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https://www.cnic.navy.mil/rota May 12, 2011 Volume 20 Issue 18 U.S. Naval Activities, Spain

The CoastlineU.S. Naval Hospital Rota Spain

Change of Command

May 6, 2011

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B e a L e a d e r , P u t O t h e r s F i r s t Hola Naval Station Rota.

It's an honor to be writing to you again. Our incom-ing Commanding Officer, Capt. Scott C. Kraverath, will

arrive soon, which is wonderful news. How-ever, it also means the "ink-time" between you and me is getting very short, so I want to make the most of it.

I greatly enjoy the chance to tell you what’s on my mind, and given the events of the last few weeks, I felt it nec-essary to write about

what it means to be a leader, whether in the military, at school or even within our families at home.

There are many definitions of leadership and many approaches on how to be an effective leader. Some will define a leader by the bottom line. Others will define a leader by their followers; after all, it’s tough to be a leader if no one is following.

To me, a leader is someone who puts other people first. This week, we say goodbye to one of our leaders who was very good at that: Command Master Chief (SW/AW) Chuck Scavo. We have been very blessed to have him as a part of the Rota team. CMC Scavo always be-lieved in his Sailors, and always worked to do what was in the best interest of not only the command and Navy, but also the Sailors. That can be a very tough job, but the CMC made it look easy.

If you've ever read any of Coach Dungy's books on leadership, you'll know where I am coming from. For the coach, leadership and mentorship are one in the same. Relationships are ultimately what matter. The key to becoming a mentor leader is learning how to put other people first. You see, the question that burns in the heart of the mentor leader is simply this: What can I do to make other people better, to make them all that they can be?

But why does this matter to you? Everything this concept implies should matter to you, no matter where you are in your life.

What are you doing to support those around you? What are you doing to help them grow? Are you help-ing your children grow up to be the productive members

of society and leaders for tomorrow? Are you helping your subordinates prepare to become Senior NCO's or officers? Are you helping your students understand the world around them, helping them to make better decisions about their lives and helping others?

Ultimately, I’m talking about your legacy. What is your legacy? Will people remember you as someone who shared their time your time, specifically for others, or will they remember you as someone who cared only for yourself? How does your leadership, your involvement in their lives, in whatever setting, have a positive and lasting influence and impact on them?

I’ll give you a good example of a new set of leaders on the base. This past Tuesday, I had the opportunity to take part in the naturalization ceremony for 10 service mem-bers and civilians to become U.S. citizens. The journey to become a U.S citizen is extremely long and difficult. It isn’t as easy as changing your profile on Facebook. It was a long and difficult process for those involved, and I applaud their tenacity in the fulfillment of their dreams.

During my remarks, I charged them to remember their duty as a U.S. citizen is to continue to make our Nation a better place; not just for ourselves, but for our future. And again, it’s comes down to being a leader who makes a difference in the lives of others – a mentor leader.

Do you need a uniform to be a leader? Absolutely not. We can find leaders in our homes, at our schools and in the office. Leaders are individuals who care for those around them and do what’s in the best interest of the larger community.

And leadership starts with self-leadership, ensuring your personal actions are in the best interest of the larger community. Whatever your faith or religion, trustworthy advice from the Apostle Paul is, “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.”

The United States remains the greatest nation on earth because everyday, men and women, leaders, from every walk of life, embrace the idea of doing the right thing and working towards the greater good. Are you one of those leaders? Ask yourself, “Am I someone on whom others can count do the right thing?” I believe you can be. I believe you are.

I’m proud to serve with you Rota.

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Conversion Opportunities for ERB Eligible Sailorsby cHief of Naval peRSoNNel pUblic affaiRS

The heating, ventilation and air conditioning system ductwork is being replaced starting May 16 and will continue until late August. This will interrupt the following services at the gym:

-Male and Female Locker Rooms will be CLOSED and credit for locker rentals will be issued.

-The Aquatics Center Locker Rooms (just across the street) will be available during all Fitness Center hours of operation and lockers will be available for DAILY USE ONLY.

-Weight room equipment ,including Nautilus and free weights, will be relocated to half of the basketball court.-The jacuzzi and sauna area will be closed dur- ing this time period.

This project will improve ventilation and cooling/heating systems and create a better functioning system for our customers. After the completion of the HVAC project, the basketball courts will be refinished.

NAVSTA Rota Moral Welfare and Recreation fitness staff welcomes your feedback and con-cerns during this transition and can be contacted at 727-2565.

MWR F i tness Center Continues F a c i l i t y Improvements by laURie allaRd, mwR fitNeSS diRectoR

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- In an effort to provide conver-sion opportunities ahead of the Enlisted Retention Board, NAVADMIN 160/11 was released May 9, to waive some standard conversion requirements and provide Sailors with the guidelines for submitting applications.

The goal of the ERB is to re-balance manning in 31 overmanned ratings, improve advancement rates, and increase Perform to Serve (PTS) opportunity.

"Leadership respects and values the service of our Sailors," explained Rear Admiral Tony Kurta, head of personnel policy. "By providing increased opportunity to convert to undermanned rates, our goal is to keep high performing Sailors in the Navy while increasing competition and advancement opportunity in those overmanned ratings."

As part of Navy efforts to increase conversion oppor-tunities for ERB eligible applicants, some of the waived conversion requirements include:

- Years of Service: Personnel with greater than 12 years of service will be considered

for conversion.- Paygrade: All personnel, regardless of paygrade,

will be considered for conversion.- Personnel who are more than 12 months from their

rotation date will be considered for conversion.- Minimum activity tour requirements are waived.- Personnel in receipt of PCS orders will be consid-

ered for conversion.- Existing obligated service requirements incurred as

a result of reenlistment, training, or other programs are waived.Sailors who desire a conversion will need to submit,

by June 15, a NAVPERS 1306/7 signed by their com-manding officer or officer in charge (OIC), a signed memorandum prioritizing conversion requests, copies of all evaluations for the previous three years, a PRIMS print-out showing PFA scores for the previous four years, a print out of FleetRIDE qualification to the rating(s) they are applying for and any additional documents required for their targeted conversion ratings.

To learn more about the ERB, including eligibility re-quirements, read NAVADMIN 129/11 on Navy Personnel Commands website at, www.npc.navy.mil.

