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https://www.cnic.navy.mil/rota August 23, 2012 Volume 22, Issue 32 U.S. Naval Activities, SpainThe Coastline
Galley Receives Five-Star Award
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Vacation Bible School Soars at Chapel
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Vista: Sanlucar Horse Races
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NMCB 3 Transfers Authority to NMCB 1Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3,
homeported in Port Hueneme, Calif. transferred authority of Camp Mitchell and ongoing Seabee missions throughout Europe and Africa to NMCB 1, homeported in Gulfport, Miss., during a transfer of authority (TOA) ceremony held aboard Naval Station Rota, Spain, Aug. 15.
Commander Scott Raymond, commanding of-ficer NMCB 3, exchanged salutes with Cmdr. Chad Brooks, commander NMCB 1, in front of Capt. Brad-ley Martin, commodore, Combined Task Force (CTF) 68, during the ceremony. The ceremony marked the official end of NMCB 3’s deployment to Europe and Africa, which began in February.
Martin spoke of the work NMCB 3 completed dur-ing its deployment and future Seabee projects.
“You’ve overcome all kinds of adversity and done it in a very, very professional manner,” said Martin. “I truly appreciate the work you’ve done.”
Martin spoke specifically to NMCB 1 during the ceremony as well.
“NMCB 1, you come with a great reputation, and I think you’re going to do some magnificent work out here.”
Brooks spoke of the guidance NMCB 3 provided during the turnover and said it will make the unit more efficient during its deployment.
“I couldn’t be more proud than I am here today,”
said Brooks. “We’re ready to do whatever our country asks us to do. To win our nation’s wars, to invest in people and excel as a team, to manage risk, work safely and achieve high quality and do it with the finest character.”
Before the TOA, a week-long inspection and review was conducted of all equipment, supplies, projects, facilities and civil engineering support equipment.
Along with the equipment and supply turnover, NMCB 1 relieved NMCB 3 of ongoing construction project responsibilities, including placing a water line in Zagreb, Croatia, construction of a gazebo for the air terminal here and drilling water wells in Ethiopia.
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Commander Scott Raymond (far right), commander, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3 exchanges salutes with Cmdr. Chad Brooks, commander, NMCB 1 as Capt. Bradley Martin, commodore, Combined Task Force (CTF) 68 oversees the transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Mitchell aboard Naval Station Rota, Spain, Aug. 15. The ceremony marks the official transfer of Seabee construction projects from NMCB 3 to NMCB 1. (U.S. Navy photo by Morgan Over)
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Hola Rota,I can’t believe August is nearly over. This can mean
only two things - the end of summer is nearing and school is starting back up. I know it’s been exception-ally warm the last few days (and humid), but things will be cooling off before you know it. We’re blessed to be
able to enjoy relatively mild temperatures throughout the year, so we still have plenty of time to get out and take advantage of living in southern Spain.
Staff members of david Glasgow Farragut Schools are hard at work preparing for our 12th Annual Open-ing day Celebration coming Monday. The celebration
for first through sixth graders is part of an ongoing tradition here in Rota to kick off the first day of school and celebrate learning. The event allows students to familiarize themselves with their surroundings while giving parents an opportunity to enjoy an open house-type atmosphere where they can meet teachers and staff in a somewhat less formal environment. There’s also a picnic lunch that day, so bring a blanket or some lawn chairs and enjoy yourselves. Remember, it’s a short day for the elementary students.
The middle and high schoolers who are new will have an orientation Monday where they’ll learn what
to expect and what is expected of them at school. You can find more back-to-school information on page 11 of this week’s The Coastline.
As teachers ready their classrooms and students prepare mentally for their return to class, I wish all of you a fun-filled and rewarding school year. The begin-ning is always an exciting time to meet new friends and teachers, reunite with old friends and embrace the challenges of a new grade. I hope that you will all embrace and appreciate the wonderful opportunity you have to learn abroad at such a wonderful school.
Our Rota community cares deeply about the educa-tion of our youth. There are many programs, resources and people here dedicated to ensuring our children are well taken care of and have the opportunity to learn and grow in a safe and stable environment. Between the outstanding school staff, the medical community at the Naval Hospital, Child and Youth Programs, MWR, Safety and Security, there is no shortage of people who put a premium on the safety, security and well-being of our families. Learning is, after all, a community effort and it takes place out of the classroom as well. Be it in the setting a good example for our youth or in the mere introduction of a new hobby, sport or even the suggestion of a good book, learning is a community function with both formal and informal components. I would ask everyone to think about their place within our learning community, be it in a formal role or not, as we all have a part to play.
And to all of our students, good luck!
Summer is Winding down
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August 23, 2012 3C L LOCAL NEWS
The Gateway Galley aboard Naval Station Rota, Spain received its first-ever Five-Star Excellence Award for food service during a ceremony at the galley, Aug 16.
NAVSTA Rota Commanding Officer Capt. Scott Kraverath presented the award to the galley staff. The award recognizes the best general messes in the Navy and is designed to improve the quality of food service operations.
“It took a lot of work and dedication to get this award,” said NAVSTA Rota Food Service director for galley operations, Marc Barcelon. “This award shows that our hard work doesn’t go unnoticed and is the highest recognition that a galley can achieve.”
The Gateway Galley employs 45 Spanish national employees, seven govern-ment contractors and two active duty Sailors.
“It's a huge honor, and I owe it all to my team,” said Chief Culinary Specialist Manuel Gray, galley leading chief petty officer. “We have many daily challenges but we do a great job completing the task and overcoming those challenges.”
The galley team also submitted for the award in 2010, but received a four-star accreditation, which surpassed Barcelon’s expectation.
“We had to really push to get our employees trained,” said Barcelon. “I wanted to make sure they were fully prepared and capable to do the job. Teamwork and motivation are important ingredients in the recipe for success.”
The Gateway Galley was re-valuated Aug. 15, as part of the recent nomination to compete for the 2013 Captain Edward F. Ney Memorial Award, which recognizes the top seven galleys Navy-wide. Results are expected to be announced in September.
Gateway Galley Receives 2012 Five-Star Award
Capt. Scott Kraverath, commanding officer, Naval Station Rota, Spain presents the five-star award to Marc Barcelon at the Gateway Galley, Aug. 16. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Travis Alston)
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description: Provides administrative support and assists in the delivery of Red Cross services to members of the military and their families assigned to the Rota, Spain location.
Qualification: High school diploma plus technical certificate and training and minimum one year of related experience. Two years or more of administrative experience is desired. Strong computer skills to include use of Internet/Intranet, MS Word processing, database and/or spreadsheets are required.
Job seekers must have Status Of Forces Agreement (SOFA) status. U.S. citi-zens under ordinary resident status are not eligible for employment under the SOFA.
Field Office AssistantPOW/MIA BreakfastSept. 21, 2012, 7: 30 a.m.Gateway Galley aboard NAVSTA RotaBreakfast: $2.50Volunteers needed to stand 30-minute watch positions to signify the POW/MIA's watch.Contact Eddie Ybarra at [email protected] or Rob White at [email protected].
