplied from more than 800 companies. to six deployments in support of the Vietnam doctoral dissertation during his well-deserved retirement. Nine hundred shipyard engineers and desi - conflict through the Cold War and the Gulf He began his naval service onboard the destroyer tender gners created the ship on paper, and the mil - Wars. USS Yosemite AD 19. During his 20 years of active duty Poe lions of blueprints they created, laid On September 11, 2001, Enterprise was hea - also served as a Staff Chaplain at Naval Air Station Pen - end-to-end, would stretch 2,400 miles, equiva - ded back to her homeport of Norfolk, Virginia, sacola, Florida; Regimental and Battalion Chaplain at Ma - lent to the distance between Miami and Los from a long deployment overseas, but was di - rine Corps Recruit Depot in Parris Island , South Carolina; Angeles. verted following the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Command Chaplain at Naval Security Group Activity at Sa - The keel for the USS Enterprise (CVN 65) New York and Washington, D.C. Enterprise bana Seca, Puerto Rico; Housing Chaplain at Naval Station was laid on February 4, 1959, at Newport steamed overnight to the North Arabian Sea, Norfolk, Virginia; Command Chaplain onboard the amphibi - News, Virginia. and once again, “Big E” took her place in hi - ous assault ship USS Wasp LHD 1; Command Chaplain at Nearly two years later, Enterprise was com - story when she launched the first strikes in di - Marine Corps Security Force Battalion at Naval Base Nor - missioned November 25, 1961. The world’s rect support of Operation Enduring Freedom. folk; Command Chaplain at Naval Support Activity, AI Man - first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, she was After serving for 51 years of distinguished amah (AI 'Asimah) Bahrain; and Command Chaplain at the eighth ship to bear the illustrious name service, Enterprise was inactivated December Fleet Training Center Norfolk. Enterprise. 1, 2012, at Norfolk Naval Station, in Norfolk, He retired as a full commander in May 2002. After taking Less than a year later, In October 1962, En - Virginia. a short break from work, he continued his life’s work of helping Sailors and their families by becoming an Educa - tion Services Specialist with the Navy College Office (NCO). This unique program provided Sailors with in-person coun - seling, education planning, testing, tuition assistance and other benefits to help them pursue and achieve college and technical degrees. Poe’s first civilian duty was Director of Navy College Office at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. While there, his office was one of two test sites the military selected for a possible program to help DOD spouses achieve their educational goals. The re - sult of this field test was the DOD Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA), an educational financing program to help spouses of active duty service members and activated guard and reserve members to attend college. He also served as Regional Director for the Far East. In 2014, he arrived in Naples and assumed the role of Regional Di - rector for the East, which includes Europe. When Poe is not hard at work helping Sailors achieve their college dreams, he says he enjoys relaxing and taking in the local sites. “I love to get in my car, explore and visit local historical sites, where I can sit, enjoy the views and relax,” The world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Her keel was laid on Feb. 4, 1959, at Newport he said. News, Virginia. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Scott Pittman PANoRAMA February 2, 2018 5

WILDCATS BASKETBALL F rom page 1 Lady Wildcats. The Wildcats continued their offensive, steamrolling the Saints FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT series, the Lady Wildcats executed well by 40-plus points. Naples walked away while relishing the home crowd support. with wins on Friday and Saturday night, CENTER EVENTS THIS WEEK They came away with an easy victory 53-12 and 52-13. mauling the Cougars, 55-28. Seniors The Ladies continue to polish their For more information about local Fleet and Family Jada Williamson and Eryka Hairston skills says Lady Wildcats Head Coach Support Center (FFSC) events, visit www.facebook.com/NaplesFFSC both had double-double performances Tim Smith. “We had good ball movement ● Feb 6: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon Support Site FFSC (1 with 11 points and 10 rebounds each and and defensively we did a better job of of 3 sessions). Freshmen Roxanne Sasse was on fire moving our feet and not reaching.” ● Feb 6: Infant Massage, 1 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC. contributing 12 points. Top performers over the weekend in- ● Feb 7: Blended Retirement System, 1 to 3 p.m., Support Overnight, the ladies of Vicenza re-en- clude senior Jada Williamson (27 points, Site FFSC. ergized and came out blazing on Satur- 8 rebounds, 8 steals). Se nior Eryka Hair- ● Feb 7: Sure Start Lunch Bunch Meeting, noon to 1 p.m., day morning. ston and freshmen Isabel Flores had Support Site FFSC. For most of the first quarter, the Wild- double-doubles (16 points, 30 rebounds ● Feb 8: Mid-Deployment Brief , 9 to 11 a.m., Support Site cats were down with the Cougars lead- /12 points, 10 rebounds, respectively); FFSC. ing. Naples showed a familiar lag at sophomore Mia Rawl- ● Feb 8: Ombudsman Assembly Meeting, 6 to 8:30 p.m., the beginning of the game. Off to a ins (16 points), jun- Support Site Library. slow start and struggling to con- ior Casey Masserant ● Feb 12-16: TGPS Pre-Retirement Workshop, 8 a.m. to trol the ball, the Wildcats (8 rebounds) and 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC. had a tough time mak- junior Victoria Sasse ● Feb 13: Easy Italian , 9 a.m. to noon Support Site FFSC ing baskets and put- (5 steals) con- (2 of 3 sessions). ting plays together. tributed to game- ● Feb 14: Resume Skills, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC. By the second winning stats. ● Feb 14: Pasta Cooking Trip, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Carpool – quarter and The Aviano Meet at TLA lobby. Cost to vendor: 5 euro. throughout the boys team ● Feb 14: Parent and Child Play Group, 10 a.m. to 11:30 remainder of the was a tough a.m., Support Site Community Center. game, the Lady match for Wildcats capi- the Wild- All classes require registration. talized on every cats. Call 081-811-6372 for more information or to register. play. Getting Naples and the ball in the Aviano traded baskets through the first paint and scoring quarter. The Wildcats adjusted their ENERGY CONSERVATION on second chance game plan, changing to a full court zone rebounds was pivotal. Naples walked press forcing turnovers which ultimately LED Light Bulbs, the Smart Choice away with their second victory of the put the game out of reach for the Saints. weekend, 61-45. The Wildcats took the win, 62-46. From NSA Naples Energy Management Team Top scorers for the Wildcats included On Saturday morning, the Saints ad- freshmen Isabel Flores with an amazing justed to the Wildcat defense and in- I had three light bulbs burn 18 points, senior Eryka Hairston 13 serted their post player into the offense, out in my home this week points, senior Jada Williamson scored 8 quickly landing Naples in foul trouble. and as I was standing in the points and sophomore Mia Rawlins The Wildcats responded by switching light bulb aisle I saw many snatched 7 steals. their defense from man to zone. different shapes and sizes of The boys were busy with their own Going into halftime, Naples was barely bulbs what does that all mean struggles against the Vicenza Cougars in the lead with the score at 28-26. By to me? Well there are three that weekend. With the home crowd be- the 4th quarter, the Wildcats were able major types of light bulbs: hind them, the boys came out strong and to turn the tables bringing the score to Incandescent, Compact flores - were up for the challenge. 56-48. cent, and now thanks to ad - On Friday night they went toe-toe with Naples Wildcats Head Coach Craig vances in engineering we are Vicenza, but ended up with a tough loss Lord said their hard work pulled off a seeing more and more LED by one point closing with a “Hail Mary much needed win. “We needed the two type bulbs. Three” that didn’t fall; leaving the score wins this weekend! They were a must. OK, so what’s the difference 40-39. The boys are excited. They played ex - between these three types of light bulbs? With victory just barely slipping away tremely hard and came up with two Incandescent bulbs are the original kind of bulbs invented on Friday night, the boys came back Ws.” by Thomas Edison in 1879. Electricity goes through a fila - ment, which resists the electricity. The filament gets hot, so with a vengeance determined not to con- Coach Lord led a cadre of players with hot in fact that it eventually glows and is quite hot. Incan - cede on Saturday morning. outstanding athleticism and sportsman- descent lights burn out quickly, plus they use a lot of en - Settling into their offense, Naples ex- ship. Freshmen Tye Thompson had two ergy, which translates to costing a lot of money to use and ploited a sagging Vicenza defense capi- stand-out triple d ouble performances for to replace. talizing on fast-break points and the weekend with 34 points, 27 rebounds Florescent bulbs use electricity to excite a gas inside the managing the ball well which lowered and 24 steals. Rounding up team contri- glass tube which glows, thus producing light. Florescent their turnover rate. butions were seniors Anthony Newton bulbs use less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs The boys finished the weekend splitting (13 points, 13 steals and 5 assists), Omar and last longer, which means they are more cost efficient a win and loss. Lopez (13 points, 25 rebounds) and Ty- than incandescent bulbs. “The boys lost a heartbreaker on Fri- rone Haynes (9 points, 21 rebounds). LEDs or Light Emitting Diodes use the movement of elec - day night by one point,” Head Coach Both Wildcat teams set their eyes on tricity along a semiconductor to produce light. LED bulbs Craig Lord said. “On Saturday, they Sigonella tonight at Naval Air Station produce the same amount of light for only fraction of the played harder and ended up beating Vi- Sigonella in Catania, Italy. The girls look cost of either florescent or incandescent bulbs, plus they cenza by 12. Great going!” to cling to their undefeated streak 10-0, also produce less heat and since they last up to 17 years, while the boys move towards bettering they last far longer than either florescent bulbs or incan - Naples Wildcats vs. Aviano Saints their 4-6 record. descent bulbs, which means you will save a lot of energy, This past weekend, the Aviano Saints The Wildcats last home game before which means they are easier on your budget, too. traveled to Naples with hoop dreams, heading into DODEA Europeans Basket- So next time you replace a light bulb in your house make looking to improve their records. ball Championship will be February 9- sure to get an LED bulb and start saving both energy and The Lady Saints were no contest for the 10th against Marymount Institute. money right away. PANoRAMA 6 February 2, 2018 SOUND OFF: WILL THE GROUNDHOG SEE HIS SHADOW?

