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Taking Care of Others, Ourselves and Our EarthBuenas dias! Spring is in full bloom, the weather keeps getting better and better, (even if we do have some Levantes) and we, as a team, keep supporting the warfighter like nobody else. I know that the Chiefs' Birthday was a couple editions ago as far as The Coastline goes, but I just won't feel right, if I don't have the oppor-tunity to say something about the U.S. Navy Chief.
I came across an article written in the April 1957, Naval Institute Proceedings by Chief Personnelman Don A. Kelso, which talked about the role of the Chief Petty Officer in the modern Navy. He stated that there have been a great many questions, examinations, re-examinations, and discussions of the role of the chief petty officer in the modern Navy. Commanding officer, junior offi-cers, petty officers, and enlisted
men are saying that chiefs just aren’t what they used to be. The “used-to-be” status referred to is that fabulous position occupied by the chief petty officers in the pre-war Navy wherein the chief’s word was law to subordinates and his ability to get things done a trade-mark to his superiors.
I would challenge this by saying we are a lot more than we used to be. We as Chief Petty Officers have taken on greater respon-sibilities throughout the years. We are still the standard bearer to which our senior and junior officers, as well as subordinates, look to for guidance, leadership and mentorship. I would like for each chief to ponder over this as we close out this 118th birthday of the Chief Petty Officer.
Now on to current events, like Earth Day and the Month of the Military Child.
This week Naval Activities Spain has joining the rest of the Department of Defense and the world in celebrating the 41st an-niversary of Earth Day.
So, if every day is Earth Day, then why is it when I drive around the base, I see so much trash? If every day is Earth day, then why do people in the parking lots at the NEX and commissary walk right over trash just like it didn't exist. Please pick it up and walk it to the trash cans that are all over the sidewalk. I know we are not responsible for all of it, but we can help by picking it up.
We also need to manage our water. We had a relatively dry winter. We cannot afford to waste water this summer. Don't water your lawns in the day time. Instead, water them at night or early in the morning.
We need to be diligent with our use of electricity as well - unplug your cell phone chargers, computers and converters when not using them. At work, turn off your monitors (leave your computer on) and printers at the end of the day. Simple, little, things like this can go a long way and can save you and the government money too. And, if you're living off base, it's money in your pocket.
Being good stewards of the environment, which we are all entrusted to protect, isn’t easy and has required dynamic shifts on how the DoD does business. I remember when I was on USS Bainbridge (CGN 25), when we had trash; we just dumped it over the fantail, (that is the back of the ship for our non-Navy folks). It didn’t matter what it was; everything went over. In the years since then, all ships in the fleet are equipped with some sort of mulcher and have robust recycling programs, just like we do here in Rota. Everything now is being recycled compared to when I was starting out in the Navy. Plastics are heated and pressed into pucks so they can be recycled. If we kept up with the status quo from 30 years ago, we could probably walk on all the trash from here to the Philippines. Good things have happened since then, and we need to keep up with this here on the Iberian Peninsula.
Being good environmental stewards doesn’t stop at the gates. When you leave the base, remember we are guest of the Kingdom of Spain and of Portugal. A lot of us tend to forget that. Act like a guest. If you are a guest at somebody's house, you wouldn't throw trash on the floor or in their front yard, so why do it here? When out in town, throw your trash in the proper receptacles. Rota is the environmental gem of the Region and the Navy. As the CMC, I am fortunate to be here with you to ensure we continue this tradition.
Also, April is the Month of the Military Child. When I was a young man and not married, it never dawned on me the sacrifices married people make every day that they are serving their country. Now that I am married and have children, I see that huge sacrifice and our children are the ones who pay the most. You might not realize how much you miss in their lives when you deploy. I did one six-month deployment and Stephen grew up , not, in front of my eyes. When you see them after that long period of time, they are all grown up. So my hats off to the children, because they have a tough job and they are something we tend to over look.
Also, Feria is getting ready to start. Andalucía is known for Fe-rias. You could find one every weekend from now through August. It is a time of happiness and fiesta. But we need to watch ourselves out there. Have a plan to enjoy this great cultural event, but please don't drink too much. Go out with a buddy and not alone. Enjoy the food. Enjoy the music and enjoy the dance and all the sights and sounds that make this a great experience.
Don't drink and drive. Spanish police will have check points and so will our security department, guaranteed. Keep some euro in your pocket. The 5, 10, 15 euros you spend on the taxi is way less than the thousands you will spend if you drink and drive. I've experienced two years of Ferias and have enjoyed each one and I hope you do too.
Finally, the Spring PRT is next week. I hope you are all ready and have used the last six months to improve or at least maintain. I know we all have busy schedules, but being fit is an important part of a healthy lifestyle.
Keep up the great work in supporting the warfighter and building those relationships with your host nation.
“Age Quod Agis” - CMC
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Record Retention, Shifting Missions Prompts Focused Navy Retention Board on Overmanned Rates fRoM chief of NAVAl peRSoNNel public AffAiRS
NEWS
All military members who reside in privately leased houses in Spain and receive an Overseas Housing Allowance now have the opportunity to complete the 2011 OHA and Recurring Maintenance Survey.
The survey will be available through April 30 at the follow-ing internet address: http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/ss/wsb.dll/s/eg4e.
“The Overseas Housing Allowance is a valuable entitlement for military members who are stationed in Spain,” said Lt. Ben Tisdale, NAVSTA public affairs officer. “The time and effort spent answering the survey questions will enable the Depart-ment of Defense to ensure we are getting the right amount of OHA. Therefore, we need everyone who qualifies for OHA to participate in this survey.”
Participants will be asked to provide the average monthly cost of utilities and routine maintenance. No outside contrac-tors or DoD civilians will be involved in the survey, and private homeowners do not need to take this survey, as historically their expense data is different from renters upon which the program is based.
To complete the survey, respondents should have actual bills or records of their utility expenses and maintenance expenses for the last 12 months. They will be expected to compute a monthly average for each of these expenses. Respondents may take the survey at home with their spouses and should make every effort to reflect actual incurred expenses.
The data will be used to compute scientifically accurate OHA allowances for military personnel in Spain, so accuracy in completing the survey is critical.
“Remember to report the currency used to pay them,” said Tisdale. “For example, if electricity was paid in Euros, do not convert to dollars.”
For more information regarding the survey, contact Maj. Manuel Marino, the point-of-contact for the Spain OHA survey at [email protected].
O H A S u r v e y f o r S p a i n C o n t i n u e sby NAVSTA RoTA public AffAiRS office
tion dominance has necessitated the establishment of the enlisted retention board to meet congres-sionally mandated end strength and to rebalance the force," ex-plained Chief of Naval Personnel, Vice Adm. Mark Ferguson.