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U.S. Naval Hospital Rota, Spain is scheduled to re-ceive the Joint Commission and Medical Inspector General June 13 - 15 for its reaccreditation visit. The purpose of the Joint Commission is to provide guidance and support to ensure the hospital is following best practices in patient care while the Medical Inspector

General assesses the effectiveness, efficiency, readi-ness capability and quality of the healthcare services in accordance with various U.S. Navy regulations. For additional information, please contact the U.S. Naval Hospital Rota Spain Quarterdeck at 727-3305.

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N M C B 7 4 S e a b e e s C o m p l e t e Second APS M i s s i o n

LAGOS, Nigeria (April 15, 2011) -- Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 74 returned from their second Africa Partnership Station (APS) West mission supporting USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49) in Lagos, Nigeria, and Lomé, Togo.

The Seabees served as construc-tion experts for Sailors from Robert G. Bradley during the two missions, constructing desks and shelving for a school on Onisiwo Island, Nigeria, and renovating a hospital’s maternity ward in Lomé.

Builder 1st Class Antione Thomp-son, project mission commander, explained how working closely with the people who will use the facilities made the projects unique and fulfill-ing experiences.

“When you go out there and do these types of projects, you get to see a direct impact to the com-munity,” said Thompson. “It’s very rewarding work.”

Although this will be NMCB 74’s last mission supporting APS this year, more projects involving NMCB 74 are currently being planned.

“Our last day in Lagos we went out to this orphanage and looked at the roof, so we could plan and submit the project for this summer or the next APS,” said Thompson.

Before leaving Onisiwo Island, the school children put on a tradi-tional dance presentation for the crew in appreciation for the work they did.

APS is an international security cooperation initiative designed to strengthen global maritime partner-ships through training and collabora-tive activities to improve maritime safety and security in Africa.

NMCB 74, homeported in Gulf-port, Miss, is currently on a sched-uled deployment to Rota, Spain supporting Commander, Task Force (CTF) 68.

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Builder 1st Class Antoine Thompson, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 74, paints the interior of a secondary school on Onisiwo Island. Seabees assigned to NMCB 74 recently completed their second mission in support of Africa Partnership Station (APS) West. APS is an international security cooperation initiative designed to strengthen global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities to improve maritime safety and security in Africa.

Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 74 load supplies, vehicles and equipment onto High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2) while moored at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain. NMCB 74 is currently deployed to Camp Mitchell on NAVSTA Rota supporting Commander, Task Force (CTF) 68.

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“When you go out there and do these types of projects, you get to see a direct impact to the community.” -Builder 1st Class Antione Thompson

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The role of NAVSTA Rota’s Port Operations department often goes unnoticed by the citizens aboard Naval Station Rota, but it greatly contributes to it’s overall effectiveness as a dynamic and essential naval base.

Port Ops is composed of two officers, 21 enlisted service members and seven local nationals and is one of seven naval ports worldwide with assigned harbor pilots.

On a day-to-day basis, the joint Spanish-American team handles tasks such as line handling for inbound and outbound ships, refueling, transporting cargo, handling ammunition, helping in oil spill recovery and working with the fuels department to transfer all the base’s fuel.

The well trained Port Ops team provides impeccable service during intermodel operations by providing transportation, by sea or air, and replenishing fuel for ships at sea.

P o r t O p e r a t i o n s W o r k i n g H a r d Suppor ting the Fleet

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8 May 12, 2011 C LCOMMUNITY

Field Trip: Jerez Horse FairTomorrow, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Less business, more fantasy. That is the way things are in Feria de Jerez! Join us on this field trip to the Jerez Horse Fair where the party goes on all day and night for a week. The guitars, wine, gypsy dresses, horses, dancing and singing is a unique celebration that very few fail to enjoy and no one forgets. Number of seats is limited.

Business Resumé LectureMay 16, 9 - 10 a.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.

Executive TAP WorkshopMay 16 - 19, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.. Are you an O-5 and above or an E-8 and above separating or retiring within the next 24 months? Explore information about your transition from the military, the job search process, your benefits, and your respon-sibilities. The Transition Assistance Program is here to assist you. Please contact your Command Transition Officer to sign up.

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

Limited WIC HoursThe WIC Overseas Program is scheduled to temporarily change office hours from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m Monday - Friday until May 16. Due to the change in hours and being short staffed, some WIC Overseas drafts will not be issued during these two weeks. If you have any questions please call the office at 727-2921.

NMCRS Change to Office HoursThe Navy Marine Corps Relief Society office is scheduled to be open 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. through May 20. If you have an after-hours emergency, call the director at 660-98-4511. To make regular hour appointments, or for questions, please call the NMCRS office at 727-1614.

Budget for BabyAre you an expectant parent that would like assistance in planning for your new baby? This class provides resources to help families become more aware of the costs re-lated to the birth of a child and information on making better financial choices. Eligible parents receive a Junior Sea Bag containing Gerber products, a handmade item such as a blanket or sweater set and additional free items. You do not have to be active duty or a dependant to go to this class and receive free gifts. Sign up at the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society office (Bldg 3293). Call 727-1614 for more information.

Baby Basics & Breastfeeding ClassesThe Navy Marine Corps Relief Society visiting nurses are scheduled to hold classes throughout 2011. The original class schedules have changed to: Baby Basics, July 6, Sept. 7 and Nov. 2, 11 a.m. - noonBreastfeeding, July 20, Sept. 21 and Nov. 16, 11 a.m. - noonBaby Basics/Breastfeeding Combo, June 23, Aug. 25, Oct. 27 and Dec. 29, 5 - 7 p.m.Classes are held in the Community Support Building 3293. To sign up or for more information, call the NMCRS office at 727-1614.

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

STAPAre you an Active Duty Navy or Marine Corps spouse looking to go to school, but you don’t know where you’re going to get the money? Don’t qualify for MyCAA? Come in to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society to apply for an interest free loan to go to school! Whether you’re taking classes to work towards your Associates, Bachelor’s, Master’s, certifications or more we can help. This is an overseas only program, so take advantage while you’re here! Call 727-1614 to make an appointment today!

ERAU TERM V ClassesEmbry Riddle is offering ASCI405- Aviation Law meeting over 2 weekends this summer and MGMT422- Life Cycle Analysis for Systems and Programs in Aviation meeting July 9 - 15. Both classes officially start June 7. MATH112- College Mathe-matics for Aviation II officially starts July 7 and meets every Thursday for 9 weeks. To sign up or if unsure on whether you could benefit from taking these classes, call us at 727-2984 or email rota@erau.edu.

