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The CoastlineNative AmericanHeritage MonthPresidential Proclamation: November is National Native American Heritage Month 2011Pg. 3

Medina Sidonia FestivalPg. 11

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https://www.cnic.navy.mil/rotaNovember 17, 2011 Volume 21 Issue 43 U.S. Naval Activities, Spain

The CoastlineNative AmericanHeritage MonthPresidential Proclamation: November is National Native American Heritage Month 2011Pg. 3

Medina Sidonia FestivalPg. 11

The Boy Scouts of America CamporeePg. 14

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'Rota Never Sleeps'Hola Rota,

Typically late in finding a topic for this week’s Coastline, Tuesday night I found myself at the Rota Animal Welfare

League (RAWL) with my wife and daughter as they fed and watered the resident cats. While there, I received two phone calls and two thoughts soon entered my mind; first, how extraordinary it is that Rota has its own ani-mal shelter. What a labor of love extended to those base residents who fall between

the cracks and could too easily be forgotten. We don’t know all their stories nor do we care. All we know is that if they make it to RAWL they will be fed, sheltered and loved. And hopefully, an individual or family will soon find them and take them into their homes. I want to person-ally thank all the volunteers who find time in their busy schedules to make RAWL an island of hope for countless animals on this base who, by no fault of their own, find themselves homeless.

On to the calls and my second thought; first call, Navy Munitions Command working late and seeking a waiver from me to transfer munitions after dark. Hundreds of pallets of ammunition on loaded and off loaded today and tonight. They are eager to get on with the job, finish it and get home. Next call, the XO with an update on the Fire Department. For the second time today they are outside the fence line; first for a Rota house fire and now working a rollover car accident, another late night. My Blackberry reminds me how many other folks are still at it – Emergency Management, Protocol, CMC, the Em-bassy and Public Affairs – always working late toward that next deadline. For the Security Department, it is a given, patrolling the base and harbor basin all night, watching, ever vigilant. The nasty weather we had earlier in the week had Port Ops up in the middle of the night to assess the situation in the harbor then tow a patrol boat that had become swamped in the storm. The tower is manned as is the hospital, ready for routine or emergency. Navy Gateway Inns and Suites personnel are at their desk, ready for the overnight needs of our guests. Ombudsmen, Public Works, Chaplain, Legal, DAPA and Fleet and Fam-ily Support folks never have their phones out of earshot, frequently getting that late night call. Each command has

its watch team manned, with a few even ready to deploy as a whole within a few hours notice. Other commands are already broken up, deployed across three continents. And in a few short hours, well before the sun rises, the CDC will open its doors and the kids will make their way to class and their parents to work. Joggers and bikers will be out, and the gym and pool will open their doors.

At each new ICR class I speak about community. I try to emphasize that Rota cannot function without each of us giving a little more of ourselves to help make the small town that is this base work. This, I ask of a military com-munity that never truly rests; is up in one form or fashion all night, every night, to ensure no continuity is lost from day to day and that we are ready for any contingency. To me the volunteers at RAWL, the Red Cross, the Booster Club, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, DGF school and sports, Girl and Boy Scouts and I’m sure a dozen more I am missing, provide that glue that holds this community together while we work, day and night, to ensure our mis-sions are accomplished. Thank you Rota - thank you for what you do.

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Capt. Scott C. KraverathCOMNAVACTS Spain

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From the Aleutian Islands to the Florida Everglades, American Indians and Alaska Natives have contributed immensely to our country's heritage. During National Native American Heritage Month, we commemorate their enduring achievements and reaffirm the vital role American Indians and Alaska Natives play in enriching the character of our Nation.

Native Americans stand among America's most dis-tinguished authors, artists, scientists, and political lead-ers, and in their accomplishments, they have profoundly strengthened the legacy we will leave our children. So, too, have American Indians and Alaska Natives bravely fought to protect this legacy as members of our Armed Forces. As service members, they have shown exceptional valor and heroism on battlefields from the American Revolution to Iraq and Afghanistan. Native Americans have demonstrated time and again their commitment to advancing our common goals, and we honor their resolve in the face of years of marginalization and broken promises. My Administration recognizes the painful chapters in our shared history, and we are fully committed to moving forward with American Indians and Alaska Natives to build a better future together.

To strengthen our economy and win the future for our children, my Administration is addressing problems that have burdened Native American communities for too long. We are working to bolster economic development, expand access to affordable health care, broaden post-secondary educational opportunities, and ensure public safety and tribal justice. In June, I signed an Executive Order establishing the White House Rural Council, to strengthen Federal engagement with tribal governments and promote economic prosperity in Indian Country and across rural America. This comes in conjunction with

President Issues Proclamation to ObserveNational Native American Heritage Month

Native American Dr. David Windhorse Long stands with Senior Chief Electrician's Mate Sidney Coverson, assigned to Commander, Navy Region Hawaii, as they celebrate Native American Heritage Month at Lockwood Hall on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark Logico/Released)

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several settlements that will put more land into the hands of tribes and deliver long-awaited trust reform to Indian Country.

