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https://www.cnic.navy.mil/rota February 9, 2012 Volume 22 Issue 5 U.S. Naval Activities, Spain

The CoastlineJoint Forces Working Together

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U .S. and Spanish Train in Aircraf t Mishap a n d M a s s C a s u a l t y R e s p o n s e E x e r c i s e

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Motorcycle Safety, Getting Out in FrontHola Rota,

Motorcycle safety has been a CNO priority for as long as I’ve been in the Navy. Though it is not a war on terror or a cure for cancer, we have been on a long campaign to keep our Navy and Marine Corps ridership

safe. In fact, when it comes to motorcycle safety, there is no other employer in the world that takes such an intrusive leadership approach to sav-ing lives and managing the seabag full of risks that come with motorcycle ownership. For the most part we’ve been successful because we get out in front intellectually, to man-

age these risks. The Navy’s Traffic Safety Program Manual (OPNAVINST 5100.12H), NAVADMIN 310/08, NAVADMIN 147/10 and NAVADMIN 372/11 all speak to motorcycle risk management and place specific leadership responsibilities on the chain of command, starting with the motorcyclist’s first khaki and ending with their commanding officer. As I said, however, this is a campaign and not a battle, and needs constant at-tention and updating.

Statistics show that the failure of other motorists to visually identify motorcycles in traffic is the leading cause of all motorcycle accidents. They also show that riding a sport bike, (the rider in the forward leaning position with feet aft of center of gravity) poses even greater risks. In fact, of all the U. S. Navy and Marine Corps motorcyclists killed in FY11, more than 80 percent were riding sport bikes. Of these fatalities, 75 percent had not completed the military sport bike rider course. You might be saying “What, come again Skipper! What happened to the service getting out in front?”

Well, evidently 16 service members in FY11 weren’t out in front – and every one of them had a first khaki and a motorcycle safety coordinator. So, looking closely, that makes at least 32 more people that weren’t out in front, and each one of them had a division officer and a department head – that’s 32 more people. And each one of them had an XO and a CO – that’s 32 more. Well, you get the picture. In all, 16 service members killed last year represents a huge number of people that took their eyes off the ball.

There are few things in life that can change as many

lives as a vehicle crash – two-wheel or four-wheel. What takes fractions of a second to occur can cause devastation that, for those left behind, are not recovered from in a lifetime.

So, just what is the right road to produce the vision of zero motorcycle accidents? Will doing the same things that got us here be good enough to take us to the next level? What leadership actions will be necessary to get us there? These are question that we must ask ourselves again and again.

To be clear, accident statistics are only indicative of accidents after they have occurred - that’s why we call them trailing indicators. They are important, and help us to evaluate the effectiveness of safety initiatives after the fact but, when it comes right down to it, they actually represent safety-related failures. On the other hand, leading indicators measure actions and behaviors; they are the things people actually do for safety. I want to make it clear here, managing the rider is perhaps the greatest part of managing these risks. And, while riders without motorcycle safety training are most certainly at greater risk for injury, it is the adequacy of this training that is critical. It is for this reason that the Navy has graduated levels of motorcycle safety training.

If you are wearing khakis and are not familiar with the leading measures in the directives I have cited, then you’d best rig for heavy seas, because you are part of the problem. Driving a motorcycle is a skill that must be worked on each time you get on the machine. And until you get out in front of the accident, you can’t reach back and connect to the process. Hazard plus exposure equals risk; it truly comes down to assessing the skills and the maturity of each rider. And, if you can determine that a rider is a serious risk to his own safety, then we must do whatever it takes to isolate them from the hazard - even if that means taking the extreme step of prohibiting the use of the machine. There is simply never a legitimate reason to chance anyone’s life or health on risks that are this clear.

Senior leadership commitment, line ownership and individual involvement are the fundamental drivers of safety. These are powerful notions that our Navy and Marine Corps learned long ago. Any accident is a profound disappointment; ZERO accident and injury frequency rates are the only ones with which we can be satisfied. The campaign continues.

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Capt. Scott C. KraverathCOMNAVACTS Spain

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John Henry Turpin was born Aug. 20,1876. Enlisted in the Navy at New York City on Nov. 4, 1896, he was a member of USS Maine's crew when she was destroyed by an explosion in February 1898. He survived that disaster, and the boiler explosion on USS Bennington in July 1905, as well as serving on several other ships before he left active duty in 1916. Recalled to service when the U.S. entered World War I in April 1917, on June 1 of that that year, Turpin became Chief Gunner's Mate on USS Marblehead, one of the Navy's first African-American Chief Petty Officers. He served actively in that rank until transferred to the Fleet Reserve on March 8, 1919. John Henry Turpin retired as a Chief Gunner's Mate on Oct. 5, 1925.

When not serving on active duty, Turpin was employed at the Puget Sound Navy Yard, Bremer-ton, Washington, as a Master Rigger. He also qualified in his civilian capacity as a master diver. From 1938 through World War II, he voluntarily made inspirational visits to Naval Training Centers and defense plants. John Henry Turpin died on March 10, 1962.

Celebrat ing Black History MonthJohn Henry (D ick ) Tu rp in , Ch ie f Gunner 's Mate, USN (1876-1962)

Story and photoS by the U.S. naVal hiStory and heritage command

Chief Gunner's Mate John Henry Turpin was one of the first African-American Chief Petty Officers in the U.S. Navy.

Fine-screen halftone reproduction of a photographic montage, published on a postal card by the Special View Company, 326 S. Hill St., Los Angeles, Calif. It shows the ship after her July 21, 1905 boiler explosion, the burial of victims of the disaster and one of her surviving crew members. This Sailor is almost certainly John Henry ("Dick") Turpin, who had also survived the explosion of USS Maine in February 1898.

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CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Jan. 25, 2012) – U.S. Soldiers and Sailors waved miniature American flags as they welcomed America’s newest citizens into their ranks.

Utilitiesman 3rd Class Kelan Scott and Army Sgt. Joel Lara raised their right hands and swore the Oath of Al-legiance to the United States in front of other U.S. service members during a naturalization ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 25.

“This was pretty cool,” said Scott, a Seabee assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5 who immi-grated to the United States from St. Lucia, an island country in the eastern Caribbean Sea. “This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be naturalized here, at Camp Lemonnier. It was very gracious of the camp leadership to do this.”

Homeland Security U.S. Citizen-ship and Immigration Services Nairobi Field Office Director Sonia Gulati said she has overseen these types of ceremonies for three years, and this was the first time she conducted one at Camp Lemonnier.

(Above) U.S. Utilitiesman 3rd Class Kelan Scott of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5, and U.S. Army Sgt. Joel Lara of C Battery, 1st Battalion 161st Field Artillery, Kansas Army National Guard, recite the Oath of Allegiance to the United States in front of fellow Soldiers and Sailors during a naturalization ceremony held Jan. 25, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Both Lara and Scott said they left their respective countries for a higher quality living standard as well as education.

(Right) Scott holds a miniature American flag given to him by his fellow Sailors after he officially became an American citizen.

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U.S. Service Members Become Americans While Stationed in Africa

“Truly this is one of the best parts of my job – clearing individuals for citizenship who are so dedicated to America. I always end up with tears in my eyes,” she said.

Both Lara and Scott said they left their respective countries for a higher quality living as well as education. The two men made serving in the military a top priority when they ar-rived in the United States.

Diversity is part of the U.S. mili-tary’s strength, said Capt. Gerry Hutchinson, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa director of reli-gious affairs.

“To me it’s great to have a military force that is diverse as the nation it defends,” said Hutchinson.

Having other service members in attendance during the ceremony was meaningful to Lara, a native of Panama and a sergeant in C Battery, 1st Battalion 161st Field Artillery, Kansas Army National Guard.

“It feels good, and I am happy,” he said with a smile. “The people here are my brothers and sisters, and I am an American with them now.”

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CLASSESCall 727-2527

travelerITT ext. 3101MALAGA HISTORICAL TOUR February 11. Sign up by February 9. $60 (adult) / $45(child). This tour includes transportation, entrance fees to monuments, a MWR escort, a walking tour with a local guide and free time for shopping & eating.

DINNER & FLAMENCO SHOWFebruary 24. Sign up by February 22. $60 (adult) / $45(child). The price includes transportation, entrance fee, dinner & show.