Aviation Maintenance Mgmt Certificate Classes AvailableEmbry Riddle is glad to announce the availability of Aviation Maintenance classes at our Rota Campus. Complete a series of 6 classes with Embry Riddle and earn your Type 65 certificate in as little as 15 months. Then, go and test with the FAA in Europe and have ERAU pay for all testing expenses towards obtaining your A&P License. AMNT240- General Aeronautics would be offered in July if you sign up! To apply for this certificate and/or to sign up for this course, call 727-2984 or email rota@erau.ed..

Community News

Navy College

DGF SchoolsOakleaf Club Offers ScholarshipThe Naval Hospital Oakleaf club is scheduled to award up to $1,000 in scholarship money June 2011. Deadline is tomorrow. Contact Marcy Bond at 727-4580 for more information.

NEX A-OK Student Reward Program Students with a B-grade point average or better may enter a drawing for U.S. Sav-ings 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 cou-pons for NEX products and services.

725 AMS TOP IIIPresents the 1st Annual

Swap Meet/Garage Sale

- Space is limited, pre-registration is encouraged- $5 for each vendor for pre-registration and $7 on day of event- Set up is 0900- Please contact MSgt Brian Ramsey/TSgt Brien Derrick for details at 727-6223/1506 or email brian.ramsey@rota.af.mil/brien.derrick@rota.af.mil- Open to TEI card holders only- Open to approved home businesses

When: 21 May 2011Where: Base Drive-InTime: Gates open 1000

New Spanish Classes for BeginnersMay 17, 18 and 31, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Learn how to improve your Spanish while living in Spain with our new Spanish class program. Discover a new aspect of the Spanish language taught by a Spanish teacher. Classes are free, you only need pen and paper, we take care of the rest.

Calm, Cool, & Composed May 17, 1 - 2:30 p.m. Anger is a natural emotion, but when we don’t express it ap-propriately, it can make life difficult. Come learn how to control your anger, not the other way around. You can choose to be calm, cool, and composed.

Lunch & Learn: The Art of BullfightingMay 19, 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Bullfighting season is round the corner. Living in Spain you have to witness at least one of this Corridas de toros. Would you like to learn all about this ancient tradition that dates as far back as the Roman times before you experience it? Join us on this special seminar.

Ten Steps to Federal EmploymentMay 20, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m, The Federal government is the largest employer in America! This class will cover the steps you need to make the challenging process of landing a Federal job an achievable goal.

May 12, 2011 9C L ACTIVITIES

ActivitiesArts

Music

“Concurso de Patios” photo display, May 14 - 20,Salon Cultural Castillo de Luna, Rota

El Arte Colonial Cuzqueno, painting display until May 15, Santa Catalina Castle, Cadiz

“Paisajes”, painting display by Jose Basto, until May 26 Sala de Exposiciones Pescaderia Vieja, Plaza del Arenal, Jerez de la Frontera

Permanent photos displayed by several local artists, Sanlucar de Barrameda, Circulo de Artesanos art gal-lery, San Juan street, Mon. through Fri., 5 to 8 p.m.

“Pigmentos”, painting display by Prudente ArjonaHotel Duque de Najera, Rota

Flamenco

Erika Leiva (Copla-Spanish Song), May 14 at 9 p.m.Teatro Auditorio Alcalde Felipe Benitez, San Fernando Avenue, Rota, 5 Euros admission

The Cavern Beatles in concert, Algeciras May 15, Ca-diz May 16 - www.guiadecadiz.com

Sergio Dalma in concert, June 10, 9 p.m., Villamarta Theater, Jerez de la Frontera

Raphael in concert, June 14, Auditorio Rocio Jurado, Sevilla

Foo Fighters and The Gaslight Anthem, Music Festival, July 6, Sports Pavilion, Madrid, www.facebook.com/foofighters Sting in concert, July 15, Granada Bullring, tickets are 35 to 120 Euros

Flamenco show by Samara Montañez, tomorrow at 9 p.m., Central Lechera, Cadiz

Flamenco show by Antonio Hoyos and Alberto Guer-rero, May 13 at 9 p.m., Tertulia Flemenca El Nitri, El Puerto de Santa Maria

Flamenco, Jerez de la Frontera, Fridays and Sat-urdays at 9 p.m., El Lagar del Tio Parrilla, Plaza del Mercado Flamenco show – Rota, Saturdays at 6 p.m., Bombay Pub, Avenida San Fernando, Saturdays and Sundays 11:30 p.m., Mamajuana Pub, at the Marina

Flamenco show – Sanlucar de Barrameda, Fridays at 10 p.m., Bodega de Arte “A Contratiempo”

Flamenco, Bodega El Algarrobo, Siete Revueltas street, 7, El Puerto, Fridays and Saturdays at 10 p.m.

Patio Decoration Contest, until tomorrow, Rota, patios can be visited from 6 to 9 p.m.

National Book Fair (new and used books), until May 15, Baluarte de la Candelaria, Parque Genoves, Cadiz

El Rocio Pilgrimage, June 8 - 15, Almonte (Huelva)

Como Bailan los Caballos Andaluces (How Andalusian Horses Dance), every Thursday at 12 p.m., Recreo de las Cadenas, Avda Duque de Abrantes, Jerez de la Frontera, admission: 25 and 19 Euros

“Ruta de los Sentidos”, El Puerto de Santa Maria, guid-ed tours of Bodegas Caballero, Bullring, San Marcos Castle and Food Market, www.rutadelossentidos.com

Hippie Market, Buy, sell and exchange.Sanlucar de Barrameda – Calle Ramón y Cajal.Sundays, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Flea Markets at Plaza de Andalucía, ChipionaSaturdays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., and Jerez de la Frontera, Alameda Vieja (by the Castle), Sundays, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Visit Doñana National Park – www.visitasdonana.com Castillo de Luna, Rota, Weekend guided tours at 1 and 5 p.m. Ticket request in advance at the Tourist Office, Calle Cuna, 2

Eat/DrinkBarbate (Cadiz) - “Feria del Atun” (Tuna fish feria), May 26 - 29.