To bring jobs and sustainable growth to tribal na-tions, my Administration is connecting tribal econo-mies to the broader economy through transportation infrastructure and high-speed Internet, as well as by focusing on clean energy development on tribal lands. First Lady Michelle Obama's recently launched Let's Move! in Indian Country initiative will also redouble ef-forts to encourage healthy living for American Indians and Alaska Natives. These actions reflect my Admin-istration's ongoing commitment to progress for Native Americans, which was reaffirmed last year when we announced our support for the United Nations Decla-ration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Through a comprehensive strategy where the Federal Govern-ment and tribal nations move forward as equal partners, we can bring real and lasting change to Indian Country.

This month, we celebrate the rich heritage and myr-iad contributions of American Indians and Alaska Na-tives, and we rededicate ourselves to supporting tribal sovereignty, tribal self-determination, and prosperity for all Native Americans. We will seek to strengthen our nation-to-nation relationship by ensuring tribal nations have a voice in shaping national policies impacting tribal communities. We will continue this dialogue at the White House Tribal Nations Conference held in Washington, D.C. next month. As we confront the challenges currently facing our tribal communities and work to ensure American Indians and Alaska Natives have meaningful opportunities to pursue their dreams, we are forging a brighter future for the First Americans and all Americans.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the author-ity vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2011 as National Native American Heritage Month. I call upon all Americans to commemorate this month with appropriate programs and activities, and to celebrate November 25, 2011, as Native American Heritage Day.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand eleven, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-sixth.

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (NNS) – In recognition of Vet-eran’s Day, the Navy’s Voluntary Education staff is reminding Active and Reserve Component Sailors as well as veterans considering a college education to up-date their Sailor/Marine American Council on Education Registry Transcript (SMART).

Many Sailors know SMART can help them gain addi-tional college credits based on their military experiences and training. But those who have separated from active duty may not readily consider how updating their SMART can still help them finish a degree.

Earning college credit can be accomplished in a num-ber of ways. Many people take college-level courses through instructor-led or distance learning classes. Some take College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams to help them earn credits toward their degree. Information on a service member or veteran’s SMART lists non-traditional credits and military experience that can translate into college credit recommendations to apply toward a degree requirement or program of study.

“I highly encourage all Sailors and veterans to contact the Virtual Education Center (VEC) to request a SMART update,” said CPPD Commanding Officer Capt. Chuck Hollingsworth. “It’s a great way to maximize what you’ve accomplished in your Navy career by getting as much college credit as possible toward finishing your degree

VEC Assists Sailors, Veterans in Updating SMARTssTory by susAn henson, CenTer for personAl And professionAl developmenT publiC AffAirs

– at no additional cost to you.”The transcripts list personal student data,

courses, and occupations evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE), in-cluding descriptions, learning outcomes, and equivalent college credit recommendations, as well as national college-level exam results. Official transcripts can be sent to accredited col-leges and universities to fulfill the requirements for a student’s selected degree path.

Dr. Mary Redd-Clary, CPPD’s director of the Navy Voluntary Education program, said these details on a SMART can be a critical part of a Sailor, Marine or veteran finishing a degree. And people are taking advantage of this opportunity. “In the past year, more than 76,600 Sailors, Marines and veterans have requested their SMARTs through the VEC,” she said. “More than 34 percent of the VEC staff’s work supports SMART requests from our customers.”

SMART transcripts may be ordered from the VEC by mail, or calling the VEC’s toll-free number, both which are available on the VEC’s web page. Requests for of-ficial copies sent to colleges and universities require the completion of an order form, which is available online,

Spanish for Beginners Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Come and enjoy our 16-hour Spanish course for beginners during November and December. The course is simple and fun and lessons are useful, easy and interesting. Smooth MoveThursdays, 9 - 11 a.m. If you have orders or are getting ready to PCS, you should consider 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.

Credit ManagementTuesdays, 10 - 11 a.m. I owe, I owe, it’s off to work I go. Wondering if you’re using credit appropriately? Find out what determines the cost of credit. Discover your own debt ratio and the warning signs of too much credit.

Federal Resumé Format Tuesday, 1 - 2 p.m. Target your federal resumé to highlight your qualifications to the human resources office and hiring managers. Learn about keywords, the certificate of eligibility and the special requirements of a federal resumé.

Assertive Communication Wednesdays, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Do you having trouble saying “no,” even when you really want to? Do you feel like people walk all over you? Would you like to know yourself and build your self-esteem? Join us and learn practical ways of expressing yourself.

Fleet & Family Support CenterCall 727-3232 to pre-register for all FFSC functions.

Business Resumés Wednesdays, 1 - 2 p.m. Ten seconds! That is the average time your resumé will receive. Discover the key elements on a resumé and how to catch the employer’s eye. Learn how to market yourself for your dream job.

Field Trip: Olive Oil Mill at Zahara de la SierraNov. 25, 8:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. Winter time is almost here, and it is olive harvest and pressing time throughout Andalucia. Come with us to visit one of the oldest oil mills in Zahara where you will have the opportunity to see how olive oil is produced. Field trip fee is 6 euros per person.

Lunch and Learn Seminar: Getting to Know MadridNov. 28, 11:30 a. m. - 12:30 p.m. Learn what Madrid has to offer, such as accom-modations, shopping, art and culture. Learn how to get there by either plane, train or automobile and how to move around by underground. Enjoy this winter in Madrid while staying on a budget.

