the coastline - june 11, 2015

Thirty-eight David Glasgow Farragut (DGF) High School students graduated Friday during a commence-ment ceremony at Bodegas Real Tesoro in Jerez de la Frontera making it one of the largest graduating classes in recent years.

In addition to students, faculty, and family members, the ceremony was attended by special guests including Naval Station Rota Commanding Officer, Capt. Greg Pekari, Base Naval de Rota Admiral in Chief, Rear Adm. Santiago González Gómez, and guest speaker and former Harlem Globetrotter, Kevin Daley.

“It’s great to see such a big turnout for our graduation ceremony,” said DGF High School Counselor, Marcy Bond, Ph.E. “This is a beautiful venue, and having such distinguished guests makes it extra special.”

Jason Fox directed members of the “Admirals Own

Brass Quintet” as the graduates made their way to seat themselves on the stage. Senior Class President, Raquel Henry, greeted everyone once the class was seated. Following the presentation of the colors by the DGF Color Guard, the DGF band and choir performed The Star Spangled Banner.

“We are extremely proud of these two young ladies,” said DGF Middle/High School Principal, Mohan Vaswani as he introduced Valedictorian, Ellen Birch, and Saluta-torian, Tiffani Driscoll. “We wish them the best as they pursue their college degrees and become outstanding and productive members of society.”

“It’s unreal to think we’ve finally reached this point in our lives,” said Driscoll, who will be attending Harvard in the fall. “Although I’m sad that it’s coming to a close, I’m so happy to be sharing this moment with the people around me!”

Before the valedictorian and salutatorian delivered their speeches, fellow graduate Azsa Wilson performed

the song ”Because You Love Me,” and classmate Kait-

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By Steve BondDGF Middle/High School

David Glasgow Farragut High School graduates throw their caps skyward at the close of the graduation ceremony in Jerez, Friday. Thirty-eight students graduated as the Class of 2015; one of the largest classes in recent years.

Photos by Steve Bond

'Continue to Pursue Your Dreams'

Prod mom Olga Munoz hugs her son, Jonas Camacho, at the DGF graduation ceremony in Jerez, Friday. Students handed out flowers to family and friends prior to receiving their diplomas.

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38 students graduate during ceremony in one of the largest classes in recent years

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It is very disappointing to get a phone call or email stating that we had a Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Child Abuse, Assault (service member on Service member/civilian), DUI, or Damage to Government Property incident. I know as we continue to grow in the military and in the world, we are in the

business of helping peo-ple-- and of course treating others as we would like to be treated-- which is the correct path we should be on.

However, this corner is directed to the small percentage of you that are clueless and think you can hide, stalk people and try to take advantage of some-one or damage something when we might have let our

guard down for a second.Just because I wear nice clothes that might be a little form

fitting does not give you the right to touch me. NO MEANS NO!If I choose to go out drink responsibly, doesn’t mean I want

you to buy me more drinks and try to take advantage of me. NO MEANS NO!

Even though I live in government quarters or rent a place out in town does not give you the right to damage these facilities.

NO MEANS NO!Just because I am less than 16 years old does not give you

the right to touch me when it is unwanted. If the touching is sexual in nature, it will never be okay because I'm too young to say it's okay.

NO MEANS NO!If you are part of the behavior mentioned above, your time is

coming, you will make a mistake and we will be there to catch you, take care of you and award you with the punishment neces-sary to help rectify your behavior. It’s never too late to change your ways! We have countless resources available from our Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD), to the mentors right within your own command. If you think you’re headed down the wrong path, find a battle buddy and get on the straight-and-narrow before you make a mistake you can’t take back.

If you are a victim of any of these please come forward and let us know. We are very fortunate to have a great community and experts who can help us get through our adversity. I chal-lenge each and everyone us that if we know someone in need, please step-up and step-in to direct them to the Fleet and Family Support Center, the Chaplain, or their leadership for help.

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As a reminder to all hands, the shipment of alcohol through the U.S. Postal System is unauthor-ized. Labeling the shipment as "olive oil" or similar makes the offense more egregious.

Not only is it against regula-tion and can result in a postal offense/loss of postal privileges, it also causes loss/damage of

other mail as these items usually break and leak over other items.

Please share this with your family members as we have had official records (including medical records) ruined and other peo-ple's personal items damaged as a result of people attempting to ship alcohol through the mail system.

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1. Don’t set your thermostat at a colder setting than normal when you turn on your air conditioner. It will not cool faster. It will cool to a lower temperature than you need and use more energy.

2. To operate your air conditioner u n i t m o r e efficiently, turn on your ceiling fans. These fans create a i r m o v e m e n t across the skin, l o w e r i n g s k i n temperature through evaporation. The homeowner can thus raise the air conditioning thermostat setting up to 4-degrees Fahrenheit without any decrease in comfort. Each degree you raise the thermostat above 78-degrees Fahrenheit you save about 7 to 8 percent on your electric cooling costs.

3. Use landscaping, awnings, and overhangs to shade the outside of your house in summer. A shaded house costs less to cool than one in direct sunlight.

Weekly Energy Tip: Cooling

BRITE Ideas NAVSTA Rota!

lynn Kraft read the poem “Your Day Has Arrived.”

The Class of 2015 president then in-troduced guest speaker, Kevin ‘Special K’ Daley. Before becoming a motivational speaker, Daley enjoyed a successful

10-year career as captain of the Harlem Globetrotters. He also stars in one of the top-10 TV commercials of all time alongside Michael Jordan. Daley urged the students to discover their passion and pursue their dreams, and be prepared to deal with what life throws their way.

Before the diplomas were awarded, the seniors all rose and collected indi-vidual roses, which they then shared with

family and friends in the audience. “I find the rose-giving very significant

every year, but, this year, as a parent, it was extremely moving,” said Tom Birch, Ph.E., father of valedictorian Ellen Birch. “I find myself humming Azya's song even now, reflecting back on how beautiful El-len looked and how proud I was of her.”

After the diplomas were awarded, there was a gasp as the mechanical roof

of the bodega rolled away to expose the hall to the early evening sky. The students were then invited to move the tassels of their caps, before throwing them skyward.

“Congratulations to the class of 2015!” said Vaswani. “There are many leaders in this class with high academic and athletic achievements! It is my hope that you continue to pursue your dreams!”

continued from page 1Graduates

Left: DGF graduation guest speaker Kevin “Special K” Daley speaks to the new graduates curing the commencement ceremony, Friday. Daley was captain of the Harlem Globetrotters for 10 years before becoming a motivational speakerAbove: Tiffani Driscoll delivers her salutatorian speech at the David Glasgow Farragut High School graduation ceremony in Jerez, Friday. Driscoll is one of 38 students who graduated in the Class of 2015.

Photos by Steve Bond


The Rota Swim Club (RSC) is now accepting applications for its Summer Swim Program to be held at the Rota Morale, Welfare and Recreation Aquatics Center. The summer program will run July 1 to Aug. 31, and ages 6 to 18 are welcome and encouraged to join.

The minimum requirement for acceptance into the program is the ability to swim 50m of any stroke; freestyle, backstroke, breast stroke or butterfly. Tryout dates for new swimmers will be Monday to Wednesday, 5 to 7 p.m. at the indoor pool. Return-ing swimmers will not be required to be reassessed.

For further information, contact coach Kevin Canatsey by sending a text mes-sage to Kevin Canatsey at 671-29-9974 or by emailing [email protected]. Following the Summer Swim Program, the regular European Forces Swim League (EFSL) season will run Sept. 1 until the end of March 2016.