BullfightsJerez de la Frontera – Bullring, May 11, 12, 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. – See the Jerez Horse Fair 2011 Bullfight Schedule (May 5 Coastline edition), Tickets on sale at the bullring.

El Puerto de Santa Maria – Bullring, May 15 at 6:30 p.m. Novel bullfight. Six bulls for Alejandro Enriquez, Fran Gomez and Vazquez Romero. Tickets on sale at the bullring.

Sevilla – Bullring, May 15 at 7 p.m. Novel bullfight, six young bulls from “Espartaco’s” ranch for: Juan del Alamo, Lopez Simon and Rafael Cerro. Tickets on sale at the bullring.

Sanlucar de Barrameda – Bullring, June 4 at 7:30 p.m.Bullfight. Six bulls for: Enrique Ponce, Morante de la Puebla and “El Juli”. Tickets on sale at the bullring.

HolidaysLocal Holiday, May 16, El Puerto de Santa Maria

Third Manzanilla (San-lucar typical wine) and “Tapa” route, though May 29, www.detapasporsanlucar.es

2nd Ruta de la Tapa”, Cadiz, until June 12, typical and original tapas served in all the bars downtown

Gonzalez Byass Bodega – Jerez de la FronteraEvery day at noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Sandeman Bodega – Jerez de la Frontera

Ferias

Feria del Caballo May 8 - 15Jerez de la Frontera

Feria de PrimaveraMay 11 - 16El Puerto de Santa Maria

Feria de la ManzanillaJune 1 - 5Sanlucar de Barrameda

Feria del Carmen y de la SalJuly 12 - 17San Fernando

10 May 12, 2011 C LRELIGION

Greetings! My name is LT Rob Johnson and I am a new Protestant Chaplain on base. To those I have met

since my arrival last week, thank you for your warm wel-come; and to those I have

yet to meet, I look forward to your acquaintance. I am ex-cited to settle in and minister to you and your families in the

near future. A little bit about me: my

beautiful wife, Ester, and I are blessed with four great kids (two boys and two girls). We are coming to Rota via a fantastic assignment at Camp Lejeune, NC, where I had the privilege of serving alongside the Marines and Sailors of Fifth Battalion, Tenth Ma-rine Regiment, Second Marine Division. Prior to my “green side” tour, I served with our submarine Sailors

Evening Adult Bible Study This adult Bible Study begins with a meal at 6:30 p.m. Thursday evenings with group study from 7 - 8 p.m.

PWOC Bible StudyThe Protestant Women of the Chapel meet Thursdays, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. for Bible study, fellowship and food. All are welcome and childcare is free.

Marriage Enrichment/Getaway Weekend The base chapel is scheduled to host a Marriage Enrichment/Getaway Weekend May 13 - 15 at the Barceló Costa Ballena Golf & Spa Hotel in Costa Ballena. All lodging and meals are fully covered by the regional Chaplain CREDO program. Various marriage enrichment activities will be presented, along with plenty of free time to enjoy all that the city and the resort have to offer. All uniformed and DOD personnel are invited to attend with their spouses. We regret childcare cannot be offered. Basic details are as follows:

WHAT: CREDO-sponsored Marriage Enrichment / Getaway WeekendWHERE: Barceló Golf & Spa Hotel in Costa Ballena (about 20 minutes from Rota)WHEN: Tomorrow, 2 p.m. through Sunday, May 15, 1 p.m.

Please contact the chapel at 727-2161 for more information and to sign up.Space is limited to the first 12 couples.

CHAPLINES

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AnnouncementsCall 727-2161 for more information on Chapel events.

and Coastguardsmen at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, ME (which is, by the way, another great duty station). We anticipate our time here to be equally re-warding and enjoyable.

Yet, despite our excitement and energy in attempting to smoothly transition to our new life here in Spain, we have been reminded of two things: 1. Change is hard! 2. Change is constant. We can now join you all in say-ing that it is not easy to adjust to a radically new time zone, language, culture and working environment all at the same time. Things don’t always go according to plan. Mundane things like paperwork and eyeglasses go missing. Important shipments arrive late. Children get restless in the Navy Lodge. Change is hard!

Change is also constant. No two days or duty sta-tions are exactly alike. Talk to anyone older and more experienced than yourself and you will likely hear talk of the “good ol’ days.” As we grow older we realize that our

individual roles, responsibilities and relationships vary with the passage of time, as do larger social norms. Even the earth is in a constant state of flux. Change is never ending.

As I pondered these realities this past week, I was encouraged when I remembered what God said to the prophet Malachi, “I the LORD do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed.” Bottom line: I can be at peace in the midst of my ever-changing and often difficult conditions because I know that God is the only one who will always remain the same, day in, day out. He keeps His word and His promises are sure; therefore, I will not be consumed by my circum-stances. What about you?

If you would like to speak to me or another chaplain for any reason, please call the Religious Ministries Department at 727-2161.

Change is Never Ending

travelerITT ext. 3101 / 1144UPCOMING TRIPSDate Trip Sign up by Cost (adult/child)May 15-17 Valencia Lladro Trip May 12 $120May 20 Bodega Tour, Dinner & Flamenco Show May 18 $75/$45May 21 Gibraltar Rock Tour May 18 $60/$40May 28 Malaga Self-guided Trip May 26 $35June 3 Bodega Tour, Dinner & Flamenco Show May 31 $75/$45June 4 Sevilla Historical Trip June 1 $60/$40June 11 Faro, Portugal Self-guided Trip June 8 $35

MALAGA SELF-GUIDED TRIP May 28. Sign up by May 26. $35. This is a city of wide boulevards, swaying palm trees, lively nightlife, good museums, and excellent seafood restaurants. This trip includes only transportation.

LIBERTY ext. 2527 (JUNIOR MILITARY)FRIDAY THE 13TH HORROR FEST May 13, 4 - 11 p.m. Free popcorn and punch will be served all night. A scary movie DVD will be awarded to the winner of our horror movie trivia contest. Don’t miss out!

LIBERTY 8-BALL TOURNAMENT May 14, 6 - 8 p.m. Liberty will be awarding a brand-new pool cue w/case to the winner of our double elimination tournament.

TEXAS HOLD-EM TOURNAMENT May 21, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers.

LIBERTY DINING OUT NIGHT May 26, 7 - 10 p.m. Sign up by May 23. We’ll head to Puerto Sherry for a delicious Italian meal overlooking the ocean. Transportation will be provided.