Saving and InvestingNov. 29, 9 - 10 a.m. Retirement? Kids college? TSP? 401K? This workshop gives you information you need to make an informed decision about your future.

Resumé Review Nov. 30, 2 - 4 p.m. Have a current job announcement and need your resumé re-viewed? Drop off or e-mail your resumé with the job announcement at least 24 hours prior to the review appointment. Individual half-hour sessions are available. Sign up and review your resumé with our specialists.

and the student’s signature. For more information regarding eligibility require-

ments, service members should contact their local Navy College Office or the VEC. More information is also avail-able on the Navy College Program website at: https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/dsp_vec.cfm.

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Marine Corps Ball2011

(Top left) Sixth Fleet Future Operations Officer and Fleet Marine Officer Col. William Lucas. and FASTCO Europe Commanding Officer, Maj. Gary Cobb make thier official entrance to the celebration of the 236th birthday of the Marine Corps

(Left) Colonel Lucas renders honors to the national ensign.

(Bottom left) FASTCO Europe Executive Officer Capt. Christopher Rogers read the General John A. Lejeune Birthday Message.

(Middle) The ceremonial color guard parade the colors before the ceremony.

(Top right) Colonel. William is given the first piece of cake.

(Bottom right) Monster, FASTCO Europe's mascot, poses for a photo.

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Galley Holds Special Thanksgiving Day EventNAVSTA Rota’s annual Thanksgiving Day dinner will be Nov. 24, 2 - 5 p.m. for $7 and brunch, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. for $4.85 at the base galley in building 38 for all authorized personnel. A special presentation by the locally famous Paco Heredia and Su Grupo Flamenco will be playing for the dining pleasure of all patrons attending the special dinner meal. Valid U.S. government photo identification cards must be presented for verification of authorized patrons.

NMCRS Thanksgiving HoursThe Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Office will be closed Wednesday at noon and the main office and Thrift Shop will be closed Nov. 24 - 25 for the Thanksgiv-ing holiday. We would like to wish all of the Rota community a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving weekend.

Santa's WorkshopSanta's Helpers will be at the Community Support Building 3293 Dec. 3, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. to help children buy and wrap gifts for mom, dad, brothers, sisters or other loved ones while mom and dad will be invited for snacks and some Christmas entertain-ment. This event is not being held in the Thrift Shop building as in previous years. For more information call 727-1614.

Elves WantedThe Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is hosting the annual Santa's Workshop and needs your help. Volunteer elves are needed to help children pick out gifts while others help gift wrap them. Help the children of Rota, get yourself into the holiday spirit and sign-up for the whole day or just for a few hours. For more information, call727-1614.

Baby Basics and Breast-feeding ClassesThe NMCRS visiting nurses are scheduled to hold the Baby Basics/Breast-feeding Combo class Dec. 29, 5 - 7 p.m. Call NMCRS at 727-1614 for more information.

Female Basketball Scrimmage Team Needed Scrimmage team needed to play the DGF girl’s basketball team on Saturday morn-ings and occasional afternoons. Interested parties please contact Coach DeMeritt at 956-48-0120 or e-mail edward.demeritt@eu.dodea.edu for more information.

Financial Options for Your EducationAre you an active duty Navy or Marine Corps spouse falling into the grind of trying to complete your degree but can’t seem to get the financial aid you need? Stop by the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society and talk with one of the counselors to see if a Spouse Tuition Aid Program (STAP) interest free loan might be for you. STAP is only available to spouses residing overseas with their service member, so take advantage of it while you are here. Call 727-1614 to make an appointment today.

Preschool Developmental ScreeningChild Find for children three to five years of age is an on-going outreach program that actively seeks to locate and identify children who may have developmental delays or educational disabilities and need special services. Children grow and develop at different rates, but most follow a path of predictable milestones. If you have concerns regarding your child's development, please contact Linda Hill at 727-4185 or 727-4435.

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings AA meetings are scheduled for every Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. at the base chapel. Call DAPA at 727-2876 for more information.

WIC Overseas Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Overseas is a nutrition, education and supplemen-tal food program for qualifying members of the uniformed services, civilian employees, DoD contractors living overseas and their family members. Eligible participants include pregnant, post-partum and breast-feeding women, infants and children up to age five. WIC provides important benefits including: one-on-one nutrition counseling, nutrition and health screenings, breastfeeding education, breast pump loan program, infant and child feeding tips, and drafts redeemable for nutritious foods at the com-missary and Nexmart. For eligibility screening and more information, call 727-2921.

Community News

No School for DGF StudentsDGF students will not have school the following days: Today and zFriday (elemen-tary school) and Friday (middle and high school), parent/teacher conferences and Nov. 24 - 25, Thanksgiving break.

NEX A-OK Student Reward Program Students with a B-grade point average or better may enter a drawing for U.S. Savings Bonds given each quarter. Stop by the NEX with a current report card, fill out an entry card and obtain an A-OK ID, which entitles the student to discount coupons for NEX products and services.