Do you know what number to call in an emergency?DSN 727-2911 Commercial: 956-82-2911

Spanish Emergency Number: 112

Summer is the time of year many people strive for the best “beach bod” and will go to extreme measures to get it. We all know that a healthy diet and exercise is the best way to have a great “beach bod”, but many people rely on supplements to get there faster. Some people use them for weight loss, while others for weight (muscle) gain. Before taking a supplement, ask yourself three questions: 1) Do I really need this? 2) What are the risks/benefits? 3) Do the benefits outweigh the risks?

It is important for military members to understand the ingredients found in supplements and to know if they are legal. There are hundreds of supplements on the market which are uncontrolled by the Food and Drug Administration. All of which can be bought online with ingredients that could cost your career or worse yet, your life.

The Operation Supplement Safety (OPSS) website (http://hprc-online.org/dietary-supplements/opss) has all the tools you need to identify safe versus high-risk supplement use. Some dietary supplement products contain stimulants, steroids, hormone-like ingredients, controlled substances, or unapproved drugs. The OPSS High-Risk Supplement List helps you

identify supplements that might pose a potential risk to your health or career. Not all supplements on the list are illegal or banned, but all pose potential health risks. In addition, the list is not exhaustive, so something that isn’t on the list can still be unsafe.

The OPSS website uses a Dietary Supplement Classification table to identify safe versus potentially harmful substances.

1) Green zone: branch-chain amino acids, melatonin, multi-vitamins, fish oil, and B complex vitamins.

2) Yellow zone: beta-alanine, L-arginine, L-carnitine, protein powders, quercetin, and energy drinks.

3 ) Red Zone : we igh t l o ss supplements, stimulants, and anabolic agents.

Stay Healthy for Life and know if the benefits outweigh the risks when it comes to using dietary supplements. Please contact the U.S. Naval Hospital Rota’s Health Promotion Department for more information at 727-3350.

Supplement 411From USNHR Health Promotions

Summer Swim ProgramBy Steve BondDGF Middle/High School

The Rota Swim Club 2014-15 season team pose for a group photo with coach Kevin Canatsey, center.

Photo by Steve Bond


Sailors aboard Naval Station Rota honored the sacrifice and service of those involved in the Battle of Midway during the 73rd Anniversary of the Battle of Mid-way commemoration ceremony at the chapel, June 4.

Hosted by Rota’s First Class Petty Officer Associa-tion (FCPOA), the ceremony honored the lives lost and shed light on the battle, which is con-sidered to be one of the most significant Naval victories.

The Spanish-American color guard paraded the colors to formally kick off the ceremony, which included the national an-them, a history of the importance the battle had on today’s Navy, and a wreath laying.

“We gather today to remem-ber our Sailors and Marines who defended our freedom and national interest in places that were not easy to defend,” said

Chaplain Reginald Jones. “To these Sailors and Marines who have fought for our freedom … laid down their lives … who have taken on the suffering of mind and body, these Sailors and Marines we lift up to you today. From them we learn the virtues of selfless service, unswerving loyalty to country, discipline of teamwork, obedience and authority, perseverance and endurance in difficult and chal-lenging times.”

"The Battle of Midway is often referred to as the turning point in the Pacific during World War II, where the campaign in the Pacific had a momentum shift and our Navy's defensive pos-ture became an insurmountable offensive posture. We, at Naval Station Rota, know that not only was history made on that small island, but that modern Navy warfare was changed," said Air-Traffic Controller 1st Class Jacob Ruiz, Rota's FCPOA president and the ceremony's

host. "Today as we gather to commemorate the significance of the Battle of Midway and those who have served in it, we also celebrate the battles involving life-changers. As we commemorate the Battle of Mid-way we have the next generation of Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, civilians, family members who can now clearly see before them just how a naval legacy evolves from being a pivotal moment in history to being the inspirational namesake of a warship that deploys to defend freedom and democracy around the world."

The Battle of Midway was one of the most decisive Naval battles of World War II and the turning point in the Pacific War. Thanks to intelligence and stra-tegic planning, American combat forces were able to success-fully sink four Japanese carriers. Consequently, the United States and its allies were able to move into an offensive position.

By Morgan OverNAVSTA Rota Public Affairs

Battle of Midway RememberedBattle is viewed the turning point in the Pacific during World War II

Side boys salute Utilitiesman 1st Class Thomas Walton as he brings a memorial wreath to the front altar as part of the 73rd Anniversary of the Battle of Midway Ceremony at the chapel, June 4. The commemoration ceremony honored the sacrifice and service of those involved in the historic Battle of Midway. Photo by Morgan Over


YN1 (SW/AW) Raul Ramirez

Team Rota in the SpotlightSome may say a successful Sailor’s

career is marked at some point by be-ing selected as a Bluejacket, Junior, or Senior Sailor of the Year for a com-mand. For others, it’s being selected as a regional Sailor of the Year (SOY). Still higher, selection at Echelon 4 all the way to receiving Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)-level honors.

This very scenario was presented as reality to Yeoman 1st Class Raul Ramirez. Assigned to Navy Munitions Command Detachment Rota as the leading petty officer, he was first sur-prised when he was chosen to be the Detachment SOY (two years in a row), shocked when he won NMC Continental U.S. East SOY, and floored when he was selected to be the NMC Headquarters representative at the U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) Direct Reporting Activity (DRA) Senior (Shore) SOY competition held in February and won, garnering recognition as the best of tens of thousands of USFF DRA Shore Petty Officers.

Born and raised in Santurce, Puerto Rico, he enlisted in the Navy May 1998. During his career he served at seven diverse duty assignments before settling in Spain with his wife, Jeniffer, son, Raul,

and dog, Pepe. His fourth year aboard NAVSTA Rota,

Ramirez remains involved in many com-mittees and activities around the base and local area including the First Class Petty Officer Association (FCPOA), Chief Petty Officer (CPO) 365 program, and even lending a hand setting up for the numerous festivals, carnivals, and other celebrations in the local community off base.

“Sea duty time is around the corner and I know I will be away from the fam-ily for extended periods of time,” said Ramirez. “I want to continue to pursue my college education.”

Ramirez was selected as the number one petty officer at five different levels and out of over 20,000 Sailors.

“My chain of command saw some-thing in me, which put me in this posi-tion,” said Ramirez. “I honestly believe it is a balanced combination of great mentors along my career and the Sailors attached to NMC Rota; I followed the advice from my mentors and laid the road for all of my Sailors to follow. My selection as USFF DRA SOY was not all of my actions, but the sums of the actions above and below me. I was just lucky enough to be the face to represent them with pride throughout the fleet.”

“My advice to young Sailors aspir-

ing to succeed in today’s Navy is to get a mentor first if they don’t have one,” said Ramirez. “Do your job to the best of your ability, do it from the heart, and don’t work for an award … the fruits of your labor will be recognition for your hard work. And finally, encourage those

below you to be better at everything they do, personally and professionally.”

His next professional goal is to be-come a CPO, a goal that seems to be much closer than three months ago when he also found out he was CPO selection board eligible.

By AOCS (AW/SW/IDW) Vince MartinNavy Munitions Command, Det. Rota

Photo by MC1 (SW) Brian Dietrick


Red CRoss needs VolunteeR leadeRsThe American Red Cross Rota is currently accepting

applicants for two senior volunteer leadership positions. The Station Chair is a senior leadership position that

works hand in hand with paid staff members as a peer and confidante in the delivering Red Cross programs to the community. This position is essential in the de-velopment of strategic program plans, tracking success measurements, fostering relationships with military and community leaders as well as mentoring other volunteer leadership.

The Chair of Volunteers is a senior leadership position crucial to the management of our volunteer workforce and the success of the programs they deliver to the community. This position manages a team of volunteer leaders in the development of volunteer programs and opportunities.