GRANADA MULTI-ADVENTUREMay 27 - 30. Sign up by May 21. $335. (See Outdoor description).

2-ON-2 SAND VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT & BBQ May 27, 5 - 8 p.m. Trophies will be awarded to the champions. Free hamburg-ers and hot-dogs for all participants!

FREE GOLF DAY May 28, 9 a.m. - noon. Includes free lessons, green fees and club rentals.

OUTDOOR ext. 1144 / 3101BIKE RIDING IN LA VIA VERDE DE ROTAMay 18 & June 1. Sign up by May 16& 30. Free. The Via Verde ‘Greenways’ have been established throughout Spain by converting un-used railway lines into recreational areas for cycling, walking and horse riding thus bringing, much needed, jobs into rural areas.

PAINTBALL May 21. Sign up by May 18. $55. The price includes a semiautomatic paintball gun, a clip with 300 paint balls, protective masks, and camouflage gear.

GRANADA MULTI-ADVENTUREMay 27 - Monday 30. Sign up by May 23. $375. First day: canyon descending Río Verde, the most attractive canyon of Andalucia. Second day: mountain biking, descending the old mountain road to Sierra Nevada (Granada). Third day: hiking route in the spectacular gorge of Los Cahorros near Monachil, (Granada).

athleticsFITNESS CENTER ext. 25653RD ANNUAL BODYBUILDING AND FIGURE COMPETITION October 2011. Pick up your training program and nutrition information from our

Fitness Specialist. In addition there will be a 1,000lb Club Lifting Competition.

GOLF COURSE ext. 2260AFTER SCHOOL GOLF PRACTICE Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:30 - 5 p.m. Free. Ages 10 - 18. Learn the basics and practice!

WEDNESDAY WOMEN’S GOLF Wednesdays, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. Ladies, learn to play golf. Basic fundamentals, rules and etiquette.

MEMORIAL DAY TOURNAMENT May 30, 10:30 a.m. $10 plus green fees. 18 hole, 2 Person, Blind Draw Aggregate. You don’t need to choose a partner in advance. During your 18 hole round, we will do a blind draw to make the 2 person teams. Your net score will be added to your partners net score.

leisureCHAMPIONS ext. 1995SALSA NIGHT May 14, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. Enjoy Salsa music all night long and show off your best Salsa, Merengue and Bachata moves.

LIBRARY ext. 2418STORYTIMETuesdays, 11:30 a.m. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.May 17, Armed Forces DayMay 24, Memorial DayMay 31, Rubber Ducky DayJune 7, Magic DayJune 14, Father’s Day

THEATER ext. 2328WHERE’S PAUL?Now - May 16. Paul has escaped! We need your help in locating this extraterrestrial

and returning him to the Gateway Theater. A sneak peek reward is being offered for his safe return. Tune into AFN to receive daily clues on where he was last seen! Contest runs May 9 - 16. Sneak Peek will occur on 17 May 17 at 7:30 p.m. Movie rating guidelines apply.

youthCDC ext. 1100KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP May 25, 3:45 - 5 p.m. Parents and children are invited to the MPB to register, meet the principal and teachers of the kindergarten program and receive a personal tour of the new world their kindergartner will be a part of this coming fall. We look forward to your attendance.FERIA May 27, 3 - 5 p.m. at CDC. We would like to invite the families of the CDC and SAC to attend our Feria event. The children will be doing a typical Spanish dance and tapas will be served following the performances.

SAC ext. 2839MOVIE OF THE MONTH May 20, 2: - 4:30 p.m. at the Gateway Theater. Popcorn and juice provided for all SAC children!

JAMS & THE EDGE ext. 4721SMART GIRLS SHOPPING AT LAS DUNAS May 13, 6 - 9 p.m. Sign up by May 12.

PASSPORT TO MANHOOD HORSEBACK RIDING May 27, 6 - 9 p.m. Sign up by May 26. Cost: $20. Come out and learn how to ride a horse and get familiar with all that is required to maintain horses.

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CLASSESCall 727-1144 or 1382

Rota MWRSpring Arts Series May 21st - June 4th, 5 - 7 p.m. Come enjoy Community Classes’ ‘Spring Arts Series’ where children and adults will display talents such as dance, tumbling, piano, martial arts, and others learned and perfected throughout the year! Performance dates are May 21st and June 4th.

Piano ClassesTuesdays or Wednesdays, day or evening lesson times available. Lessons are 30 minutes, $60 per month.

Kenpo Martial Arts for Kids & Adults Mondays & Wednesdays. Call for times. $36 - $64 per month. Kenpo is a fluid, defensively-oriented discipline that teaches physical control and emphasizes respect for self and others.

Spanish LessonsSchedule individual or small group lessons with a Learning Languages instructor. Small group lessons (3+ people) are $10/hr. and individual lessons are $20/hr., paid monthly.

Pre-Ballet Classes Mondays & Wednesdays, 3 - 5 p.m. $64 per month.Learn basic ballet positions and explore other types of creative movement, plus increase flexibility and balance, in this fun class.

Adult Ballet Class Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:35 - 11:35 a.m. $60 per month. Learn ballet positions and develop ballet skills with turns, upper body movements and basic jumps, plus increase musicality, flexibility and strength.

CHECK OTHER CLASSES:Ballet/Jazz Class, ages 5-7 • Jazz/Tap Class, ages 7-10 • Junior Dance Team, ages 8-12 • Kids’ Dance Class, ages 4-6 • Ballet Class, ages 6-8 • Tap Dance Classes, ages 10+ • Rota Dance Team, grades 7-10 • Pre-Pointe Ballet Class • Adult Jazz and Hip Hop Dance • Hip Hop Dance, ages 10+ • One-On-One Speech Class

www.rotamwr.com/community-classes/

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Armed Forces DayOlympics May 20th, 12 - 4 p.m. at the Fitness Center.Sign up by May 19th

To celebrate Armed Forces Day, MWR will be holding a day full of fun events! Starting at 1200 all commands are welcome to compete in MWR’s version Armed Forces Events. Sign up your command at the Fitness Center. We have great games planned that is guaranteed to make you laugh, cry and want more! Make sure you bring your entire command out as we will crown the top command Champions of the 2011 Armed Forces Day Olympics. Call 727-2565 for details

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Saturday, May 14th.Sign up by May 13th. $55 (adult) / $45 (child).Feria season is right around the corner. Travel with ITT to the Jerez Feria and The Real Escuela Ecuestre to experience the great culture of Spain. The food, drinks, rides, dancing and the special horse show are essential Andalucian experiences. Trip includes transporattion to and from The Jerez Feria and the ticket for a once a year, special horse show at The Real Escuela Ecuestre. Don’t miss the fun!