DGF Schools

Eggs/Omelets To OrderCooked EggsMaple SyrupOven Fried BaconPancakes/Waffles Fruits/PastryBagels/English MuffinsHominy GritsSouthern Fried ChickenPeas And CarrotsHashed Brown PotatoesFrench Onion SoupSalad And Fruit Bar

Oven Roast TurkeySteam Ship RoundBaked HamCornbreadBread DressingCandied Sweet PotatoesMashed PotatoesMacaroni And CheesePeas And CarrotsCorn On The CobGiblet GravyPineapple SauceHot RollsShrimp Cocktail

Thanksgiving Day Celebration

Potato SaladWaldorf SaladCranberry SauceDessertsAssortment OfBaked PiesPumpkin PieThanksgiving CakeCheesecakeIce CreamEgg NogNutsHard Candies

Special dinner meal presentation by Paco Heredia and Su Grupo Flamenco in coordination with Carlos and Paz Hampton, Veteran/Retiree, U.S. Armed Forces.

Thanksgiving Day Brunch8:30 - 10:30 a.m. $4.85 per person

Thanksgiving Day Dinner2 - 5 p.m. $7.00 per person

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UMUC Waives Application FeeIn celebration of National Military Family Month this month, University of Mary-land University College Europe announces a special Get Started Gift, which waives the $30 application fee for any student who is an overseas spouse or immediate family member of an active duty service member stationed in Europe, theMiddle East or Africa and applies to the university. The application fee waiver is available for family members until Nov. 30. Call your local field rep at 727-2917 or visit www.ed.umuc.edu for details.

UMUC Field Study Courses Explore fascinating locations in Europe while earning university credit. Upcom-ing field study courses include Expatriate Writers in Paris: 1920s and Renais-sance Art in Florence. Classes are held Jan. 7 - 14 and registration deadline is Dec. 16. Visit www.ed.umuc.edu/fieldstudy for details.

UMUC Offers Textbook AwardsUniversity of Maryland University College is offering another $100 textbook award for active duty service members, spouses and family members. Contact your local UMUC field representative at 727-2917.

Navy College

Prepare for the SAT or ACT NowWith support from NFL and MLB athletes, eKnowledge is donating SAT/ACT Test Prep Programs worth $200 to service members of all branches. This program is available to all active duty, retired, veterans, Guard, Reserve, their family members, DOD employees and civilians performing military support, as well as their family members. There is a $17.55 fee for registration, shipping and han-dling. Materials may be ordered online at www.eknowledge.com/DANTES or by calling 951-256-4076.

UMUC Holiday Express Session Students can register for the Holiday Express four-week session Dec. 5 - 18. These face-to-face and hybrid (50/50 online and on-site) courses will take place from Dec. 19 - Jan. 15. Call your local field rep at 727-2917 or visit www.ed.umuc.edu for details.

• “Attend” classes when it’s convenient!• Learn everything from Windows installation to managing

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access to online labs, and printed instructional materials.

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Receive an 8 GB Apple iPod touch with your 2nd Course!ALL course materials included in tuition cost.Registration Dates: Class start/end Dates:09/26/11 - 10/07/11 10/24/11 - 12/16/1110/24/11 - 11/04/11 11/21/11 - 01/20/1211/14/11 - 11/25/11 12/12/11 - 02/10/12

Central Texas CollegeFor more information, please contact us:

Dave Williams/Adriane Anderson/ ctcrota@gmail.com; Tel: 727-2574; or find us on Facebook @ CTC Rota / CTC is a

regionally accredited college!

Central Texas CollegeNeeds Instructors

Do you have an associate’s degree or higher in a specific field? If so, you may be qualified to teach for CTC.

We need instructors for these Vocational (VoTech) Technical Programs:

- Automotive Mechanic/Technician

- Emergency Medical Technology (EMT)

- Food and Beverage Management

- Legal Assistant

- Applied Management/Military Science

Contact the Education center at ctcrota@gmail.com or call 727-2574, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. if you are interested or have any

questions.

10 Nov. 17, 2011 C LRELIGION

Perhaps you are familiar with these words, I first

learned them as a common table prayer: "God is great, God is good, let us thank him for this food." As a child, of course, it always had bothered me that "good" and "food" don't rhyme (Although, now that I have trav-elled to Ireland, I realized that they rhyme quite well if spoken in a thick Irish accent...).

But now as a pastor, I am struck by the amazing depth of those few words. God is good - morally perfect, and supernaturally kind. And, he is great--powerful, awesome, perfectly just, and to be reckoned with. "Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God," (Rom 11:22).

How do these things work together? I cannot say

Weekly Bible StudyThe weekly Bible study entitled "Transforming Grace" is held every Thursday. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and the study itself runs from 7 - 8 p.m. For more information, contact Chaplain Johnson at robert.d.johnson@eu.navy.mil.

Philippians Bible StudyJoin the Bible study on Philippians held every Wednesday in the chapel hall at 6 p.m.

AnnouncementsCall 727-2161 for more information on chapel events.

CATHOLIC SERVICESMassTuesday – Friday, NoonSunday, 8:30 & 11:30 a.m.

PROTESTANT SERVICESLutheran DivineSunday, 9 a.m. ProtestantSunday, 10 a.m. Gospel ServiceSunday, 1:30 p.m.ContemporarySunday, 5 p.m.