Both positions require an estimated 10 hours a week, remote or on-site. You may express interest by calling 956-82-2333 or email [email protected].

Red CRoss Youth ChaiR WantedAre you a teacher? Are you a spouse wanting to

contribute to the community and have a great volunteer job on your résumé? Do you enjoy working with high school students grades 8 to 12? The American Red Cross is pleased to announce the new DGF Red Cross Youth Club. The Youth Club is a group that provides students with opportunities to make a difference by ad-dressing the community's greatest needs and developing leadership skills.

The Youth Club empowers youth with knowledge and life-saving skills to help prepare their schools and community to respond to emergencies. The American

Red Cross Rota is a looking for a volunteer to work with the David Glasgow Farragut educational lead to guide the club and students as the Youth Chair. The time commitment for this position is approximately an average of two hours per week. For more information please call 727-2333.

Calling all eagle sCoutsAre you an Eagle Scout looking to give back to Scout-

ing? Or perhaps a new parent who wishes to enroll their child in Scouting? The Department of Defense spon-sors a very robust Boy Scout and Cub Scout program in Europe, including here in Rota. For more information, please contact David Kemp at [email protected] or DSN 626-3192.

NMCRS June ClassesThe Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society has several

upcoming classes in June. Check out the schedule below and call 727-1614 to reserve your seat.

Breast-feeding Series Group: Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Support Building (Building 3293), room A010.

Postpartum and Breast-feeding: June 18, noon to 2 p.m., OB/GYN Clinic.

Sibling Class: June 20, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the OB/GYN Clinic.

Only once per quarter: Budget for Baby evening class, June 23, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Community Support Build-ing (Building 3293), oom A010. Come to the Budget for Baby class and receive a layette, or Junior Seabag filled with baby items.

Baby Basics: June 25, noon to 2 p.m., OB/GYN Clinic.

PResChool seRViCes foR ChildRen With disabilities

Child Find for children 3 - 5 years of age is an ongo-ing outreach program that locates and identifies children who may have developmental delays or educational

disabilities and need special services. If you have concerns regarding your child's development please contact 727-4185 or 727-4435.

WiC oVeRseas Women, Infants and Children Overseas is a nutrition,

education and supplemental food program for qualified members of the uniformed services, civilian employees, DoD contractors living overseas and their family mem-bers. Participants include pregnant, postpartum and breast-feeding women, infants and children up to age 5. WIC benefits include one-on-one nutrition counsel-ing, nutrition and health screenings, breast-feeding education, breast pump loan program, infant and child feeding tips and drafts redeemable for nutritious foods. Call 727-2921 for more information.

alCoholiCs anonYMous MeetingsAlcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings are scheduled

every Wednesday, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall at the chapel. For more information, call the DAPA at 727-2357 (VPN: 18-727-2357) or commercial 638-83-6854. AA off-base: "Rota Drydock," every Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Calle Calvario, 67, Inglesia del Carmen, Rota (Lat: 36.624466, Long: -6.356386). For information about the meeting in Rota, call Joe Garcia at 629-27-1312 or 956-81-5842. Online, visit http://www.aaonline.net or http://www.aaspain.org.

dlPt, dlab testing at the nCoNavy College Office Rota has assumed responsibility

for the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) and Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB). Testing

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Some time back, a fitness magazine cover had this teaser for an article inside: “Look good naked!” Isn’t that really the goal of all our exercise and fitness? The right exercise, combined with the right food, effective

supplements, and a dose of self-discipline will surely give us the body we want.

If those same fitness promoters were marketing Bibles they might put the same teaser on the cover of the Scriptures: Look Good Naked! After all, looking good naked has been the pursuit of all human beings since God made Adam and

Eve and placed them in the Garden of Eden. Chapter 1 of Genesis ends by telling us that before

the fall into sin, “The man and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame” (Genesis 1:25). Those kids had it made! There was complete transparency between them and God. No secrets were hid. They understood His will. All they had to do was listen to God, obey Him, and enjoy the world He created for them.

But by chapter 3 of Genesis, Adam and Eve try out some misguided advice for life - words not from God. The satanic serpent tempts them to believe that God is not telling them the whole truth. God had told them

the truth: Don’t eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. By avoiding that tree, God was merely protecting them from bad choices - choices they were free to make.

You and I don’t have to avoid eating from a certain tree, but we do have to choose what we will take into our minds and into our mouths for it will shape both our bodies and our lives. Our choices definitely affect how we see ourselves. Our choices give our family, friends, and the world something to measure us by. But we need to stop and ask, “How does God see me?”

Genesis 3:8 says, Adam and Eve “heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God among the trees of the gar-den.” After eating from the forbidden tree, Adam and Eve distance themselves from God. They see things like never before and they are afraid. Suddenly, being naked isn’t so great.

Do you see what changed? In disobeying their Creator, Adam and Eve discovered a mirror of self-awareness. They see there is the difference between good and evil and it reflects poorly on them. The revela-tion is so frightening that they sew leaves into garments, making the first camouflage uniforms, and become the first to practice cover and concealment in an attempt to blend in with the garden as they try to hide from God.

From that moment on, all of our ancestors, and all

of us, have tried to cover our nakedness. We all try to blend in. From childhood, we quickly learn that it is in our best interest to hide certain things. We adapt by hiding our true intentions and masking our motives. The knowledge of good and evil runs by such selfish rules that we run the risk of rejecting the very things God intends for our good!

The quest to restore perfect nakedness is on! Our Creator has dedicated Himself to the cause. He wants to give us a body fit for eternal life. He launched His plan when He found Adam and Eve trying to hide. He lowered the boom on the satanic serpent. “‘I will put enmity be-tween you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel’” (Genesis 3:15). The “he” God mentions here is the first promise to send Jesus Christ. Jesus will give the satanic serpent the fatal stomp.

By His perfect obedience, Jesus stepped on a lot of toes as well. He lived the perfectly transparent life. He had nothing to hide and all of His Father’s will to reveal. He saw us as God sees us -- with compassion -- so He brought the forgiveness that restores relationships and transparency. Want to look good naked inside and out? Then, “Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him, and He will do it” (Psalm 37:5).

If you would like to speak to me or another chaplain regarding this topic or any other issue, please call the Religious Ministries Department at 727-2161.

CHAPLINES

Chaplain DaviD SChilling

'Look Good Naked'

The chapel is hosting an Applied Suicide Intervention Skills and Training (ASIST) class June 18 and 19. The all-day event begins at 8:30 a.m. and civilian clothing is strongly preferred. This two-day course teaches the necessary skills to intervene with someone dealing with suicide.

ASIST Training Offered in June


is by appointment only - walk in testing will not be per-mitted. Individuals without One-Net access must call Neville Hollin at 727-2126. He will coordinate a time for the individual to come by to Building 3269 to start filling out the SAAR-N for access to One-Net. Access to One-Net is a requirement for DLPT/DLAB testing and a requirement to set up the appointment for testing. For more information, please contact Sandra Whitaker or Brenda Carpenter at 727-2798/2785.

PRePaRe foR the sat oR aCt noWeKnowledge is donating SAT/ACT Test Prep Programs

worth $200 to all active duty, retired, veterans, Guard, Reserve, their family members, DoD employees and civilians performing military support, as well as their family members. Materials may be ordered online at http://www.eknowledge.com/DANTES or by calling 951-25-6407.