VEJER HISTORICAL GUIDED TOUR & ROMAN RUINSFebruary 25. Sign up by February 22. $45 (adult) / $25(child). Vejer is a pictur-esque town that has several monuments worth seeing including, remains of a castle, the old wall and several gates. ITT will also take you to visit the Baelo Claudia Roman ruins in Bolonia, important city under the jurisdiction of Claudius Caesar. Trip price includes transportation, a local guide in Vejer and entrance fees to the monuments.

GRANADA SELF GUIDED TRIP March 3. Sign up by Feb 29. $35. The city offers charming narrow streets filled with flowers, taverns serving up the famous Trevélez jamon, flamenco in the gypsy caves of Sacromonte, shopping and more. Price includes transportation only.

OUTDOOR ext. 3101GRANADA SKIAND SNOWBOARD TRIPSFebruary 17 - 20. Sign up by Feb 15. $255.March 2 - 4. .Sign up by Feb 29. $245. The ski resort has numerous runs of varying difficulties to satisfy all levels of skiers and brilliant sunshine most of the winter. Trip includes transportation and lodging but does not include lift tickets or ski equipment.

LASER CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING IN MARBELLA February 20. Sign up by Feb 15. $145. This is a sport which can be enjoyed by everyone.

We will do the activity at Magna Marbella Golf complex located in Marbella. Trip includes: transportation, activity and lunch (buffet) at Magna Marbella Golf Restaurant.

PAINTBALL February 25. Sign up by February 22. $75. The price includes a semiautomatic paintball gun, a clip with 500 paint balls, protective masks, and camouflage gear.

LOCAL EASY BIKE IN LA VIA VERDE ROTA March 7, 3 - 5 p.m. Sign up by March 6. Free. Bring your own bike or rent one of MWR Outdoor Recreation.

f leet recreationLIBERTY PROGRAM ext. 2527COSMIC BOWLING NIGHTFebruary 9, 7 - 9 p.m. Free. For two hours, enjoy free shoe rentals, cosmic bowling, and hot delicious pizza at the Rota Lanes. Prizes will be given.

GO KARTS & CHINESE FOODFebruary 15, 7 - 10 p.m. Sign up by Feb 13. Transportation and one round of Go-Karting provided. Bring Euros for food.

LIBERTY 8-BALL TOURNAMENTFebruary 17, 12 - 1 p.m. Free. Compete for a 1st place trophy in the Liberty Center's single-elimination pool tournament. All levels welcome.

LIBERTY MARDI GRAS DAYFebruary 21, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Free. Stop by and visit the Liberty Center and share in the Mardi Gras season rituals. Enjoy tasty Cajun specialties and join us for fun games throughout the day!

LIBERTY PAINTBALLFebruary 25. Sign up by February 22. $45. The price includes a semiautomatic paintball gun, a clip with 500 paint balls, protective masks, and camouflage gear.

LIBERTY GOLF DAYFebruary 26, 12 p.m. until close. Free golf and rentals for all single sailors E-6 and below.

athleticsAQUATICS ext 2129LIFEGUARD COURSEFebruary 13 - 18. $75. Monday - Friday, 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. Sat, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. There is a mandatory Swim Pre-Test required prior to registering for course.

WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR (WSI) COURSE March 5. Sign up by March 2. $90. There is a mandatory Swim Pre-Test required prior to registering for course. Call for details.

FITNESS CENTER ext. 256515 CLASS CHALLENGE Month of February. Attend fifteen group fitness classes and only one class per day will be counted. Try a new class or attend your favorite, it is up to you.

PREPARE FOR THE PRTFebruary. Prepare for the PRT and become a member of the 1,000, 2,000, or 3,000 minutes workout club. Track your progress and improve your fitness level at theFitness Center.

GOLF COURSE ext. 2260VALENTINES/PRESIDENTSDAY SALEFebruary 11-13. Come into the Pro Shop for savings up to 50% off on selected merchandise!

JACK AND JILL TOURNAMENT February 11, 2 p.m. Sign up by Feb 9. $20 per couple. Come and play in a couples tournament!

FREE GOLF FOR COUPLESFebruary 14, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Valentine's Day Special Free golf, club rental, and range tokens for couples.

ROTA LANES ext. 2112LOVER'S LANE AT ROTA LANESFebruary 14, 7 - 10 p.m. For $13 per couple, you can enjoy 3 games,shoe rental,

soda of your choice, a slice of pizza and a special rose for your love one.

ROCK AND BOWLSundays in February, 8 - 10 p.m. Come to Rota Lanes on Sunday nights and receive 2 hours of bowling with our rock-and-roll music for only $8.50 per person, shoes included.

leisureLIBRARY ext. 2418STORYTIMETuesdays, 11:30 a.m. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

February 14, Valentine’s Day.February 21, Presidents’ Day.

child & youthSAC ext. 2839MILITARY YOUTH SAVES WEEK February 20 - 24, 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. Tons of fun activities designed to encourage kids to start saving money for their future.

SAC SPLASHING POOL DAY February 24, 2 - 4:30 p.m. School Age Care has reserved the Aquatics Center for two hours of splashing good fun. Therewill be races, games and other activities designed to encourage maximum participa-tion and enjoyment. Space is limited so sign up now.

JAMS & THE EDGE ext. 4721HONKY TONK HOEDOWNFebruary 11, 6 - 8 p.m. Free. Come to celebrate Valentine's Day with us! Come best dressed for the Wild West and win a prize.

HIGH SCHOOL, HIP HOP NIGHTFebruary 11, 8:30 - 10:30 p.m. Free. A DJ will be on the turntables!! Stop by for a fun time and FREE food!

KARTING & SHOPPINGIN AREA SUR February 24. Sign up by Feb 15. $25. Wear your game face and bring some money for dinner.

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Ballet Classes / Jazz Dance Classes / Hip-hop Dance Classes / Contemporary Dance Classes / Dance Teams / Gymnastics Classes / Spanish Classes / Piano Lessons / Poetry Writing & Publishing Class

Spanish Class Sign Ups Sign up by March 1st.$260. Ages 16 and above. Classes will run Mond & Wed, 5 – 7 p.m. or 7 - 9 p.m., March 5th – April 11th

Sevillanas For AllSignupsAndalucia’s regional folk dance, Sevillanas, can be danced alone or with a partner. Get ready to dance at Feria in the spring! Instructor: Carolina.

Sevillanas for BeginnersMon/Wed, 12:30 - 1:15 p.m. at Fitness Center. Tue/Fri, 5:45 - 6:30 p.m. at La Plaza. $48.

Sevillanas for KidsTue/Fri, 4:40 - 5:25 p.m. at La Plaza. $32.

Sevillanas for Intermediate/AdvancedFridays, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Fitness Center. $28.

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Starts on March 1st.Rosters are due by February 21st.

A mandatory coaches meeting will be held February 23rd at 5 p.m. in La plaza.Games will be played on Tuesdays and Thursday from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.Call MWR Sports at 727-1916 for more information.

February 27th - 29th, 5 - 8 p.m. Sign up by February 22nd.

MWR will be conducting a clinic for those willing to come out and help officiate our soccer games. Clinic will take place at the fitness center and is open to all authorized DOD personnel and family members. Participants must be 18 years and older. Call 727-1916 for details.

March 17th. Starts at 10 a.m. at La Plaza.Sign up by March 14th. $20. The event is open to authorized American & Spanish personnel and family members ages 18+.Call 727-1916/2565 for details.

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Story and photoS by mc2(SW/aW) traViS alSton

Members from Navy Region Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia Regional Training Team (RTT) evaluated Naval Station Rota, Spain’s Installation Training Team (ITT) during a joint exercise with U.S. and Spanish forces aboard NAVSTA Rota, Tuesday.

The exercise tested Rota’s firefight-ing procedures, medical response team capabilities and emergency management abilities and cooperation when dealing with mass casualties.

“The Region Training Team is here to assess ITT’s planning and execution and to evaluate training efficiency,” said Regional Training Team Leader Tracey Murdock.

The installation team began the drills around 9 a.m. with a mock aircraft making a distress call to the control tower. The drills continued with staged security, fire and medical responses, which involved treating personnel pretending to have crash-related injuries.

“Many organizations struggle with how to tell if their teams are effective,” said ITT member Senior Chief Aviation Boat-

Medical staff assigned to U.S. Navy Hospital Rota, Spain provide medical attention to injured personnel during the drill.

Rota's Installation Training Team Evaluated During Joint Exercise

swain’s Mate (Handling) Daryl McGee. “With RTT here to help and guild our training team, it is a welcome method of evaluating.”