The board will review the re-cords of selected third class petty officers (E-4) through senior chief petty officers (E-8) in the 31 over-manned ratings with greater than seven but less than 15 years of cumulative service as of Oct. 1 2011, and will be conducted in two independent phases -- Phase I will review E-4 to E-5 Sailors and will convene Aug. 22, 2011. Phase II will review E-6 to E-8 Sailors and will convene Sept. 26, 2011.
The specific ratings identified include the following:
The board will exclude Sailors whose soft expiration of active obligated service (EAOS) date is in FY12 because they will be considered in PTS. The board will also exclude those who advanced to their current paygrade in cycles 208 (E-4/5/6), 209 (E-8/9), 210 (E-7), or 211 (E-4/5/6), are nuclear qualified, Joint Special Warfare Command enablers and those currently enrolled in the Navy's Safe Harbor program.
WASHINGTON (NNS)-- The Navy announced April 14 that it will conduct a focused enlisted retention board (ERB) in August for 31 specific ratings.
The ERB will be conducted as a result of record high retention and low attrition among active duty Sailors and to meet current and future planned end strength controls.
Currently, the Navy is over-manned in 31 of its 84 ratings, and as a result, many ratings have limited Perform-to-Serve (PTS) quotas available, resulting in in-creased competition and reduced opportunity for strong performing Sailors to reenlist. In order to en-able the PTS program to work as designed to shape the force, Navy leadership has determined it is necessary to increase the oppor-tunity for top performing Sailors to compete for a quota.
"Programs like Perform-to-Serve and selective reenlistment bonus have been effective tools at optimizing and stabilizing our force strength. Retention behav-ior, coupled with the shift of 6,800 billets back to sea and develop-ment of our capabilities in key areas such as ballistic missile de-fense (BMD), cyber and informa-
This quota-based board is anticipated to review roughly 16,000 records and will identify approximately 3,000 Sailors who will not be retained on active duty. In essence, this board will review roughly 6percent of the force to separate approximately 1 percent. Separation quotas will be developed by individual rating, pay grade and years of service, and will be published once the board convenes.
In an effort to provide maximum opportunities for conversion ahead of the board, eligibility require-ments will be adjusted to allow eligible Sailors to convert to an undermanned rating prior to the board convening.
Those Sailors approved for rat-ing conversion prior to the board will be exempted. Procedures to apply for rating conversion will be published by May 1 and the applications must be received by June 15, 2011.
Those Sailors not selected for retention will need to separate by June 30, 2012, but qualified Sail-ors will be afforded the opportunity to compete for a Selected Reserve quota via PTS. The Career Transi-tion Office (CTO) will be available to assist Sailors who desire to make this transition into the Re-serve Component.
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Rota Fire Department Conducts A Joint Training
NEWS
Fire Chief Timothy Ybarra
Rota Fire and Emergency Services and Bomberos de Base Naval joined forces last week to conduct a joint training ex-ercise. The drill was designed to simulate what would occur in the event there was a fire or other structural emergency at a Spanish facility on base. The Bomberos frequently re-spond with Rota F&ES to a multitude of airfield emergencies but rarely respond to structural emergencies. This training helped set a precedence that will help the facility increase both response times and manpower capabilities. The simulated fire was only the start of what proved to be valuable training for all. Shortly after extinguishing the fire and rescuing one of the occupants, an emergency distress call came in that there was a down firefighter in the facil-ity. The RIC Team (Rapid Intervention Crew) immediately jumped into action to reenter the structure and rescued the down firefighter.
The drill concluded with an on scene debrief with both crews and was followed up with a lessons learned and de-brief back at the Bomberos firehouse. Tactics and strategies were discussed as well as additional ways to seamlessly integrate our forces and solidify our support for Host Nation relationships.
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Naval Station Rota broke ground on an energy conservation initiative designed to reduce the base’s energy costs and make it greener Jan. 20, but what has happened since then? Now, as Earth Week draws attention to environmental issues, the $8.3 million infrastructure improvement project is nearly half-way to its projected completion date of Aug. 31 and the impacts are already being felt. “We have very, very specific and determined targets. As a specific amount in reduction, we’re talking about three percent,” said David Barbosa, Naval Station Rota energy manager. Three percent may not seem like a lofty goal, but as Barbosa explains, it can add up to real savings. “The last electricity bill was about $700,000. That means that every year the Navy spends $6 million to $10 mil-lion only on electricity,” he said. This project is expected to save $19 million over the next 14 years. Energy savings have been a cor-nerstone of government efforts to cut spending. When the Honorable Ray Mabus was sworn in as secretary of the Navy, he laid out some ambitious energy goals. “No later than 2020, at least half of all the energy that we use, both afloat and ashore, will come from nonfossil fuel sources. Also by 2020, at least half our bases will be net-zero in terms of consumption. And in a lot of cases, we think we’ll be returning power to the grid rather than pulling power from it,” he said. This project is part of Rota’s effort to meet that plan. “This is directly in line with the DoD initiative. From the President to the secretary of defense to the CNO, it’s worked its way down to every installation. There are some very ag-gresive goals and this is in support of those goals.” said Lt.
Andy Olsen, facilities engineering and acquisitions director. As surely as innovation is fueling the green energy revolu-tion, it is also helping to turn invention into reality. The contract awarded is an energy savings performance contract (ESPC) and represents a different way of doing business. “The contractor really finances the work and then they are paid based on the return of the savings. So, it’s a unique
way for the government to improve their energy savings and incorporate energy initiatives without having the money upfront,” said Olsen. The program aims to cut con-sumption primarily by increasing Rota’s energy efficiency. According to Barbosa, one of the four energy management control systems (ECM) will upgrade ventilation systems in 15 buildings reduce waste. “That will include minor improve-ments in the mechanical systems but will focus on delivering the right amount of air at the right temperature at the right time,” he said. A five kilowatt photovoltaic system is also currently in the design phase and scheduled to be installed this summer on the roof of the Navy Exchange to offset its power usage. Other ECMs include the installation of 35 individual boiler systems to replace the current central boiler, reducing fuel consumption by 45,000
MBTU per year, and upgrading water fixtures and an irrigation control system for the golf course and sports fields. Barbosa says he is also looking into future possibilities, like the installation of advanced metering infrastructure. “That project consists of the installation of a network of me-ters. The focus of the project is not the meters themselves, it’s so we can have a centralized location of meters where we can read them from,” Barbosa explained. “The value of that project, in my personal view, is very high. The intention is to make the user, the consumer aware of how much electricity is being used. Some studies say that if you are aware of how much you are using, you will be aware of the need to save energy.”
NEWS
Energy Efficiency Initiative Continues
Earth Week: Planning for a Greener FutureThe Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota community officially started its Earth Week celebration with an opening ceremony April 18 in the Navy Exchange (NEX) lobby. Rota celebrated this year's Earth Week with a base-wide environmental pro-gram themed, "Envi-ronmental Manage-ment System (EMS) makes eve ry day Earth Day at NAVSTA Rota." The first Earth Day was held in the spring of 1970, when U.S. Sen. Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin called for an environmental teach-in to be held April 22. More than 20 million people par-ticipated that year. Now, Earth Day is ob-served by more than 500 mil l ion people and national governments in 175 countries. This years theme is “A billion acts of green” “We are all responsible for the safety and well being of this planet,” said NAVSTA ROTA Supply Officer Cdmr. Ales-sandro Stamegna.