Visit these schools in the Community Support Building during their office hours, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

eRau has a PRogRaM foR YouEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) has

the graduate, undergraduate and certificate programs to help you achieve your academic and career goals. While in Rota, with Embry-Riddle Worldwide, you can get your education in a way that works best for you: in the traditional classroom, available at more than 150 locations throughout the world; online, from anywhere across the globe; EagleVision Classroom-web video conferencing between classrooms; EagleVision Home Web video conferencing from the convenience of your home; and Blended, which allows you to combine learn-ing modes to suit your lifestyle. Visit our website at http://worldwide.erau.edu or contact your local office at [email protected] to learn about available programs and courses. Call ERAU at 727-2984.

uMuC offeRs MultiPle degReesThere’s a reason more than 93,000 students have

chosen UMUC. They have experienced faculty with professional knowledge, plus UMUC is regionally ac-credited and internationally recognized. UMUC Europe offers several certificate programs, along with many as-sociate, bachelor's and master's degree programs. On top of that, there are many other degree options through the UMUC Stateside Campus. Stop by the UMUC office here in Rota and find out how UMUC can help you reach your academic goals. They are open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you can't stop by their office in the Community Service Building (CSB), call them at 727-2917 or email them at [email protected].

CentRal texas College (CtC) Classes Central Texas College is a regionally accredited col-

lege serving various certificate degree programs. Cur-rently, CTC is offering four face-to-face degree programs in criminal justice, fire protection, child development and hospitality management. CTC face-to-face courses are eight weeks long, one night a week, 6 - 9 p.m. There are several other available online degree programs, and registration for these is open every month. If you’re inter-ested in enrolling and registering to take classes, please contact CTC field representatives for more information at 727- 2574 or email CTC at [email protected].

ou of f e R s Ma s t e R o f hu M a n Relations

The University of Oklahoma offers a Master of Human Relations. The Master of Human Relations program of-fers emphasis in organizational studies, counseling and the helping professions and social change. Face-to-face classes are taught Tuesday through Friday, 6 - 9:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Online classes are also available each semester. The MHR is a non-thesis program which includes four core classes, six electives and one internship experience for a total of 36 semester hours. For more information, call OU at 727-2799 or email at [email protected].

suRViVal sPanish With sR. CleMente Tuesdays and Thursdays through June, choose from 9 to 10 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays through June 18 come and enjoy our 20-hour Spanish course for beginners. This course for beginners it is simple and fun and these les-sons are useful, easy and interesting. We will help you go from speaking no Spanish at all to being able to fulfill basic communication needs.

iCR (MandatoRY)WEEKLY through October, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Rota's Intercultural Relations Course (ICR) is a man-datory four-day course for all newly stationed personnel assigned to Commander, U.S. Naval Activities Spain; uniform of the day is required for all service members and business attire for civilians and dependents. You will be trained in diplomacy and learn some of the customs, traditions, and history of the host country.

Participation in the ICR program is critical to the suc-cessful and smooth adjustment to living overseas in the Kingdom of Spain. Vouchers are available for childcare services during class times. Your ICR instructor will give you the voucher upon completion of the course. These vouchers allow for free Morale, Welfare and Recreation childcare services at the Child Development Center (CDC) hourly care during the ICR class, plus an ad-ditional 30 minutes (15 minutes before and 15 minutes after class) driving time each day of the course. Space reservation at the hourly care should be made one week in advance by contacting the CDC at 727-1100. All

personnel attending ICR must sign up the week prior to ICR to reserve a seat. Failure to sign up could result in being delayed attending ICR. Sign up is required by the individuals attending, not the sponsor. Call 727-3232 or stop by FFSC to secure your spot today.

Men’s gRouPMonday and June 26, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

A new Men’s Group is forming. The group will meet weekly to discuss topics of mutual interest, personal is-sues confronting us, and share the passing of our lives. Such groups create deep friendships that are often missing in today’s world of impersonal interactions. We will be using The Men’s Group Manual as our organizing guidebook. For more information or to register, please call 727-3232 or email [email protected]. CDC childcare vouchers are available for this workshop; ad-vanced reservations are required.

10 stePs to fedeRal eMPloYMentMonday, 8:30 to 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. Call to sign-up at 727-3232.

CoMMuniCation bReakdoWn Monday, 1 to 3 p.m., childcare provided

In this workshop you’ll learn about the seven most de-structive communication breakdowns. More importantly, you’ll learn how to avoid these breakdowns with practical guidelines and tips. To become a better communicator, you need to consciously work at it. The rewards are worth the effort! CDC childcare vouchers are available for this workshop; advanced reservations are required. Contact the CDC at 727-1100. For more information or to register for our workshop, please call 727-3232.

saVing and inVestingTuesday, 9 to 10 a.m.

Retirement? Kids’ college? TSP? 401K? This dy-namic workshop gives you information you need to make an informed decision about your future. Call 727-3232 to sign up for this workshop

CaPstone eVent tRansition-gPs Tuesday, 30, 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Final mandatory brief after completing Transition-GPS, must be scheduled via command career counselor (CCC) or by calling 727-3232 .

t-gPs (Cttt) teChniCal tRaining tRaCkTuesday and Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Career Technical Training Track assists ser-vice members and/or spouses in transitioning to civilian

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tourSGuided tours through Puertas de Tierra and Torreon (old city gate and tower), Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., free admission

Guided tours through Rota's Luna Castle, Saturday and Sunday, 1 and 5 p.m. Prior registration is required at the Tourist Office, 2, Cuna Street, tickets €1

Picobarro Second Hand Market, Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sargento Cespedes Street, Rota

Alcazar de Jerez, oldest Moorish Fortress of Jerez, camara obscura, octogonal tower, Arab gardens, Villavicencio Palace, oil mill, mosque and Arab baths, Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Flea Market, Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Alameda Vieja (by the Moorish castle), Jerez de la FronteraSevilla bullring guided tours, daily, 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., tickets €7, Mondays, 3 - 7 p.m.,

entrance is free. Call 954-22-4577

Sevilla Reales Alcázar (Moorish fortress) guided tours, daily, 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., tickets €8.75

Sevilla Cathedral and Giralda tours, Mondays, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Tuesdays to Saturdays, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sundays, 2:30 - 6 p.m., tickets €8

Como Bailan los Caballos Andaluces (How Andalusian Horses Dance), every Tuesday and Thursday, noon, Recreo de las Cadenas, Duque de Abrantes Avenue, Jerez de la Frontera, tickets €19 to 25, call 956-31-8008 or visit http://www.realescuela.org

River Journey Sanlúcar-Guadalquivir River-Doñana Park, Real Fernando Ship, Fabrica de Hielo, Bajo de Guia, daily, 10 a.m., tickets adults €16.50, children €8.20, call 956-36-3813 or visit http://www.visitasdonana.com

artMomentos de Silencio, painting display by

Pepe Palacios, Santa Catalina Castle, Cadiz, through June 21

Permanent sculpture display by Luis Vasallo, Centro Cultural Reina Sofia, Cadiz

FlaMenCoFlamenco show, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Fridays, 10:30, 11:30 p.m.

Flamenco show, Fridays and Saturdays, 10 p.m., El Lagar del Tio Parrilla, Plaza del Mercado, Jerez de la Frontera, 956-33-8334

Flamenco show, Fridays and Saturdays at 9:30 p.m., Tabanco “El Pasaje,” Santa Maria Street, Jerez de la Frontera

eat/DrinkGonzalez Byass Bodega - Jerez de la Frontera, Monday to Saturday, noon, 1, 2, and 5 p.m., tickets €12 to 15

Sandeman Bodega - Jerez de la Frontera, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 11:30 a.m., 12:30 and 1:30 p.m.