Murdock said the synergy, dedication and professionalism displayed through-out the exercise by the multiple emer-gency response and support personnel was good to see.

“The individuals who were part of the emergency response teams did an excel-lent job analyzing and effectively reacting to the scenarios that I was part of,” said Interior Communication Electrician 2nd Class Brad McKay, who simulated an injured victim during the drill. “They were very meticulous and expeditious in pro-viding medical attention to each victim.”

After concluding the exercise, RTT members briefed ITT members on their observation of the team's execution during the drill and what they could improve on.

Murdock added that the level of effort from Naval Station Rota and Spanish participants was nothing short of im-pressive.

Two Spanish hose teams spray an aircraft to prevent the fire from reflashing after removing inured personnel from the aircraft during an exercise testing Rota’s firefighting procedures, medical response team capabilities and emergency management abilities and cooperation when dealing with mass casualties.

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Though this winter has been unusually dry in Southern Spain, members living on and offbase should remain aware that the threat of mold still exist; February through April are normally the wettest months of the year.

As stated on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Web site, molds can be found almost anywhere. They can grow on virtually any organic substance, as long as moisture and oxygen are pres-ent. There are molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, food and insulation. When excessive moisture accumulates in buildings or on building materials, mold growth will often occur, particularly if the moisture problem remains undiscovered or unaddressed.

“It is impossible to eliminate all mold and mold spores in indoor environments,” said Naval Station Rota, Spain Housing Director Robert Crist. “If mold becomes excessive or out of control in homes on or off base that are being occupied by members assigned to NAVSTA Rota, the housing office staff should be contacted immediately.”

Crist added that the best defense is to keep a clean, dry home and unitize the dehumidifier that is issued to each household.

It is recommended that the dehumidi-fier be set below 60 percent, ideally 30 - 50 percent, and to use fans while cooking and showering to reduce moisture.

Dealing with Mold

photo by mc2(SW/aW) traViS alSton

As part of recent upgrades, the houses on base are being equipped with new heaters and air conditioning units that have built-in dehumidifiers. On warmer days it is recommended that residents open the shutters and windows for awhile to reduce moisture.

If mold or mildew occurs, clean by spraying a 4-to-1 mixture of water and bleach on the walls and remove with a cloth or soft brush.

“If you think that mold is evident, you should contact the housing staff, and we will do our best to assist you,” said Crist. “If members follow the guidance that housing and hospital staff have put in place, the threat of illness from mold can be reduced.”

Under Secretary of the Navy Visits RotaUnder Secretary of the Navy the Honorable Robert Work receives a brief

about the modified M-14 rifle from Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Aaron Stempeck, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Mobile Unit 8, during a tour of Naval Station Rota, Spain, Feb. 3, 2012. Naval Station Rota was Work’s final stop on his tour of Navy installations in Europe before returning to Washington, D.C.

Story and photo by mc2(SW/aW) traViS alSton

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PWD to Hold HazMat TrainingThe PWD Environmental Division still has a few spaces open for the Hazardous Substance Incident Response Management (HSIRM) and HSIRM refresher course. Civilian and military personnel ashore who may serve as activity emergency response personnel, as well as: fire and police department personnel; environmental engineers/specialists/technicians/managers and supervisors; occupational safety and health personnel; HAZMINCEN personnel; warehousemen and laboratory personnel. The HSIRM training is scheduled for Monday - Wednesday, and the refresher course is scheduled for Feb.16 at the Navy Gateway Inn. There is no registration fee, courses are free. To register, send your name, command, e-mail address and phone number to Krista Grigg at krista.grigg@eu.navy.mil of the PWD Environmental Division. There are a total of 25 seats available for the training and 30 seats for the refresher.

Baby Basics and Breast-feeding ClassThe Navy and Marine Corps visiting nurses are scheduled to hold the Baby Basics/Breast-feeding class Feb. 23, 5 - 7 p.m. Call NMCRS at 727-1614 for more information.

Preschool Services for Children with DisabilitiesChild Find for children 3 - 5 years of age is an on-going outreach program that locates and identifies children who may have developmental delays or educational disabilities and need special services. If you have concerns regarding your child's development, please contact Linda Hill at 727-4185 or 727-4435.

WIC Overseas Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Overseas is a nutrition, education and supple-mental food program for qualified members of the uniformed services, civilian employ-ees, DoD contractors living overseas and their family members. Eligible participants include pregnant, post-partum and breast-feeding women, infants and children up to age 5. WIC provides important benefits including: one-on-one nutrition counseling, nutrition and health screenings, breast-feeding education, breast pump loan program, infant and child feeding tips, and drafts redeemable for nutritious foods at the com-missary and Nexmart. For eligibility screening and more information, call 727-2921.

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

UMUC Offers Spring Mid-Season Online ClassesUMUC offers online classes which will run Monday - April 15. The class listing is available at the Navy College or on the UMUC Europe Web page by clicking on the link for "Current Schedule." Registration is open until Sunday. Contact Neal Hill at 727-2917 or rota@europe.umuc.edu for more information.

UMUC Academic Advisor to Visit Rota Sit down and speak with an academic advisor about your UMUC degree progress Feb. 29 - March 2. Call 727-2917 or stop by the UMUC office to make an appoint-ment. The academic advisor only comes to Rota once a year, so appointments will go quickly.

Community News

Navy College

No School for DGF StudentsDGF students will not have school Friday for a teacher workday and Feb. 20 in observation of President’s Day.

Have Lunch with Your Little Sweetheart at DGFParents are invited to come join their child for lunch Tuesday at DGF Elementary. Lunch times are kindergarten at 11:30 a.m., first and second grade at 12:05 p.m., third and fourth grade at 12:15 p.m. and fifth and sixth grade at 12:20 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the door.

Early Release for DGF StudentsDGF students will have an early release Feb. 24 and March 16 at 1:30 p.m.

Living Wax Museum at DGFA living wax museum will be performed at the DGF elementary school in room 107 Feb. 28, 9:30 - 10 a.m. and 1 - 3:15 p.m. Come learn about famous African Ameri-cans during this exhibit.

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

DGF Schools

Register for ERAU February ClassesLearn how to protect your PC from the dangers of the Internet, get free open source and legal software and many other computer and mobile devices related knowledge. Sign up for the Introduction to Computer and Applications class starting Feb. 21, with scheduled meetings March 20 - 24. Learn scheduling, inventory control procurement, quality control, safety, supply chain management and logistics with our blended upper level Management of Production and Operations starting Feb. 21, with meetings over the weekends of March 9 - 11 and March 30 - April 1. If you are a Management or Business major, this class is essential! For more information, contact DSN 727-2984 or rota@erau.edu.

Navy College GraduationThe Rota Navy College Office will be holding its annual graduation and recognition ceremony June 22. This ceremony is open to all adult members of the Rota com-munity who have been, or will be awarded a degree from an accredited institution between Aug. 1, 2011 and Aug. 31, 2012. If you are interested in participating, contact the Navy College at 727-2785/2798 or e-mail nco.rota@eu.navy.mil. The deadline to sign up is May 15.

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 civil-ians performing military support, as well as their family members. Materials may be ordered online at www.eknowledge.com/DANTES or by calling 951-25-64076.

OU Offers Master in Human Relations Program University of Oklahoma’s Rota site offers a Master of Human Relations with professors from the main campus in Oklahoma holding face-to-face classes right here in Rota. Ten classes are taught in six-day increments with six semester hours of internship completing the required 36 hours for the program. No prerequisites, except for a bachelor's degree and no GRE. Sign up today by visiting the OU office located in the Navy College and speak to Trevor Sloan, OU’s Rota site director.

OU Offers Human Relations Certificates University of Oklahoma now offers individuals with a bachelor's degree or OU gradu-ate students certificates in Helping Skills in Human Relations and Human Resource Diversity and Development. All certificate course work can be applied to a Master of Human Relations. Tuition assistance may be available for the certificates. Also checkout MyCAA for spouses (E1-E5, O1-O2), which pays up to $4,000 for certificates. Contact your OU Rota Site Director Trevor Sloan at 727-2799 or aprota@ou.edu.

Feb. 9, 2012 9C L HEALTH

This Valentine’s Day give your baby the gift of loving touch. Infant massage is a wonderful way to show your baby how much you love him or her while strengthening the bond between you and your baby.