“Its critical that the community is knowledgeable and understands the importance of Earth Day. In my eyes every day should be Earth Day.” Education is a significant part of the weeklong celebra-tion. Public works department set up exhibits in the NEX
lobby to show residents how to make an impact in helping the environ-ment. The base will held and is holding numerous activities and opportuni-ties for members to lend a helping hand including a sidewalk art contest, school field trips to re-cycling centers, a tree planting day and a 5k race to conclude the week. “We are here to educate everyone on how important it is to make env i ronmenta l safe decision,” said Gay
Gates NAVSTA Rota environmental management system program manager.
"If we educate people on the reasons behind recycling, conserving energy and buying green products, it can make an impact on the choices they make every day.”
Story By MC2 Brendan Morgan
Photo By MC2(SW/AW) Travis Alston
Story and Photo By MC2(SW/AW) Travis Alston
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Are there l ights that seem to be on all the time when nobody is using the area? This is known, in the energy management business, as an energy saving opportunity.
There are a number of reasons the lights may be left on:
Several people use the area and nobody is
taking responsibil i ty for the l ight switch. They may not know when other people are sti l l in the area.
There is no l ight switch, or it ’s hard to find.The l ights are the high-intensity discharge
type often used in industrial areas, and they require time to warm up.
When these lights spend a lot of time on when nobody is in the area, it may be cost effective to change them to an ene rgy -e f f i c i en t i n -stant-on type such as f luorescent or l ight -emitting diode.
Someone believes the o ld myth that i t t a k e s m o r e e n e r g y t o t u r n f l u o r e s c e n t l igh ts back on than can be saved by shut-t ing them off dur ing the day, or even over-night.
If you see lights on often, when nobody is in the area, tell your supervisor or building energy monitor about the potent ia l energy savings.
It may be a matter of educating people. If i t ’s a design issue,
public works can evaluate the l ighting require-ments and possibly make some changes, helping your building and your base to be just a l itt le greener.
Many small contributions can add up to big savings.
If you need more information, you can contact the Base Energy Manager at 727-2603 or you can call the Energy Hotline 727-1797.
Why Do Lights Get Left On? Savings at the Flip of a Switch
NEXs worldwide have a new plastic bag it will begin using for customer purchases. The new plastic bag is made with at least 35 percent recycled material. Unlike the previous NEX plastic bags which were white, the new recycled bags have a grey body color based upon the high level of recycled mate-rial used in its production.
“The new plastic bags are made by Hilex and is made in the U.S.A. with at least 35 percent recycled material,” said Mike Powers, Navy Exchange Service Command’s (NEXCOM) Retail Director.
“So, if customers choose to use plastic bags rather than recyclable bags, they can feel comfortable knowing they are still helping the environment.”
For those customers who prefer to use a reusable bag, NEXs give a five cent credit for each eco-friendly reusable bag used to bag a customer’s purchase. Customers may either bring their reusable bag into the store or purchase a reusable bag from the NEX.
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According to the Department of Energy, lighting accounts for 11 percent of energy consumption in the average American home.
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Summer driving season is fast approaching, and while Andalusian highways may be calling you, the price at the pump might make you think twice about that European driving holiday (or even a trip to the store). Yes, it’s true, the glory days of filling up that Hummer for less than $30 are over. The average price for a gallon of gas in the U.S. is $3.80 (as of the mid April), $3.95 at the Autoport here, and a staggering, not to mention 401K draining, $7.80 on the local economy. But before you buy a tandem bicycle for the family or cash in your children’s college fund to drive to Gibraltar, another option is worth noting: a CEPSA card. CEPSA is one of Spain’s largest fuel suppliers with more than 1,700 service stations in Spain and Portugal. According to Dan Kineke, Autoport manager, their card allows its holder buy fuel at any of their stations for about 40 percent less than the regu-lar price. “I use it all the time. It’s great for travelers, [CEPS-As are ] here on the loca l econo-my and they’re all over Spain,” said Kineke. To apply for a CEPSA gas card stop by the Auto-
port to fill out the required paperwork. You will need to bring a few things: A copy of your T.E.I. card, front and back, and vehicle registration. Cards are issued to individual vehicles, so you will need the
registration information for each vehicle you want a card for. There is no limit on how many vehicles you can register. Motorcycles are eligible, mo-peds are not.
The card is free but will take about three months ar-rive, Kineke said. T h e r e a r e a l s o some restrictions: the card has to be used once every six months, there is a 200 liter (53 ga l lon) l im i t per month, and not ev-eryone is eligible (sorry retirees).
If it seems com-
plicated, it’s not, especially when it comes to paying the bill, according to Kineke. “The station sends a report to CEPSA, they send a bill to the Autoport, we charge it to the customer’s credit card,” said Kineke. Don’t let high fuel prices keep you from hitting the highway this summer when this free card can help make it a substantially cheaper.
CEPSA Card Helps You Hit the Road, Save on Fuelby Mc2 bReNDAN MoRGAN
CEPSA Card allows its holder to buy fuel at any of their stations
for about 40 percent of the regular price.
--Dan Kineke, Autoport Manager
CEPSA Card...
*Apply at the Autoport*Takes About Three Months
to Arrive*Can Only Be Used at CEPSA
*Stations in Spain and Portugal*Must Be Used Once Every
Six Months*Save About 40 Percent of
Regular Price
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Measles Community UpdateA DoD travel alert citing a World Health Organization (WHO) ad-visory recently stated there is an increased risk for measles in Southern Spain. This Community Update provides current informa-tion regarding potential risk to the non-immunized population. According to the Centers for Disease Control, measles is a highly contagious respiratory dis-ease caused by a virus. Europe is currently experiencing measles outbreaks with more than 400 cases of measles repor ted in Andalusia in the first two months of 2011. Exper ts currently recommend vaccination for people born after 1957, without history of the dis-ease or who have not had two adequate doses of vaccine at any time during their life. Most people in our Active Duty and dependent
As the rainy days of an Andalucian winter slowly fade and the sun begins to shine, here are some helpful spring cleaning tips from the Rota Fire and Emergency Services Department.FiltersCheck your air conditioning filters once a month and replace or clean as needed. If you have pets, you need to check the filters every couple of weeks. On your stove, remove the metal filters above the burners, soak in hot soapy water for about and hour. Then rinse in hot water and let dry completely and reinstall.Electrical system
Check your electrical panel for signs of burns or arching. If you frequently “pop” circuit breakers, that is an indication that you are overloading the system or you may have some loose or damaged connections. Always call and qualified electrician to service your electrical panel, never try to fix it yourself. Light bulbs
Ensure light bulbs are the correct wattage recommended by the light fixture manufacturer. If the wattage is exceeded, heat produced can lead to fire inside the fixture, ceiling or wall. Use the lowest possible wattage in you fixtures. Not only does that save you money, but it decreases the risk of fires.