ET2 Jordan Eizember IS2 Robert Bezama LT Shane Ralph MC3 Ford Williams PS2 Julian Ramey “I think he’ll see it, but I’m “Yeah, a little more winter “I don’t think he’ll see his “I hope he sees his shadow so “I hope he doesn’t see his hoping for spring.” would be nice. That means shadow. I don’t want him to.” I can go snowboarding.” shadow. I want spring.” more snow which means more skiing.” Budget Impasse, Continuing Resolutions Pose Problems for DoD By Jim Garamone ble, the general said. Any program DoD News that was supposed to start in fiscal 2018, he added, is not authorized to The Defense Department still does - start. “We don’t actually know the n’t have a budget and is still operat - impact the [continuing resolution] ing under a continuing resolution, will have on ’19 until a budget is ac - the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs tually passed,” Selva said. of Staff said this week to the Defense The fiscal 2018 budget was sup - Writers Group in Washington, D.C. posed to be in place Oct. 1, and its As the fight continues on Capitol absence has spawned a variety of Hill over the government budget, continuing resolutions and a govern - DoD officials are getting ready to ment closure. The current resolution submit the president’s defense runs out Feb. 8. Even if a budget is budget request for fiscal year 2019, passed before the deadline, Selva Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva noted. said, all the acquisition programs “There ought to be more than just a will be crammed into the rest of the little bit of irony in your mind that fiscal year. we are trying to deliver a proposed budget on time to the Hill, when we Problem for Service Members don’t actually know what we are and Industry going to get for ’18,” he said. “This is This is a problem for service mem - Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, holds a wide-ranging conversation with the called gambling.” bers – it who don’t get the equip - Defense Writers Group in Washington, D.C., January 30, 2018. DoD photo by Army Sgt. James K. McCann When the department is under a ment or capabilities they need – and continuing resolution, it cannot start for industry, the general said. “The company makes on a possible new four to six months is that point of any new programs or any new spend - industries that produce the things award presents a risk to the com - no return.” ing streams, Selva said. “This means that we buy and consume are kind of pany, he said. Many aspects of the recent govern - training continues reasonably un - in a three-point stance waiting to go. The department knows what it is ment shutdown cost taxpayers abated as long as there is money, but They are waiting for the starter’s talking about, the vice chairman money, but one also directly affected you can’t refresh any of the equip - gun to sound so they can get to said, as this is the 10th consecutive military readiness, Selva said. ment that is used up in training, and work,” Selva said. “There is a point year in which DoD has operated “Roughly 100,000 guardsmen and re - you can’t buy new,” he explained. in the near future where they will under a continuing resolution, servists were scheduled to drill over not be able to finish the race. The adding that a continuing resolution [that weekend],” he said. “Because Continuing Resolutions Impact question is will any of them step to has a real impact on readiness. the government shut down, they Readiness, Planning the side and sit down on the bench “If you get too far into the year, were all sent home. There isn’t an - A continuing resolution makes and actually not be ready at all.” you cannot recover,” the general other weekend for them to recover long-term planning nearly impossi - This is because any investment a said. “Our experience tells us that their lost drill time.” PANoRAMA February 2, 2018 7 MORE THE INSIDE PAGE

The Naples Middle High School Music Boosters Is your Naples Middle High School student in Band, Choir, Orchestra, or Flag Team? If so, then he / she bene - fits from NMHS Music Boosters. We are a growing or - ganization that ensures all Naples Middle High School music programs continue performing at the highest lev - els. Help support Music Boosters with your yearly fam - ily membership of $25 (other membership levels also available). Volunteers are continuously needed to assist with several projects. For details email musicbooster - [email protected] or visit NMHS Music Boosters on Facebook.

The Naples Middle High School PTSA is looking for volunteers to help provide information, resources and events that strengthen the connections between stu - dents, parents, the school and the community. A yearly membership is $10 and joining is a great way to get in - volved, meet the teachers, other parents and your child’s friends. For details email NaplesPTSAteam@ gmail.com or Naples Middle High School PTSA on Facebook.