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I completely understand, but a discussion I had once helped me put it into perspective. Some years ago I was discussing leadership principles with some junior Marine officers at Parris Island. One asked, "What is more important, that my men fear me or love me?" My thoughts quickly turned toward our relationship with God, and thus I responded by asking, "Which is more important, that we love God or fear him?" His question, and the surrounding discussion, made me realize just how symbiotic, how related, these two concepts are. Listening in on the conversation, I heard these junior officers relate that a Marine officer whose men do not fear or respect him will find that any love his men have for him is quite shallow and empty. His men may follow him, but more out of pity than confidence. Likewise, an officer whose men find no love of him will find their fear of him equally shallow. His severity may inspire absolute fear and dread, and may terrorize his troops to follow

him, but out of dread, again, not out of dedication or confidence, and such troops are less likely to perse-vere when the times are rough.

How analogous to what we are invited to discover about the living God. He is great, and thus to be feared, and he is good, and thus to be loved. May we follow him with such a devotion. May we learn, embrace, and continue to know our truly glorious and loving God. And as we do so, may we also follow his example, balancing justice and mercy, sternness and kindness, discipline and delight, in all those we are likewise called to serve.

'God is great, God is good' CHAPLINES

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A n g e l T r e e P r o g r a mThe Naval Station Rota, Spain Angel Tree program is a terrific way to give

back to the community and support a child's holiday season.Personnel/commands who wish to sponsor a child for this year's Angel Tree

program are asked to purchase and gift-wrap one complete outfit (shirt/blouse, pants, underwear, socks and shoes) for a child. The gift must be labeled with the child's name and number. A small toy is also encouraged.

Children will receive their gifts at a party at the base chapel Dec. 22 at 5 p.m. For more information on how to sponsor a child, contact Manuel Alba Jaime, at manuel.albajaime.sp@eu.navy.mil or 727-3786.

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M e d i n a - S e d o n i a " C i t y o f S i d o n "

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During the month of December, the town of Medina-Sidonia opens it's doors and invites visitors to explore.

The festivities begin with the Day of Open Patios, or Día de los Puertas Abiertas. This event is in its seventh year and will take place Dec. 6 - 11. It coincides with the Spanish holidays, Immaculate Conception and Constitution Day.

During the Day of Open Patios, dozens of private homes, restaurants and hotels will open their patio to the community to catch a glimpse of the typical Andalus patio, some are so elaborate they could be a museum piece down to the last detail.

Also during this time, the town will of-fer the Route of the Monuments or la Ruta de los Monumentos. Churches, convents, Roman archaeological complex and Roman roads will be highlighted. The ruins of the Medina-Sidonia castle have only been open to the general public for the last few years, and during the festivities, a guided tour will be offered explaining all the archaeological proceedings and findings.

Finally, the Route of Exhibits will show-case the different art galleries of the area and local business will be displaying their goods during this time.

But the main event of the holiday season is without a doubt, the Living Nativity that takes place the Sunday prior to Christmas. This year the event will fall on Dec. 18 and will take place between 1 - 8 p.m. in the Santa Maria neighborhood among the typical Andalucian streets and plazas of the Historical-Artistic Complex.

More than 600 people participate in this spectacular event bringing to life 66 scenes that form the nativity. Local residents of all ages reenact the birth of Christ, the three King’s camp, merchants and other notable settings of that time.

Medina-Sidonia continues with festivi-ties from mid-December until Jan. 6 with workshops for children, Christmas carols, Christmas sweets and Zambombás. So come out and enjoy this holiday season in Medina-Sidonia, a small town that has much to offer.

All photos are from various locations in Medin Medina-Sidonia. Medina-Sidonia is a city and municipality in the province of Cádiz in the autonomous community of Andalusia, southern Spain. It is considered by some to be the oldest city in Europe. Locals are known as Asidonenses. The city's name comes from Medina (Arabic for city) and Sidonia (of Sidon), meaning "City of Sidon".

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Camping Time: Boy Scouts of America 2011 Camporee Camp Colon on Rota Naval Base was a hive of

activity from Nov. 11 - 13. The Boy Scouts of America 2011 Camporee was the result of months of planning and input by the leaders of Troop 73 and Pack 280 here in Rota.

More than 200 Scouts, leaders, parents and volun-teers assembled on Friday afternoon to participate in this memorable event.

Scouts from Rota were joined by the 1st Fuengirola Scout Group, which is based near Malaga. The 59 visitors from Fuengirola were a lively and interesting group. Although British accents were most noticeable, the group included Scouts and leaders hailing from afield as Nigeria, Russia, Romania, Norway, Ireland, South Africa and Canada, making this a truly inter-national affair. Troop 73 Scout Master Tim Streeter said, “The greatest thing about this event was the relationships forged between our Scouts and the Scouts from Fuengirola.”

After registering, pitching tents and enjoying the first meal together on Friday evening, everybody gather around the woodland campfire. The Fuengirola Scouts and leaders led the proceedings and enter-tained the crowd with hilarious jokes, skits and songs. In true scouting tradition, audience participation was a must, and our Scouts from Troop 73 held up the Rota end of the bargain with skits and jokes of their own. Everybody retired truly exhausted on Friday evening.