Spring Cleaning TipsClothes dryer
Remove and clean the dryer’s lint trap. Then remove and clean inside the dryer’s exhaust duct. Make sure you also move the dryer and clean under and around the space. Poor maintenance of dryer’s results in hundreds of home fires every year. General safety
Never use extension cord as permanent wiring. Never run wires under carpets, rugs or frequently t rave led areas. Rev iew your family’s fire escape plan. Inspect your fire extinguisher to ensure it is fully charged and in good condition. Smoke Detectors
Finally, and most importantly, change the bat ter ies in your smoke detectors. Then, using a small brush gently brush away any excess dir t or lint that has accumulated on the cover. Push and hold the test button until the detector sounds, then release. Repeat for all detectors in your home.
Following these simple tips will help to ensure you and your family has a fire safe summer.
population have had the MMR vac-cine at least twice, which provides adequate immunity. The immuniza-tion is administered to children at 12 months of age and again at 4-6 years of age.
Experts agree that the risk is highest for those visiting or traveling through Europe that have not been immunized effectively. Therefore, please alert any visiting friends and family concerning the potential risk and feel free to check your measles immunization status.
Subsequently, please follow up with your Primary Care Manager if you or your school age children have not had two MMR vaccines (children less than 4 years old only require one vaccine after the age of 12 months). If you are unsure of your immune status, please contact U.S. Naval Hospital Rota Family Practice Clinic at 727-3606.
U.S. Naval Hospital Rota, Spain
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Infatuation. A concept with which many of us, I’m sure, are familiar. I remember in my younger years meeting a lady and having the various feelings that, to
an unfamiliar adolescent, sure felt like I was “in love.” But the problem being, this so-called
love was based on very little (if any) actual knowledge about the other person. And I would ignore any details or warnings from my friends, because I didn’t want anything to interfere with my
imagined image. Of course, as I better understand now, much of my concept of a person with whom I was infatuated was based not on the reality of who that person was, but on who I imagined them - or wanted them - to be. In truth, love is not blind. Infatuation is blind, and likes it that way. But you can only know
T h e D a n g e r s o f I n f a t u a t i o nand love someone by embracing who they truly are, not what we might prefer them to be.
And how important this same idea is in our spiritual walk! I cannot help but notice that in today’s world, there is such a danger of being simply infatuated with our cre-ator. I so often find such sentiments of infatuation about God as I browse the internet, and I see such phrases of infatuation such as “I prefer to believe that God is…” or “I like to think that God is…”
But if we settle for believe in what we prefer to think is true, we will never know him for who he truly is; and therefore, we’ll be unable to love him for who he truly is.
Christians believe that the Bible is not simply opinions about God, but his own revelation regarding the truth of who he is and what he does. So I am going to spend some time in the coming weeks discussing what the Bible says about God. And in so doing, to also examine what impact the nature of God has on our lives every
single day.But additionally, I hope to use these writings to start
to answer some of the questions that people in this community might have about the Bible, or about what it says about God, our relationship with him, and our life in this world. So please contact me if you have questions about any such things that you’d like to see me address in this forum. Next week I’ll continue by examining the invitation that God gives us to wrestle with questions about who he is, by looking at the book of Job. But please feel free to start thinking of questions you might like to see me address, regarding the Bible itself or anything else it says about life on this earth. Feel free to contact me at [email protected] with any questions, and I’ll do what I can to explore the Bible’s teachings regarding the questions you pose.r.
If you would like to speak with a chaplain for any reason please call the Religious Ministries Department at 727-2161.
CHAPLINES
chAplAiN STeVeN fiSheR
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.
Book of Revelation Bible StudyWednesday 6:30 p.m. at the chapel. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Christian Fellowship For MenHaving difficulty finding meaning in life? Struggling with sin? Looking to grow in your relationship with Christ? Join Christian Fellowship for Men at the Sea View Pines Community Center Wednesdays, 8 p.m. for fellowship, Bible-study and prayer. Men of all ages, ranks and services are invited to attend. Contact Jeremy Grennan at [email protected] or Ben Tisdale at [email protected] for more information.
AnnouncementsCall 727-2161 for more information on Chapel events.
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Feria
RoTA feRiA, phoTo by JAN hAMMoND
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After the long winter and the Lenten season, southern Spain bursts with song, dance and color as Andalusian towns cel-ebrate feria. No one can deny the Span-ish their love of great parties and festivals during feria season. Feria began in Sevilla in 1846 as a method of horse trading and cattle markets. While horses continue to play a major role in the event, it has evolved to include everything from fashion, food, drink and more. One of the most notable characteristics of feria is the traditional Spanish costumes. For women, the Sevillana dress is vibrant and colorful. For men, the unique wide-brimmed “bolero” hats and short-cropped jackets are common in the Andalucía area. The annual tradition of dressing up is one not taken likely, as women wait all year to display their embroidered shawls, ruffled dresses and ornate hair combs. Cities construct temporary tent cities,
and Sevilla’s, called Real de la Feria, is located on the far side of the Guadalquivir River. The tents, called casetas, are made of brightly-striped canvas and decorated with thousands of paper lanterns. Although originally set up for the cattle markets, ca-setas are now miniature dance halls where flamenco music lasts all night long. A glass or two of sherry gets everyone into the spirit and onto the dance floor. Casetas are hosted by groups of families, clubs, trade unions and political parties. Some are invitation only, while others are open to all. There’s something for every-one’s style and taste, so just wander around until you find what you’re looking for. While the night is full of music, food and drink, the daytime is also full of events as well. Parades of horses and decorated car-riages are a must in every city. In Jerez, famous for its equestrian school and dres-
sage performances, the horses parade the thoroughfare, and in El Puerto de Santa María, the horses circle the central fountain of the feria grounds. Another mainstay of feria is the sport of bullfighting, with fights during feria consid-ered to be the best of the season. In Sevilla, bullfights attract top-notch matadors from all around Spain every afternoon at the Plaza de Toros de Maestranza, one of the most beautiful bullrings in the country. The spectacle of feria, no matter which one you go to, is extraordinary. From fair-ground rides, to live music and dancing and endless food, drink and entertainment, the choice is vast. If you do nothing other than people-watch, you will enjoy a sense of the-ater when you see the stunning elegance and beauty of some of the women and men milling around or dancing traditional Sevil-lanas, till dawn.