Retired Army Maj. Gen. Marcia M. Anderson speaks at the Defense Department's 34th annual Martin Luther King Jr. observance, January 25, 2018. Boy Scout Troop 007 holds troop meetings every Mon - Photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Kathryn E. Holm day from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Support Site Community Center. For details email scoutmastertroop007@ DOD HONORS MLK JR. From page 1 ‘Tremendous and Powerful Impact’ gmail.com or visit: https://www.facebook. Service members and civil servants al - “This is our 34th MLK event,” Michael com/BSATroop007; ready are committed to service, she said, L. Rhodes, the Defense Department’s di - https://www.troopwebhost.org/Troop007Naples or and can challenge others to serve their rector of administration and manage - https://www. troopwebhost.org/ communities. ment, said. The first Defense Department FormHTML.aspx?site=Troop007Naples. “We need to leverage our existing tal - event was in 1985, he noted, a year before ents, because that is part of our obliga - the federal holiday was observed. Girl Scouts Overseas Naples is excited to support tion to observe and commemorate Dr. Today’s event commemorates and reflects young leaders in action. We are much more than cookies; King's legacy and his service,” she said, upon King, Rhodes said, a man “taken we show girls how to contribute positively in this world. noting that she was able to succeed be - from us just shortly after his 39th birthday, From arts and crafts to camping trips and more Naples cause of the work of King and others who but in those 39 years, what a tremendous Girl Scouts wants girls to be have fun learning. For de - paved the way. King, a Nobel Peace Prize and powerful impact he did have.” tails visit https://sites.google.com/site/usagsonaples/ or winner, was born in Atlanta on January Rhodes added: “He truly helped lead a USA Girl Scouts - Naples, Italy on Facebook. 15, 1929. He was assassinated April 4, change in this nation – a change that is 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. still working and taking place today.” Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD), Naples Chapter meets every second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. in the NSA Naples Chiefs Mess, near the quarterdeck in Admin I. CSADD’s mission is to create a culture in which our shipmates are helping shipmates maintain a course of success through good decision-making. For details call MC1 Ramsaran at DSN 626-5249.

The Naples Toastmasters Club provides materials and experience to improve competent communication and leadership skills. Meetings are at 6:30 p.m. on the first & third Tuesdays of the month at the Support Site Community Center. Guests welcome. For details visit www.toastmasters.org or Toastmasters International on Facebook

Naples Area First Class Petty Officers Association is composed of members from different rates with one mission: To enhance community relations, promote awareness of our duties as Sailors, and fortify the pro - fessional and social welfare of our service members. We normally convene every other week alternating Tues - days and Thursdays. Visit us and bring a friend. For de - tails call YN1 Gordon at DSN: 626-7733.

Alcoholics Anonymous hosts English-speaking AA meetings on and off base in the Naples area. For details call 339-267-7075 or visit www.alcoholics-anonymous.eu/ countries/italy.htm.

Nato Lions Rugby: International Rugby Club is open to all interested players – men, women and children (5- 12). Men’s rugby is Part of the Italian Rugby Union (FIR) and is contact rugby. Practice is every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Joint Force Command at Lago Patria. Women’s tag rugby practice is every Monday 5:30 p.m. at JFC. Children’s tag rugby practice is every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at JFC (January through April). For de - tails call Mickael Pierrin or David Taylor at Comm. 081- 721-3222/3682 or visit our Facebook pages at NATO Lions RFC (Naples, Italy); NATO Lionesses Tag Rugby; or NATO Lion Cubs Tag Rugby.

Harry S Truman Lodge No. 649 meets every second, third and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. For details call Chris Gerbore at 333-704-9607 or email ger - [email protected] or visit https://www.hst649.org More “Inside Page” on Page 10 PANoRAMA 8 February 2, 2018 PANoRAMA February 2, 2018 9 MOVIE SCHEDULE

No Children Under 10 Admitted to R-Rated Movies Friday, February 2 5:30 p.m. Paddington 2, PG 6 p.m. Insidious: The Last Key, PG-13 8:30 p.m. Star War: The Last Jedi, PG-13 9:30 p.m. Insidious: The Last Key, PG-13

Saturday, February 3 3 p.m. Ferdinand, PG, 3-D 6 p.m. The Greatest Showman, PG 6:30 p.m. Maze Runner: The Death Cure, PG-13 9 p.m. Insidious: The Last Key, PG-13 9:30 p.m. Downsizing, R

Sunday, February 4 3 p.m. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, PG-13 4:30 p.m. Pitch Perfect 3, PG-13 6 p.m. Downsizing, R 7:30 p.m. 12 Strong, R Downsizing Premiere brates the birth of show business, present for his beloved Aunt Lucy’s Monday, February 5 R, Comedy-Drama-SciFi, 135 min. and tells of a visionary who rose 100th birthday, Paddington spots a Closed, No Movies Cast: Matt Damon, Christoph from nothing to create a spectacle unique pop-up book in Mr. Gruber’s Waltz, Hong Chau, Kristen Wiig that became a worldwide sensation. antique shop, and embarks upon a and Rolf Lassgrd. A social satire in series of odd jobs to buy it. But Tuesday, February 6 which a man realizes he would Insidious: The Last Key when the book is stolen, it’s up to Closed, No Movies have a better life if he were to Premiere Paddington and the Browns to un - shrink himself to five inches tall, PG-13, Horror-Mystery-Thriller, mask the thief. Wednesday, February 7 allowing him to live in wealth and 103 min. Cast: Lin Shaye, Leigh splendor Whannell, Angus Sampson, Kirk Pitch Perfect 3 5:30 p.m. Ferdinand, PG Acevedo and Caitlin Gerard. Para - PG-13, Comedy-Musical, 100 min. 6 p.m. Insidious: Ferdinand Last Showing psychologist Dr. Elise Rainier faces Cast: Anna Kendrick, Ruby Rose, The Last Key, PG-13 PG, Animation-Adventure-Comedy, her most fearsome and personal Hailee Steinfeld, Brittany Snow haunting yet – in her own family Following 8:30 p.m. Jumanji: 106 min. Cast: Kate McKinnon, and Elizabeth Banks. Bobby Cannavale, John Cena, home. their win at the world champi - Welcome to the Jungle, David Tennant, Gina Rodriguez. onship, the now separated Bellas PG-13 After Ferdinand, a bull with a big Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle reunite for one last singing compe - heart, is mistaken for a dangerous PG-13, Action-Adventure-Comedy, tition at an overseas USO tour, but beast, he is captured and torn from face a group who uses both instru - Thursday, February 8 119 min. Cast: Dwayne Jonson, his home. Determined to return to Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen ments and voices. 5:30 p.m. The Greatest his family, he rallies a misfit team Gillan and Rhys Darby. Four Showman, PG on the ultimate adventure. teenagers are sucked into a magical Star Wars: The Last Jedi 6 p.m. Star War: video game, and the only way they Last Showing can escape is to work together to The Last Jedi, PG-13 The Greatest Showman PG-13, Action-Adventure-Fantasy, PG, Biography-Drama-Musical, finish the game. 150 min. Cast: Mark Hamill, Carrie 8:30 p.m. Maze Runner: 105 min. Cast: Hugh Jackman, Fisher, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega The Death Cure, PG-13 Michelle Williams, Zac Efron, Zen - Maze Runner: The Death Cure and Billie Lourd. Having taken her daya and Rebecca Ferguson. Cele - PG-13, Action-SciFi-Thriller. 120 first steps into the Jedi world, Rey min. Cast: Rosa Salazar, Thomas joins Luke Skywalker on an adven - Brodie-Sangster, Dylan O'Brien, ture with Leia, Finn and Poe that Kaya Scodelario and Aidan Gillen. unlocks mysteries of the Force and Young hero Thomas embarks on a secrets of the past. mission to find a cure for a deadly disease known as the “Flare.” 12 Strong R, War-Action-Adventure, 120 min. Paddington 2 Cast: Chris Hemsworth, William PG, Family-Comedy, 103 min. Cast: Fichtner, Elsa Pataky, Michael Pea Ben Whishaw, Hugh Grant, Hugh and Yasmine Aker. The True Story Bonneville, Michael Gambon and of the Army’s Special Forces Imelda Staunton. Paddington is “Green Berets,” who within weeks happily settled with the Brown responded to the 9-11 attack. family in Windsor Gardens, where Green Berets and AFSOC took he has become a popular member of over the country and allowed other the community, spreading joy and Special Forces and the rest of the marmalade wherever he goes. conventional military to begin the While searching for the perfect real war.