Following breakfast on Saturday morning, everyone assembled for an impressive flag ceremony led by Troop 73. After this, the scouts had an action-packed day. The younger Scouts from Pack 280 spent the morning on the BB gun and archery ranges, thanks to volunteers led by the Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD). They then spent the afternoon hiking across base to the port, where they were given a wonderful tour led by LT Kimberly Temple. The Scouts spent time in the tower and enjoyed a unique hands-on opportunity to familiarize themselves with the workings of some of the harbor patrol boats. The tireless young Scouts then headed back to camp jabbering excitedly about what they had seen. When asked what he thought about the trip so

far, Wolf Scout Keenan Demeritt simply stated, “This is awesome!” Meanwhile, the older Scouts from Troop 73 were afforded the opportunity to work on wilderness survival skills, fire building and ‘totin chip’ (learning the safe handling of pocket knives and larger implements).

All this activity made for hungry Scouts. Meal times were events in themselves. Amidst the hustle and bustle; Scouts, leaders and families were able to talk about the day’s activities and get to know each other better. Scouts were able to exchange patches and neckerchiefs with their counterparts from Fuen-girola and enjoy the camaraderie such events offer. This more than justified the grocery bill of more than $2,500!

While the scouts from Fuengirola made the most of the cultural exchange by visiting the drive-in movie theater on base, the boys from Pack 280 led the skits, songs and jokes around the campfire on Saturday evening.

After another night camping in the woods, the pro-ceedings concluded with a service and flag lowering ceremony after breakfast on Sunday morning. The event was a huge success, and would not have been possible without countless hours of planning and hard work on the part of scout leaders, volunteers and parents. Pack 280 Cubmaster Ken Timko summed up the motivation behind the efforts perfectly: “We do it for the boys.”

(Top) British scouts entertain the rest of the group around a campfire.

(Left) Wolf Scout Johnathan Hileman receives coaching from his father Lt. Col Brandon Hileman, commander 725th Air Moblity Sqa-urdon, on the BB range.

(Bottom Left) Pack 280 from Rota pose for a group photo

(Bottom Right) Troop 73 from Rota pose for a group photo.

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Cub Scout Ryan Croft carries the Pack 280 flag during a march to the port.

Wolf Scout Sean Sullivan poses for photo in the watch tower at the port.

Campers and family join for zdinner at the Camporee . Wolf Scout Keenan Demeritt shows his excitement during a tour of the base pier.

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ActivitiesSevilla Bullring guided tours, daily, 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m., tickets 6.50 euros

Sevilla Reales Alcazares (Moorish Fortress) guided tours, Monday - Sunday, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., tickets 7.50 euros

Sevilla Cathedral and Giralda guided tours, Monday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 2:30 - 6:30 p.m., tickets 8 euros

Ruta de los Sentidos, a guided tour in El Puerto de Santa Maria, Saturdays at 10:15 a.m. and Juega con los Sentidos, a guided tour in El Puerto de Santa Maria, Satur-days at 6 p.m.

Ruta por El Puerto y Bodegas Osborne, a guided tour, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m., tickets 5 euros (children) and 10 euros (adults)

Como Bailan los Caballos Andaluces, (How Andalusian Horses Dance), Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon, Recreo de las Cadenas, Avda. Duque de Abrantes, Jerez, tickets 19 - 25 euros, 956-31-8008, www.realescuela.org

Flea Market, Ramon y Cajal Street, Sanlucar, Sundays and holidays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Flea Market, Alameda Vieja (by the Castle), Jerez, Sundays, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Music/DanceLirico Hugo Wolf Quartett and Elisabeth Kulman in concert, Thursday, 8 p.m., Teatro Villamarta, Jerez, tickets 18 - 30 euros

Opera La Valquiria (Die Walkure) of Richard Wagner, Friday, Monday, 7:30 p.m., Teatro de La Maestranza, Paseo de Cristobal Colon 22, Sevilla, tickets 40 - 96 euros, 954-22-6573 or www.teatrodelamaestranza.es

Spanish Music Festival, Friday - Nov. 26, Cadiz, see www.guiadecadiz.com for com-plete schedule

Pat Metheny Trio with Larry Grenadier and Bill Stewart, Saturday, 8:30 p.m., Teatro de La Maestranza, Paseo de Cristobal Colon 22, Sevilla, tickets 26 - 46 euros, 954-22-65-73 or www.teatrodelamestranza.es

Opera Suor Angelica of G. Puccini, Nov. 25, 8 p.m., Teatro Villamarta, Jerez, tickets 35 - 40 euros

Malu in concert, Nov. 26, 9 p.m., Palacio de Exposiciones, La Linea de la Concepcion, tickets 30 and 35 euros

Las 8 Estaciones Ballet, Contemporaneo del Teatro San Martin de Buenos Aires, Nov. 26 - 27, 8:30 p.m., Teatro de La Maestranza, Paseo de Cristobal Colon 22, Sevilla, 954-22-6573 or www.teatrodelamaestranza.es

Arts

“Intervalos” a painting display by Carmen Calvo, until Saturday, Centro de Cultura Unicaja, Cadiz “Espacios Naturales” a painting display by Joaquin Moreno, until Nov. 27, Casa de los Toruños, Parque de Los Toruños, El Puerto