Now - June 3rdCamp Adventure is open to all military &civilian family members ages 5-12.

Register at SAC: 6:30 - 9 a.m. or 3 - 5 p.m.Camp Adventure 2011 will beginJune 20th and end August 26th.Contact SAC at 727-2839 for details.

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U.S. Naval Hospital Rota, Spain con-ducted a change of command ceremony May 6, 2011. Capt. Donna Styles was relieved by Capt. Bruce Laverty as com-manding officer.

During the ceremony, Surgeon General of the Navy and Chief of the Navy's Bu-reau of Medicine and Surgery Vice Adm. Adam Robinson and Commander of Navy Medicine East Rear Adm. Alton Stocks expressed their gratitude to Capt. Styles for her exceptional leadership during her two-year tenure as commanding officer and said the bar has been set high.

“Captain Styles has distinguished her-self as one of the best commanding officers I’ve ever had the privilege of working with,” said Robinson. “In my opinion, she is one of the most adjure, versatile and smartest people in the world. Not only does she un-derstand every aspect of naval medicine, but most importantly she understands how critical it is to put the well being of your Sailors first.

Styles attributed her success to the dedication and commitment of the hospital staff.

“Being a commanding officer is the best job in the Navy,” said Styles. “I’ve had the opportunity to facilitate the success of this great hospital staff. There were too many successes to name them all, but it is sufficient to say that they have meet and accomplished every challenge placed in front of them. For that they will always have my respect and admiration. I know that Captain Laverty will do a great job with their support.”

Capt. Laverty a native of Rochester, Minnesota earned his bachelor of arts degree from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota and his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Minnesota School of Medicine in 1987.

Capt. Laverty is determined not to sit back, and intends to build upon what Styles has already established.

“Capt. Styles has done a remarkable job leading this team, but I’m determined and strive to take this command to new heights and successes as commanding officer," said Laverty. "I am honored to have the privilege of leading such a professional and accomplished team."

Styles’ next command will be at the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery in Wash-ington, DC were she will be the Surgeon General’s Chief of Staff.

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C e l e b r a t i n g t h e N u r s e C o r p sIn 1908, Congress passed the bill officially establishing the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps to provide care to the sick and injured of the service and to train the hospital corps staff to better prepare them for their duties while deployed. Now here we are, celebrating the birthday of our Corps and what it means to be a Navy Nurse.

Nurses Week is celebrated May 9 to 13, and with it, we celebrate both the birthday of Navy nursing and that of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. The Nurse Corps has provided skillful and compassionate care to our service members and their families at home and abroad for 103 years.

The Nurse Corps started with 20 nurses. The Sacred Twenty, as they are referred to, consisted of a nursing superintendent, two chief nurses and seventeen staff nurses that originally staffed only large facilities. By 1913, the Nurse Corps began to serve on hospital ships and other vessels and began receiving permanent shipboard orders by 1920. During World War II, nurses stationed in Guam and the Philippines stayed to care for the in-jured that couldn’t be evacuated, and were the first Navy nurses to be taken prisoner. During the 1950’s, nurses were deployed in support of the Korean War and again in the 1960’s in support of the military action in Vietnam. But it wasn’t until 1983 that they first formally served and deployed with the U.S. Marine Corps. That same year saw the first Nurse Corps officer to serve as commanding officer at a hospital with Retired Rear Admiral Mary Fields Hall at Naval Hospital, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The Nurse Corps has since gone on to have officers command at the “Big 3” Naval Medical Centers, command hospital ships and have even served as Deputy Surgeon General. Since the inception of the Corps, the sky has proven to be the limit for Navy nursing.

Today, there are over 2,800 Navy nurses serving world-wide in hospitals big and small, stateside and overseas, on ships at sea and in combat zones on the ground. They provide care to people in third world countries through hu-manitarian aid missions and supporting patient transport as flight nurses. Being a Navy nurse provides not just the chance to practice this profession of caring and healing, but the chance to do so in some of the most dynamic set-tings imaginable. It also continually challenge one’s self personally, as well as professionally. No matter the area of interest, with over a dozen fields of specialization, the opportunities for a nurse is endless.

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ordeal. I felt I would be doing my daughters a great injus-tice if I didn’t try to be there for others just as the hospital staff was there for us and that has been my primary goal as a nurse.”

Despite the reasons of each individual, the common thread ultimately found in all is an underlying heart of compassion and the want to heal the sick and tend to the wounded. A fundamental core that feels the satis-faction of assisting those who require help the most and accomplishing something more than their current career may be giving them.

For those that choose to take up a career in Navy nursing, there are multiple paths to get there. There are three main accession programs to consider when contemplating becoming a Navy Nurse; Naval Reserve Officer Training Command (NROTC), the Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program (MECP), and Seaman to Admiral 21 (STA-21). All three programs are open to active duty sailors of all rates. Each comes with its own requirements to be considered, so please check with your Command Career Counselors Office or Educational Service Officer for more information.

their own story as to what drew them to nursing.“Nursing is a care oriented profession with personal

interaction with patients and the knowledge to know you have helped someone in need. In choosing the nursing profession you will be able to assist patients in bettering their way of life and helping to heal their pain or illness,” said HM2 Wesley Limberg, a prospective nurse candidate currently stationed at USNHRS. “Nursing is not as much of a career, but a lifestyle or a way of life.”

Others find personal reasons outside of their profes-sional life that calls them to pursue a place in the Nurse Corps.

“I decided to become a nurse when my wife was preg-nant with twins. Just shy of thirty-three weeks, one of our daughters had died. Tests were done to determine what happened and if our other daughter was at risk and we decided to induce labor,” said Lt. Edward Cavanaugh, whose personal experiences with Navy nursing as an Information Systems Chief convinced him to pursue the Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program. “Words can’t describe the kindness, compassion and understanding shown to my family by the hospital staff throughout this

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C h i l l O u t W i t h C o o l , C o o l E n e r g y S a v i n g sAre hot summer days putting a strain on your build-ing’s air conditioning? Maybe you don’t even have air conditioning. Here are some tips for staying cool during the heat of the day.