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4 August 23, 2012 C LLOCAL NEWS
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Are you excited to go back to school and why?
“I get to see my friends and train in karate.”
AdamTravez5th grade
“I get to see my friends and stuff.”
EnriqueBrown7th grade
“Of course. I get to meet new people and friends.”
AutumnJbanez6th grade
“I want to go back to school because then I get to see my friends.”
LeahGoloza5th grade
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All student teen scooter riders who have obtained scooter li-censing through the Naval Station Rota Safety Office are required to attend the 2012 Motorcycle Safety Rally for Teen Students today
- Check-in for the rally will begin at 11 a.m. at the base Theater. - Participants shall come prepared to ride their scooter during
a series of motorcycle riding exercises. - Riders found with deficient riding skills will be identified and
scheduled for mandatory remedial training. - Tenant commands shall provide, through their Motorcycle
Safety Representatives, a listing of those dependants who have transferred or who must be excused from this mandatory event for extenuating circumstances.
- Riders who fail to attend this mandatory event will risk revoca-tion of their base driving privileges.
Teen Motorcycle Safety Standdown
In an ongoing effort to combat the continued spread and abuse of designer drugs, on July 9, 2012 President Obama signed the Synthetic drug Abuse Prevention Act into law. This law reinforces the Zero Tolerance bans previously instituted by the Navy and Marine Corps, and also serves as a reminder that Sailors and Marines need to remain vigilant of these substances as their use is a danger not only to the user, but to those around the user.
In the past few years, use of the following types of designer drugs has become increasingly popular throughout the world:
- Synthetic cannabinoids (commonly known as “Spice” or “K2”), which are created by spraying a blend of dried plants with one or more chemical compounds meant to mimic the effects of marijuana.
- Synthetic stimulants, commonly known as “bath salts,” which are a chemical mixture designed to mimic the effects of drugs like cocaine, ecstasy and methamphetamines.
In 2011, U.S. poison control centers received in excess of 13,000 calls related to the use of these substances. First re-sponders and treatment centers have reported the following side effects in users:
- Excessive sweating- Headaches, nausea and vomiting- Increased heart rate and blood pressure- Heart palpitations- Mood swings- (“Bath salts” only) Extreme increases in body temperature
and physical strength.Users who overdose on either substance can become combat-
ive and often suffer paranoid delusions, hallucinations, seizures and even death. Both substances have proven to be highly ad-
dictive, and research into the consequences of long-term use is ongoing.
Bottom line, these illegal substances are created in unregu-lated laboratories using any number of chemicals that can cause unpredictable harm to the human body. They are a danger to both your health and your career.
Any reports of suspicious activity can be provided anony-mously at http://www.ncis.navy.mil (click on the link for reporting a crime). Reports can also be provided locally to Naval Criminal Investigative Services (NCIS) at 727-2902 during working hours or 727-2000 after hours by asking for the agent on duty.
If your command desires more information regarding these sub-stances, please contact NCIS at 727-2902 to schedule a briefing. Citations
- Press Release, American Association of Poison Control Centers, July 11, 2012.
- “How to recognize a patient who’s high on ‘Bath Salts,’” The Journal of Family Practice, April 2012.
- “doctor: Spice could threaten mental health,” Navy Times, June 6, 2011.
- “FAQ: K2, Spice Gold, and Herbal ‘Incense,’” Web Md, March 5, 2010.
- “drug Abuse and Severe Hyperpyrexia: Synthetic Cathi-none and Amphetamine derivatives,” Correctional Health Care, March|April 2012.
- “A Bad Trip,” National Conference of State Legislatures, June 2011.
- “deterring designer drug Use,” Rhumb Lines, March 17, 2011.- “The Threat of Synthetic drugs,” Miami-dade County Situ-
ational Awareness, June 2012.
Synthetic drugs: Illegal and UnhealthyBy david SaLazar and gM1 MattheW niezgoda (uSnr)
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Left: Vacation Bible School (VBS) participants recite the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of VBS. Right: Ester Johnson teaches her VBS class in her Space Quest themed classroom. Photos by Information Systems Technician 1st Class Kristin Carter.
Naval Station Rota, Spain Chapel staff and volunteers welcomed more than 100 children to the 2012 Space Quest Vacation Bible School, Aug. 13 – 17.
“This is a great program and ministry,” said Joanna detandt, director of religious education at the Chapel. “This week, a lot of children were exposed to the Chapel for the first time. It was a great opportunity for them to learn about Jesus and have some fun.”
Coordinated by detandt, the event included bible-themed games, snack time, bible story lessons, craft time and music. The kids also learn memory verses that build off one another during the course of the week.
At the beginning of each day, program facilitators presented a daily skit and incorporated music to help calm the excitement and encourage the kids to be in a learning mood.
“The helpers and volunteers sacrificed a lot of time to make this program a success,” said detandt. “It feels good to be part of such an informative and success program.”
For Emileigh Mitchell, a participant of this year’s VBS said that she had a lot of fun going to the Chapel and being around her friends, for an entire week.
“The program was great and I enjoy it,” said Mitchell. “I enjoyed learning about God and would recommend it to my friends for next year."
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Vacation Bible School Soars for Space Quest
The deadline for registering as an absentee voter is Aug.31.
The process is simple and only takes a few minutes to complete. Visit https://www.fvap.gov to get the process started and then print and sign your registration form.
You can then mail, fax or scan and email (state-by-state dependent) your registration to your voting district. You should begin receiving voting information shortly. You must be registered as an absentee voter to cast an absentee ballot. If you have any questions, each tenant command and department has assigned voting representatives.
ImportantOverseasVotingDatesOct.6 - deadline for voting via absentee ballot from
Iraq, Afghanistan, ships at sea and overseas citizens.Oct.13 - deadline for voting via absentee ballot from
voters on overseas military installations.Oct.22 - If you have not received and mailed an official
absentee ballot yet, see your Voting Assistance Officer to fill out and mail a write-in ballot.
Nov.6- Election day.You can always contact the Installation Voting As-
sistance Officer, Lt Graham Macdonald, with questions. Email [email protected] or call 727-2830.
Register to Vote for 2012 Election Season
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AIRMAN IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Sailor in the SpotlightPS3 Dyal Doty
By MC2 (SW/AW) Travis Alston
NAVSTA Rota Public Affairs
SAILOR IN THE SPOTLIGHT
AnativeofPortland,Ore.,PersonnelSpecial-ist3rdClassDyalDotyenlistedintheNavyin2011. Aftercompletingbasic training inGreatLakes, Ill.,DotyattendedPersonnelSpecialistA-SchoolatNavalTechnicalTrainingCenterinMeridian,Miss.Dotyreportedtoherfirstdutystation,Person-
nelServiceDetachment(PSD)aboardNavalSta-tionRota,SpaininMay2011.DotyservesasPSD’sfiscalclerkaboardNAVS-
TARota.Sheisresponsibleforthedailycashingandexchangingofnegotiableinstrumentsandcashcollectionsinexcessof$100,000.Doty saidherbiggest accomplishment thus
farwasadvancing to the rankofpettyofficerthirdclass.“Laughoften,longandloud.Laughuntilyou
gaspforbreath.”-GeorgeCarlin.