If you have been sexually assaulted or need to speak with a S.A.P.R. victim advocate, call 335-640-6621 24/7 for information and support. The DoD Safe Helpline can be reached toll-free at 001-877-995-5247. PANoRAMA 10 February 2, 2018

Women, Infants, Children Naples Area Nurses Association (Wic) Overseas Program is of - MORE THE INSIDE PAGE (NANA) is an organization of fered at NSA Naples. Women who nurses that work together to are pregnant, breastfeeding, post - Catholic Women Of The University of Oklahoma Grad - fundraise, participate in social partum or have an infant or child Chapel meets monthly in the uate Degrees The University of events, and provide support under the age of five may qualify Support Site Fellowship Hall for Oklahoma offers the master of throughout the U.S. Naval Hospital for the program. WIC Overseas is prayer, fellowship, and learning. human relations on-site graduate Naples and NSA Naples commu - a nutrition education program Child care provided. We also meet degree program. Courses meet in nity. For details email Lt. Shelley that provides nutritious supple - Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. for a series of four evenings and one Beltz at [email protected] mental foods. For deails call 081- Rosary and Thursdays at 9:30 weekend. For details call the OU or Lt. Jenny Paul at 811-4962. a.m. for bible study. For details office at DSN: 626-6672 or visit [email protected]. email [email protected] or the office at Capodichino in the Gaeta/Naples Area Girl Scouts visit Catholic Women of the Admin II building. The Knights Of Columbus, is in need of leaders and co-lead - Chapel - NSA Naples, Italy on San Gennaro Council 14853 , ers. Training and support pro - Facebook. Register For On-Site Under - meets at noon on the first vided. For details email graduate Classes Visit the col - Wednesday of each month at the [email protected]. Filipino-American leges for more information about Support Site Chapel Offices. For Association of Naples, Italy what classes and programs are of - details email Dana Eberlin at The Naples Area Second Class meets at 6 p.m. the first Thurs - fered. Call UMUC Maryland at kofcnaples @gmail.com Petty Officer Association day of every month at Striker’s 081-568-6673/74/75; Central meets every other Tuesday in the Bowling Alley. For details call Ely Texas College at 081-568-6761. Carney Park Golf Association Capodichino Theater at noon to Santos at 081-811-4648 / DSN (CPGA) is a non-profit organiza - discuss upcoming community out - 629-4648 or visit Fil-Am Naples Educational & Developmental tion established for eligible Car - reach opportunities and charity on Facebook. Intervention Service Screen - ney Park Golf Course patrons. events. For details, call OS2 ings Now Available Room W09, The CPGA provides weekly social Joseph Cavallaro at DSN 626- The U.S. Military Retiree As - Support Site Village Forum. For activities for all levels of golfer 4545 or email sociation of Southern Italy eligible children who have not and often organize trips to other [email protected] or (USMRA-SI) is the only associa - reached their third birthday. If courses. Events are held every MA2 Jessalyn Harrison at DSN tion in Southern Italy represent - you are concerned about your Saturday and Sunday. For details 626-2871or ing the interests of U.S. retired child’s development, contact call 081-568-1749. [email protected] military personnel and their sur - EDIS at 081-811-4676. vivors. If you are not a member Latinos Unidos Welcomes Napoli Nation Fan Club is a and are eligible, visit the The Welfare & Recreation As - New Members Meetings are 2 group that helps community USMRA-SI at usmra- sociation is available to meet as - p.m. on the first Sunday of every members attend SSC Napoli soc - si.tripod.com or call Wylie Miller sociates every Thursday from 11 month at the Support Site park. cer games, promotes intercultural at 329-208-7315. a.m. to 1 p.m. at its location on For details email michael.cortez@ relations and provides SSC the first floor of Building 450 up - eu.navy.mil or call 334-6771- Napoli information to the commu - The Naples Christian Home - stairs from Capo Landing. For de - 0327, or gabriel.sermeno@eu. nity. Membership benefits include school Association meets every tails visit http://www.wraitalia.it. navy.mil or call 081-811-5554. SSC Napoli gear, discounted tick - month to support families who ets and entry to Napoli Nation have chosen to educate their own Security Note: All DoD military Cub Scout Pack 007 Does your functions. For details visit US - children. We offer weekly or civilian personnel hosting an son enjoy being outdoors, going on ASSCNapoli on Facebook. park/pool days, a moms’ night out event off base must complete a hikes, swimming and camping? and field trips to explore Bella Special Event Force Protection The Naples Cub Scouts is an ac - Connect the Tots is an organi - Napoli and beyond. For details Plan (SEFPP) 45 days in ad - tive program that is open to boys zation for bringing together fami - email Natalie Mack at vance, regardless of organization, between kindergarten and fifth lies with babies and toddlers to [email protected]. if the event will involve 50 or grade. Meetings and activities are play and mingle. Monthly club more personnel, include distin - three times per month. Boys can events include themed parties, Meditation Sitting Group guished visitors or involve per - earn their way through the ranks group outings off-base and play - meets on Mondays begins at 6 sonnel wearing uniforms. For of Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear and We - ground meet-ups. For the latest p.m. at the Support Site Chapel. details call the AT/FP Division at belos Scout. For details email on club events, join us on Face - Participation is free and newcom - 081-568-5525 or visit the division naplescubmaster@ gmail.com or book at Connect the Tots (CTT), ers are welcome. For details call office in the Capodichino Security visit the Facebook Page: Naples Naples Italy. the Chapel at DSN 629-4600. Precinct, Bldg. 403. Cub Scouts - Pack 007. PANoRAMA February 2, 2018 11 Carnevale and Musical Events Enliven February By Lou Freed Naples : Palma di Campania (http://www.carnevalepalmeseofficial.it/ and Exuberant and colorful “Carnevale” celebra - Saviano ( http://www.carnevaledisaviano.it/) tions splashing color across winter’s somber skies Salerno : Maiori on the Amalfi Coast (https:// are either underway or will be kicked off this m.facebook.com/carnevaledimaiori/) and Sarno weekend in world-renowned European and Ital - (https://www.facebook.com/groups/51865563121/) ian carnival destinations. Also helping to chase away the chill are scores of sanguine-colored Valentine tips Valentine’s Day gifts at shopping venues around Indeed, love is in the air this month and a way town, reminding us that love is in the air. to score points with your sweetheart could be Bundle up and join the Italians this month as taking in a musical or an opera at the beautiful they shake off the winter blues or sweep their and world-famous 18th century San Carlo The - loved ones off their feet. ater in the heart of downtown Naples.