During massage, the baby releases oxytocin, known as the “love hormone.” This hormone helps the baby relax. Oxytocin is not only released in the body of the baby receiving a massage, but in the person giving the massage. This hormone provides both the parent and baby with loving, nurturing feelings

Baby LoveStory by heather Snyder, ediS

which facilitate bonding. Oxytocin is also known as “the moth-

ering hormone,” because it is released in large quantities during labor and breast-feeding to ensure that mothers nurture, bond and connect with their babies. Research shows that close physical contact and touch stimulate the production of oxytocin. This means that fathers can also benefit from providing infant massage.

And if that’s not enough to get you interested, babies who receive massage cry less, sleep better, spend more time

in the quiet alert state and have less tummy troubles!

EDIS offers classes once a week for 4 - 6 weeks to give both you and your baby time to learn and become com-fortable with the strokes. Recommended age for group classes is new-born to pre-crawling. Our classes are held in small groups where parents can share experiences and learn from each other while having fun. Class times are arranged around your baby’s schedule.

To reserve your spot, call 727-4029 or e-mail heather.snyder@med.navy.mil. To learn more about infant massage, visit us on Facebook at Rota EDIS.

10 Feb. 9, 2012 C LRELIGION

Many of you who have been in Rota for some time are aware of the loss our community recently experi-enced. We sadly must offer that final farewell to Capt.

John Freeman, a beloved hus-band, father, mentor, coach and friend - who departed from Rota just over a year ago to Bethesda, Md. for treatment, and who last week departed from this life.

Such an event reminds us of the pain of life in its entirety. Painful losses, grief, sadness,

unexpected hurts ... I have heard it said that they are “part of life.” But, I hesitate to say such pains are part of life, any more than an infection should be considered

Why Does God Al low Such Things?CHAPLINES

chaplain Stephen FiSher

part of our body. They are more invaders into life, disrupting real life as it was designed to be. I say this for I note in the Bible that as God made the world, “it was very good.” And the pain and sting of death was not something designed as part of the original life, for the Bible also describes that “sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin.” Sadness and death invade the world, not being part of what it was created to be. And hence, especially at times like this, how many of us long for that world yet to come, promised to be (in those beautiful words) a life where “there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”

Until that day, we will face such sadness, grief and the “slings and arrows of outrageous fortune.” And we

wrestle with why God allows such things, crying out, “My soul is in anguish. How long, O Lord, how long? ... I am worn out from groaning” (Psalm 6). But with a humble, laborious trust, we bow and acknowledge, “The Lord gave, and the Lord took away; may the name of the Lord be praised” (Job 1). John Freeman, gift from God to all those who knew you. The Lord gave you, the Lord took away … how your brothers and sisters look to the day where we can again praise the name of the Lord with you when “the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and … death has been swallowed up in victory.”

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

Third child of Ed and Tokie Freeman, John grew up in Augusta, Kansas. He ran track and played basketball for Augusta High School, where he maintained a 4.0 grade point average. He came to under-stand and accept the sacrifice of Christ at a Fellowship of Christian Athletes camp in Colorado at the age of 17. As a chem-istry major at Wichita State University, he continued both his track career and his academic excellence.

John’s dental school classmates at Baylor University College of Dentistry in Dallas included his future wife, Alison Newkirk. They graduated from Baylor in June 1985 and since both families were in Dallas for the graduation, they added their naval commissioning and wedding to the weekend’s festivities. The origi-nal plan was to serve in the Navy three years, picking up speed and experience at dentistry and letting the Navy pay for their first child. Plans change.

They went from Camp Lejeune, N.C. to Okinawa, Japan where their first child was born in 1991. Those years of two incomes and no kids whet John’s appetite for travel. A short tour at Annapolis, Md. was followed by orthodontic training at Fort Meade, Md. where Paul was born. Tours at Great Lakes, Ill., and back to Oki-nawa saw Julia and Daniel join the family.

John reached 20 years ac-tive duty while in San Antonio, Texas serving at the TORP (Tri-service orthodontic resi-dency). The orthodontic billet at Rota, Spain was available in 2006; it was too tempting a tour to pass up. When John’s lymphoma was found in 2010, the family was medi-cally evacuated from Spain to Bethesda, Md. to seek treatment.

Throughout his career, John faithfully sought to fol-low Christ and guide his family to loving relationships with Christ and each other. He served where he saw a need in every community he lived in: youth leader, Sunday school teacher, Parenting Ministry, team photographer, basketball coach and swim coach. He thoroughly enjoyed helping his patients to improved smiles.

Married 26-and-a-half years, John de-lighted in his role as father and husband and kept those as his highest priority. He once told Alison that life with her was an adventure, and they enjoyed wonderful adventures!

John, 53, is survived by his wife, Ali-son; sons, Stephen, Paul and Daniel and daughter, Julia; his parents, Ed and Tokie Freeman; his sister, Mary Goodwin and brother, Ivan Freeman.

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27

John Edward F reemanA p r i l 1 3 , 1 9 5 8 – J a n u a r y 3 0 , 2 0 1 2

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

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

NAVAL STATION

*ROTA* CHAPEL

WORSHIPSCHEDULE

Marriage Enrichment WeekendInvest in your marriage at the Mariage

Enrichment Weekend Friday - Sunday. On this weekend retreat, couples will ex-perience a safe and relaxed environment where they can fall in love all over again. Rediscover the foundations of your rela-tionship, develop new skills and learn from other couples. This weekend jaunt has it all for you and your spouse and you can take a break from the kids! Contact the chapel staff to make reservations. Space is limited and is free to active duty, retired and DoD card holders.

Trusting God Bible StudyThis bible study by Jerry Bridges ad-

dresses the question, “Can we trust God?” Join us every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the NAVSTA Rota Chapel Fellowship Hall. The study begins with a meal, followed with a discussion from 7 - 8 p.m.

AnnouncementsCall 727-2161 for more information on Chapel events.

photo by nex photo StUdio

Feb. 9, 2012 11C L VISTA

ZOOBOTÁNICO

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12 Feb. 9, 2012 C LVISTA

Zoos. Kids love them. Most of us grew up visiting them. What better way to see, up-close and personal, the different animals of the world in their micro-environment right in your own backyard?

But what once was a facility exhibiting one or two representatives of as many species as pos-sible, zoos have now taken a turn toward conser-vation, research and education. The Jerez zoo and botanical garden is no different. Opening its doors in the early 1950’s, the zoo only consisted of a couple of ostriches, a golden eagle and a pair of cheetahs. A highly-regarded gardening school rounded out the botanical portion of the grounds where classes were taught on garden design and greenhouse facilities were introduced, making it the perfect site for plant exhibitions in the 1960’s.

It wasn’t long before animals were donated from the zoos of Barcelona and Madrid as well as the Spanish Sahara and Guinea. Farmers and ranchers throughout the area also began to donate animals found on their lands. Jerez soon earned the title of having one of the largest zoos in Spain. Now the zoo is home to more than 1,300 animals from five continents and more than 1,000 trees covering 55,000 sq. meters of land. Breeding and conservation has taken precedence with special projects in effect such as the captive breeding plan for the Iberian lynx and the rein-troduction program of the bald ibis. Recent renovations have improved the ani-mal’s habitats and a fresh new look has been given to the zoo. Ample parking and a modern façade make visiting the zoo easier. A newly

renovated cafeteria and picnic area make for a delightful retreat while exploring the mani-cured grounds that display plants from around the world.But what you may not know is the wonderful programs the zoo offers; from birthday parties and yearly passes, to volunteer opportunities and classes. An on-site library is available to peruse various publications for all ages, and the zoo staff is eager to assist you with questions you may have. So get out and enjoy a day at the Zoo Bo-tanico Jerez where you will see the Prezewalski herd, an endangered species and last of the wild horse breed (sorry America, according to histo-ry mustangs are not wild), the various primates doing their thing or marvel at the collection of plants that grace the zoo grounds.

By Jan Hammond, Coastline

ZOOBOTÁNICOJEREZA happy hippo sunbathingpink flamingos crab monkey Iberian lynx

The zoo train makes for a fun way to explore the zoo.

red pandas

Joey Hammond looks at books in the library.