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August 23, 2012 9C L NEWS
Naval Hospital RotaWeekly Health Tip
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Vaccinations
Preventing disease through vaccinations can help keep you healthy for life. One way to do that is to get your annual flu vaccine. Everyone age 6 months and older should get the flu vaccine, unless your primary care provider has indicated to you otherwise. Certain people are a higher risk of complications from the flu, so if you are in one of these groups or care for someone in one of these groups get your vaccine as soon as it becomes available. High-risk groups include:
- Infants and children younger than 5 as well as all children with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes or heart disease.
- Pregnant women due to changes in your immune system during pregnancy.
- Adults and children with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease, cancer and immune system disorders.
- Adults over 65 because your immune system weakens as you get older.All active duty service members are required to get the annual flu vac-
cine unless medically advised otherwise. This safe and effective vaccine will protect you and your family from the flu virus this winter and following regular vaccination recommendations will help keep you healthy for life.
ThroughMonday, the “Trafico” office in Cadiz will be closed. during this time, NAVSTA Rota’s Security department will not be able to apply for Spanish driver’s licenses or register vehicles.
SecurityDepartmentNote
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10 August 23, 2012 C LRELIGION
RCIA is a journey to full faith and the Catholic Sacraments. An informational ses-sion for anyone interested in joining the Catholic Church or just learning more about the Catholic faith will be held at the Chapel, Sunday, 10 a.m. Those interested in sponsoring new candidates are also encouraged to attend. Contact Melissa Williams at [email protected] or 630-76-4252.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)The Process for Catholic Inquiry
For specific requirements of the job please contact RP1 Hawkins-Chavis at 727-2161 or 956-82-2161.
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Lands of the Bible Catholic Scripture Study invites participants to take a visual and spiritual journey to the Holy Land. This eight week discussion group will identify key places and landscapes of the Bible which will speak their own inspiring message for the spiritual life. Wednesday evenings starting Sept. 5. Preregistration required and childcare is available. Contact Melissa Williams at [email protected] to register.
Catholic Scripture Study
It’s not my fault! Just ask my counselor who says it is my parents' and/or society’s fault. Ask my lawyer. He’ll say blame (sue) the restaurant, big tobacco, guns, the system, or business or advertising, but don’t blame me. It’s the fault of anyone with deep pockets - ka ching!
In recent articles I have noticed that the trendy thing (though not as lucrative as suing) is to blame our
genes. My genes give me a predisposition to all kinds of nastiness. It’s not my fault that I steal things - I have a selfish gene. I commit adultery but, hey, I was born that way. Everything from a bad temper to migraines and heart disease can be blamed on dNA. Glut-tony? There is a gene
for that. diabetes, alcoholism, sexual preference, pedophiles, temper, bestiality? We have genes for those as well. Just this week I read that researchers are looking for “inherited traits linked to aggression and antisocial behaviors, which may lead to violent crime.” So, we are “scientifically” off the hook. I am a victim of my toxic gene pool. Gosh, biology is so
much bigger than we are. Nothing I can do about it, really. By the way, not only is it not my fault, but it may be God’s fault since He “made me this way.” double excuse - boo-yah!
As with most popular trends, this one is baloney. “Science” does not blame the genes for our actions. A predisposition is not fate. From the Harvard School of Public Health: “Our genes are not our destiny: Many who carry ‘obesity genes’ do not become overweight, and healthy lifestyles can counteract these genetic effects.” From discover magazine: “Genes are prob-ability, not destiny.” Other scientists say: “Predisposi-tion and determination are two different things.” “No biologically-based theories can be substantiated as causative, rather than simply predisposing.” “What makes us human is having impulses and choosing not to act on them.”
We know that we decide what we do and that an influence is not the same as a cause. All a genetic disposition means is that you fit certain possibilities better. If you are tall you might lean toward being a basketball player but not all tall people play bas-ketball.
Blaming my genes or anything else for my actions stifles and limits my life! doctors Henry Cloud and John Townsend say, “It's not my fault!" is a danger-ous trap because it separates people from solutions,
“taking personal responsibility is not only liberating, it is the best, and perhaps the only way for a person to get what they really want out of life.” It is the only way to grow and adapt.
Especially in relationships, taking responsibility is the only way to make amends and grow. It’s impos-sible to have close relationships if we don’t own up to our actions and repair the damage. There is no reconciliation without repentance. There is no forgive-ness without culpability.
The most damaging result of evading responsibil-ity is the effect on our greatest relationship: it keeps us from forgiveness and restoration with God! In a fallen world everything is messed up but I am still accountable to Him. Yes, I have certain proclivities, predispositions and tendencies but I still decide to follow them or not. My actions prove me guilty but even more convicting is that God knows how I think! So is there a way to “make amends and move on?” My eternity rests on the answer. About God, a friend said, “I figured He must exist because I kept blaming everything on Him.” Quit blaming, start repenting, make amends, find mercy, begin growing and get a life - with God.
If you would like to speak with me or another chaplain regarding this subject, please contact the Religious Ministries department at 727-2161.
It is Not my Fault - Get a Life with God
Catholic director of Religious Education
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August 23, 2012 11C L dGF UPdATES
New school year applications for the free and reduced lunch program are now available at http://www.rotamwr.com/youth.
Parents may print out the documents, fill in the requested information and drop them off along with last month’s LES and paystubs to the Fleet and Family Support Center or david Glasgow Farragut (dGF) school offices for review. Once they are received they will be processed and a determination letter will be mailed to the com-mand mailbox listed on the application.
One copy is also to be taken to the Navy Exchange (NEX) customer service counter to be placed on file in order to receive free or reduced rates at time of lunch ticket purchase.
Getting these in before the start of the school year Monday will allow your child to have lunch tickets for the start of the school year.
Free and Reduced Lunch Program
david Glasgow Farragut
Friday: New family orientation, 3 - 4 p.m., dGF multi-purpose building
Friday: Class lists posted by 5 p.m.
Monday: First day of School/Opening day for Grades 1 - 6, dismissal that day will be at 1:30 p.m. Kindergarten parent orientation will be held at 1:45 p.m. in child's classroom.
Aug.28-31: Kindergarten home visits (which will be scheduled on Monday during orientation)
Sept.3: Labor day - no school
Sept.4: First day of school for kindergarten students, 8:55 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Sept.4-12: Sure Start students home visits
Sept.13: First day of school for Sure Start students, 8:55 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Sept.21: Early release day, 1:30 p.m. dismissal; Sure Start 11:30 a.m. dismissal
Sept.28: Half-day release, 11:30 a.m. dismissal
Back to School: Elementary School
Friday: New student orientation, Noon - 2:30 p.m., dGF multi-purpose building
Monday: First day of school, 3:30 p.m. dismissal
Sept.3: Labor day - no school
Sept.21: Early release day, 1:30 p.m. dismissal
Sept.28: Half-day release, 11:30 a.m. dismissal
Back to School: Middle/High School
david Glasgow Farragut (dGF) Elementary School will ring in the new school year with the 12th Annual Opening day Celebration Monday. This will be the first day of school for students first through 12th grade. This community-wide celebra-tion is part of an ongoing tradition here at Naval Station Rota and an opportunity to start the beginning of the school year as a celebration of learning. If you have a child beginning kindergarten, please see the special section below with separate information about the kindergarten schedule.