Carnevale festivities Musical These pre-Lent and pre-spring celebrations My Fair Lady with loads of photo ops include enormous floats, Beloved by musical patrons, the timeless two- fascinating costume parades, lively musical en - act work based on George Bernard Shaw’s Pyg - tertainment, unusual competitions at the week - malion blends wit and humor, resulting in the ends prior to Fat Tuesday slated for February 13 work’s extraordinary success and popularity. The this year. Joining the revelry will, without doubt, engaging work – with a plethora of challenges for enrich your mem - a English phoneti - ories of Italian cian to convert a and Campanian Cockney flower girl to experiences. a genteel English lady – will surely delight au - Italy diences, especially Eng - Up in northern lish-speaking groups Italy, Ivrea in since the work will be Piemonte region cele - staged in the original brates with a unique language. “Battle of the Or - anges” to symbolically My Fair Lady will debut reenact a medieval town in Naples as a co-production revolt against oppressors. of the San Carlo Theater and For details visit Palermo’s Massimo Theater http://www.storico - February 6-14. On the podium carnevaleivrea.it/ conducting the San Carlo The - Meanwhile, Venice of ater Orchestra will be Donato Veneto region boasts mag - Renzetti coinciding with Paul nificent costumes and Curran as he directs the masks for the event, cast featuring Nancy Sul - besides programming livan (Eliza Doolittle ) exclusive extravagant and Professor Henry Hig - masquerade balls. gins (Robert Hands) This year’s circus theme among others. Also included blends theater, music and on the billing are the San Carlo art, along with lots of magic. Theater’s Orchestra, Chorus and For details visit Ballet Corps. The Tickets and Travel http://www.carnevale.venezia.it/ portion of the show for February 10 is sold out, Moving toward Viareggio in Tuscany region, the so please visit http://www.teatrosancarlo.it for city spells fun with mammoth-sized floats or other ticket availability. puppets satirizing celebrities and politicians, promoting a worthy cause or protesting a situa - Opera tion. For details visit http://viareggio.il - La Traviata carnevale.com/ Set in Paris, Giuseppe Verdi’s renowned mas - Focusing on Cento of Emilia Romagna region, terpiece kindles February’s love theme – and the city will start its festivities February 4 fea - though a bit early – the spirit of spring through turing Brazilian dancers then continuing with its elegant party scene – lovely women in flowing celebrations February 11, 18 and 25. For details gowns, smart-looking men in coat and tails plus visit http://www.carnevalecento.com/ sparkling chandeliers. Some opera patrons have Heading south of the “boot,” both Putignano in commented the work’s signature song, “Libiamo Puglia region and Acireale in Sicily explode with ne’ lieti calici,” also known as “Brindisi” (Let’s colorful floats as Viareggio does. For details visit Toast) is well remembered for its lilting, catchy http://wwwarnevalediputignano.it/ melody recalling spring’s refreshing sights and sounds. Campania Region Inspired by the novel, “La Dame aux Camelias,” As a community effort and a way to boost local by Alexander Dumas fils (son of Alexander spirits this period through parades, costumes, Dumas), “La Traviata” (The Fallen Woman) re - music and dancing in the streets, some provin - calls the poignant romance between a wealthy cial towns in our Region are ready to get anyone gentleman, Alfredo, and a beautiful courtesan, in the mood and have a go at their organized Violetta, which may have been inspired by the events. For more places to visit, reach out to the writer’s love for a French courtesan himself. local tourism and pro-loco offices of places you’d Musical Director Daniel Oren and Maurizio like to visit. Agostini will conduct the San Carlo Theater Or - More so, when venturing into town squares, chestra while Stage Director Lorenzo Amato will streets and parks, watch the children strutting oversee the cast of interpreters including Vin - about with masks and costumes as courtiers, cenzo Costanzo as Alfredo and Maria Mudryak mascots, clowns or film characters broadcasting alternating with Francesca Dotto as Violetta. ’tis the time for masquerades. Then, following Performances are scheduled from February 27 the traditional saying that “a carnevale ogni through March 4. To book reservations online scherzo vale ” or “anything goes at carnival time,” visit http://www.teatrosancarlo.it innocent-looking kids may even harmlessly sur - prise onlookers with confetti or sprayed silly Gastronomy strings. High calorie foods are part of Mardi Gras with Ready to give the fun a whirl?? Visit the websites revelers leaving their diets at home to savor the below for local programs. events’ culinary treats. A “carnevale” favorite in Avellino : Mercogliano Naples is lasagna , the great oven-baked pasta (https://www.facebook.com/zezamercogliano) and dish with pork sausage, eggs and cheeses. An - Montemarano (https://www.facebook.com/ other staple for the occasion is “chiacchiere,” a CarnevaleDiMontemarano/) thinly sliced, fried and sugar-sprinkled dough Benevento : Torrecuso and Paupisi (https://www. dessert meant to be dipped in a cocoa-based pud - facebook.com/Pro-Loco-Paupisi- ding. Why would anyone pass on both delights? 696064160554996/) Head out your door and enjoy some of the treats Caserta : Villa Literno this special season offers. (https://www.facebook.com/carnevalevilla/) Buon divertimento! PANoRAMA 12 February 2, 2018