DANciNG SeVillANA, phoTo by JoRGe RoA
E n j o y F e r i a
by MC1(AW) Paul Cage
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Feria Schedule Sevilla - Spring Fair - May 3 - 8Jerez - Horse Fair - May 8 - 15Rota - Spring Fair - May 5 - 8Puerto de Santa Maria - Spring Fair - May 11 - 16Sanlúcar de Barrameda - Manzanilla Fair - June 1 - 5
sage performances, the horses parade the thoroughfare, and in El Puerto de Santa María, the horses circle the central fountain of the feria grounds. Another mainstay of feria is the sport of bullfighting, with fights during feria consid-ered to be the best of the season. In Sevilla, bullfights attract top-notch matadors from all around Spain every afternoon at the Plaza de Toros de Maestranza, one of the most beautiful bullrings in the country. The spectacle of feria, no matter which one you go to, is extraordinary. From fair-ground rides, to live music and dancing and endless food, drink and entertainment, the choice is vast. If you do nothing other than people-watch, you will enjoy a sense of the-ater when you see the stunning elegance and beauty of some of the women and men milling around or dancing traditional Sevil-lanas, till dawn. TRADiTioNAl feRiA ATTiRe, phoTo by JoRGe RoA
el pueRTo De SANTA MARiA feRiA, phoTo by JoRGe RoA
DANciNG SeVillANA, phoTo by JoRGe RoA
E n j o y F e r i a
14 April 21, 2011 C LACTIVITES
Activities
Arts
Music
“Memento-Momento” photo display by Kiam Marcelo, Sala de exposiciones La Calabaza Mecanica, Avda. San Fernando 1, Rota
Permanent photos display by several local artists, San-lucar de Barrameda, Circulo de Artesanos art gallery, San Juan street, Mon. through Fri., 5 to 8 p.m.
Flamenco
Fuel Fandango, April 23, 11:30 p.m., Sala Mailwaukee, Avda. Bajamar 10, El Puerto, admission: 8 Euros
Piano concert by Diego Ares, April 28, 10 p.m., Vil-lamarta Theater, Jerez de la Frontera
Revolver, April 30, 11:30 p.m., Real Teatro de las Cor-tes, San Fernando, admission: 15 & 25 Euros
Opera “Carmen”, June 2 & 4, 10 p.m., Teatro Villamar-ta, Jerez de la Frontera
Foo Fighters and The Gaslight Anthem, Music Festival, July 6, Sports Pavilion, Madrid, www.facebook.com/foofighters
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.
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
“Recitales y Moda Flamenca en la Primavera de La Merced”, www.guiadecadiz.com “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 Market at Plaza de Andalucía, ChipionaSaturdays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Jerez de la Frontera, Al-ameda Vieja (by the Castle), Sundays, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
FestivalsSemana Santa (Holy Week), Through April 24
El Rocio Pilgrimage, June 8 - 15, Almonte (Huelva)
Running of the Bulls, April 24Los Barrios,11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.Benamahoma,12 p.m. and 6 p.m. Arcos de la Frontera, 12 p.m. and 3 p.m.Vejer de la Frontera,12 p.m. and 4 p.m.
The work of the late Guillermo Silva will be on sale for one day only at the Residencia de Suboficiales (Spanish Chief’s Club) Tuesday, April 26, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
A Day of Art with Guillermo Silva
A percentage of the the sales will be donated to the Spanish Cancer Society.
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Annual Firearm InspectionThe Spanish Naval Authorities require the annual inspection of privately owned firearms to be conducted during April. Personnel in possession of firearms with gun registration documents, Guias, issued by the Spanish navy prior to January 1, 2011 must bring their firearms and respective Guias to the Firearms Registrar at security, building 3262, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. except April 21 -22 which are Spanish holidays. Owners of firearms stored with security are not required to bring the firearm for inspection, only the Guia for appropriate annotation. Failure to comply with this inspection is violation of Spanish law and may result in cancellation of the Guia and confiscation of the firearm. Contact Sr. Miguel Martin-Niño at 727-2760 for more information.
U.S. Embassy Presents Immigrant Visa Brief in RotaActive duty military, family members and those who qualify to apply for immigration, can sit down one-on-one with one a U.S. Embassy representative. The immigrant visa brief is tentatively scheduled for May in the Community Service Building 3293. The Immigrant Visa Chief will be in attendance to accept the I-130 petitions. For more information or to make the appointment, please contact the NLSO at 727-2531 or e-mail [email protected].
NMCRS Thrift Shop Has MovedThe Navy Marine Corps Relief Society thrift shop has moved to its new location, building 222, next to NCTAMS. Hours are Monday, Wednesday,Friday and the third Saturday of the month 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. with priority shopping for active duty person-nel from 11 - 11:30 a.m. Opening hours are dependent on volunteers; if there are no volunteers, we will be closed. If interested in helping at the thrift shop, call 727-1614 or stop by our office in building 3293 for more information.
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 related to the birth of a child, and information on making better financial choices. This can be especially useful for new mothers to the Rota community. 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 de-pendant 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.
Relay For LifeRelay For Life of NAVSTA Rota is scheduled for April 29 -30 at the lighted MWR track with ceremonies begin at 6 p.m. Please join us for this overnight, community based, family friendly event that is raising money for cancer research and prevention.There will be a silent auction with hand crafted quilts, electronics, baskets and more as well
Navy College Graduation Recognition CeremonyIf you received your college degree since the summer of 2010, or plan on graduat-ing by December 2011, you are invited to participate in the Navy College Gradua-tion Recognition Ceremony, 11:30 a.m., at the base chapel, May 20. Contact the Navy College Office to registar for the program. Call 727-2711 or email [email protected] for more information.
UMUC Field Study CoursesTravel and explore Europe while earning university credit with University of Mary-land University College Europe’s field study courses. Two upcoming courses are Scotland: Culture, Literature, and History is scheduled to be held in historic sites throughout Scotland and History and Culture of Naples is scheduled to be held in Italy May 15 -2 1. Registration deadline is April 24. Visit www.ed.umuc.edu/field-study or e-mail [email protected] for details.You can also contact the local UMUC representative at 727-2917.
UMUC Graduate ProgramsCoupled with Bowie State University offer four basic GraduatePrograms: Counseling, Public Administration, Information Technology and Man-agement Information Systems. Within the Public Administration program you can specialize in Health Care Administration, Environmental Management or Homeland Security. Within Information Technology there are seven differentSpecializations you can choose to follow. The Counseling Program has two tracts you can choose from as well, Counseling Psychology or Masters in Education in School Counseling. Along with Masters Degrees, UMUC also has eight Graduate Certificate Programs to choose from. Stop by and speak with a UMUC representa-tive in the Navy College Office. We are open from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. monday through friday.
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Navy College
as a bone marrow drive and cutting hair for Locks of Love. A luminaria ceremony to honor cancer survivors and their journey to wellness as well as remembering thosethat have been lost to this terrible disease. To participate or for more information, please contact Molly Croft at [email protected] or 727-4003.We need help with all logistical aspects of the event. For more information, contact Heidi Taylor at [email protected] or 956-81-1442.