Parents of children in first through sixth grades are encouraged to come to school with their child Monday at 8:45 a.m. The school staff will greet all parents and students in the courtyard at the elementary school. Teachers will display signs with their name so that parents and children can find their class. Volunteers will be on hand to assist anyone needing help locating their teacher.
From 9:25 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. students will attend class while parents have the opportunity to attend a variety of educational seminars presented by school staff and collect information from various community groups and programs around the base. Also during this time classroom teachers will host parents to a classroom open house. Parents can meet their child's teacher and learn about the school year ahead.
Below is the Open House schedule. OpenHouseTime GradeLevel9:25 - 9:55 a.m. 4th Grade10 - 10:30 a.m. 5th Grade10:35 - 11:05 a.m. 2nd Grade11:10 - 11:40 a.m. 1st Grade11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 6th Grade12:20 - 12:50 p.m. 3rd GradeEveryone is invited to have a picnic lunch on the school grounds. Bring a lunch
from home. Boxed lunches will be available from the NEX school Cafeteria for students and their parents. First through thrid grade students and their parents will have lunch from 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., fourth through sixth grade students and their parents will have lunch from 12:20 - 12:50 p.m. Parents and students must have a lunch ticket which can be purchased at school or purchased in advance at the Navy Exchange. A NEX representative will be on hand to sell tickets during our Annual Opening day Celebration. After lunch, students will return to class with their teachers for end of the day wrap-up. School will release at 1:30 p.m., and the busses will run as usual.KindergartenStudents
All parents of kindergarten students are invited to bring their child to their kin-dergarten classroom from 1:30 - 1:45 p.m. Monday. Parents with children in first through sixth grade will have time to meet older children by the school office and walk with the kindergarten brother and sister to the kindergarten classrooms. From 1:30 - 1:45 p.m., kindergarten students will have an opportunity to explore their new classrooms and meet their teachers.
Teachers will be setting up home visits with the family of every kindergarten student. These home visits are part of the department of defense Education Activity (dodEA) full-day kindergarten program to help young students feel more comfortable with their new teacher and their new school experience. At 1:45 p.m., kindergarten teachers will meet with parents for a kindergarten open house, while the children play on the early childhood playground under the supervision of other school adults.
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AttendingtheinfamousSanlucardeBarramedaHorseRacesisanamazingexperienceawaitingvisitorsatthemouthoftheRioGua-dalquivir.Thousandsofspectatorsflocktothebeachtoseethisuniquerace,
butitdoesn’tfeeloverwhelmingorcrowded.Theracecourseisalonga1,800-meterstretchofbeachandanorangemeshfenceseparatesthecheeringfansfromtheracinghorses.Therearebleachersandtentsconstructedatthefinishlinewhereyoucanpurchaseseats,butwestayedonthebeach,picnickedwithfriends,elbowedourwaytotheorangemeshdividerandwatchedwithjaw-droppingamazementasthehorsespoundedacrossthesandonly10metersinfrontofus.Therearesmall,homemadebettingboothsallalongtheracecourse
whereyoungchildrencanbeta fewcentsontheir favoritehorse.Betweenraces,thespectatorsareallowedtoheaddowntothewaterandwalkalongthebeach.Localpolicecorraleveryonebackbehindtheorangemeshfencebeforethenextracebegins.Chiringuitosarevisitedandpicnicbasketsareemptiedbeforethelastracestartsandthesunfinallysets.We’vebeentoSanlucaronlyoncebefore,butthetownissmalland
thebeachIseasytofind.TheracebeginsatBajodeGuia(beach)andendsatPlayadelasPiletas.Boththestartandfinishhaveplentyofinterestingsites,butwedecidedtowatchatthefinishline.WeenteredthecityfromA-2001,followedafewsignsfor‘centrocuidad’andMcDonald’s,tookarightontoAven.QuintoCentenarioandaleftontoAven.delasPiletas(ifit’sopen)orCalledelTemplodeLucerotogetthere.Therearedirtparkinglotsalongbothroadsandparkingattendantseagerlywavingyouintotheirlots.Wedrovepastthefin-ishlineandturnedintothefirstlotwefound.Theracesstartaround6p.m.andlastuntilsunset,withabout30minutesbetweenraces.WhatanamazingeventtoseehereinsouthernSpain!Thefinal
racesareMonday-Wednesday.
By Carolyn andros
ContriButing Writer
The Sanlucar Horse Races showcase equistrian racing and talent along the beach in Sanluar de Barrameda. Photos by Carolyn Andros.
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SmoothMoveToday, 9 - 11 a.m. Have orders? Getting ready to PCS? Then you should be signing up for this course. It is designed for all military personnel, dod civilian personnel, and family members departing the local area. Even if it is your umpteenth PCS, you might get some new and useful information about the PCS process, as well as information about your new duty station. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register please call 727-3232.
UnderstandingYourTeenager-3of3Today, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. “Confrontation, Criticism and Communication.” No matter how comfortable or healthy your relationship with your teenageer is, you’re bound to have conflicts from time to time. How we communicate with our child during these times has a big effect on their confidence. This interactive class helps parents explore communication skills that will enhance their relationship and help instill con-fidence in their teen. For more information or to register please call 727-3232.
RésuméReviewFriday, 9 - 11 a.m. do you have a current job announcement and need your résumé reviewed? If so drop off or email your résumé with the job announcement at least 24 hours prior to the review appointment. Individual half-hour sessions are available, so sign up now and review your résumé with one of our specialists. For more information or to register please call 727-3232.
FieldTrip:WineMuseuminSanlucarFriday, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Sanlucar has a high reputation for its fine Manzanilla Wine. In this interesting museum you can learn about the history, heritage and pro-duction of sherry wines. The museum is located in an old Barbadillo Family Winery in the upper part of Sanlucar, not far from the medieval castle. Entrance fee €4 per person. For more information or to register please call 727-3232.
BusinessRésumésFriday, 2 - 3 p.m. Ten seconds. That is the average time a prospective employer takes to first review your résumé. discover the key elements on a résumé and how to catch the employer’s eye. Learn how to market yourself for your dream job. For more information or to register please call 727-3232.
SavingandInvestingTuesday, 9 - 10 a.m. Retirement? Kids' college? TSP? 401K? This dynamic workshop gives you information you need to make an informed decision about your future. For more information or to register please call 727-3232.