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Ann#170003XR Sales Clerk U.S. POSITIONS tionist , Ua-0303-07, ANN#46130- from six weeks to five years. Clos - Job summary: The CYP Cook per - (Mens)/E2/NF-1/Regular-FT – USAJOBS WEBSITE: 845684-RR, Full Time Permanent. ing date: September 30, 2018. forms various tasks or a sequence Open until filled – Pay rate: $8- https://don.usajobs.gov CYP Assistant , CY-1702-I/II, of tasks in food service prepara - $9.50 per hour. Job summary: Sells If you have any questions, contact ANN#18-028, (Multiple Positions) tion. Tasks consist of several steps general merchandise to customers IMPORTANT NOTICE: USAJOBS the front desk at DSN 626-5409 or Flexible Full Time, CYP Divisions, that require attention to work op - exercising professional selling new sign-in method using Comm. 081-568-5409. You can also CDC/Teens/Sac/Youth Naples. Job erations and follow and estab - techniques. Works as part of a login.gov. This method increases contact the Civilian Human Re - summary: Provides appropriate de - lished sequence of work. These sales team to provide service that the security of the USAJOBS sys - sources (CHR) Naples helpdesk at: velopmental care and instruction tasks, which are summarized into anticipates and exceeds customer tem and allows individuals to use a http://cnic.navy.mil/Europe/Abo for children and youth ranging in categories related to food prepara - expectations. single sign in for multiple govern - ut/Jobs/AboutWorkingHere/index age from six weeks to 18 years in a tion and service, kitchen mainte - Ann#170004GJ Sales Clerk (Sta - ment systems. Applicants will be .htm. You will be contacted within Child and Youth Program setting. nance, and food storage. Closing tionery)/C2/NF-1/FLEX – Open prompted to create a login.gov ac - 24 hours, so please be sure to pro - Performs routine, day-to-day care date: September 30, 2018. until filled – Pay rate: $8-$9.50 per of infants and children ranging count upon signing in to US - vide your contact information. CYP Leader , CY-1702-II, ANN# hour. Job summary: Sells general AJOBS. Thank you and we appreciate your from six weeks to five years. Clos - 18-069, Regular Full Time (Eligi - merchandise to customers exercis - input, whether negative or positive ing date: September 30, 2018. ble for Post Allowance), Fleet and ing professional selling techniques. All Department of Navy overseas so that we can find ways to im - Recreation Aid , NF-0189-01, Family Readiness Program, CYP Works as part of a sales team to US civilian positions aboard prove the CHR services, or continue ANN#18-029, Flexible, Fitness Division, CDC Support Site. Job provide service that anticipates Naples and Gaeta commuting area to provide excellent service. As a re - Dept., Capo/Support Site. Job sum - summary: The purpose of the CY and exceeds customer expecta - will be posted on USAJOBS web - minder, a CHR Representative is mary: Employee in this position Program Leader (CYP) is to pro - tions. plays an integral part in providing site. Not familiar with USAJOBS? available for the bi-weekly “Meet & vide appropriate development care Ann#170004FX Sales Clerk customer service and insuring pa - Get started by creating an account Greet” at the NSA, Support Site and instruction for children and (Toys)/C5/NF-1/FLEX – Open until trons are offered a clean facility at https://don.usajobs.gov. Once Base, Navy Exchange Food Court youth ranging in age from six filled – Pay rate: $8-$9.50 per hour. and pleasant conditions for their registered, you may customize your area from 8-9 a.m. Please feel free weeks to 18 years in one or more Job summary: Sells general mer - fitness/athletic workouts or pro - job searches, set up job alerts and to come by, pick up a copy of a va - Children Youth Programs. This in - chandise to customers exercising grams. Open until filled. store your resume and other essen - cancy announcement that you may cludes the provision of guidance, professional selling techniques. , NF-0189-01, tial employment documents online be interested in applying for, or ask Recreation Aid assistance, and mentoring for the Works as part of a sales team to ANN#18-043, Flexible Part-Time, and be ready to apply for a job any - questions. If the CHR representa - CY Program Assistants. Closing provide service that anticipates and Auto Skills Center, Naples. Job time. Already have an account on tive is unable to provide you a re - date: February 9, 2018. exceeds customer expectations. USAJOBS but have questions sponse, he/she will bring the summary: Main duty will be to Ann#170004GI Sales Clerk (Gar - about applying for overseas posi - question back to the CHR office provide oversight of activities and den)/C9/NF-1/FLEX – Open until tions, contact the DON Employee and you will be provided an an - necessary services to authorized NEX filled – Pay rate: $8-$9.50 per hour. Intake Center for assistance at swer or a call back the same day. patrons, including general infor - U.S. NAF EMPLOYMENT Job summary: Sells general mer - [email protected] The date for the next “Meet & mation on the use of equipment. chandise to customers exercising The Department of the Navy is an Greet” is yet to be determined. Provide information concerning fa - OPPORTUNITIES professional selling techniques. Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. cilities and operation. Open until Gricignano, Bldg. 2091-B Works as part of a sales team to citizenship is required. NON-APPROPRIATED filled. Call DSN 629-4774 or Comm. provide service that anticipates Recreation Aid , NF-0189-01, 081-813-5252/5253/5254 and exceeds customer expecta - LOCAL NATIONAL FUND (NAF) POSITIONS ANN#18-044 Flexible, Liberty/En - Hours: Monday to tions. Fleet & Family Readiness NAF tertainment, Capo/Support site. Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ann#170004GL Sales Clerk (LN) POSITIONS Local Naples job announcements Job summary: Serves as an aid for For a current list of U.S. vacancies (Garden)/C9/NF-1/Regular-FT – To find out what positions are cur - within CNREURAFSWA may be the Liberty/Entertainment pro - and the on-line application visit: Open until filled – Pay rate: $8- rently open call our front desk at viewed at: https://www. gram assisting with various func - https://www.NavyExchange.jobs – $9.50 per hour. Job summary: Sells DSN 626-5409 or Comm. 081-568- cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreuraf - tions and duties as they relate To assist your job search go directly general merchandise to customers 5409. Copies of vacancy announce - swa/about/job_openings.html – each program. Open until filled. to the location field, open the drop exercising professional selling ments will be also posted at The The necessary application forms Food Service Worker , NA-7408- down menu and click on Italy, then techniques. Works as part of a Civilian Human Resources (CHR) are also available on line. For ques - 02, ANN#18-019, Flexible Part- click on SEARCH FOR JOBS but - sales team to provide service that Time, Bowling Center. Job located at Capo Admin I, first floor. tions please call 081-568- ton. You will see all the jobs in Italy anticipates and exceeds customer summary: Performs tasks with The customer service hours are: 4164/2505/5612/8202. The (mostly Naples area); just make expectations. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and applications may be emailed to several steps or sequence of tasks Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and [email protected] such as: sets up food service coun - Thusday from 12:15 to 3 p.m. The ters, steam tables, dining room ta - announcements are also visible at NSA NAPLES bles, and side service stands with the following link: https:// hot and cold food, including meats, cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreuraf - U.S. NAF POSITIONS vegetables, salads, desserts, bread, swa/about/job_openings/LocalNa - Recreation Aid , NF-0189-01, butter, and beverages. Open until tionalVacancies.html. ANN#18-020, Flexible Part-Time, filled. Applications are accepted at the MWR Bowling Center Naples, Cook/Food Service Worker , NA- Security Pass and ID Office at Italy. Job summary: Main duty will 7404-03 KPP 04, ANN#18-052, Capodichino, or at the Security be to provide oversight of activities Flexible Full Time. Job summary: Pass and ID Office at Gricignano, and necessary services to author - Performs a variety of food prepara - Support Site, or at the Civilian ized patrons, including general in - tions and limited cooking tasks in Human Resources (CHR), formation on the use of equipment. a club and/or snack bar environ - Capodichino, Naples. The CHR Of - Provide information concerning fa - ment. Assists higher level food fice must receive mailed applica - cilities and operation. Open until service worker or cook to perform a tions by closing date of the vacancy filled. variety of tasks such as announcement. Recreation Assistant , NF-0189- grilling/frying food, by watching 01/02, ANN#18-021 Flexible Part- while the items are cooking, turn - IMPORTANT NOTICE: The appli - Time, Fleet & Family Readiness ing as required, regulating temper - cation form and instructions on Center, Gaeta, Italy. Job summary: ature and removing when done to PANoRAMA February 2, 2018 13