Locks of LoveWould you like to help children who have experienced hair loss due to a disease that does not allow them to grow any or who have lost theirs due to cancer treatment or burns? Donate your “Locks” at the Relay for Life event April 29. We are looking for volunteers to donate their hair and who can donate their talents to cut hair too. Contact Jan Hammond at 727-2813 or 956-38-9599 or email [email protected].
STAPAre you an Active Duty Navy or Marine Corps spouse looking to go to school next semester, 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 inter-est 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!
DGF SchoolsDGF Parent/Teacher Conference Day - No SchoolDGF students will have no school tomorrow for parent/teacher conferences.
DGF Early ReleaseDGF students are scheduled for an early release April 29 for teacher training.
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Rota Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) is seeking to fill job openings at many of its operations. MWR commonly has vacancies when mil i tary dependent employees transfer.
“We have a lot of activities, all the recreation, hospitality We have a lot of turnover, people come for a couple months and people leave, so we have a lot of openings,” said Carmen Siles, MWR personnel office.
S i l e s o v e r s e e s t h e h i r i n g o f n o n -appropriated funds employees and says, while they welcome all applications, there are preference considerations to take into account.
“Everybody has to have a command sponsorship. First the military spouses have preference. After the military spouses, the spouses of civilians stationed here. Then the children of military and civilians,” Siles said.
NAF positions offer the most scheduling versatility according to Jessica Cebulla, Child Development Center operation clerk, who has had an NAF job for almost two years.
“I work anywhere from 20 to 40 hours a week. It’s very flexible, if you want to have a lot of flexibility in your hours a NAF position is very good. They will work with you a lot on that,” said Cebulla.
For military dependents, these jobs can provide more than just extra income.
“This is a pretty small base, and you get to know
a lot of the families very well, particularly because you are taking care of their children,” said Cebulla.
“I’m actually a Marine wife. We came from Camp Lejeune, and I haven't never been on a Navy base before. We came over here and didn’t really know a lot of people and the Marine community is very, very small so starting to work here I got to know all the families. So, now I have friends everywhere on the base,” she said.
Another option for job seekers are general schedule (GS) positions. The application process is different, but GS employees are eligible for sickleave, vacation time and cost of living allowance (COLA). GS applications are more rigorously reviewed and as a result can take longer to fill.
“Bringing new hires onboard is a process that can take several months due to background checks, drug testing, occupational health screening, etc. We've been working with the process owners, finding ways to shave off the time these things take,” said MWR Director Scott Jungk.
To ensure continuos staffing, MWR has started advertising GS vacancies sooner.
“We have nine U.S. GS bil lets turning over between now and the end of summer. In order to try to get people in place to assume these responsibilities, we've opened all nine jobs for lead-time recruitment, which essentially means that new people can begin a job before their predecessors depart,” said Jungk.
MWR currently has vacancies for these NAF positions: program assistant for child and youth programs, Pizza Villa driver/cashier, Gateway Theater ticket seller, Navy Gateway Inns & Suites reservation agent, Bowling Center recreation assistant, Bowling Center recreation aide, as well as seasonal lifeguard openings.
Applicants must submit form OF-612 ( HYPERLINK "http://federalgovernmentjobs.u s / f o r m s / o f 6 1 2 . p d f " h t t p : / /federalgovernmentjobs.us/forms/of612.pdf) and a family member status form to the MWR
personnel office between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CYP applicants must also attach a copy of their high school transcript or diploma. For more information, contact MWR at 727-2596.
For more information about GS jobs, contact the Human Resources Office in Building 1.
By MC2 Brendan Morgan
Jobseekers: MWR Hiring NAF and GS Workers
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Strengthening Bonds with Our Host NationBy Rota DGF
DGF students acted as young ambassadors as they hosted a group from Rota public school Castillo de Luna. DGF invited the Spanish school to spend a day as Americans.
The Spanish students shadowed American students into the different classes. The Spanish students said they were impressed with the classroom activities and the facilities.
When asked about the class that she had just observed, the Spanish student, Judith, said: “I’m still thinking; the class made me think really hard; it was like being in philosophy class.”
She and other four students had observed a So-cratic seminar in Mr. Birch’s 9th grade Language Arts class.
Students and faculty discussed DGF’s school goal of improving critical thinking and intervention with the three-level house. The Spanish students commented that DGF did things differently.
After lunch Mrs. Bastidas’ Spanish 2 students teamed up with the Rota students for ninety minutes of fun interactive and communicative activities.
Although breaking the ice can be hard for teenag-ers, by the end of the period American and Spanish students were talking to each other like “best friends.” The last activity required a one-on-one interview so that each student could write a biography about the other.
Plans are being made to have another encounter before the end of the school year.
(Top Left) : Students exchange stories, (Bottom Left) Students from Rota praise DGF students’ culinary skills as they taste home- made brownies and cookies DGF students prepared for them, (Top Right) Students conduct under view with kids from Rota, (Bottom Left) Abi is interviewing her new Spanish friend.
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DGF teachers recog-nized for their service to Department of De-fense schools (DODDS).(Clock wise f rom top l e f t ) : M a r t h a P a l m receives her 10 year certificate and pin. Di-anna Montelongo re-ceives her 40 year cer-tificate and pin. Alice Rambo receives her 20 year certificate. (Pho-tos By Patti Rzeznik) Ms. Peris, DGF's FLES teacher, uses the smart board to work with a group of students on writing in Spanish. (Pho-to Courtesy of DGF)
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Last week the schedule of Holy Week processions in Rota was published in the Vista section of the paper so I am not going to include it in the activities this week. However, I would like to encourage all of you to experience the processions in this part of Spain, especially if you have never done so. Today and tomorrow mark the real high points of the Holy Week processions since most of the best
known and most revered floats or “pasos” come out on Holy Thursday and on Good Friday. All of the towns have processions: those of Rota and Puerto are very beautiful and it is easy for you to attend. The most famous processions of Andalucía are in Sevilla, but if you don’t have a balcony and/or a good plan, it
is very difficult to see anything and can be quite frustrating. Much easier to get to and to be able to see are those in Jerez. I have found a good and easy place to observe many of them is on the hillside around the castle. From there you have a good view of those that are leaving or returning to the cathedral. Today and tomorrow is when the majority of the most renowned processions take place. On Easter Sunday several towns celebrate by letting a bull or two run the streets. In Arcos de la Frontera, it is called the Alleluia Bull although in reality there are two bulls that run the streets of the old part of town. The first one is let loose at noon and the second one at 3 p.m. Also on Easter Sunday, down the coast towards Algeciras, in Vejer de la Frontera, they run bulls with tar burning on their horns. Here the first one is let loose at noon and the second one at 4 p.m. In both cases the streets are blocked off and you can watch from behind barriers.