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renovated cafeteria and picnic area make for a delightful retreat while exploring the mani-cured grounds that display plants from around the world.But what you may not know is the wonderful programs the zoo offers; from birthday parties and yearly passes, to volunteer opportunities and classes. An on-site library is available to peruse various publications for all ages, and the zoo staff is eager to assist you with questions you may have. So get out and enjoy a day at the Zoo Bo-tanico Jerez where you will see the Prezewalski herd, an endangered species and last of the wild horse breed (sorry America, according to histo-ry mustangs are not wild), the various primates doing their thing or marvel at the collection of plants that grace the zoo grounds.

ZOOBOTÁNICOJEREZIberian lynx meerkats

Hours of OperationMay to September 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. October to April 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (closed Mondays)

Admission FeesAdults (14 yrs and older) 9 eurosChildren (3 – 13 yrs) 6 eurosChildren under 3 yrs free

Yearly Pass (Friends of the Club)Family Pass (Parents and children under 14) 42 eurosIndividual Adult 17 eurosChildren (3-13 yrs) 8 euros

To sign up for the yearly pass, just bring a small photo (passport sized) of all family members and your identification card to the library.

The yearly pass provides the following perks:-Access to the park without limitations. -Free entry for five friends if you celebrate your birthday at the zoo.-Check-out of books/videos from the library. -Receive information on the activities organized for members of the club. -Discounts on activities organized by the park. -Discounts in the restaurant and gift shop. -Discounts and free admission to participating nature facilities and museums.

The zoo also offers volunteer opportunities (mainly in the spring to assist in the feeding and care of the new animals) and a sum-mer school program where children learn about the daily life of a zoo and botanical garden . Zoobotánico Jerez is located on Calle Madreselva in Jerez just across the highway from Area Sur and up the hill. Look for the signage and their spacious parking facility. For more information, contact the zoo at 956-14-9785 (main number) or 956-14-9786 (ticket sales) or visit their Web site at www.zoobotanicojerez.com.

Maria Jose Coca, curator of the Iberian lynx, monitors the felines as part of the Captive Breeding Program initiated in 2002. ocelot

14 Feb. 9, 2012 C LCOMMUNITY

Valentine’s Day Couples WorkshopFriday and Tuesday, 1 - 3 p.m. “But he should know what I want!” “Why doesn’t she understand me?” Have you ever heard those comments or said them yourself? Most of us have heard those remarks from our spouse, ourselves or others. Understand our spouse or loved ones better by trying to speak their “language.”

Resumé Review Friday, Feb. 17 and Feb. 24, 9 - 11 a.m. Have a current job announcement and need your resumé reviewed? Drop off or e-mail your resumé with the job announcement at least 24 hours prior to the review appointment. Individual half-hour sessions are available. Sign up and review your resumé with our specialists.

Command Financial Specialist TrainingMonday - Feb. 17, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. This exciting, interactive 5-day class will help military members become more aware of their personal financial situation. Get the information needed to be a financial resource for your command. The class covers the Personal Financal Management program, debt management, savings and investing, retirement planning, insurance and car buying, and learning how to be an effective financial counselor. Highly motivated senior military personnel to help service mem-bers become more financially aware are needed. This class will also be a refresher for any CFS who has previously received training but needs the latest materials and to dust off those financial skills. Contact the FFSC early to pre-register.

Victim Advocate TrainingMonday - Feb. 16, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. You can help make differences in someone’s life. The Sexual Assault Prevention Response advocates provide 24/7 direct response to victims and assist them in navigating the military’s response network. Call the FFSC for more information.

Spanish for Beginners Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Come and enjoy our 16-hour Span-ish course for beginners during February. The course is simple and fun and lessons are useful, easy and interesting. The goal is to teach basic communication needs.

Communication Skills Wednesday, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. How we communicate is a learned skill, one we can improve on no matter our age or stage in life. Come learn more techniques on how to be an effective communicator.

Lunch and Learn: Cooking ClassWednesday, 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy a cooking class with a professional and surprise your friends next time with traditional menus from the area. Learn how to prepare a 3 three-course menu and Sangria at the local restaurant La Almadraba. When the hard work is over, lunch will be served. Price is 20 euros per person.

Field Trip: Walking Vejer de la Frontera.Feb. 20, 8:45 a.m - 3 p.m. Vejer de la Frontera was one of the frontier towns be-tween areas ruled by the Moorish Caliphs and the Christian Monarchs. Explore this picturesque and historical place accompanied by a local tour guide. The field trip fee is 5 euros per person.

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

“I feel like our marriage is coming apart when we get mad at each other!”

“Does conflict mean that our marriage is on the rocks?”

Conflict in marriage is inevitable and normal. Learn-ing to resolve conflict can help build a sound and sat-isfying marriage. The first step to successful conflict resolution is learning to understand anger. Everyone knows that husbands and wives get angry and argue with each other. Conflict in marriage is the theme of comic strips, jokes and TV sitcoms. We laugh at these conflicts - probably because we recognize something familiar from our own experiences, and because it’s happening to somebody else.

Conflict in our own marriage, however, is no laughing matter. Conflict makes us uneasy, and most couples acknowledge that they do not handle conflict well.

Why is there conflict in marriage? If two people re-ally love each other, is it normal for them to get angry

Conflict in Marriage is Inevitableand argue? Yes. Contrary to what is often assumed, closeness and conflict do go together. Conflict is in-evitable in a close, intimate relationship.

In marriage, two people bring together their indi-vidual backgrounds, values, habits, expectations and preferences.

- There are things they have in common; both enjoy the same sport, both like to travel.

- There are differences that each likes about the other; one is outgoing, the other is quiet.

- There are differences that each dislikes about the other; one is a neatnik, the other a slob.

Irritating differences can be the basis of much of the conflict in marriage. When the couple lived separately, their differences may have seemed minor. But as they come closer to each other in the marriage relationship, their differences become more obvious. A characteris-tic that once seemed attractive may become irritating when experienced on a daily basis. These irritations

can grow into disagreements and conflict. Marriage and conflict do go together. Persons we care for and live with can stir two of our most intense emotions – love and anger!

To say that conflict is inevitable in marriage does not mean that there will be verbal or physical abuse. It does mean that there will be differences that have to be resolved and that these differences will sometimes cause irritations that lead to anger and conflict.

If you feel that conflict in your relationship is more than you can handle or it is affecting your life on many levels, don’t hesitate to call the FFSC counselors. Counseling services are free and are not entered into your service record, and they do not affect your advancement opportunities. During the first meeting, Fleet and Family Support Center counselors will ex-plain the limits to privacy and confidentiality and the circumstances under which they are required to report to the command or others.

by the Fleet and Family SUpport center

Credit ManagementFeb. 21, 9 - 10 a.m. I owe, I owe, it’s off to work I go. Wondering if you’re using credit appropriately? Find out what determines the cost of credit. Discover your own debt ratio and the warning signs of too much credit.

Federal Resumé Feb. 21, 1 - 2 p.m. Target your federal resumé to highlight your qualifications to the human resources office and hiring managers. Learn about keywords, the certificate of eligibility and the special requirements of a federal resumé.

Here is an avenue for you and your organization to have a positive impact on your member’sfinances! Motivate people to start small and think big! Organize a Military Saves membershippledge drive!

Military Saves is a DoD-wide financial readiness campaign to persuade military service andfamily members, as well as the wider military community, to reduce debt and save money,thereby ensuring personal financial readiness and positively impacting the nation’spersonal/household savings rates.

Part of the national America Saves campaign, Military Saves’ strategies include “The SaverPledge,” a commitment to exercise good financial habits and encourage other Americans todo the same. Savers who enroll online receive electronic newsletters and e-Wealth Coachadvice. Military Saves also invites defense credit unions and military banks to aggressivelypromote automatic deposits to savings accounts, and asks military and private organizations topromote saving and debt reduction to members, employees, and customers.

Military Saves encourages:• Developing a personal financial plan• Establishing good credit• Saving a portion of each paycheck• Enrolling in the Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance, the Thrift Savings Plan, and, when

eligible, the Savings Deposit Program.

All four DoD Services (Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Navy), the Coast Guard, and theNational Guard Bureau have participated in the campaign. Since the Military Saves kick off in2007, more than 99,000 individuals have enrolled and hundreds of thousands of positivefinancial actions via savings or investment accounts have occurred. More than 200 defensecredit unions and military banks participate in a wide variety of activities to promote personalfinancial readiness each year. Military Saves is an ongoing campaign with four quarterlythemes—Save and Invest, Youth, Debt Reduction and Retirement. The annual America SavesWeek will take place Sunday, February 19th to Sunday, February 26th in 2012. America Savesis sponsored by the non-profit Consumer Federation of America.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?Active duty, National Guard and Reserve service members, DoD and Coast Guard civilians,retirees, veterans, Defense contractors, and family members of all ages.

FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO: www.militarysaves.org

AND THE MILITARY FAMILIES AROUND YOU FROM SUCCUMBING TO POOR FINANCIAL HABITS

ABOUT 43% OFAMERICAN FAMILIESSPEND MORE THAN THEYEARN EACH YEAR.

AVERAGEHOUSEHOLDS CARRYSOME $8,000 IN CREDITCARD DEBT.

PERSONALBANKRUPTCIES HAVEDOUBLED IN THE PASTDECADE.

You Can Save Your FamilyM i l i t a r y S a v e s W e e k Feb. 19 - 26

Feb. 9, 2012 15C L PUBLISHER'S CORNER/ACTIVITIES

Carnival, Cadiz on Feb. 16 - 26, Rota and Chipiona on Feb. 18 - 26, Sanlucar on Feb. 20 - 26

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

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

Sevilla Bullring guided tours, daily, 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.

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

Sevilla, Cathedral and Giralda guided tours, Monday - Sat-urday, 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 2:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Bruce Springsteen in concert, May 13, Sevilla

Lenny Kravitz in concert, May 27, Coliseo Atarfe, Granada

Handcrafts display by Sisters of Belen, Tuesdays - Saturdays, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., La Cartuja Monastery, Jerez

Por el Flamenco tour, Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. A screening of the documentary "Por el Flamenco" by Shem Shemy (in Spanish with English subtitles followed with a recital)

Festival Nacional de Flamenco de Jerez, Feb. 24 - March 10, Jerez, www.festivaldejerez.es

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

Flamenco show, Sanlucar, Fridays at 10:30 and 11:30 p.m., Bodega de Arte “A Contratiempo,” Calle San Miguel 5, tickets 12 euros, 956-07-1099

MTB Mountain Bike Rally, Feb. 18, at 3:30 p.m., Sanlucar Club de Campo, www.adguadalquivir.com

Hippodrome de Mijas, Malaga, Feb. 19 and 26, 11 a.m., admission 5 euros

“Sardina” (Sardines) and couple’s contest, Saturday, 1 p.m., Plaza de Las Canteras, Rota

“Paella” and couples contest, Saturday, 1 p.m., Avda. de la Laguna, Chipiona

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ArtsMusic

PUBLISHER’SCORNER

By Karen Lucas, Coastline PublisherKaren@coaStline.e.teleFonica.net

Valentine’s Day is TuesdayHotel Puerto Sherry opened again, Thursday, after

being closed for a few weeks for general maintenance. They also added a gym and a beauty shop which are definite pluses for guests. As advertised the past few weeks, Hotel Puerto Sherry has a Valentine’s special: accommodation in a double room with a free

upgrade. If you book a standard double, you will get a superior room; and if you book a double with marina view, you will get a superior with marina view.

You will also get VIP amenities: rose petals, champagne and homemade gummies in the room; a special menu for two in La Regata restaurant (drinks not included); continental breakfast in the room or buffet breakfast in La Regata restaurant and late check out. The offer starts at 97 euros per night (tax included), is good for the night of Feb. 11 and is subject to availability. For more information and reservations call 956-87-2000

Sister Hotels Playa de La Luz and Duque de Nájera in Rota also have Valentine specials that run from Fri-day through Valentine Day. There are three options to choose from: accommodations at either Hotel Playa or Hotel Duque with buffet breakfast and a special Val-entine dinner or you can just have the special dinner. The Valentine’s dinner can be enjoyed at either lunch or dinner and costs 42.50 euros per person. Accom-modations at Hotel Playa with the dinner costs 69 euros per person, and accommodations with dinner at Hotel Duque de Nájera cost 75 euros per person.

For more information or reservations, call 956-

84-6020 or contact reservas@ho-telduquedenajera.com

At the NEX you can find great sales that are going on now through Valentine’s Day: jewelry, watches and sleep wear. You can also say it with roses, so be sure to go by and see the specials.

Don’t forget that GIOVI, the gift shop at La Plaza, has 20 percent off on all of their pearls during the whole month of February.

At Matías Lebrón Jewelers you can find a good selection of special Valentine pendants and charms.

El Bodegón de la Fuente in Virgen del Mar, Rota wants you all to come and try their grilled meats. You will be invited to your first glass of sangria, wine or other beverage. Tell Miguel you saw the offer in The Coastline and enjoy!

Molly Malone is starting up their language/cultural exchange evenings again this year. They will be on Mon-day nights starting at around 7 p.m. People can meet and learn by sharing their native tongue and hopefully break the ice by practicing a language they are trying to learn in a more informal manner. It’s a great way to learn and to acquire new friends and acquaintances. Also on the agenda; on Thursday evenings, they will be start-ing a dart league. All interested persons please call or

stop by Molly’s and inquire with Stevie. There are quite a number of different sports happening throughout the month of February, come in to see the charts for times/dates of the games. Last but not least: Friday Feb. 17 will be “Greek Theme Night” at Molly’s.

Anything you want me to pass along? Let me hear from you about your favorite places or coming events. I do like hearing from you! Send me an e-mail to Karen@coastline.e.telefonica.net or give me a call at 607-56-4132. Support your paper by supporting the advertisers.

Feb. 9, 2012 17C L LOCAL

The Curious Savage at DGFStory and photo by Stephen bond

On Dec. 10 the fifth grade classes at David Glasgow Farragut Rota Elementary School reviewed their knowledge of the Ma-yan empire with a special guest.

Ian Payne, the son of Alice Rambo and Steve Payne, who are teachers at the school, joined the fifth graders to share his expertise on the Mayans. During the first semester of his junior year at college, Ian had the unique opportunity to study Mayan history, language, architecture, and culture in Antigua, Gua-temala. Antigua was the Spanish colonial capital and is located in a valley, surrounded by volcanoes, in central Guatemala.

The Mayans were a Meso-American civilization that began almost 5,000 years

The DGF drama students from David Glasgow Farragut Middle/High School presented their 2012 production of John Patrick’s "The Curious Savage” Saturday and Sunday in the multi-purpose building.

The savage in question is Ethel Savage, played in this production by Violet Knoll. Ethel has been left $10 million in negotiable bonds by her late husband. Her stepchildren, eager to get their hands on the loot, have her committed to a sanatorium. The story revolves around her stepchildren's greed, Ethel's desire to help others achieve their dreams and the camaraderie that develops between the social misfits in the sanatorium.

DGF teacher Matt Lamb directed the play and also took on the role of Dr. Emmett, who is caught up in the middle of the ensuing chaos. Lamb and his faithful drama group have been rehearsing this clever play for many weeks. When asked about the choice of play, Lamb stated, "It was a challenge for the kids, because they had to play adults. When I was their age, I was doing kids’ plays, like “Oliver” and “Hansel and Gretel,” but in this play, we had 13-year-old kids playing 45-year-old adults. I hope that, in the long run, it will help them grow and stretch as actors to play these kinds of challenging roles instead of children’s theater."

The DGF students, teachers and parent volunteers rose to the challenge and emerged triumphant. The production was a great success, entertaining children and adults alike. DGF Middle/High School principal Dan Serfass enthusiastically shared his comments with the faculty in a message on Monday morning, "Congratulations for the fantastic performances over the weekend. The acting was tremendous. I appreciate the hard work you and Marie Knoll put into this on behalf of our students. Thank you!" Knoll was responsible for master-fully creating a stage set evoking the mood of the 1950's.

ago, and yet today many examples of their architecture, sculptures and hieroglyphic carvings of people and animals still exist and are being studied by archeologists and anthropologists.

Ian's studies allowed him to live and work with the descendants of the ancient Mayan empire. He enjoyed his many study trips to small villages and the spectacular ruins of the Mayan civilization. He visited Copan, where he climbed a pyramid and translated ancient symbols carved into the walls of the stone temples. He ground corn by hand into a paste to be prepared for tortillas, the common bread of Guatemalans. He hiked through the rain forest and up Pacaya, one of the three volcanoes near his home.

The fifth graders were able to see how the Mayans developed a system of writing, two calendars, a numeration system using zero and a ball game in which the players could use only their elbows, knees or hips to "bump" a heavy rubber ball through a stone ring set high in a wall on the court. The largest Mayan ball court was more than 500 feet long and 200 feet wide, and you could fit 24 high school basketball courts inside the area!