JOBS from page 12 Union, merchandise returns, gas sales, layaways, etc. MORE BASE NOTES Ann#170004FY Sales Clerk (Fur - niture)/B9/NF-1/FLEX – Open until GRICIGNANO MINI MART filled – Pay rate: $8-$9.50 per hour. Ann#1700047B Sales Clerk / Feb. 6: Scholarship Night at Naples certified auto mechanic on site. Advance regis - Job summary: Sells general mer - MM/NF-1/FLEX – Open until filled Middle-High School Cafeteria tration is preferred. For details call DSN 629- chandise to customers exercising – Pay rate: $8-$9 per hour. Job If you plan to attend college next year, it is 4971 or Comm. 081-811-4971. professional selling techniques. summary: Responsible for selling time to apply for scholarships. Join us from Works as part of a sales team to general merchandise to customers 5:30 to 7 p.m. to find out about local and mili - Feb. 26-Mar. 2: Children’s Dental Health provide service that anticipates and and ensuring merchandise is prop - tary-connected scholarships and learn about Month exceeds customer expectations. erly stocked and available. Candi - the application process. Some of the featured U.S. Naval Hospital Naples (USNH) will be Ann#1800001J Cashier Checker dates must be at least 18 years old representatives include the Navy College Of - visiting area schools during the week of Feb - /CC/NF-1/FLEX – Open until filled – to apply. fice, DECA Commissary, Naples Area Chiefs ruary 26 to March 2 to teach area children Pay rate: $8-$9.50 per hour. Job Mess, PTSA, Naples American Red Cross, and that good oral health is essential to a healthy summary: Associates engaged in the GAETA MINI MART many more. For details call the School Liaison lifestyle. The USNH Dental Team will speak operation of cash registers to record Ann#170004L1 Sales Clerk / Officer at DSN 629-6549 or Comm. 081-811- with more than 1,000 students at area schools sales in retail checkout areas. MM/NF-1/FLEX – Open until filled 6549 or email [email protected] and engage them in activities that encourage – Pay rate: $8-$9 per hour. Job Ann#170004S1 Cashier a positive attitude toward oral hygiene. For summary: Responsible Responsible Checker /CC/NF-1/FLEX – Open Feb. 10, 19, 24: Outdoor Recreation details call DSN 629-6007/6008 or Comm. until filled – Pay rate: $8-$9.50 per for selling general merchandise to 081-811-6007/6008. customers and ensuring merchan - Ski Trips hour. Job summary: Associates en - Ski season is here and Outdoor Recreation dise is properly stocked and avail - gaged in the operation of cash reg - has begun their ski trips to local ski areas. able. Candidates must be at least Now-Mar. 8: Register Now for Spring isters to record sales in retail 18 years old to apply. Register for one or all ski trips today at the Term at Central Texas College checkout areas. Support Site Outdoor Recreation Center. Central Texas College, a college for students Ann#1800000V Loss Preven - Skiis, snowboards, and equipment are avail - of the real world, is offering a variety of local EUROPE DISTRICT tion /Safety Invest(Detective) able for rent at the center. For details call classes in Fire Science, Criminal Justice and DISTRIBUTION /52/NF-2/Regular – PT – Open DSN 629-4947 or Comm. 081-811-4947. Homeland Security, Child Development and until filled – Pay rate: $9-$11 per Ann#1700045N Warehouse /71/NA-05/FLEX – Open Hospitality Management. Classes start March hour. Job summary: Responsible Worker until filled – Pay rate: $13.50 per Feb. 11: USO’s Naples Got Talent Show 12 and end May 6 will meet once a week at for the protection of Navy Ex - hour. Job summary: Responsible On February 11 Naples Area community the support site High School. CTC also offers change assets through investiga - for one or more functions (receiv - members are invited to join the USO at the a large variety of Distance learning and Web tive strategies and the auditing of ing, storing, issuing and shipping, Naples High School Cafeteria for the Naples Learning classes they start every month. Ac - controls designed to prevent and etc.) within the warehouse area. Got Talent show. This free event features tive-duty Navy personnel must have com - minimize loss potential. Candidates must be at least 18 amazing performances that will showcase the mand approval 14 days prior to the start date Ann#1800004J Sales Clerk (Con - years old to apply. talent of 10 contestants from the NSA Naples of the class. For details call Naples Central sumables)/CL/NF-1/Regular-FT – Ann#170004P9 Warehouse community. Show winners will be selected by Texas College at DSN 626-6761 or Comm. Open until filled – Pay rate: $8- Worker /72/NA-05/ FLEX – Open audience vote, with special prizes for second 081-568-6761 or email $9.50 per hour. Job summary: Sells until filled – Pay rate: $13.50 per and third place favorites.The grand prize win - [email protected] or visit them on Face - general merchandise to customers hour. Job summary: Responsible ner will be rewarded with two round-trip air - book at Central Texas College Naples. exercising professional selling for one or more functions (receiv - line tickets to the Continental United States, techniques. Works as part of a ing, storing, issuing and shipping, courtesy of United Airlines. Doors open at 4 sales team to provide service that Now-Mar. 15: Registration for Youth etc.) within the warehouse area. p.m. Seating is limited, so get there early. anticipates and exceeds customer Sports Spring Season (Baseball & Candidates must be at least 18 Show time is 4:30 p.m. Food vendors will be expectations. Softball) years old to apply. on site with snacks and refreshments. For de - It’s time to register youth, ages 5 to 18 for the Ann#1800005P Customer Serv - tails call USO Naples at DSN 626-5713 or upcoming Baseball and Softball Spring Sea - ice Clerk /CS//NF-2/ Regular-FT – Open until filled – Pay rate: $9-$11 OTHER OPPORTUNITIES 629-4903 son. Register at the Support Site SAC office or per hour. Job summary: Performs a Naples Wildcats Need Score Teen Center. Bring your PAYS online certifi - variety of customer service duties Keepers, Referees Feb. 13, 21, 28: Make Your Heart Pound at cate and CYP registration forms. A fee is re - including special orders, foreign Naples Middle High School Wildcat the Support Site Fitness Forum quired. For details call DSN 629-4722/4729 or currency exchange, Western Athletics is in need of both score February is Heart Health Month. Classes are Comm. 081-811-4722/4729. keepers and referees. Score keepers free and open to all fitness levels. Classes are are needed for home basketball February 13 – My Heart Belongs to Spin; Feb - Get Started on Your College Degree – teams this season. Knowledge of ruary 21 – Zumba Dance Party; February 28 – SAT, ACT Tests at Navy College Office Both the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and running timeclock and keeping the Pump Your Heart Out Functional Kick & Fit American College Test (ACT) are available for score book preferred. Home games Box. All classes begin at 5 p.m. For details call free for active duty and reserve Sailors. One take place at the school gym on - DSN 629-6604 or Comm. 081-811-6604. board Support site for the following or both of these tests are required for entrance dates: January 19 and 26, and Feb - to most colleges, and are usually the first step ruary 2 from 5 to 9 p.m.; and Janu - Feb. 16: 2018 Fitness Transformation toward obtaining your college degree. To learn Registration more about scheduling these tests and how to ary 20 and 27, and February 3 Get motivated and into shape with the 2017 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Certified ath - kick start your college experience, stop by the Fitness Transformation program. Cost in - letic officials are needed who can Navy College Office (NCO), which is located in cludes six, one-hour sessions with a certified help with home athletic competi - Admin 2, Room 36.1 onboard Capodichino to personal trainer and nutritional support from tions in football, volleyball, speak with one of the NCO counselors. For de - Health Promotions. There will be a first meet - wrestling, basketball, soccer, soft - tails call DSN 626-6683 or Comm. 081-568- ing for information and pictures. Reach your ball and baseball. Applicants must 6683 or e-mail [email protected] have current certification and have objective and show off your results at the NSA updated knowledge of NFHS rules. Muscle & Fitness Show in June. Registration Sojourner’s Permit Application Changes These are both paid positions. For deadline is February 16 at the Capo FitZone. U.S. Region Legal Service Office, Europe, details call Naples Wildcats Ath - For details call DSN 626-6489 or Comm. 081- Africa, Southwest Asia (RLSO EURAFSWA) letic Director Amy Driscoll at DSN 568-6489. now accepts Sojourner’s Permit applications 629-7546 or email by appointment only. On Tuesdays, however, [email protected] Feb. 21: Free Automotive Workshop at from 8 a.m. to noon, you can still apply on a Support Site walk-in basis without an appointment. For de - Keep your vehicle running with a free work - tails or appointments call the Legal Assis - shop at the Auto Skills Center February 21 tance Office at DSN 626-4576 or Comm. PANORAMA from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The workshop will cover 081-568-4576, or stop by RLSO EURAFSWA the basic seasonal automotive maintenance located in Admin 2, Room 1074 onboard advertising office your vehicle requires. There will be an ASC Capodichino. Tel. 081-568-7884 PANoRAMA 14 February 2, 2018