Turn off everything that’s not needed. See if you can shut off overhead lights and use task lights. If it’s using power, it’s putting heat in the room.

Use a fan to move the air. A small fan near your desk can make you feel several degrees cooler. Be sure to

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shut it off when you go home.Pull the shades on the south and west windows if the

direct sunlight is getting in.Dress for success, or dress for the weather? If

necessary, be the one to start a fashion trend of more casual dress on hot days. Tell everyone you’re dressed for energy security - unless you’re military, of course.

If you need more information on how to save energy, please contact the base energy manager at 727-2603 or call the energy hotline at 727-1797.

Air Force Officials Urge Motorcycle SafetyWASHINGTON (AFNS) -- As the summer brings warmer temperatures, Airmen should remain vigilant in taking safety precautions in all activities, and par-ticularly on motorcycles, officials said here May 6.

In a 2011 Year of Motorcycle Safety dual-signature memorandum to Airmen, the assistant secretary for installations, environment and logistics and the Air Force vice chief of staff recently stressed the special cautions riders must take on motorcycles, with specific attention to speed, reckless driving and alcohol use.

"Riding motorcycles is an exhilarating form of transportation and recreation, which also has a higher level of inherent risk," Assistant Secretary Terry Yonkers wrote in the memorandum. "Airmen, both military and civilian, who choose to ride motor-cycles must do everything to mitigate these tasks every time they ride."

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According to the Air Force Safety Center, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., motorcycle fatalities have risen 150 percent from January to March 2011, compared to the same period last year.

"These losses are unacceptable for our Air Force," said Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Philip Breedlove in the memorandum, adding that the service has already suffered one permanent total disability and five fatal motorcycle mishaps.

The safety reports indicated that all incidents had two common causal factors: the absence of automo-bile involvement and the rider losing control of his motorcycle.

"Our goal is to have zero preventable motorcycle mishaps and fatalities," said Maj. Gen. Greg Feest, the Air Force Chief of Safety and Air Force Safety Center commander. "I encourage senior leadership, commanders, supervisors and riders to get actively

involved in support of this effort." As such, General Breedlove underscored the

importance of motorcycle safety mentorship to include wing-level activities that foster positive rid-ing attitudes, behaviors and build necessary riding experience.

The safety initiative mandates that all military members complete an approved motorcycle safety rider course to operate on a roadway and that Air Force-led joint bases will provide basic rider course training without cost or delay to all service members.

Mr. Yonkers and General Breedlove expressed the criticality of fostering a culture of traffic safety culture for both the base population at large and the general public.

"Each rider is ultimately accountable for his or her individual safety decisions and we're counting on you to maintain your focus on safety," Mr. Yonkers said.

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The third grade classes of Miss Rzeznik and Mrs. Thompson put on a math fair for the school and parents. The students had to learn a math activity/lesson and create a backdrop to publicize their activity. They learned how to do the math activity and how to explain it to those who came to visit them. This supported the schools goal of improving number sense and number relations.

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Gustavo and Nico challenge you to "Flip the Fish" by moving the fewest chopsticks. (Hint: This can be done by only moving 3 chopsticks. Can you do it?)

Hillary explains to students how to play the game "Race to 100."

Mackenzie explains to a visiting adult how to play the game "Empty the Bowl."

Ryan watches as students try to solve his "Evensies" puzzle.

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(Left) DGF teachers Matt Lamb, Edward Demeritt and Ruthanne B loyd mee t w i t h AdvanceED representative, Sandy Daniels, Naples HS Principal.

(Above) Randomly selected DGF students share opinions with Maria Ojeda, AdvancED, Puerto Rico representative.

DGF Receives Top Scores During AccreditationDavid Glasgow Farragut Rota High/Middle School re-cently achieved top score in three of the seven categories during an accreditation and quality control evaluation aimed at examining the schools' improvements through-out the most recent five-year cycle.

Last year, 30 Department of Defense Education Ac-tivity schools went through accreditation, with only two schools earning three highly functional ratings and one elementary school earning a highly functional in teaching and learning.

During the outbrief, Chief Accreditation Officer for AdvancEd/NCA Annette Bohling said, 'You have earned the gold medal with your efforts.'

“I want to thank all the teachers for their hard work, in particular, Ms. Bastidas and Mr. Jacobs who led our school improvement and deserve our praise,” said DGF principal Doug McEnery. “In addition, Mr. Tutty, Mr. Wass, Mr. Streeter, Mr. Birch and Mr. Garrison all led AdvancEd committees and were responsible for preparing our documentation and artifacts. I also I want to thank all the parents and military volunteers who contributed to making DGF Rota HS/MS a great school!”

Scoring was ranked on the following scale: Highly Functional, Operational, Emerging, or Not Evident.

Overall, DGF scored above average in all categories. The team graded the school in seven areas, and the

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1. Vision and Purpose: (Highly Functional)DGF establishes and communicates a shared purpose and direction for improving student performance and school effectiveness.2. Governance and Leadership: (Highly Functional)DGF provides governance and leadership that pro-motes student performance and school effectiveness. 3. Teaching and Learning: (Highly Functional)DGF provides research-based curriculum and instruc- tional methods that support student achievement.4. Documenting and Using Results: (Operational)DGF monitors and documents performance and uses the results to improve student performance and school effectiveness.5. Resource and Support Systems: (Operational)DGF has resources and services to support its vision and purpose and to ensure achievement for all stu-

dents.6. Stakeholder Communications and Relationships: (Operational)DGF fosters effective communication and relationships with stakeholders.7. Commitment to Continuous Improvement: (Operational)DGF establishes, implements, and monitors a continuous process of school improvement that focuses on student performance.The evaluation team noted numerous commendations

to include: commitment to excellence, data collection and analysis, educational culture that emphasizes commitment to excellence, innovative programs and practices to pro-mote learning and achievement, stakeholder satisfaction and dedicated instructional and operational leadership teams.

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Last Few Days to Get BIG Discounts in Sherryday CampAs I told you a couple weeks ago, this sum-mer there is a new opportunity for kids to gain language skills at Sherryday Camp.