CommunicationSkillsWorkshop(New) Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Communication is powerful and directly affects our quality of life and relationships. Our ability to express what we think and feel without
clouding our ability to listen and respect how others think and feel is the greatest fac-tor of success in our work and home life. Yet, communication is an everyday activity that is easily taken for granted. This workshop helps people use the power of com-munication to strengthen relationships at work and at home by practicing skills that build effective two-way communication. For more information or to register please call 727-3232.
NewMilitarySpouseOrientationWednesday, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The aim of this workshop is to provide relevant information to new military spouses to support their transition to the military culture. For more information or to register please call 727-3232.
ConflictManagementWorkshop(New)Aug.30, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Unmanaged conflict has caused many hardships in the workplace and at home. It can cause people to suffer, missions to fail and families to separate. Yet, conflict is inevitable. This workshop helps people to manage conflict by examining their attitudes and behaviors when faces with conflicting situations; practicing skills that prevent conflict from escalating; and working with others to solve problems, allowing people to grow, missions to succeed and families to strengthen. For more information or to register please call 727-3232.
LunchandLearnSeminar:RecentSpanishHistoryAug.30, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Join us in this seminar to understand some unique facts about recent Spanish history. did you know that some Spanish naval facilities were offered to German ships? did you know that there was a Spanish division or Blue division fighting along with the German troops in the east front to fight commu-nism? Learn how the U.S. presence began in Spain began in 1953 but was kicked off with President Eisenhower’s visit to Spain in 1959. For more information or to register please call 727-3232.
FederalRésuméAug.30, 2 - 3 p.m. Target your federal résumé to highlight your qualifications to Hu-man Resources Offices and hiring managers. Learn about keywords, the certificate of eligibility and the special requirements of a federal résumé. For more information or to register please call 727-3232.
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Gran Hippodrome de Mijas (horse races), summer season Friday. Admission € 5
Horse Races, Monday-Wednesday, Las Piletas - Bajo de Guia beach, Sanlucar de Barrameda
“Fado Soul”, music concert by Trio Al-Mouraria (Portugal), Friday, 10 p.m., Castillo de Santa Catalina, Cadiz, tickets €15
Lady Gaga in concert, Oct.6, Palau San Jordi, Barcelona, tickets €55 - €95, http://www.livenation.es
Painting display by Rosa Villecillos, throughAug.31, Galeria de Arte Tartaneros, 4 Tartaneros Street, Sanlucar de Barrameda
Sports
Music
Eat/Drink
Sevilla, Bullring guided tours, daily, 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m., tick-ets €6.50, call 954-22-4577, http://www.realmaestranza.com Sevilla, Reales Alcázar (Moorish Fortress) guided tours, daily, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., tickets €8.50 Sevilla, Cathedral and Giralda guided tours, Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 2:30 - 6:30 p.m., tickets €8 Ruta de los Sentidos, a guided tour in El Puerto de Santa Maria, Saturdays, 10:15 a.m. Juega con los Sentidos, a guided tour in El Puerto, Saturdays, 6 p.m., call 956-85-3960 Ruta por El Puerto y Bodegas Osborne, guided tour, Tues-daysandThursdays, 11 a.m., tickets are €10 for adults and €5 for children, call 697-34-5807 Como Bailan los Caballos Andaluces (How Andalusian Horses dance), TuesdaysandThursdays at noon, Recreo de las Cadenas, Avda. duque de Abrantes, Jerez, tickets €19 - 25, call 956-31-8008, or visit http://www.reales-cuela.org River Journey “Sanlucar-Guadalquivir River-doñana Park,” Real Fernando Ship, Fabrica de Hielo, Bajo de Guia, daily, 10 a.m., adult tickets €16.50, children €8.20. Call 956-36-3813 or visit http://www.visitasdonana.com
“Viernes Flamencos,” flamenco show by different artists, FridaysthroughtheendofAugust, Alcazar de Jerez (Moorish Fortress), Jerez de la Frontera
Flamenco recital by Antonio Reyes and Antonio Higuero (guitar player), Friday, 1:30 a.m., Venta de Vargas, Plaza Juan Vargas, San Fernando
Flamenco show, Jerez, FridaysandSaturdays, 10 p.m., El Lagar del Tio Parrilla, Plaza del Mercado, 956-33-8334
Flamenco show, Sanlucar de Barrameda, Fridays, 10:30 and 11:30 p.m., Bodegon de Arte “A Contratiempo,” Calle San Miguel 5, tickets €12, call 653-07-1099
Gonzalez Byass Bodega - Jerez de la FronteraMonday-Saturday at noon, 1, 2, 5 and 6:30 p.m., tickets €11
Sandeman Bodega - Jerez de la FronteraMondays,WednesdaysandFridays,11:30 a.m., 12:30 and 1:30 p.m.
Barbadillo Bodega - SanlucarTuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m., tickets €3
Feria de la Vendimia - Jerez de la Frontera - Sept.11-16
Feria de San Miguel - Arcos de la Frontera - Sept.26-30
UpcomingFestivals
BullfightsEl Puerto de Santa Maria, novel bullfights: Sept.1-2
“Guerra y Constitucion en el Puerto,” painting display, through Sept.30, Monday - Friday, Convento de San Agustin, Miseri-cordia Street, El Puerto de Santa Maria
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WICOverseasWomen, Infants and Children Overseas is a nutrition, education and supplemental food program for qualified members of the uniformed services, civilian employees, dod contractors living overseas and their family members. Participants include preg-nant, postpartum and breast-feeding women, infants and children up to age 5. WIC benefits include one-on-one nutrition counseling, nutrition and health screenings, breast-feeding education, breast pump loan program, infant and child feeding tips and drafts redeemable for nutritious foods. Call 727-2921 for more information.
PreschoolServicesforChildrenwithDisabilitiesChild Find for children 3 - 5 years of age is an ongoing outreach program that locates and identifies children who may have developmental delays or educational disabilities and need special services. If you have concerns regarding your child's development please contact Linda Hill at 727-4185 or 727-4435.
STAPThe Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) offers an interest-free loan program for up to $3,000 per year for undergraduate or graduate tuition. This is an overseas-only program, so take advantage here. Call NMCRS at 727-1614 to make an appointment.
NMCRSSummerHoursThe Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) office hours will be 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
through Friday. The office will resume the normal hours of 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday. The Thrift Shop will be open Mondays and Wednesdays through August. Starting Sept. 7, the Thrift Shop will reopen on Fridays. The Thrift Shop shopping hours are 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. for active duty service members and their families. All other U.S. government Id cardholders are welcome to begin shopping at 11:30 a.m. until the shop closes at 2 p.m. If you have any questions please contact NMCRS at 727-1614. As always if you have a financial emergency outside of business hours, please contact the director on her cell phone at 18-727-0800.
AlcoholicsAnonymousMeetingsAA meetings are scheduled for every Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. at the base Chapel. Call dAPA at 727-2876 for more information.
PreparefortheSATorACTNoweKnowledge is donating SAT/ACT Test Prep Programs worth $200 to all active duty, retired, veterans, Guard, Reserve, their family members, dod employees and civil-ians performing military support, as well as their family members. Materials may be ordered online at http://www.eknowledge.com/dANTES or by calling 951-25-6407.