Barbadillo Bodega - Sanlúcar, Tuesdays to Saturdays, 11 a.m., €3

MuSiC No sin Musica music festival, July 3 to 4, Cadiz Piers, Cadiz, for more information visit http://www.guiadecadiz.com

Al Rumbo music festival, July 16 to 18, Chipiona - Costa Ballena, Europa Avenue, for more information visit http://www.guiadecadiz.com

Lenny Kravitz in concert, July 20, Barclaycard Center, Madrid, tickets €40 to €70, http://www.livenation.es

Alejandro Sanz in concert, Aug. 1, 10 p.m., Plaza de Toros de Algeciras

SportSWorld GP Bike Legends, June 19 to 21, Jerez de la Frontera Circuit; live music, trail shows, paddock access, entertainment ,etc.,visit http://www.circuitodejerez.com for more information

Kite Surfing World Championship, July 9 to 19, Playa de Los Carriles, Tarifa

Long-Range Events

Area ActivitiesBullfightsSevilla Plaza de la Real Maestranza, novel bullfight, June 21, 7 p.m., David de Miranda, Curro Duran, and Alejandro Fermin

Algeciras bullring, on horseback and regular bullfight, June 26, 6:30 p.m., Pablo hermoso de Mendoza, El Fandi, and Alejandro Talavante

Algeciras bullring, June 27, 6:30 p.m., Morante de la Puebla, Jose Maria Manzanares, and David Galvan

Events this WeekFooDRuta del Caracol, through Sunday, downtown Chipiona

FlaMenCoBallet Flamenco de Lidia Cabello,

Wednesday, 9 p.m., Gran Teatro Falla, Plaza de Fragela, Cadiz

SportSXIII Duatlon Across Sanlúcar City, Sun-day, Sanlucar de Barrameda, http://

www.adguadalquivir.com

artUp Around the Bend, photo display by Christian Lagata, Edificio Constitucion 1812, Cadiz, ends Sunday


It was standing room only inside the base chapel as service members, family, and friends recognized Rota’s newest college graduates, June 4.

Sixty-four Sailors, airmen, military spouses and Depart-ment of Defense civilians received their degrees during Rota’s 2015 Navy College graduation ceremony, where 16 different colleges were represented.

Capt. Greg Pekari, commander, U.S. Naval Activities Spain, remarked on the various challenges each new graduate had to overcome to be able to sit where they were that day.

“It took a lot of time, discipline and perseverance to finish what you started,” said Pekari. “You had to balance your time between your studies, work, taking care of your family and spending time with your friends. That’s a dif-ficult thing to do.”

Pekari said the senior leadership throughout Naval Station Rota’s 39 tenant commands are proud of their service members, spouses, and civilians for stepping out of their comfort zone and challenging themselves, but also stressed the importance of continuing on to even higher education.

“The homework is behind you, the deadlines have been met, and your goal has been accomplished,” said Pekari. “Even though you will leave here with a degree, I challenge you to not stop here. Use your degree and talents to improve the lives of others and the environment around you: your family, your friends, your service, and your country.”

The keynote speaker of the commencement ceremony was Lee Williams, Ph.D., dean of the Graduate College at the University of Oklahoma. Williams has more than 6,000 students worldwide in the Graduate College at the University of Oklahoma, 1,500 of which are active duty military stationed overseas. He often uses his military students as an example for those on campus.

“When the stateside student complains about how much time and effort they have to spend getting the work done by the allotted time, I like to mention that my military students complete the same course work in the same al-lotted time, along with all of their other demanding military responsibilities,” said Williams

Williams believes that furthering your education not only benefits yourself, it benefits your family, your em-ployer, your colleagues, and society.

“The real value of the education is that you become[a] more capable, knowledgeable, innovative, and adaptive professional that has great propensity to develop your leadership skills and help you become leaders in your chosen area,” said Williams. “Congratulations for doing what it took to get where you are now. Take this degree that you’ve earned and make something of it.”

Among the 64 graduates, were a Sailor and his wife, who motivated one another to meet course deadlines and do the necessary studying to ensure they keep their

grades up. Master-at-Arms 1st Class Jesse Zambrano received

an Associate Degree in Emergency Management and Homeland Security from Coastline Community College, while his wife Sasha, received an Associate Degree in General Studies from the University of Maryland Univer-sity College.

“It was challenging at times but you just have to find the time to get your work done and not make excuses,” said Jesse Zambrano. “Now that I’m done with this one, I’m going to keep moving forward.”

“It was excellent to be able to walk with my husband as we both received our degrees,” said his wife, Sasha Zambrano. “He has made it possible for me to get this degree by being patient when I had classes to go to and studying to get done.”

The Navy College Program mission is to provide con-tinual academic support to Sailors and their spouses while they pursue a technical or college degree, regardless of their location or duty station.

Rota Recognizes New Graduates during Navy College CommencementBy MC1 (SW) Brian DietrickNAVSTA Rota Public Affairs

Sailors, airmen, military spouses and Department of Defense civilians stand prior to walking up to the stage to receive their dilomas during Rota’s 2015 Navy College graduation ceremony, June 4. During the ceremony, 64 people received their degrees from 16 different colleges.

Photos by MC1 (SW) Brian Dietrick

Above: Lee Williams, Ph.D., dean of the Graduate College at the University of Oklahoma, and keynote speaker, discusses the value of education to the graduates during Rota’s 2015 Navy College graduation ceremony June 4. Left: Master-at-Arms 1st Class Jesse Zambrano, left, and his wife, Sasha, pose for a photo together after Rota’s 2015 Navy College graduation ceremony, June 4. Jesse received an Associate Degree in Emergency Management and Homeland Security from Coastline Community College, while his wife Sasha, received an Associate Degree in General Studies from the University of Maryland University College.


Class of 2015

Camden Bigelow

Carmen CaBassa

Cheyenne BataC

dianelBa Batista-dominguez

ellen BirCh

andrew halford

armand herrera

ashley gorman

estevan gallardo

Jahmel ingram

Jalahna Burton

matthew gramkee

John gartland-Bonet

Jonas CamaCho

natasha BelCher

niCholas gartland-Bonet

raquel henry

tiffani drisColl

SalutatorianDavid Glasgow Farragut High School

Valedictorian


asia reyes

azsa wilson

aleJandro lopez

armando lopez

Brandon maklary

franCesCa santo

gage mCClintiCk

kenneth sitkowski

marquetta magwood

naomi sterling

naryeong kim

kaitlynn kraft

katarina zarieva

patriCk laroBis

preston wheele

ronald roBinette

steven spenCer

tamia Johnson

trevor neuBauer

tuCker kallenBaCh

Photos courtesy of Steve Bond


Vibrant pieces of artwork with a dark undercurrent dominate a long table in an open classroom and serve as a grim reminder to many touchy issues swirling around the media. You would probably never guess that the unassuming girl with blonde hair and stylish black glasses busy framing art was their creator. The David Glasgow Farragut (DGF) High School senior could be anybody, but the accomplished student, who just so happens to also be the school’s valedictorian, is filled to the brim with creativity and concepts she hopes will be a catalyst for change.

When I first met Birch she was gliding around the classroom putting the final touches on a few of her pieces. She was preparing for the “Everyday Occurrences” themed art show debuting that same night in Rota. The weeklong showcase featured student’s artwork from sixth to 12th grade, but many of these pieces were done by Birch.

“Putting the show together has been nice,” said Birch. “To look back at the development I’ve done and the changes in my work, and also I like to look at the idea as a whole. I’m pretty satisfied with a lot of [my art pieces].”

The only student in Advanced Placement (AP) Drawing class, Birch had to complete a challenging two-part exam. The first part consisted of breadth: 12 pieces showcasing different mediums, ideas, and the range of her skills. The second part is known as the concentration, which revolves around a central idea you have to choose and develop with a similar medium.