Ian Payne attended DoDEA schools in Portugal and Italy, and he is a 2008 graduate of David Glasgow Farragut High School in Rota, Spain. He currently studies History and Spanish at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas.

Learning About the Mayan EmpireStory and photo by Stephen payne, dgF

Ian Payne shares his expertise on the Mayans to DGF fifth grade students. Ian’s studies have allowed him to live and work with the descendants of the ancient Mayan empire.

The cast of "The Curious Savage" searches for stolen bonds during their performance in the multi-purpose building.

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For the past five years, David Glasgow Farragut students have had the opportu-nity to “pay it forward” by participating in the school’s American Students Partner-ing in Response and Education (ASPIRE) group. ASPIRE is sponsored by students from the National Honor Society (NHS) ROTC, International Club, Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) and student council who wish to help people in need. Past projects include the delivery of school supplies to Senegal, food and clothing to Jerez and most importantly hospital and school supplies, clothing and toys to our sister organization Volo-ntaires Internationaux pour l'Egalité (VIE) in Morocco. Delivering these supplies in person enables students to experience other cultures and to form friendships with Moroccan teenagers.

This year our focus is different and even more ambitious. In our conversa-tions with our friends in Morocco, we have discovered that many children in isolated villages are unable to attend school because they lack transportation. A simple bicycle can make a difference to a child’s future.

Realizing how fortunate we are, a group of about twenty DGF students rep-

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resenting ASPIRE will travel to Morocco at the beginning of May to personally deliver as many bicycles as possible. We are currently collecting donated bicycles and raising money for new bikes from now until the end of April. If you have outgrown bicycles to donate, please support our Bicycles for a Brighter Future program. Bikes may be dropped off at the high school office.

We are very excited about our upcom-ing fundraiser and hope to have great participation from the base. On Sunday, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., ASPIRE will be holding a food sale in front of the NEX and Commissary complex to raise aware-ness of our project and to collect money for bicycles and transportation. On this date you may also drop off bicycles for donation. All sizes and conditions are acceptable. If you would like to donate your time to helping our repair team, please contact Maribel Bastidas at 727-4181 or 727-4183 or Pam Cleaverley at 629-521-781.

We hope that you will support the school’s vision by helping us to become responsible, productive members of a dynamic, global society as we try to help those who are less fortunate.

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(Above) Last year, DGF students unload clothing and school supplies at the Tangier Port in Morocco to distribute to needy children Chefchaouen.

(Left) NHS,NJROTC and Student Council Representatives (left to right) Austin Hall, Micaela Texidor, Tasha Eisenhower, Gabriela Rivera and Gabriella Bastidas encourage you to participate in a fundraiser Sunday at the NEX. They will be holding a food sale to raise funds and collect bikes for donation toward the Bicycles for a Brighter Future program.

DGF Art Student Wins AwardSenior Isaac Hutcheson-Tipton of David Glasgow

Farragut High School has been honored with a Gold Key through a national arts program, The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. The Gold Key is the highest level of achievement on the regional level and places students in the top 10 percent of their region. The competition seeks teenagers with exceptional artistic and literary talent and brings their remarkable work to a national audience. The Awards have an impressive legacy dating back to 1923 and have recognized some of America's most celebrated artists while they were teenagers, including: Andy Warhol, Sylvia Plath, Truman Capote, Richard Avedon, Cy Twombly, Robert Redford and Joyce Carol Oates. This year, more than 90,000 student works were submitted, and Issac's work in graphite titled "Sasha" will now go from regionals (International region) to U.S. nationals for an opportunity to win recognition and po-tential scholarships.

DGF Senior Isaac Hutcheson-Tipton has been recognized by the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards national arts program with having exceptional artistic talent. His work in graphite titled “Sasha” (inset) will now go to the U.S. national level for an opportunity to win recognition and potential scholarships.

Story and photoS by linda White, dgF

The After School Scholar pro-gram at David Glasgow Farragut Rota Elementary School is seeking volunteers to provide one-on-one tutoring to students in grades one to three.

The program is based on the Reading Counts program where students read a book and take a comprehensive test afterwards to see if they understand what they have read.

“It’s a great program which al-lows volunteers to really impact the life of a child,” said Wilfredo Solis, Rota’s American Red Cross director and After School Scholars program liaison. “But without volunteers, we cannot continue with this program. Volunteers are key and essential to continue with this program.”

The After School Scholars meet every Thursday afternoon at the DGF Elementary library from 3:20 to 4:20. Each volunteer is matched with a student who they read with each week.

Dianne Miller, the After School Scholars volunteer coordinator, has been volunteering with the program for the past five years.

“It’s nice to see a kid who comes in one day and doesn’t know a word, but can recognize it the next

week,” said Miller. “The program really caters to each individual student with the help of dedicated volunteers.”

Miller says every week the tutors assign a book to their child and read it one-on-one with them. The tutors encourage the child to read on their own using phonics, pictures and word associations.

“Most importantly, we use lots of encouragement,” said Miller.

After reading the book, the stu-dents discuss the book with their tutors and write down words the students thought were hard to read. They then take a Reading Counts quiz that tests the students on comprehension and earns points the students can use with their classroom assessments.

“We try and make it a fun ex-perience,” said Miller. “We allow the kids to pick out a book of their choice after they have done their assigned reading or draw a picture if they prefer.”

Due to work constraints, PCS’s and other reasons, the program has lost many of its volunteers. Tutors are now doubling up with the students to ensure that each child is given the attention they require.

We are looking for committed

volunteers who can provide one hour a week for the duration of the program; commitment is the magic word here,” said Solis.

It is not too late to sign up to be an After School Scholar tutor. To volunteer, contact the American Red Cross at 727-2333 or stop by their office in building 3293 on the first floor.

“It only takes an hour of your time a week,” says Miller. “But it can be a lifetime of change for a child.”

Latrice Alston reads with a child in the DGF library during After School Scholars. Volunteer tutors like Alston are needed to provide one-on-one attention with the students.

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Den Leader Arturo Mendez took his merry band of Tiger Cub Scouts to the AFN studio on Rota Naval Station on Feb. 3, where they were treated to a tour of the facility and even got to meet some of our own local AFN celebrities.

The Scouts were greeted by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brendan Morgan, who then gave them

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After weeks of planning, building, sanding, painting and fine-tuning, race day is finally here. The Boy Scouts Pinewood Derby is a tradition that dates back to the 1950’s, and more than one million Scouts and adults participate each year.

Rota’s Pack 280 is always keen to continue this tradition, and this year was no exception. The Scouts eagerly assembled in the DGF Multi-Purpose Building Jan. 28 to race their unique creations in public. They were joined by Scouts from Moron Air Base, as well as members of the 1st Fuengirola troop, who are based near Malaga.

The Scouts have been working on their cars since before Christmas. Cars had to pass inspection before being given a number and being se-questered until race day. In addition to the craftsmanship skills acquired in the construction phase of their prepara-tion, the Cub Scouts also learn the skill of good sportsmanship; respecting all those involved, and experiencing the thrill of competition.

Gravity rules once the flag goes down on each race. The cars ran heats of three, racing down an inclined ramp to the home straight and finish line. No other means of propulsion is or ever has been allowed. This still makes for exciting racing, with cars being able to

Pinewood Derby Races into TownStory and photoS by Stephen bond

reach speeds of 20 miles per hour!After several hours of racing, the win-

ners were ready to be announced. Wolf Scout Jonathan Hileman took first place overall, with Luke Price, Webelos Scout, taking second place and Cameron Timko, Bear Scout, in third place. There were lots of other trophies awarded, with winners being announced by age group.

Prizes were not only awarded for the fastest vehicle, but also for the most stylish. The Scouts had great fun voting for each others' vehicles, with each Cub Scout being given five beans to use in voting for their favorites creations on the display table.

Joaquin De La Hoz’s car won first place based on the Scout’s voting, with Xander Black coming in second and Cameron Timko in third place. The adult judges awarded a first place trophy to Arturo Mendez’s car, with Jacob Alford and Samuel Lesser coming a close second and third respectively.

There were also awards given in the Outlaw category. Killian Timko walked away with the winning trophy for this category, in which the rules are more relaxed and more elaborate modifica-tions are allowed.

As always, this Scouting event was the result of the efforts of many volun-teers, spearheaded by Scoutmaster Ken Timko.