CTC“DrugRecognitionforLawEnforcement”SeminarCentral Texas College will be offering a lunchtime seminar CJSA 1173: "drug Recog-nition for Law Enforcement.” Sept. 4 - 14, Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. No books are required for this class. It is a one-credit course.
CentralTexasCollege(CTC)Term 2 will begin the week of Oct. 15. Students can start registering for classes the beginning of October. We will be running face-to-face classes for criminal justice, ear-ly childhood professions and fire protection technology. We also offer classes online, as well as, a Microsoft Certification Program both of which start once a month. Call Central Texas College today at 727-2574 or visit their office in the Community Support Center Building during their office hours, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
HelpingSkillsinHumanRelationsUniversity of Oklahoma now offers individuals with a bachelor's degree or OU gradu-ate students certificates in Helping Skills in Human Relations and Human Resource diversity and development. All certificate course work can be applied to a Master of Human Relations. For more information call OU at 727-2799 or visit their office in the Community Support Center building during their office hours, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
OUOffersMasterofHumanRelationsProgramUniversity of Oklahoma’s Rota site offers a Master of Human Relations. Ten classes are taught in six-day increments with six semester hours of internship completing the required 36 hours for the program. For more information call OU at 727-2799 or visit their office in the Community Support Center building during their office hours, Mon-day - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
UMUCFallRegistrationFall registration has begun and will continue through Sunday. Classes begin Monday. UMUC offers a variety of General Education classes including GVPT 170, BIOL 211, SPAN 11 and MATH 102. A special seminar will be offered in the hybrid format called “The Presidential Election.” For more information about the fall classes, call Neal or Angel at 727-2917 or stop by their office in the Community Support Building, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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MILLINGTON, Tenn. - The Navy is accepting applications for the Command Master Chief (CMC) and Command Senior Chief (CSC) pro-gram, officials said Aug. 15.
“Hard-charging and highly mo-tivated senior chiefs and master chiefs, including those in a frocked status and who meet eligibility requirements are strongly encour-aged to apply," said Navy Person-nel Command (NPC) Force Master Chief (AW/SW/NAC) Jon Port. "We want our top performing master chiefs and senior chiefs to be the command leaders and members of the command triads of the future.”
A selection board is scheduled for January 2013. NAVAdMIN 247/12 outlines eligibility and application procedures. Applications are due dec. 1.
The CMC and CSC programs are intended to ensure Sailors are effectively led and developed. Se-nior enlisted leaders selected for these programs are responsible for leading the alignment efforts of the chief’s mess with the Navy ethos, Navy core values, and the MCPON’s mission, vision and guid-ing principles.
CMCs and CSCs are a lso charged with ensuring active com-munication throughout the chain of command and report directly to their respective commander or com-manding officer.
They advise their respective commander or commanding officer
and provide input in the formulation, implementation and execution of policies concerning morale, welfare, job satisfaction, discipline, utiliza-tion, family support and training of enlisted Sailors, as well as providing input and advice in matters affecting mission and operations as required.
“CMCs and CSCs are placed in a position like no other senior enlisted leaders. They are called upon to make hard calls on behalf of the command along with their commanders, and they are called upon to lead their respective CPO messes and Sailors. If you have the desire to serve at the next level and be part of the command leadership triad, then step up and send in that application,” said Port.
CMC and CSC selection boards convene annually at NPC. The board reviews and selects the best-qualified applicants for assignment into the CMC and CSC program.
Upon selection and receipt of orders for assignment as CMC, master chief petty officers’ ratings will be changed to CMdCM. Senior chief petty officers filling CSC billets will retain their source rating.
Master chiefs and senior chiefs selected into the CMC/CSC pro-gram will be assigned by the CMC detailer based on billet availability, experience, qualifications and de-sires.
More information can be found by visiting the NPC website at http://www.npc.navy.mil.
Navy Seeks Command Master Chief/Command Senior Chief Applicants
MILLINGTON, Tenn. - Sailors transi-tioning from the Navy who would like to pursue a career in teaching may be eligible for assistance and monetary compensation from a federal program called Troops to Teachers (TTT), of-ficials said Aug. 2.
"Our classrooms are looking for leadership and service members bring that to the classroom," said Cliff Yager, TTT regional director for Tennessee and Northern Alabama. "Service members understand lead-ership, management, organizational skills and those are skills we need in the classroom today."
Last year TTT helped nearly 2,000 former service members begin new
careers as teachers, but Yager admits that just like the military, teaching is not for everyone.
"The thing they need to ask them-selves is whether they are passionate about teaching, being involved with parents and making a difference in young children's lives," Yager said.
TTT provides counsel ing and referral services to eligible service members and veterans interested in beginning a second career in public education as a teacher. State TTT will help applicants identify teacher certification requirements, programs leading to certification and employ-ment opportunities in their state.
According to Yager, TTT offers
funded and unfunded assistance based on an individual's military service.
Funded assistance provides finan-cial support for both the certification process and for employment in a high need school. Unfunded assistance offers counseling and assistance re-garding certification.
Math, chemistry, physics, special education and foreign languages have the greatest demand for teachers ac-cording to Yager.
"There is a tremendous amount of opportunity available in those areas, especially for male teachers in el-ementary and middle school arenas."
Yager suggests Sailors try volun-
teering with a local school or even work as a substitute teacher if their schedule permits in order to deter-mine is teaching for them. Sailors may get more information and guid-ance by speaking with the TTT rep-resentative in the state where they would like to teach.
TTT is managed by the defense Activity for Non-Traditional Educa-tion Support (dANTES) and was established in 1994 with the primary objective of helping qualified service members successfully transition into careers in teaching.
Sailors can learn more about TTT at their website http://www.proudto-serveagain.com.
Federal Program Helps Sailors Serve Again
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Above: HAIFA, Israel (Aug. 15, 2012) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Ron Welch heaves around a mooring line as the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) departs Haifa, Israel for the underway portion of exercise Reliant Mermaid 2012. Reliant Mermaid, in its 11th iteration, is an annual search and rescue exercise designed to increase interoperability by developing individual and collective maritime proficiencies of participating nations, as well as promoting friendship, mutual understanding and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Jamieson)
Left: CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Aug. 19, 2012) The world's oldest commissioned warship, USS Constitution, sails under her own power. This is only the second time in 131 years traveling without help. The last time Constitution sailed was 1997. This exercise commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Constitution's victory over the British frigate Guerriere during the War of 1812. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Andrew Meyers)
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By Karen Lucas, The Coastline [email protected]
LaCasonadeCalderónSometime around the end of June I wrote about a special offer at La Ca-
sona de Calderón, a hotel museum located in the town of Osuna, in the heart of Andalucía. I checked with them and the offer is still good in case some of you are still thinking about where to go over Labor day weekend.
The hotel has 15 rooms and each one is different. There is a pool and solarium, all rooms have Internet connections plus numerous amenities and is pet friendly. The restaurant is one to boast about since the Michelin Guide
recommends it. The special offer they are promoting is: two nights, €110 breakfast and taxes included; three nights, €165 breakfast and taxes included; and five nights, €250 breakfast and taxes included.