“I’ve always been really interested in politics so I knew I wanted to do something with a more political spin,” said Birch. “You have to do 12 pieces so I figured I would do something I’m interested in. In the summer, a lot of stuff was going on with the different shootings. That was my starting point. I started out with two images about those two events and then I elaborated on a lot of events that were important to me.”

Birch had a year to complete 12 pieces. Always one to go above and beyond, Birch completed 22. She had a semester (three to four months) to complete the second portion of the exam so she pumped out one piece every week to achieve her goal.

Despite reaching this goal and surpassing it, Birch didn’t always work at this dizzying pace. As a matter of fact, Birch didn’t really start hitting her stride artistically until she started taking art classes under the tutelage of Linda White, another bright figure in the classroom, who has known her since she was 10 years old.

“I don’t think I pushed what I could do until I started high school,” said Birch. “When I was in Spanish school, art classes were copying pictures and it wasn’t really anything new. When I started with Miss White, she had a really different teaching style. She’s always pushing you to try something new and do better.”

Birch showed me a variety of pieces she’s done over the years. The first one that really stood out to me was a multi-colored self-portrait done in the 11th grade.

“A lot of the time when people see my stuff they say it looks like images from a children’s book,” said Birch. “I think it’s probably the medium because it’s pen and watercolor. I also think it’s the way I show figures, it’s pretty conventional in a way that it’s depicted. But then I arrange it in a way that it’s clearly not from a children’s book.”

Birch showed me another piece of her work depicting a homeless man fragmented into different parts done with ink and cross-hatching.

“One thing I started in my concentration was looking at these forms and taking the central figure and fragmenting it,” said Birch. “I really started looking at form and the way to divide it and recreate it in a way that looks at positive and negative space.

Making the right arrangement where it becomes a more

powerful image. It’s always tempting to put everything in the middle and not worry about composition, but that’s something Miss White had me focus on a lot this year.”

Birch’s focus on composition has begun to pay off in terms of improvement in skill and the person responsible for this is White. However, her teacher has many great things to say about Birch’s skillset and character.

“What I think is wonderful about Ellen is she is a true Renaissance woman,” said White. “She can do so many things with ease and grace. I love her work ‘cause it’s relevant and it’s important and it’s just a crying shame that we don’t have [a] bigger venue to put her out there because it’s a great message.”

That message is at the center of every one of Birch’s pieces whether it focuses on street harassment, homelessness, and sexuality in different cultures.

“I’m one of those politics nerds,” said Birch. “I do modeling [an event where students simulate the legislative process of different parts of the U.S. government] and I did state Senate, so that was a really fun part of this year. You go to a convention for a week and it’s a simulation of the Senate. In that what I was really looking at was

income inequality. We have such a large rich poor divide and that’s an issue I find really disturbing.”

Growing up overseas has given Birch a different perspective on the political affairs and has allowed her to see certain pieces of art she’s studied in art history first-hand. This rare position has had a huge influence on her work and thought process.

“I think it’s given me a really different perspective because in Spain I think the expectation for people’s socio-economic level, there’s an expectation that the government will ensure people have certain privileges,” said Birch. “In Spain they have nationalized health care, which we also have in the U.S., but they also have regulations that really protect workers and unemployed people. I’m not saying the Spanish government is perfect, but it’s shown me that American political ideology isn’t the only kind. So I’ve gotten a much broader perspective on what people consider the norm and what people expect compared to other countries.”

This international influence can be seen in many pieces of her art and adds a certain bit of diversity. Even though she put a lot of work into this particular body of work, this isn’t the first time her artwork has been showcased.

“I’ve shown pieces before because I do a program called Creative Connections,” said Birch. “It happens in November and it’s program where different art students for visual performing arts will go for each school and have a workshop. That was really fun for me. I think it’s one of the best things I’ve done in high school. We have a show at the very end so I love art shows. I associate them with that.”

When I asked Birch about her accomplishments, White laughed and interjected.

“You’re probably talking to the most accomplished girl in our school,” said White. “We’re trying to figure out if there’s anything she hasn’t done. She took five AP classes just this year. Student council leadership. Future educators. She does everything.”

It soon became obvious how much of a workload Birch takes on every semester. For most students this would be a staggering weight, but Birch makes it look easy.

“It was really tough because my schedule was pretty full,” said Birch. “I just had to do it. I stayed up late finishing it or staying after school. I haven’t had a lot of free time this year.”

Birch is living very much in the present, but has her mind set on the future. She’s planning to attend Washington University in St. Louis and plans to double major in art history and political science.

Birch graduated Friday and seems to have the whole world ahead of her no matter how clichéd that may sound, and her teacher can attest to that.

“Our mission statement is to encourage and grow global citizens and I think Ellen really epitomizes that,” said White. “As an incoming member of society with a global mindset she is exemplary in that capacity."

Enter the Artistic World of Ellen BirchBy MC2 (SW) Grant WamackNAVSTA Rota Public Affairs

Ellen Birch, center, stands with family and friends during the "Everyday Occurences" themed art show in Rota.

Photo by Linda White


life while navigating through the choices and decisions involved in selecting a technical career. Participants will receive assistance in identifying required creden-tials and investigating training options to pursue those qualifications. The outcome is a customized plan for success to help smooth a service members’ transition to a technical career.

For an optimal experience in this course, VA recommends completion of the Core Transition GPS program prior to attending. If available, participants should bring their Individual Transition Plan (ITP), Military Service Transcripts, O*Net Self-Assessment/MOC Crosswalk results and personal budget to the workshop. For more information on the course, please contact your installation’s VA Benefits Advisor, Heather Hess, at the Fleet and Family Support Center or via email at [email protected].

life ManageMent seRies Tuesday and June 18, 23, 25, 10 a.m. to noon, childcare provided

Learn different ways to manage your life before it is too late! Learn how to deal with stress, develop empathy, respond instead of react, change your self-talk, communicate assertively, adjust expecta-tions, forgive, and think things over. This is a self-paced series; four sessions will give you the tools to transform your life. CDC childcare vouchers are available for

this workshop; advanced reservations are required. Contact the CDC at 727-1100. For more information or to register for our workshop, please call 727-3232.

ConfliCt Resolution Wednesday, 10 a.m. to noon, childcare provided

When good people have a falling out, only one of them may be at fault at first; but if the strife continues, usually both become guilty. Unmanaged conflict has caused many hardships in the workplace and at home. It can cause people to suffer, missions to fail and families to separate; yet conflict is inevitable.

This workshop helps people manage conflict by examining their attitudes and behaviors when faced with conflicting situations; practicing skills that prevent conflict from escalating; and, working with others to solve problems allowing people to grow, missions to succeed, and families to strengthen.

CDC childcare vouchers are available for this workshop; advanced reservations are required. Contact the CDC at 727-1100 to register your child. For more in-formation or to register for our workshop, please call 727-3232.

fedeRal RésuMé June 18, 10 to 11 a.m.

Target your federal résumé to highlight your qualifications to human resource of-fices and hiring managers. Learn about keywords, the certificate of eligibility, and the special requirements of a federal ré-sumé. Call 727-3232 to sign up.

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To place a classified ad submit information in 25 words or less by the Sunday prior to desired publication date. Classifieds will run for one edition only. Free ads are available to TEI cardholders for non-commercial goods. Email submissions to [email protected]. Non-TEI cardholders and/or ads of a commercial nature (pets for sale, real estate, for-profit business) require payment and must be submitted to Cristina Pamplona at [email protected] or fax to 956-54-2997.

el mercado lvg./dng. room with fireplace, kitchen, terrace and patio, A/C in lvg. rm. and master bdrm., wood floors in bedrooms, marble in living room and kitchen, 2 minutes from the beach and next to the pine forest, €950/mo. (community fees included). Call 651-83-8588 or email [email protected].