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From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration rope established the custom of Candlemas Day, when the clergy would bless candles DAILY TOURS Every February 2, thousands of people and people would light them in each win - gather at Gobbler’s Knob, in Punx - dow of their homes to ward off the darkness Feb 2: Wine and Dine in a Cave ...... €62 Feb 3: Caserta Royal Palace ...... €33 sutawney, Pennsylvania, to see if a ground - of mid-winter. Feb 4: Naples and Its Archaeological Museum €19 hog will or will not see his shadow when he But the legend of the February 2 forecast Feb 10: Naples Churches and the Veiled Christ €23 emerges from his den. also persisted, as captured in this old Eng - Feb 11: On the Trail of Padre Pio ...... €51 Burrowed inside his heated simulated tree lish saying: upcoming uSo Tours Feb 14 Valentine’s Day Dinner at the Capodichino office trunk, a groundhog, named Punxsutawney Wine Farm ...... €59 If Candlemas be fair and bright, 081-568-5713 Feb 17: Sorrento, Vietri, and Emerald Grotto . . €34 Phil is about to step into the limelight at Winter has another flight. Support Site office Feb 18: Ancient Ruins of Pompeii ...... €19 about 7:25 a.m. once again. The gates open If Candlemas brings clouds and rain, 081-811-4903 at 3 a.m., followed by live entertainment, Winter will not come again. www.uso.it EXTENDED TOURS music, and a pre-dawn fireworks display TouRS oPEn To BoTh Feb 16-18: Carnevale di Viareggio . . . . €239 that helps to ignite the crowd gathered in The trail of groundhog history actually Feb 16-19: President’s Day in Budapest €569 anticipation of Phil’s forecast. leads back to Clymer H. Freas, city editor u.S. M ILITaRy and naTo I.d. C aRd hoLdERS Apr 5-8: ...... The awe-inspiring fireworks are set to of the Punxsutawney Spirit newspaper. lively music, which is just what the In 1887, he was inspired by a crowd generally needs on a cold rural group of local hunters and Pennsylvania morning. gourmets who held a ground - Phil makes the most cel - hog hunt followed by a picnic ebrated weather fore - barbecue of, well, cast of the year, usually you guessed it, around the crack of dawn. groundhog. Has spring sprung when Freas thought it so Phil emerges from his bur - much fun that he wrote row and doesn’t see his up the group as the Punx - shadow? Or, should he sutawney Groundhog Club scurry back into his burrow and went on to promote the for six more weeks of winter Punxsutawney Groundhog as weather if skies are clear and the official weather forecaster. fair? As he embellished the story year after year, other newspapers picked History of Groundhog Day it up and soon everyone looked to Punx - Groundhog Day has its origins in an an - sutawney Phil for the critical prediction of cient celebration of a point midway be - when spring would return to the nation. tween the winter solstice and the spring Remember, if Phil sees his shadow, it equinox. means six more weeks of winter; if he does Superstition has it that fair weather was not see his shadow, it will be an early a forbearance of a stormy and cold second spring. What is your weather prediction half to winter. The early Christians in Eu - for 2018? PANoRAMA February 2, 2018 15

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advertising office • FREE MERCATO ADS • A Panorama/NSA Public Affairs Office courtesy service available for U.S. or Tel. 081-568-7884 NATO ID cardholders who have orders to PCS within six months. RULES: • New ads must be submitted on a completed Mercato form, along with a E-mail: copy of both the member’s ID card (front and back) and ONLY the first [email protected] two pages of PCS orders or equivalent. • Ads are limited to one per category and 25 words maximum. Ads for free pets are limited to one per person or organization (copy of ID required) and run on a space-available basis. One contact phone number per ad; no e-mail addresses. • Deadline for submission is Monday, noon for the following Friday. Public In the event of an holidays (U.S. or Italian) are n ot an exception to this rule. ADS RUN ONE WEEK ONLY! emergency or • Any incomplete ad or ad received after the Monday, noon deadline will not be printed in that Friday’s issue. Late submissions will be considered to report a crime, for the next available publication. Incomplete or illegible ads will not be considered. please call the • Free Mercato Ad forms, the only acceptable form of submission, are avail- able at http:// www.cnic.navy.mil/n aples/newsroom/panor a m a/ (click on the Mercato link) or at the NSA Public Affairs Office during normal Emergency Dispatch business hours. • Ads and supporting documentation can be faxed to 081-568-5112 (DSN Center at 626-5112) or delivered in person to the Public Affairs Office, Capodichino, Admin I, Room 208. No other form of submission will be 081-568-4911 or accepted. • To renew for the following week call 081-568-5856/5907 (DSN 626- 5911. 5856/ 5907) by noon Monday. Ads not renewed by the deadline will not be published. (On-BaseDial 9-1-1) • PAID CLASSIFIED ADS • For non-emergency For services and products not eligible for free insertion in “Mercato.” Classified ads c an b e p laced a t STAMPA GENERALE (Panorama Advertising O ffice) located assistance, at NSA Capodichino, Building 450, 1st Floor. Cost is € 1,00 (one Euro) per word (minimum 10 words). For information on paid ads please call 081-568-7884 (DSN call 081-568-5638 626-7884). Deadline is Wednesday 4 p.m. for the current week’s edition.

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