For reservations or more information, call 954-81-5037 or email [email protected]. I strongly recommend you check out the Web page http://www.casonacalderon.es since I can’t do it justice in a few lines.
When I called to inquire if the offer is still good, the owner/manager told me they now have permission to offer exclusive special packages that combine the study of flamenco, gastronomy and touristic visits. This is mainly geared to an international market, but it is available locally as well. Interest in flamenco and in the study of this art has increased greatly in the last few years. To meet the demand they now offer classes covering guitar, singing and dance (toque, cante y baile). The package consists of one week of full board and lodging, Sunday - Sunday, 16 classroom hours and afternoon and evening visits. Niño de Pura, david Pérez and david Pino, internationally known artists, are in charge of the master class. You can find their performances on YouTube. These classes require a minimum of 14 people; however you can go on a waiting list. If there are any flamenco enthusiasts reading this, you can get more information by calling or emailing Elena at the contacts listed above.ElPatiodelas7Esquinas
Speaking of flamenco, remember that El Patio de las 7 Esquinas in El Puerto de Santa Maria has live flamenco every Thursday night.IndianaKennelandCatery
Just a reminder, if you are going away this Labor day weekend and need a place to board your pet, Indiana Kennel and Catery will take great care of them.AsianRestaurantYI
Last week I received the following email from a reader about the take away service offered by the Asian Restaurant YI in El Puerto de Santa Maria:
“Hi Karen,If you're interested just some feedback on the very enjoyable takeout we
had from 'YI' in El Puerto (hope this is the name - they're the restaurant across from Bodegas Terry 'Parque de Vino Fino').
We saw their home delivery offer to El Puerto and ordered two sushi plat-ters, California and Vietnamese fried rolls and some chicken and rice. All very good, fresh and rapidly delivered to our door less than 45 minutes after ordering - a real luxury given the hot weather and horrible summer traffic/ parking hassles.
Hope you can mention to your network; as I'd really like to see these folks make a go of it...
- david Hiipakka" When I wrote david to ask if it was okay to use his name, he suggested
I check out the English fluency of the people at YI. I did and it is not good
enough to take an order by phone in English. Hui, the owner, suggested a text message to his cell phone number that appears in the ad, 673-07-2282. If you have one of the takeout menus, you could simply order by the numbers, otherwise, it is better to have someone who can speak Spanish to order.BeachClubPlayadelaLuz
The Beach Club at Hotel Playa de la Luz has a special offer starting Mon-day: Spend the day with lunch included for only €19.25 for adults and €6.25 for children. The offer will be good until Sept. 30 and the Beach Club is open 9:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Plan now for a day of total relaxation and enjoy. LasDunasParqueComercial
Las dunas Mall now has everything for your back to school needs and until the end of this month you can catch a free bus right outside the Rota Gate.
Anything you want me to pass along? Let me hear from you about your favorite places or coming events. I do like hearing from you! Send me an email to [email protected] or give me a call at 607-56-4132. Support your paper by supporting the advertisers.
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To place a classified ad submit information in 25 words or less by the Thursday at 4 p.m. prior to desired publication date. Classifieds will run for one edition only. Free ads are available to TEI cardholders for non-commercial goods. Email submission to [email protected]. Non-TEI cardholders and/or ads of a commercial nature (pets for sale, real estate, for-profit business) require payment and must be submitted to Karen Lucas at [email protected] or fax to 956-54-2997.
el mercado A U T O SSAAB 900S: 1998, U.S. spec. 120K miles, soft top, good condition, ITV through July 2013. $3,900 OBO. Original owner, accident free. Call 660-984-511 or email [email protected].
CONVERTIBLE PEUGEOT 306: 2000, 90K MILES, Pirinfarina design, A/C, radio, CD, hard and soft top included, new tires, 1.6 engine, manual. €4K, $5,190, negotiable. Cal l 646-49-2621 or email [email protected].
AUDI: 1996 AUDI A6 Quatro, all leather, 4 door, AWD, A/C, power everything, ITV though February 2013, many new parts, runs excellent. €5,300, call 680-11-7109.
CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE: Flawless American sports car, U.S. spec., automatic transmission, custom paint, over $30K invested, 37K miles, serious inquiries only. Best offer, call 680-11-7109.
FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE: 2003, red with black top, leather seats, 6-cylinder, good condition, $2K OBO. Call 636-65-0893.
M O T O R C Y C L E SKAWASAKI ZX10-R: 2008, Euro spec., green, only 11K kilometers, in great condition, €5K OBO. Call 636-65-0893.
F O R S A L EFUTON: New, black, sells at the NEX for $350. Asking $190, call 680-11-7109.
L E A V E D O N O R P R O G R A MTara Lopez of the Human Resources Office (HRO) has been approved as a leave recipient in the Voluntary Leave Donor
Program. If you are interested in donating leave to her, please contact Juana Perez, HRO, 727-1648. She can answer your questions and provide the required forms.
R E N T A L SHOUSES AND APARTMENTS: Sea views, pools and yards, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 bdrm. in Rota, Costa Ballena, Chipiona, El Puerto de Santa Maria and Sanlúcar, w/pools and yards. No rental fees to Americans. Call Antonio at 685-20-4466 or [email protected].
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: Cleaning and maintenance, key handling, access to U.K. rental bookings. Call Ray at 653-78-0296.
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APARTMENT BY CHIPIONA MARINA: 2 bdrm., 2 bath, underground parking, r o o f t o p t e r r a c e , 3 - m i n u t e w a l k to marina and beach, furn. optional, €1,200/mo negotiable. Free Internet and cable, English speaking landlords. Call 956-05-3624 or 600-89-8066.
E L P U E R T O CHALET IN EL PUERTO: 4 bdrm., 2 bath, zoned A/C and heat, big kitchen, nice yard with garden, pool, shed, 12 kilometers/7 miles to Puerto gate. Must see. American-owned, €1,650/mo. Visit http://www.spainholiday-casadeamour.com/default.html, email [email protected] or c a l l 202-28-69651.
FUENTEBRAVIA HOUSE WITH VIEWS: 4 bdrm., 3 bath, large basement, A/C and heat, nice yard, driveway and private pool. Close to beach and base. Asking €1,400/mo., includes pool maintenance
and gardener, listed in housing. Contact Coco at 699-79-4899, English speaker.
FUENTEBRAVIA HOUSE OVERLOOKING BEACH: Best views, 4 bdrm., 3 bath, central heat, city gas, lvg/dng. with fireplace, large top terrace and small yard. Asking €1,200/mo., includes community fees, listed in housing. Contact Coco at 699-79-4899, English speaker.
CHALET IN EL AGUILA: 4 bdrm., 4 bath, very ample kitchen, 90 m2 semi-basement, central heat, city gas, A/C, porch with awnings and yard. Rent €1,600, community fees included. A-1067. Call 956-85-0183 or 607-70-6418.