FlamencoFlamenco Festival, "Tribute to Moraito Chico," Friday, 9:30 p.m., Chapin Sports Palace, Jerez. Advance tickets available at the Jerez Tourism Office, Larga Street for 25, 35 and 50 euros, www.guiadecadiz.com

“Medio Hombre Medio Guitarra” Raimundo Amador guitar recital, Dec. 8, at 10 p.m., Imagina Club, Cadiz, Dec. 9, at 10 p. m., Sala Paul, Calle Paul, Jerez www.guiadecadiz.com

Eat/DrinkRuta de la Tapa, until Nov. 30, El Puerto de Santa Maria

La Mar de Bueno Ruta Gastronomica, until Dec. 5, Cadiz, www.guiadecadiz.com

SportsHippodrome Costa del Sol Races, Mijas, Wednesday and Dec. 6, admission 5 euros

Grazalema Popular 11 km Race, Sunday, www.clubatletismofronter.es

El Puerto de Santa Maria Popular 10 km Race, Nov. 27

Davis Cup Tennis Final, Spain vs. Argentina, Dec. 2 - 4, Estadio Olimpico de La Cartuja, Sevilla

Malaga Half Marathon, Dec. 6, www.clubatletismofronter.es/pages/clendario.htm

Los Palacios Half Marathon, Dec. 18, www.mediamaratonlospalacios.com

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PUBLISHER’SCORNER

By Karen Lucas, Coastline PublisherKAren@CoAsTline.e.TelefoniCA.neT

La Vista de Medina: A Great Find and Molly’s 10th Anniversary PartyLa Vista de Medina is a hotel and restaurant, located

at the highest point of Medina Sidonia, right across from the main church, la Iglesia Mayor. The loca-tion makes it easy to find since there are signs for the church and you just keep going up and up!

The hotel has six self-catering suites. All are dif-ferent, lovely and cozy, with kitchenettes and living areas. All of them open out to a multi-level patio with lush gardens and two pools that complete the beautiful setting. This lends to a sense of privacy and peace; being away from it all in spite of being just steps from some of the town’s monuments.

There are three dining rooms and three dining ter-races. From the terraces the view is spectacular, and it seems as though you were on the top of the world. On clear days you can see Africa. When I visited La Vista de Medina the beginning of November, we naturally tried the restaurant that features Mediterra-nean cuisine with local influences. We had a fantastic goat cheese salad and a most tasty partridge pate for starters. For main dishes we had grilled squid and an oven baked cod with a delicious sauce. Dessert was a wonderful walnut pudding. Service was very good as was the setting. It is a place I can easily recommend. La Vista is an ideal place for special celebrations as well. Whether for a small group or 150 people, they can tailor a menu for you.

Hopefully this week’s Vista on Medina Sidonia will encourage you to visit this lovely town, and while there visit La Vista de Medina. You will have no communica-tions problems there since it is owned and operated by an English couple. At approximately an hour from base, it is easy to go for the day, see the sights and

enjoy a good meal. Also, the hotel offers the chance for a get away; an opportunity to relax and explore the interesting surrounding area. For more information visit www.lavistademedina.com or e-mail info@lavis-tademedina.com.

Great news! Molly Malone’s 10th anniversary party is this Saturday, and they are going all out: welcoming champagne, canapés and a DJ. Naturally, the theme of the night will be Ireland. The folks at Molly’s are throwing this party to thank all of their customers who have made these 10 years a success. Join them to celebrate in your very best fancy dress costume related to Ireland. There will be prizes for the best costume and fun for all.

The Cortijo de Ducha, near the Jerez airport, wants you to get to know them, so they are inviting you to free tastings of marinated specialties this Sunday and Nov. 27 and Dec. 4 and 18. This is a good incentive to go and get acquainted with this lovely complex. I know that I will try and go one of these Sundays. Hope to see you there.

Hotel La Parrita in Rota is closed until Feb. 5. They take advantage of the low season to take a vacation and do all the necessary general maintenance.

Here is good news for those of you who like venison: The restaurant La Proa de Puerto Sherry is hosting a special taster menu featuring six different dishes made with venison. This special starts Friday and runs through Nov. 27. The cost is 24.84€. The restaurant is located near the hotel. For reservations, call 956-87-1341.

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 e-mail to Karen@coastline.e.telefonica.net or give me a call at 607-56-4132. Support your paper by supporting the advertisers.

( A b o v e ) L a Vista de Me-dina is a hotel and restaurant located at the highest point o f M e d i n a Sidonia.

(Left) The ho-tel lends itself to a sense of p r i vacy and peace and be-ing away from it all in spite of being just s t e p s f r o m some of the town’s monu-ments.

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C o l l e g e B a s k e t b a l l U n d e r A s s a u l tThe college basketball season is under-

way and if you failed to take notice don't worry, your not alone. Much like Flag Day

the start of the college basketball season comes and goes ev-ery year but few pay much attention and even less will next year. In an attempt to capture the atten-tion of a distracted

sports-nation, the season has previously started with gimmicks such as 24 hours of straight basketball games. This year was no different as North Carolina and Michigan State tipped off the start of their campaigns aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).