(Above) Den Leader Steve Lippe from Fuengirlo checks on his Scouts' cars.

(Left) Style on the block! A sample of some of the styling derby cars.

some hands-on experience operating an AFN video camera. Next, Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rosa van der Loo escorted the Scouts around the studio, explaining what was done in each room. She even let them record their very own Tiger Cub shout-out segment.

The fun did not end there. The Scouts were then able to spend time in the

studio watching and listening as Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Josiah Wilson presented his afternoon show, dedicating songs to the Tigers from Pack 280.

Once again, the Rota military community supplied another amazing opportunity for the Scouts to experience something new and exciting.

Tiger Cub Scouts receive a Video 101 lesson with Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Brendan Morgan during a visit to AFN.

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La Liga Faces Identity CrisisWhen the Spanish soccer season concludes in May,

it is almost certain that either Real Madrid or Barcelona will be crowned champions. It will be the eighth straight

year that one of those two teams will win La Liga, and what is concerning to many is that it is becoming increas-ing evident each season that only two teams have a realistic shot at winning the league.

Real Madrid and Barcelona are two of the most valuable sports fran-chises in Europe and use their profits

to sign the most talented players in the world. This past season, nine of the 11 players on the Federation Inter-nationale de Football Association (FIFA) all-star team played for either Barcelona or Real Madrid. The teams dominate not only the Iberian Peninsula but the entire European Continent and even the likes of Manchester United and AC Milan are having trouble keeping up with the Spanish dominance.

Domestic rivals such as Atlético Madrid Athletic Bilbao have become cannon fodder and can barely keep their heads above water. Saddled with debt, many teams in Spain have resorted to selling their best players to other teams in Europe or even to their Spanish rivals at the top. This creates a vicious cycle in which the teams struggle to compete, further hurting ticket sales, decreasing their revenue streams and limiting their ability to sign top flight players

Atlético Madrid, once a top class soccer team, was forced to sell their two best players this past off season. Valencia, which won La Liga in 2003, thanks to the talents of David Villa and David Silva, has since seen those play-ers take their trade to bigger and richer rivals.

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The Rota Tiburones’ penultimate competition opportunity of the 2011/2012 swim season was the European Forces Swim League (EFSL) Southern Divisionals held in Lignano, Italy Jan. 28. Three intrepid young Tiburones made the trek to represent Rota, and competed against swimmers from Vicenza, Naples, Sigonella and Aviano.

Emmie Muschek took home three first place medals in the 8-years and under category; 200m Freestyle, 50m Freestyle, and 50m Backstroke. Emmie also broke two Rota Swim Team Long Course Records at the meet, one in the 50m Freestyle and one in the Backstroke; records unbroken since 2004 and 2009 respectively. The Tiburones always enjoy the chance to compete in a 50-meter pool.

Siblings Kyler and Abigail Ferraci also made their mark at divisionals. Abigail took home a sixth place medal for the 8-years and under 50m Breaststroke. Her brother Kyler took home three medals in the 9 - 10-year-olds category; third place in the 200m Freestyle, fourth place the 50m Backstroke, and sixth place in 50m Breaststroke.

These dedicated young athletes will be joining the other Tiburones all set to represent Rota at the EFSL Championships in Eindhoven, Netherlands later this month. Go Tiburones!

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Rota Tiburone swimmers Kyler Ferraci, Abilgail Ferraci and Emmie Muschek (left - right) display their medals in Lignano.

opposition. A salary cap would limit the amount of money that teams could spend on player payroll, but for players who could see their pay reduced, that would be a tough pill to swallow.

More revenue sharing means that television earnings are split evenly among all 20 teams as is done in the NFL. This, though, would trouble the owners and fans of Real Madrid and Barcelona who would resist parting ways with their profits and ability to sign the top players in the world.

Some believe that La Liga can continue to thrive with-out parity, believing that the current system allows Real Madrid and Barcelona to successfully represent Spain on the European stage. La Liga, they say, will remain entertaining because the other 18 teams will continue to compete to stay above the relegation zone or to qualify for the European Champions League. However, such a lack of balance could erode fan interest and perhaps result in fans turning their attention to more competitive leagues such as those in England and Germany.

(Times are local)

Saturday*Liverpool at Manchester United: 1:45 p.m.The two giants play in the English version of the rust belt, when they meet on the soccer pitch all bets are off as tempers and passion run high.

Wednesday*Arsenal at AC Milan: 8:45 p.m.Champions League is back the night before, but the marquee match up this week will take place in Milan when the English giants will be put to the test in the San Siro.

Games of the Week

Thursday, February 9th 4 p.m. Glory ☺ (R), 122’ 7 p.m. Hugo (PG), 121’ 9:30 p.m. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (PG13), 129’

Friday, February 10th 12 p.m. Airplane ☺ (PG), 88’ 2:30 p.m. The Adventures of Tintin (PG), 107’ 5 p.m. New Year’s Eve (PG13), 117’ 7:30 p.m. The Sitter (R), 82’ 10 p.m. Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (PG13), 129’

Saturday, February 11th 2:30 p.m. Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (G), 85’ 5 p.m. Arthur Christmas ☻ (PG), 98’ 7:30 p.m. Lean on Me ☺ (PG13), 108’ 10 p.m. Red Tails (PG13), 125’ DRIVE-IN ’ 7:30 p.m. Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (PG13), 133’

Sunday, February 12th 2:30 p.m. The Muppets ☻ (PG), 98’ 5 p.m. Hugo (PG), 121’ 7:30 p.m. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (PG13), 129’

Monday, February 13th - Wednesday 15th CLOSED

Thursday, February 16th 4 p.m. Men of Honor ☺ (R), 129’ 7 p.m. New Year’s Eve (PG13), 117’ 9:30 p.m. Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (PG13), 133’

Friday, February 17th 5 p.m. Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (G), 85’ 7:30 p.m. Safe House (R), 115’ 10 p.m. The Sitter ☻ (R), 82’

Gateway Theater Celebrates

Black History Month February 9th - 23rd

Join Gateway Theater in the celebration of Black History Month with a free movie each Thursday in February beginning

February 9th. Each movie will highlight African American actors who are serving their country proudly in the Armed Forces.

Don’t miss Glory at 1600 on February 9th; Men of Honor at 1600 on February 16th;

and Miracle at St. Anna at 1500 on February 23rd. Be sure to catch Red Tails a movie about the legendary

Tuskegee Airmen.

For movie times, please visit www.rotamwr.com.

Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (PG13) 133’. Action, Adventure, Thriller. Starring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner and Paula Patton. The IMF is shut down when it’s implicated in the bombing of the Kremlin, causing Ethan Hunt and his new team to go rogue to clear their organization’s name.

The Adventures of Tintin (PG) 107’. Adventure, Animated, Family. Starring: Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis & Daniel Craign. Having bought a model ship, the Unicorn, for a pound off a market stall Tintin is initially puzzled that the sinister Mr. Sakharine should be so eager to buy it from him.

Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close (PG13) 129’. Drama. Star-ring: Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock, Thomas Horn. Oskar is convinced that his father has left a final mes-sage for him hidden somewhere in the city. Oskar begins searching New York City for the lock that fits a mysterious key he found in his father’s closet.

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows In Time (PG13) 129’. Action, Adventure. Star-ring: Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law. There is a new criminal mastermind at large-Professor Moriarty-and not only is he Homes’ intellectual equal, but his capacity for evil.

MWR THEATERS OTHER PICKS THIS WEEK

THIS WEEK

As a reminder to all movie patrons, COMNAVACTSPAINST 1754.3 requires that all minors must have supervised transportation from the theater movies that end after sunset. Minors are prohibited from walking home from the Drive-In after dark.

MWR’s Movie Info Line: 727-2624. Theater Phone Number: 727-2328Check www.rotamwr.com for full listing.

G – General Audiences.PG – Parental Guidance Suggested.PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned.R – Restricted.

MOVIE RATINGS

If no patrons arrive within 30 minutes after showtime, movies will be cancelled. Movies are subject to change without notice.

The Adventures of TintinGateway Theater,Feb 10th, 2:30 p.m.

Sherlock Holmes 2Gateway Theater,February 10th, 10 p.m.

Mission Impossible: Ghost ProtocolDrive-In,February 11th, 7:30 p.m.Gateway Theater,February 16th, 9:30 p.m.

Alvin & the ChipmunksGateway TheaterFebruary 11th, 2:30 p.m.February 17th, 5 p.m.

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