It is open t o c h i l -dren from five to 14 and runs from July 18 to Aug.

12. Children can sign up for one to four weeks; the camp runs six hours a day and is held in Puerto Sherry. Classes start at 9 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. with a lunch break at 2:15 p.m. Groups are made ac-cording to ages and/o r l eve ls a n d t h e t e a c h e r /student ra-tio is one t o e i g h t . Sherryday Camp of-f e r s t w o d i f f e r e n t t y p e s o f camp: the Art Camp and the Art & Sport Camp. The art classes are designed for children to learn art techniques, such as painting, origami, soap making, masks, danc-ing, ecology, sculpturing with recycled materials and famous works of art with native speaking teachers. The Art & Sport Camp combines both disciplines: three hours of art workshop and three hours of sports. This way students practice both languages in different environments. Stu-dents can choose between soccer, sailing and paddle. You can find out more and register online at www.sherrydayCAMP.com. Sign up now since prices will go up after May 15, and if you are one of the first ten to register, a sibling can sign up for FREE! After May 15, siblings receive a 2 percent discount. This week I have a couple of sug-gestions for Memorial Day weekend, in addition to the one I gave last week. In the travel issue that came out on Feb. 3, we advertised for the first time Hospedería del Atalia in Córdoba. Some of you may remember it is owned and run by a retired professional cyclist, Pavel

Tonkov. In addition to being located only 10 meters from the Mezquita, in the heart of the Jewish Quarter, he offers the ad-ditional incentive of made-to-order bike excursions. It is worth mentioning you can rent a bike there and tours can even be for just one person and are naturally adapted to the level of proficiency of the guests. If you don’t want to wait until the Me-morial Day weekend, the famous Patios Festival continues through May 15. There are three different routes where private residences compete in beauty and art.

These pati-os are only o p e n t o the public during this t ime and t he Hos -p e d e r í a del Atal ia is right in the middle o f t h e s e r o u t e s . May 20 to M a y 2 8 i s F e r i a

in Córdoba. Here, all of the casetas are open to the public so you can dance Sevillanas to your heart’s content, as well as enjoy typical cuisine. Of course, during Feria there are bullfights with the top names. Enjoy Córdoba in May in the Hosped-ería del Atalia. After a hard day of sight-seeing or Feria, relax with a cold drink on their panoramic terrace. Pavel and Daría assure you an unforgettable stay. See more at www.hospederiadelatalia.com Closer to home, just a little over an hour from Rota, in the Sierra of Ronda, Hotel Molino del Puente will help you plan a great get a way whether it is for the whole family or just for two. Right now, the sierra has to be exceptionally beauti-ful with all the recent rain. I remember the first time I visited the sierra after a rainy winter; I was amazed at the beauty of it all, so many flowers and colors. If you don’t want to wait until Memorial Day and feel like getting away now, it’s a good weekend to go since you can also enjoy the Horse and Local Food fair in Ronda. Call Elaine at 952 874 164 or visit www.hotelmolinodelpuente.com

If you need a good place to leave your pets when you take a trip, check out Indiana Cattery and Kennels in Chiclana. This “puppy spa” comes with the highest recommendations. For information and reservations, you can call Hugh at 956-53-5560 or 618-27-7636 or go to his web at www.indiana.com.es. Now, if you enjoy tapas, it is the time to stop by Restaurante Los Arcos in Rota, since with the good weather, they have brought out a festival of tapas. Luis has put on his thinking cap and produced an array of appetising dishes just waiting to be tasted. I can vouch for the fact they have great tapas. Last week I enjoyed some and I have to especially recom-

mend their red peppers with tuna. It was so tasty! With the arrival of warmer weather, Restaurante La Marítima now opens weekdays for lunch and dinner, with the exception of Thursdays. Here you can enjoy meals either inside or on their pleasant terrace right on the beach. Res-taurante La Marítima is located right on the boardwalk in Valdelagrana. 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 607-564132. Support your paper by supporting the advertisers.

Córdoba Patio Festival continues through Sunday.

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To place a classified ad submit information in 25 words or less by the Friday prior to desired publication date. Classifieds will run for one edition only. Free ads are available to TEI cardholders for non-commercial goods. E-mail submission to coastline@eu.navy.mil or fax to 727-1021. 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 Karen@coastline.e.telefonica.net or fax to 956-54-2997.

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(Right) “People's Choice” winner Jennifer Lopez is all smiles after receiving 50 euros from James Starr and Pentagon Sales, the proud sponsors of the MWR car show.

(Above Right) Command Chief Earl Hannon, 21st Expeditionary Mobility Task Force, visits with enlisted airmen of the 725th Air Mobility Squadron during a barbecue May 9. Hannon is on a European En-Route Trip to solicit feedback from the Senior NCO's and to interact with enlisted airman on a less formal, scripted basis.

(Far Right) NEX General Manager, Rick Nelson (left) is assisted by NAVSTA Rota Commanding Officer Ron Dennis (right) as they present a check to Navy Marine Corps Relief Society Director, June Brennen, for $1,005. The funds came from the $5 Discount Card Sales that provided discounts to shoppers while supporting the NMCRS.

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Thursday, May 12th 7:30 p.m. Take Me Home Tonight ☻ (R), 97’

Friday, May 13th 5 p.m. Beastly ☻ (PG13), 86’ 7:30 p.m. Limitless (PG13), 105’ 10 p.m. Red Riding Hood (PG13), 100’

Saturday, May 14th 2:30 p.m. Mars Needs Moms (PG), 88’ 5 p.m. Rango (PG), 107’ 7:30 p.m. The Adjustment Bureau ☻ (PG13) 10 p.m. Battle Los Angeles (PG13), 117’ Drive-In 10 p.m. Thor (PG13), 115’

Sunday, May 15th 2:30 p.m. Thor (PG13), 115’ 6 p.m. Fast Five (PG13), 130’

Monday, May 16th CLOSED

Tuesday, May 17th 7:30 p.m. Paul Sneak Peek (R), 104’

Wednesday, May 18th CLOSED

Thursday, May 19th 7:30 p.m. Thor (PG13), 115’

Friday, May 20th 2:30 p.m. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (PG), 90’ 5 p.m. Limitless (PG13), 105’ 7:30 p.m. Paul (R), 104’ 10 p.m. The Lincoln Lawyer (R), 119’