J E R E ZSPACIOUS APARTMENT IN JEREZ FOR RENT: 5 bdrm., 4 bath, apartment in Jerez, Avda. Álvaro Domecq, doorman s e r v i c e s , € 9 0 0 / m o n t h . Co n t a c t m a r i a h i g u e r o t o c o n @ g m a i l . c o m .

R O T A HOUSE FOR RENT: Avenida Jose Maria Ruiz Mateos, 25, listed and information in housing, €1,260 (negotiable), 4 bdrm., 2 bath., kitchen, lvg. rm. hobby rm. TV rm., library, air conditioning and heating, parking possibility, front and back courtyards, dog park, and wide roof terrace. Call 670-69-9487.

NEW DUPLEX IN ROTA: 3 bdrm., 2 bath, kitchen and laundry rm., lvg./dng. rm., garage, storage rm., central heating, A/C and fireplace, large terrace with views to the pool and rooftop terrace, €1,150/mo. Call Ana at 647-91-2971.

PRETTY TOWNHOUSE IN NEW AREA OF ROTA: Lots of light, 2 bdrm. (one large), private parking, big basement, 80 m2 terrace with lots of sun and okay for barbecue. Located 2 minutes from The Steakhouse. Call 629-73-7038.

M I S C E L L A N E O U SSEEKING EMPLOYMENT: S er ious, responsible girl with many years of experience with references, available for cleaning and childcare. Medium level of English, owns car. Call 626-37-6625.

ENGLISH INSTRUC TORS: Looking for native English instructors to work in Rota with children. Must possess Spanish work permit. Call 622-74-1735.

BICOC AS HOME C ARE SERVICES: Looking for domestic HELP? Yes we can help you!! Would you like to employ a par t t ime nanny, cook , c leaner, seamstress, babysitter or housekeeper in general? We will also help you with all the required documents. Ask for Manuela 672-45-5175 / [email protected].

PERSONAL TRAINER: Experienced personal trainer can help you reach your goals. Contact Carlos at 664-57-9018 or [email protected].

C A R D E TA I L I N G : H a n d wa s h i n g

extras, timing belt, water pump, oil and filters all new, total up to date on maintenance. Call Ray, 653-78-0296.

F O R S A L EFREE KIT TENS: Kittens f ree to a good home, 1 1/2-month old kittens (Apri l 1). Call Lydia 659-91-4125.

T WIN BED AND FRAME: Mattress c o ve r a n d s h e e t s i n c l u d e d ; w i l l d e l i ve r, € 6 0 . Ca l l 6 5 1 - 3 4 - 3 0 1 7 .

R E N T A L SPROPERTY MANAGEMENT: Cleaning and maintenance, key handling, access to U.K. rental bookings. Call Ray at 653-78-0296.

C H I P I O N AHOUSE: 200 m2 house in 1,200 m2 plot for long-term rent by owner, 3 bdrm., 3 bath, in Camino de la Reyerta (5 min. to Chipiona and Sanlúcar), sheltered parking space, automatic gate, roof terrace with sea views, dog house, large garden, mosquito nets, ceiling fans, detached summer house with own kitchen, terrace, bar, bathroom, and barbecue area. 250 meters to the beach, 20 min. to base; listed in housing. Pictures on http://www.sweethomespain.es, ref. nº70037. English fluently spoken. Price €2,100 negotiable; direct from owner. Please call 667-58-6839 or email [email protected] for more details and viewings. Available now.

E L P U E R T O DETACHED HOUSE IN LAS REDES: Next to beach, pool, 4 bdrm., 2 ½ bath, A/C, driveway, nice yard, well/garden, gardener pool maintenance included, €1,525/month. English spoken; Call 639-31-0436, email [email protected].

HOUSE FOR RENT IN PUERTO: Calle Currican, 6, 4 bdrm., 2 bath “adosado” in quiet neighborhood; living/dng. rm w/ chimney and built-in bookshelves. Ample pantry in kitchen; breakfast nook w/skylight; large storeroom; deck off upstairs rear BDRM; balcony off upstairs front BDRM. A/C Heat. Front porch and yard w/orange tree; on and off street parking; 6 miles to USN HQ; 10 min. walk to beach. Listed with housing, or call Tomas Santana at 649-43-9254.

READY FOR A SHORT-TERM RENTAL: Available June 12, sleeps 8 people, free Wi-Fi and AFN. Beautiful 1-level furnished chalet in El Puerto; 15 min drive from base N-IV easy access; 4 bdrm., 2 bath, pool, garden, fruit trees, quiet neighborhood near El Paseo. Fully furnished (linens/towels), complete w/220v appliances plus weekly 4-hr maid service. June

€1,540/week (€220/day), July €1,650/week. Perfect for large family. Photos https://w w w.facebook.com/pages/CASA-De-Amour/138834952867929.

A P A R T M E N T R I G H T O N T H E FUENTEBRAVIA BEACH WITH AMAZING VIEWS: 2 bdrm., 1 bath. lvg./dng. area and kitchen, A/C, heat, and solar panel system for hot water, furnished or unfurnished. Asking €1,100 (includes community fees). Listed in housing. Contact Coco at 699-79-4899 or Brigitte 956-85-1396.

CHALET IN EL CARMEN: 300 m2 built, 2 floors, 600 m2 lot, 5 very ample bdrms., dressing rooms, 4 full bath, large living room, game room, laundry room, large kitchen, enclosed fireplace w/vents, central heat and A/C, ground level parking with automatic gate. A-1153. Price: €2,100/mo. Call 667-46-1878 or 956-85-0183.

CHALET IN EL AGUILA: 250 m2 built, 2,000 m2 lot, 4 ample bedrooms, 3 ½ bath, enclosed fireplace w/vents, ample kitchen with office, central heat and air, pool, well, enclosed 2 car garage. A-1349. Price: €2,800/mo. Call 667-46-1878 or 956-85-0183.

ATTACHED HOUSE IN EL AGUILA: 200 m2 built, 2 very ample bedrooms plus 1 bedroom in the half basement, 3 bath, living room, separate dinning room, kitchen with office, large half basement, covered porch, yard, central heat and air, ground level parking. A-1381. Price: €1,500/mo. Call 667-46-1878 or 956-85-0183.

HOUSE FOR RENT IN PUERTO BEHIND BAILEY'S: 4 bdrm., 2 bath, "adosado" in quiet neighborhood, lvg./dng. rm. w/chimney, ample pantry in kitchen, breakfast nook w/skylight, large storeroom, deck off upstairs rear bedroom, balcony off upstairs front bedroom, A/C and heat, covered front porch and yard w/orange tree, off-street parking, 6 miles to USN HQ bldg, 10 min walk to beach. Tel: 649-43-9254.

TOWNHOUSE IN FUENTEBRAVIA: 3 minutes from the beach, ocean view from master bedroom. Kitchen, bathroom, living room with A/C and fireplace on main floor, 3 bdrm., and bathroom upstairs, small yard in front and back with driveway for car. Could be furnished if so desired. Listed in housing, €1,104/mo., negotiable. Call 637-07-0876.

B E A C H F R O N T P E N T H O U S E I N FUENTEBRAVIA: 3 bdrm., 2 bath with awesome views, furnished kitchen, nice spacious lvg./dng. area, A/C and heat, solar panel hot water, 2 beachfront terraces, underground parking for cars, asking €2K (includes community fees ). Sorry, no pets and no smoking on premises. Contact Coco at 699-79-4899 (English spoken).