RAWL is having a fundraiser Fiday April 22 from 6-8. They will have an Easter egg hunt for the kids. Some of the eggs will be prize eggs that may con-tain a ticket that will earn the winner a dog wash, or a free night of boarding , or a sweatshirt etc. There may also be a visit from the Easter bunny, as well as photos that they would get on the spot for a donation. There will also be RAWL information that one can take home such as, how to care for your adopted pet, how to deal with stress chewing etc. It’s going to be a blast!!!
Just a reminder that Trinity School has Spanish classes starting every Monday, however, beginners should check with the school first. Trinity’s phone is 956871926 and their e-mail is [email protected]
Perhaps some of you noticed some strange goings on in the Bay last week. Tom Hooper, director of the King’s Speech, was filming a commercial for Cap-tain Morgan Rum that include beach scenes and two old ships, the Nao Victoria and the Galeón Andalucía. About a month ago, the producer, Goodgates S.L. contacted the Puerto de Santa María Film Office that is dependent of the local Tourism Office to coordinate the search for props, cast and the best places to film. All in all about 100 people were in Puerto to make this spot.
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 [email protected] or give me a call at 607-564132. Support your paper by supporting the advertisers.
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By Karen Lucas, Coastline [email protected]
607-56-4132
A Joyous Easter to All! RAWL to have a Fundraiser Tomorrow.
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Movies
ENTERTAINMENT
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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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] or fax to 956-54-2997.
el mercado A U T O S2 0 0 8 F O R D F I E S T A 1 . 4 T D C I : 5,500 Euros, 18,000km, silver. Spanish taxes are paid. Call Crista 956-85-2052.
2007 BMW 328i: Priced to sell at $19,000. Exc. cond, 32K miles. All maintenance is current and done by BMW. US Specs, transportation back to the US included in price. Call for more info, 618-48-9358.
2007 KEEWAY MOPED: $800. OBO. Good cond, color is red. Call 646-49-2621 or 956-05-5134.
2002 VOLVO S40: $7,090. US specs, automatic, leather interior, CD player, power seats, ultra low 55K miles, ITV g o o d t i l l 2 0 1 2 . Ca l l 6 3 8 - 4 1 - 1 0 2 5 .
2000 BMW 323i: $4,000, OBO. Automatic, 4-dr sedan, sunroof, leather seats, PW/PL, low mileage, comes from original owner. U.S Specs. Call Ray 660-63-6081.
1997 DODGE CARAVAN: $2,900 OBO, US specs, new A/C compressor and belt. Call 727-4021.
1991 VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE VAN: 3,000 Euros OBO, red, 8-pax van, 4-dr, 5-speed, 168KM on 2.4 L 5-CYL, 73HP diesel engine, This car is in Malaga and needs prior arrangement for viewing. Call (English) 669-63-7148 or (Spanish) 629-57-3178.
F O R S A L ECOMPUTER DESK: Comes w/ chair, $65 For pictures and more info e-mail to - [email protected].
C O M P U T E R M O N I T O R S : N I B ( 3 ) Alienware Optx AW2210 21.5” 1080p. $250 each or OBO. Call 648-88-0533.
DOUBLE STROLLER: Exc. cond, Dream on Me Side by Side Double Stroller, Blue, Still in the box, brand new! $140. Call 727-4485 or e-mail, [email protected] for pics.
FERIA DRESSES: Sizes 9-12. Aprox $80 and $90. Girls feria dresses sizes 2-4 yrs for $60
and $40. Ladies feria dresses size 14-18 appox. $45each. Boys 3pc Gitano outfit size 5-6 yrs $65. For pictures and more info e-mail to- [email protected].
GAMING LAPTOP: Asus G73JW-3DE 1080p with 3D glasses, $1,700 OBO, Call 648-88-0533
HARLEY DAVIDSON GEAR: XL Harley Davidson jacket for $110. Harley Davidson helmet in XL $85. Ladies full leather motorcycle suit $100 . For pictures and more info e-mail to- [email protected].
KIDS PLAY STRUCTURE: FREE to active duty! Kids play structure for ages 2-6, comes with plastic slide. Call 638-41-1025.
KITE: 2007 Best Waroo 15.0m kite, bow w/ bag, Swivel Waroo 2007 4-line depower control bar, lines, pump and tubes. Great cond. $600. Ask to email picture. For more info call 690-27-9122.
T V : S o n y 2 1 ”, 2 2 0 V $ 6 0 , c a l l 6 5 5 - 8 2 - 4 5 5 4 o r 8 5 6 - 0 2 - 5 0 1 4 .
TV STAND: Brown wooden TV stand, $120, call Chuck for pics. at 608-65-665.7
T W O B U TA N O TA N K S : F R E E t o a c t i v e d u t y ! Tw o e m p t y s t a i n l e s s b u t a n e t a n k s . C a l l 6 3 8 - 4 1 - 1 0 2 5 .
R E N T A L SPROPERTY MANAGEMENT: Cleaning & maintenance, key handling, access to UK rental bookings. Call Ray at 956-10-8371.
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APARTMENT RENTALS IN PUERTO S H E R R Y : S h o r t a n d l o n g t e r m apartments and holiday homes in Puerto de Santa Maria. Contact 956-54-0112. English spoken, www.emiliosbar.com.
DETACHED HOUSE IN FUENTEBRAVIA: 3 bdrm, 2 bath, lvg dng area w/ fireplace,
central AC/ heat, beautiful kitchen w/dng area and laundry rm. Lrg yard w/ Autom.gate for 2 cars. Close to base & beach. Asking 1,250 euros (includes gardener). Contact Coco 956-48-0973 or 699-79-4899.
DUPLEX W/ VIEWS: Next to the base, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, kitchen w/ laundry rm, lvg and dng area w/ terrace, central AC/ heat and parking. Asking $1,200 euros. Inc community fees. Contact Coco (English Speaking) at 956-48-0973 or 699-79-4899.
EL AGUILA: Independant chalet, 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, fireplace, garage, very good orientation, can be rented w/ or w/out furn, 900 euros/mo. Ref: AR001. Call 956-05-8525 or 692-67-2050.
GREAT FLAT IN EL ANCLA: Ref: 04459, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, w/ or w/out furn, 130m2 built, great terrace w/ sea views, A/C, central heating, underground parking, swimming pool. Pr ice: 1,200 euros/mo. Call 956-85-2553 or 679-04-7237.
F L AT I N F U E N T E B R AV I A : 3 b d r m , salon, kitchen full equipped kitchen, community pool, garage, 450 euros/mo. Call 956-48-2250 and 691-35-4180.
HOUSE IN FUENTEBRAVIA: 2 floor salon w/ fireplace, 40m2 of garden, 2 1/2 bath, 4 bdrm, 100m from beach bdrm, w/o furn. Price 750 euros/mo. Call 956-48-2250 or 691-35-4180.