The problem for college basketball, though, is not that people are ignoring the start of the season; it’s that they are not paying attention to the actual season either. There are several reasons to explain this phenomenon but a major one is the early departure of stars such as Kevin Durant and Derrick Rose to the NBA. "One and done," as these players are known, shine for one year in college before jumping straight to the pros. The result is a sport lacking stars and a fan base that is unfamiliar with it's team's roster.

The dearth of star players has given rise to a breed of super-coaches. Personalities such as Mike Krzyzewski of Duke and Roy

(Times are local)

Saturday*Real Madrid at Valencia 10 p.m.

Real Madrid is in first place and three points ahead of rival Barce-lona. Winning at Valencia will be no easy task. The “Mestalla” is a very unfriendly place to visiting teams and host Valencia are the third best team in the league.

Sunday*Liverpool at Chelsea 5 p.m.

The Reds will travel down to London to face off against t Spanish International. Chelsea has not played well of late but will be tough at home.

Tuesday*MLS Cup: LA Galaxy vs. Houston Dynamo 3 a.m.

The Galaxy, led by Landon Donovan and David Beckham, will look to capture their first MLS Cup since 2005 in front of their home crowd. This game will be on AFN.

Wednesday*Barcelona at AC Milan 8:45 p.m.

These two European giants will square off as the Champions League resumes. The two teams drew last time they played in the Camp Nou, this time Milan will be playing at home and looking to take command of their group.

Williams of Kansas have replaced players as the recognized faces of college bas-ketball. They tend to over-coach games, resulting in a slower pace of action and an increase in timeouts at the end of games.

College basketball faces a new threat this year as conference realignment is alter-ing the landscape of college athletics. Texas A & M, Missouri and West Virginia are just a few of the universities that are on a path to join a new conference. These schools are making changes with only two things in mind; "Money and football," this according to long time Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boehiem. His school, along with Pittsburgh, is set to leave the Big East, a conference home to some of the most storied and prestigious programs in the nation for the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).

With the exception of basketball-rich places like North Carolina, Indiana and Ken-tucky, college hoops is an afterthought to athletic directors. Their only focus now, ap-pears to be ensuring that their university is affiliated with a conference that possesses a lucrative college football television con-tract and an automatic Bowl Championship Series berth.

No one is certain when or if this confer-ence merry-go-round will stop moving but when it does, college basketball will almost certainly be none the better. Sacred rivalries such as Connecticut/Syracuse and Kansas/Missouri already appear to be lost and more could follow.

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The Saturday morning mindset of a few NAVSTA Rota runners was not to watch cartoons, but more toward completing 26.2 mile marathon. Just under 100 runners par-ticipated in “NAVSTA Rota’s First Marathon” Nov. 12., with various commands here vol-unteering to provide water, food and support to runners during the race.

“I’ve wanted to run a marathon for a couple of years now,” said Engineering Aide 1st Class David Miller, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5.

Miller says he found out about this event prior his deployment to Spain, and has been training since January. He trains by running short distances during the week and 10-13 miles every Sunday.

This particular race took runners on a route around NAVSTA Rota.

“I was stationed here in Rota 11 years ago and ran very seldom. Then I started running here around base, out in town and I really loved it. It became my passion. I wouldn’t be who I am today without run-ning,” said Yeoman 1st Class Amy Nevens, assigned to NMCB 5.

Nevens completed a half marathon fin-ishing 2nd in her age group. She said that training is necessary and the proper equip-ment such as good running shoes and light clothing is very important.

Nevens says running a marathon non-stop may be difficult, but if you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything.

Participants take off from the start lines to commence the marathon. Photo courtesy of MWR Facebook's page.

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Marathon

Place Name Time Age CommandMen's Overall

1st Place Hector Carrion 3:16:10

2nd Place Michael Sopka 3:54:57

3rd Place David Bugg 3:56:30

Women's OverallWomen's Overall1st Place Carey Ramsey 4:41:45

2nd Place Rebecca Peterson 5:06:28

3rd Place Jennifer Gibson 5:25:35

Open 16-291st place Men Corey Jones 4:15:45

2nd place Men Mark Verschneider 4:21:43

3rd place Men Ace Rheaume 5:04:49

Seniors 30-391st place Men David Miller 4:36:47

2nd Place Men Adan Macias 5:31:55

3rd Place Men Isiah Mincks 7:33:25

1st Place Women Brandy Worrell 5:57:59

2nd Place Women Jenni Crider 5:57:59

Masters 40+1st place Men Doug Hasselbring 7:33:25

2nd Place Men

Masters 50+1st Place Men Jay Bearden 3:57:14

1st Place Women Jean Thurber 7:06:31

Participants make their way to one of the designated location during the marathon. Photo courtesy of MWR Facebook's page.

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All first grade students at DGF participated in a change of season har-vest Oct. 28. The celebrations was part of the first grade social studies curriculm and was a culmination of the fall weather unit that the students have been studying in class.

Fall Festival With DGF

Students enjoy a hay ride through housing.

Photos By Patti Rzeznik,

Students run in search of the "Great Pumkin".

Students help assemble a scarecrow during the fall festival.