HOUSE: On large lot (1,000m2) with guest house: Main house has 3 bdrm. w/built-in-closets, 1 ½ bath, lvg. room w/fireplace and 2 porches, large, kitchen w/pantry and laundry room, parking for 3 cars. Guest house has mini kitchen, bath, lvg. room and bdrm., on Sanlúcar Road. €1,200/mo. Call 645-94-5586.
BEAUTIFUL BEACH FRONT APARTMENT: 5 minutes from Fuentebravia gate. Lvg./dng. rm w/balcony and view of the bay. 2 bdrm., 1 bath, American-style kitchen: vitro, oven, microwave, washer, solar heat, TV w/satellite connection, Internet, TV, screens, lift, underground garage, available now. American owned, €1,000/mo. negotiable (utilities included) plus deposit. Call Coco at 956-48-0973 or 699-79-4899 or Brigitte at 956-85-1396. Listed in housing, no pets. Ideal for a single.
CHALET IN VISTAHERMOSA: 700m2 lot, 4 bdrm., 2 bath, new kitchen, A/C., fireplace, well for watering, garage with automatic door. Rent €1,600/mo. Ref. A-0004. Call 956-85-0173 or 607-70-6418.
CHALET IN FUENTEBRAVIA: 5 bdrm. (lrg. master), 3 bath, 500 m2 lot, A/C, fireplace, laundry, ground level parking, €1,200/mo. Ref : A-1090,
call 956-85-0183 or 607-70-6418.
CHALET IN EL CARMEN: 5 bdrm., 3 bath, 814 m2 lot, central heat, solar panels, pool, enclosed laundry, ground level parking with automatic door, €2,000/mo. Ref: A-1060, call 956-85-0183 or 607-70-6418.
R O T A BEACHFRONT APARTMENT: Two-story apar tment in Rota with great views and a great location. Unfurn., 3 bdrm. (nice size rooms with 3 large, professionally finished, built-in closets and lots of other storage as well), 2 ½ bath (one with hydro-massage tub, the other with hydro-massage shower and sauna). Designer kitchen, fully equipped. Laundry room with washer and dryer and lots of storage. Porch and small private yard, community pool, heat and A/C, screens on windows, garage parking and storage room. Rent €1,400/mo., negotiable. Community fees and gardener included. Call 607-56-4132.
ROTA HOUSE FOR RENT: Nice house, very close to the beach, 4 bdrm., 3 bath, full kitchen, w/patio, inside parking for 2 cars, A/C, laundry rm, listed in housing. English spoken. Contact Antonio at 615-23-2552.
BEACHFRONT APARTMENT: Includes pool and community garden área, close to base, 1-minute walk to the beach, 2 bdrm., 2 bath, lvg. rm., American-type kitchen, laundry room, all electric, fully furn. (new), A/C, heat, TV with satellite, DSL Internet, second floor with elevator. €1,200/mo. plus deposit, negotiable (utilities, gardener, pool maintenance, Internet included). Call Robert at 656-60-1170, English spoken.
ROTA APARTMENT: Residential area of Rota, 3 bdrm., 2 bath, lvg./dng. rm., kitchen and laundr y room, terrace, f u r n . / u n f u r n . Ca l l 6 6 6 - 4 9 - 0 4 3 4 .
M I S C E L L A N E O U SENGLISH TUTOR: Please call 677-64-4362.
KITE SURFING LESSONS/RENTAL: Beginner or advanced, all gear provided, qualified instructors, service boat in Rota, El Puerto de Santa Maria and Cadiz. Since 1999, call Gino at 619-80-4339.
D O G W A L K E R : N e e d s o m e o n e to walk your dog? Experienced dog walker off base in Rota. Call Seth at 695-10-0348, references available.
SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: Homecare provider lots of experience. Worked in the States for seven years. First aid, CPR, and courses in child abuse detection, safety, learning environment and health, exc. references with lots of children and elderly experience, has transportation, excellent spoken English. Call Inma at 617-18-3881.
GUITAR LESSONS: Classical guitar, flamenco guitar, elementary guitar. Call Manolo at 956-85-1455 or 666-87-4875.
SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: Has experience as security guard and chauffeur, B1 license, speaks English and Spanish. Call 666-88-1157 or 632-22-1677.
B R O K E R D E A L E R : U. S . M u t u a l F u n d s , I R A S , 5 2 9 1 , i n s u r a n c e , I R P S . Ca l l R ay at 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6 .
P R A Y E R S
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where help was almost despaired of. Come to mine assistance in this great need, that I may receive the consolation and succor of Heaven in all my necessities, tribulations, and sufferings, particularly (here make your request) and that I may praise God with thee and all the elect throughout eternity. I promise thee, O blessed Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favour, to always honour thee as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to thee. Amen." Read more: http://www.prayers-for-special-help.com/st-jude prayer.html#ixzz1zRLv7qrL
E M P L O Y M E N THRO: Educational Aid, GS-1702-02/03-04, Staff Assistant (O/A), GS-0303-05 (Located in Lisbon, Portugal). Customer service hours are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call 727-1643 for more info.
MWR: CYP Program Assistant, CYP Operations Clerk, Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Aquatics, f/t), Recreation Aide (Theater), Club Operations Aide (Champions), Driver/Cashier (Pizza Villa Express), Lifeguard (Aquatics), Driver/Cashier (Pizza Villa), Recreation Aide (Fitness). Applications must be submitted on OF-612 form and Preference Entitlement Survey to MWR Personnel Office, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. For more information call 727-2596 or 727-3263.
MWR COMMUNITY CLASSES: Want to start and run your own business? Do you have a hobby or skill that you believe others would pay for? Rota MWR Community Classes is a program that allows you to start and run your own on-base business while teaching others your skills, all with the backing of MWR. Call 727-1382 or email communityclasses@ro t a m w r. c o m t o f i n d o u t m o re .
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Far left: Jesus Alcaid (Billy James' brother-in-law and active duty Spanish Army), Roxi McCarthy, Jim Chalmers, Meghan Batteau and Billy James pose following the XIII Recorrido At-letico Playas de Rota race, Sunday. The 8K race was on the beach from La Costilla to Punta Candor and back.
Meghan Batteau finished as the third overall female and third in her age group. Roxi McCarthy finished as the fifth overall female and first in her age group. Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Justin Noelke (not pictured) also competed in the race.
Photo courtesy of Ralph Steinheimer.
XIII Recorrido Atletico Playas de RotaAre you traveling some place fun, attending a unique event, visiting local res-
taurants and want to provide a restaurant review or have easy tips for traveling from Rota? Tell The Coastline about it!
The Coastline is looking for crew submissions from our Coastline readers. Submit stories and photos every Thursday by 4p.m. to [email protected].
New Lactation Room
A new lactation room opened Aug. 6 at the Child develop-ment Center aboard Naval Station Rota, Spain. The room is open base-wide to mothers during CdC operating hours, 6:30 a.m. - 5 :30 p.m. Sign in at the front desk to use the room.
Photo by Nathaniel Truemper.
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