HOUSE LAS REDES: 3 bdrm, 50m2 of garden, salon w/ f i replace, 2 bath, 300m from beach. Price 650 euros/mo. Cal l 956-48-2250 and 691-35-4180.
HOUSE ON SANLUCAR ROAD: 1,000m2 lot, 3 ample bdrms w/ built-in closets, full bath, lvg rm w/ fireplace and porch, complete kitchen w/ pantry and laundry rm. Parking for 3 cars and sm. guest house. 1,200 euros/mo. Call 645-94-5586.
NEWLY BUILT HOUSE: Top quality, safe nice area 10 min from base and beach near La Rufana. Unfurn, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, lvg, dng w/ fireplace. Kitchen w/ pantry. Varnish-furnish closets, doors, laundry/storage, porch, patio, BBQ, lg yard w/ sprinklers. Automatic gate,
driveway, garage, A/C neg. $950 euros/mo. Call landlord Eloy, 679-42-6377. E-mail for pics @ [email protected].
NICE TOWNHOUSE IN FUENTEBRAVIA: 120 m2 built w/ 4 bdrm, 2 bats, unfurn, 150m from the beach. Ref : 00847, price: 750 euros/mo. Incl community fees. Call 956-85-2553 or 679-04-7237.
TOWNHOUSE: On corner lot, located between El paseo and the casino. 4 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, lvg/dng rm, dining-room, furnished kitchen, A/C porch, and driveway. Aprox. 200 m2 yard and patio. Listed in housing, 700 euros/mo. Neg. Call 956-85-9727 or 696-20-3113 .
SEMI-NEW LUXERY FLAT: Near bullring, 4 bdrm, 2 bath, lvg-dng rm, kitchen, office, climate control, garage parking, private patio, roof top patio, furn, 1,400 euros/mo. Call 956-05-8525 or 692-67-2050.
VILLA IN LA CARIDAD: Ref : 04625, 3 b d r m , 2 b a t h , f u r n , p r i v a t e y a rd, swimming pool. Price: 1,200 euros/mo. Call 956-85-2553 or 679-04-7237.
VILLA IN VISTAHERMOSA: 4 bdrm, 2 bath, unfurn, private swimming pool, 800m2 plot, 150m2 built. Gardner, pool maint. included. Pool included. Price 1,500 euros/mo. Ref. 01512. Call 956-85-2553 or 679-04-7237.
VILLA IN VISTAHERMOSA: 5 bdrm, fully equipped kitchen, magnificent salon, 2,500m2 of plot, wo furn. Price 1,800 euros/mo. Call 956-48-2250 or 691-35-4180.
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APARTMENT: Beautiful apartment in Bahai Luz III, just a few meters from the beach. 2 bdrm, nice lvg rm, kitchen, bath, ample patio, 30m2, garage parking, A/C (heat &cold), connected landline w/ ADSL. Community yard and pool right on the beach, 1,060 Euros/mo. Basic phone & ADSL charges incl. Call Felix 636-95-8373.
TWO STORY CHALET: 120 m2 built w/ 4 bdrm, 2 bats, unfurn, 150m from the beach. Ref:
00847, price: 750 euros/mo. Incl community fees. Call 956-85-2553 or 679-04-7237.
M I S C E L L A N E O U S
BROKER DEALER: U.S. Mutual Funds, IRAS, 5291, insurance, I.R.P.S. Call Ray at 956-10-8371.
E N G L I S H L E S S O N S : B i l i n g u a l te a c h e r. Ca l l R a m o n 6 2 2 - 6 0 - 6 2 7 6 .
LANGUAGE EXCHANGE: Practice your Spanish with me and I can practice my English as well. Call Carmen 956-85-5495 or 653-0267.
LEARN SPANISH: Would you like to learn Spanish in a group or one-on-one lessons? Call me, 622-14-9845, Lola. You’ll learn fast!
SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: Home care provider in the States for 7 years, First Aid, CPR, Courses in Child Abuse, Safety, Learning Environment & Health, exc. references, lots of experience w/ children & the aged, immediate availability, transportation, exc.spoken English. Call Inma at 617-18-3881.
NEED A HOUSEKEEPER?: Living in the El Puerto area? Catering to Andalusian dishes is also avail. Call 690-36-0366.
SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: Spanish woman seeks employment caring for children or elderly. Speaks some English and lives in Rota. Call Loli at 653-44-4076.
E M P L O Y M E N THRO: Educational Aid, GS-1702/03/04 (CDC,SAC& Youth Center), Recreation Assistant GS-0189-04/05 (Liberty), Marketing Technician, GS-1001-07(MWR), Youth Director, GS-1701-09 (MWR), Recreation Aid, GS-0189-03, (MWR), Supervisory Recreation Assistant, GS-1089-07(MWR), Recreation Aid, GS-0189-03, (MWR Madrid). Customer service hours 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call 727-1643 for more information.
MWR: CYP Program Assistant, Driver/ Casher Pizza Villa, Theater Ticket Seller, Bowling Recreation Aid, Bowling Recreation Asst., Temp. Pool Lifeguard, Aquatics Mgr.Submit OF-612 application form and Family Member Status Form to MWR Personnel Office between 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information call 727-2596 or 727-3263.
P E T SF R E E P U R E B R E D B O X E R : 7 m . o l d male. Shots all updated. Very friendly, great w/ other pets and kids. Needs a loving home! Call Aron 690-23-3094.
FOSTER DOG NEEDS HOME: Mixed tan and white, 17 kilos, quite female. She is spayed , chipped, vaccinated, and on heartworm preventative. Needs a loving h o m e. Ca l l B a r b a r a . 9 5 6 - 8 5 - 7 6 3 9 .
FOUR DOGS IN NEED OF FOSTER CARE: Four female dogs in need of immediate foster care or adoption. Owner is disabled and placed in a nursing home. These dogs are full of love and need a safe place to call home. They are all smaller dogs, a purebread fox terrier, 2 terrier types and a minature greyhound.Please contact Jan Hammond at 727-3786 or 956-38-9599 or email richandjanhammond@y a h o o. c o m f o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n .
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CPOA vs. FCPOA
Rota's Chief Petty Officer Association (CPOA) squared off against its First Class Petty Officer Association (FCPOA) in a softball game April 15.
Despite being 30 minites late, FCPOA "messed with the mess," trouncing the chiefs 29-10.
The game was part of "CPO 365," a program that seeks to extend the level of training and mentorship between First Class Petty Officers and Chief Petty Officers.Photos: (Far Left): DCC(SW/AW) Rich Lopez snags a fly ball. (Top): AOC(AW/SW) Reggie Martin rushes to tag out MA1(SW/AW) Nathan Stalker. (Left): MA1(SW) Kevin Oney leaps at a line drive.(Bottom): YN1(SW/AW) Earl McFarland swings for the fence.Photos by MC2(SW/AW) Travis Alston
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