TOWNHOUSE IN EL MANANTIAL: 135 m2, 3 floors, 4 bdrm., 2.5 bath, ample

2012 NISSAN FRONTIER PICKUP TRUCK: U.S. spec., black, extended cab, automatic, fully loaded, many accessories. For U.S. sponsored citizens, $16,300 (KBB value). Call 608-79-8514.

2002 BMW 318i COUPE: Manual, 59,500 miles, fine car, €3,950, call 653-78-0296.

2006 AUTOMATIC KIA PICANTO: 39,500 miles, excellent condition as checked out by Kia, €4,200, call 653-78-0296.

2 0 0 3 A U T O M A T I C F O R D F U S I O N : 2 5 K m i l e s , l i k e n e w, s i l ve r, € 3 , 9 9 0 , c a l l 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6 .

AUTOMATIC VOLKSWAGEN BORA: In great shape, 66K miles, €3,950, call 653-78-0296.

2005 BMW 530i: European spec., 4-door, nice interior/exterior, inline 6-cylinder engine, 6-speed manual transmission, 106,933 miles, contact Shalyn or Garrett Nelson for more details by Facebook, phone at 918-325-2335 or email [email protected], [email protected].

2003 AUTOMATIC RENAULT CLIO: Superb shape, 62K miles, new timing belt, €3,950, ITV good, European spec., call 653-78-0296.

2002 AUTOMATIC OPEL VECTRA: 49,500 miles, in excellent mechanical, body and interior shape, timing belt, water pump just changed, up to date on maintenance, new disk pads and tires, €3,850, 653-78-0296.

2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF: 4-door, 1.6-liter gas engine, great shape, , 84K miles, beautiful car, €3,950, 653-78-0296.

2 0 0 4 O P E L CO R S A AU TO M AT I C : D i e s e l , n i ce c a r, I T V g o o d, Eu ro. s p e c . , € 4 , 4 0 0 , 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6 .

2002 AUTOMATIC FORD FOCUS: 1.6 gasoline, in excellent mechanical shape, inside very clean, 99K miles, ITV good, European spec., €3,950, 653-78-0296.

2001 AUTOMATIC BMW 530M: Mint, beautiful car, €5,200, 126K miles, ITV good, European spec., 653-78-0296.

2000 CITROEN XSARA: In excellent mechanical shape as per independent a d j u s t e r s , b o d y g o o d , i n t e r i o r good, 149K miles, €2,500, ITV good, E u r o p e a n s p e c . , 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6 .

2 0 0 4 F O R D M O N D E O : S t a t i o n wagon, great family car in excellent mechanical shape, interior and exterior clean, low miles, €4,400, 653-78-0296.

2000 CITROEN XSARA HDi: Diesel, 121K miles, just passed ITV, timing belt just changed, owned by brother o f a g o o d m e c h a n i c , i n p e r f e c t shape, red, €2,950, 653-78-0296.

2006 MAZDA 6: Diesel, car is like-new, immaculate, 83K miles, €5,700, European spec., ITV passed, all the

A U T O S2 0 0 2 T O Y O T A R A V - 4 : S i l v e r , automatic, 90,200 ki lometers, IT V good, A/C, radio. $4,000, 956-82-1573.

2 0 1 2 N I S S A N F R O N T I E R P I C U P TRUCK: U.S. spec., black, extended cab, automatic, fully loaded, many accessories. U.S.-sponsored citizens, $16.3K (KBB value), call 608-79-8514.

2011 BMW 135i: 57,580 miles, 6-speed standard transmission, like new condition, 2 doors, electric sun roof, doors, windows, mirrors, multifunction steering wheel, radio with GPS navigation/DVD/CD, back up sensors, USB adapter, run flat tires, $23K. Contact Derrick at 647-59-2896.

1999 HYUNDAI SONATA 2.0I GLS: 16V 136PS (horsepower), manual, in excellent mechanical shape, 143K miles, ITV good, European spec., €2,400; 653-78-0296.

2004 PEUGEOT 206: 1.6 quicksilver 110PS (horsepower), manual, in excellent mechanical shape, 124K miles, ITV good, European spec., €2,950; 653-78-0296.

2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE: Small SUV, perfect for families needing extra space, Euro spec., 5-speed, 109K miles, AWD, ITV until October, $2,500. Whatsapp 629-69-4941.

2004 AUTOMATIC HONDA CRV: Gasoline, Euro spec., great car, must see! $7,500, perfect family car. wCall 626-23-5593.

1999 MERCEDES BENZ SLK 200: Red hard top convertible, excellent condition, €5,000. Contact Larry Smith at 699-45-2473.

1990 AUDI 90: 4-door manual, good condition, Euro spec., ITV until October 2015, €1,500. Cal l 651-34-3017.

1 9 7 0 S E AT : 1 4 3 0 s e d a n , f u l l y r e f u r b i s h e d , 3 7 K k i l o m e t e r s , asking €3,000. Call 680-83-4677.

2004 AUTOMATIC TOYOTA YARIS: Impeccable shape, 79K miles, coupe, ITV good, European spec., call 653-78-0296.

2 0 0 1 AU TO M AT I C V O L K S WAG E N GOLF: 82K miles, impeccable, new Michelin sports tires, €4,400, ITV good, European spec., call 653-78-0296.

2007 PEUGEOT 307 STATION WAGON: 7-seater, great family car in perfect shape, ITV good, diesel, €4,950, call 653-78-0296.

2008 NISSAN MICRA: 4-door automatic, very low mileage, 4 brand new tires, IT V Februar y 2016, asking $5,800 OBO. Call 727-2724 or 671-10-0215.

2005 NISSAN MICRA SPORT: 5-speed manual transmission, nice tires and rims, ITV February 2016, asking $4,800 OBO. Call 727-2724 or 671-10-0215.

a n d d e t a i l i n g o f a n y v e h i c l e . Please call Merchi at 675-13-5235.

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: Dog sitting, lots of experience who loves animals. Home care provider lots of experience. Worked in the States for 7 years. First aid, CPR and courses in child abuse detection, safety, learning environment and health, exc. references with lots of children and elderly experience, has transportation, excellent spoken English. Call Inma at 617-18-3881.

L O S T A N D F O U N DDo you think you lost or misplaced something? NAVSTA Rota Lost and Found may have it! We currently have lost property in our inventory. If you have lost or misplaced personal items please contact 727-LAWS (5297) and ask for a Lost and Found Custodian to identify/claim your item. We will try to contact owners of lost items if there are personal identifiers available. All items will be disposed of after 90 days.

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HRO: Engineering Technician, GS-0802-11, closes Tuesday; Secretary, GS-0318-04, closes Wednesday. SPANISH POSITIONS: No open Spanish positions. Customer service hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walk-in hours are 9 a.m. to noon. Appointments can be made from noon to 4 p.m. Call 727-1643 for more info

MWR: CYP assistant, CY-I/II (flex); CYP assistant target level, CY-II (full time); CYP assistant CDC, CY-I/II (full time); CYP assistant SAC, CY-I/II (full time); CYP operations clerk SAC, NF-02 (flex, NTE 3 months); Cashier, NF-01 (flex); Club operations assistant, NF-02 (flex); Food service worker, NA-01 (flex); Bartender, NA-03 (flex); Lifeguard, NF-01 (flex); Lifeguard, NF-01 (flex, NTE 6 months); Recreation assistant, NF-02 (flex - USNSE Madrid); and, Teen Summer Hire Program (NTE 25 hours per week). Applications and forms can be downloaded and submitted through Rota MWR’s website by visiting http://www.rotamwr.com. No need to come to the office, fill it out and submit it all from your home.

the coastline - june 11, 2015

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