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rota: Best Base, Best PeopleTeam rota,

It’s hard to believe I’ve been aboard this great command as your command master chief for a year already. When I arrived here last may, I was immedi-ately impressed with you all; as individuals, as teams,

as divisions, departments, ten-ant commands and as an entire Team rota. You were already doing great things, and rota was already shining when I arrived. I’ve said from day one, rota is the best base in the navy with the best people in the navy. Throughout the past year you all have proven that to be true, time and again, with your many

achievements. Leaders continue to set the bar high, and you all continue to reach and exceed that bar. each of you, from seaman to the captain, are doing what you need to be doing to make this mighty command run like a swiss watch. You are seeing the mission and owning the mission, and I appreciate the honor, courage and commitment you demonstrate day in and day out as you go about your business.

We are heading into summer, and many of us are looking forward to some well-deserved leave, a break from the mission for a bit. But the simple fact is that oth-ers are having a hard time looking forward to anything.

navy-wide statistics would argue that there are sev-eral of our shipmates right here on the naval station who are, to some degree, contemplating suicide right now. It is our mission as their shipmates to be aware. If we see one of our teammates behaving out of the norm; maybe their performance is sliding, maybe their attitude is leaning toward indifference, you as their friend, as their shipmate and/or as their leader must recognize this and take action. There are three simple steps we ask you all to remember: ask, care, Treat (acT). Ask: If you think there is any chance someone might be considering hurting themselves, ask them. Care: If they say ‘yes,’ listen to them. don’t judge their problems or their thoughts; simply listen to what they have to say.Treat: and finally, if they say ‘yes,’ do not leave them alone. stay with them and get them to some help. Whether help is at the chapel or the hospital, be sure you connect them face-to-face with a professional trained

to provide them the assistance they need. We have outstanding sailors, marines, airmen, sol-

diers and civilians aboard this naval station and that includes our teams at the chapel, the hospital and the Fleet and Family support center. If you need some help ask, and they are more than capable of helping you get through whatever you’re facing. hooYah! cmc

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Panetta: service members must represent Best of americaby JiM gArAMone, AMeriCAn forCeS preSS ServiCe

WashInGTon, may 4, 2012 – It is more important than ever that service members exercise judgment in the age of Twitter, You Tube, Flickr, I-Phones and Facebook, de-fense secretary Leon e. Panetta told troops at Fort Benning, Ga. The secretary spoke to the men and women of the 3rd heavy Brigade combat Team of the U.s. army’s 3rd Infantry division. he spoke about how the actions of a very small number of service members have affected crucial operations.

Today, it can take only seconds for a photo to become an international headline, Panetta said.

“and those headlines can impact the mis-sion that we’re engaged in,” the secretary said. “They can put your fellow service members at risk. They can hurt morale. They can damage our standing in the world, and they can cost lives.”

When videos can go viral overnight, the actions of a few can impact the lives of many, Panetta said. For example, he said, once word that soldiers at Bagram airfield, afghanistan, had accidently burned muslim holy books got out, more than 30 afghans died in the rioting that followed. The Taliban seized that incident - and others such as marines urinating on enemy corpses, and soldiers posing with body parts of suicide bombers - to recruit afghans to their side.

“I know that none of you … deliberately acts to hurt your mission or to put your fellow soldiers at risk,” the secretary said. “You are the best. and that’s why I’m here today. To tell you

that I need you, that I need your leadership, that I need your courage - that I need your strength to make sure that we always abide by the highest standards.”

The incidents that occurred in afghani-stan are the work of a tiny percentage of service members, Panetta said.

“I represent 3 million people, 2 million in uniform,” he said. “It’s a very small percent-age of people who sometimes make these terrible mistakes.”

still these incidents concern leaders all the way to the Pentagon and White house. This is because “a few, who lack judgment, lack professionalism, lack leadership can hurt all of us and can hurt all of those men and women who serve this country with distinction,” the secretary said.

Panetta stressed that the incidents concern leaders because “our enemies will seek to turn … these incidents in their favor at the very moment that they are losing the war.”

The 3rd Brigade will deploy again - the unit deployed to Iraq for four tours - and the secretary said he needs all service mem-bers to live the values of the United states.

“always remember who you are and the great country that you serve and that we are all part of,” he said. “You are part of the best fighting force on the face of the earth. never forget that.”

Panetta emphasized that the members of the brigade have a responsibility to look after their comrades and to properly repre-sent the american people.

defense secretary Leon e. Panetta addresses the 3rd heavy Brigade combat Team of the U.s. army’s 3rd Infantry division during a town hall meeting on Fort Benning, Ga., may 4, 2012. Panetta urged the service members to always display the strongest character, the greatest discipline and the utmost integrity in everything they do. ( dod photo by Glenn Fawcett )

Dog are Prohibited on DGF Campusrecently, the david Glasgow Farragut school has seen an

increase in dogs on the school’s campus. dogs, on or off a leash, are not permitted on the school's

campus. “Just in the last few weeks, both large and small dogs were

transiting the grounds,” said Barbara Peters, dGF school liaison officer. “and, we’ve had to call base security person-nel out here for an animal pickup.”

“dogs roaming the campus could pose a hazard to both the children and the staff at the school,” said Peters. “We request all animals be maintained within owners’ homes and yards. This is for the safety of all at dGF.”

however, Peters said anyone wanting to walk their dog to pick their children up can do so, with prior arrangement with the school administration.

For more information contact the school liaison officer or school administrators.

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P r e s i d e n t o b a m a o n e n d i n g t h e Wa r i n a f g h a n i s t a non may 1, President obama made a surprise visit to

afghanistan - to meet with President hamid Karzai and sign a strategic partnership agreement that will help to guide our future relationship with the country.

For more than a decade, U.s. troops have served in the region as part of the naTo mission. In a televised address, the President talked about the progress they've made and the new relationship between the United states and afghanistan:

"[We've] begun a transition to afghan responsibility for security. already, nearly half of the afghan people live in places where afghan security forces are moving into the lead. This month, at a naTo summit in chicago, our coalition will set a goal for afghan forces to be in the lead for combat operations across the country next year. International troops will continue to train, advise and assist the afghans, and fight alongside them when needed. But we will shift into a support role as afghans step forward.

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President Barack obama addresses the nation from Bagram air Field, afghanistan, may 1, 2012. (official White house Photo by Pete souza)

as we do, our troops will be coming home. Last year, we removed 10,000 U.s. troops from afghani-stan. another 23,000 will leave by the end of the summer. after that, reductions will continue at a steady pace, with more and more of our troops com-ing home. and as our coalition agreed, by the end of 2014 the afghans will be fully responsible for the security of their country."

The President also discussed how the end of two wars will allow us to focus on a new set of national priorities: as we emerge from a decade of conflict abroad and economic crisis at home, it’s time to renew america - an america where our children live free from fear and have the skills to claim their dreams. a united america of grit and resilience, where sun-light glistens off soaring new towers in downtown manhattan, and we build our future as one people, as one nation.

Lady admiral’s cruise to 15 - 5 Victory over dos hermanasSTory AnD phoToS by JAn hAMMonD

members of david Glasgow Farragut Lady admirals softball team pose for a group photo with a spanish women’s softball team saturday in dos hermanas, spain.

Tara Lopez of the human re-sources office (hro) has been approved as a leave recipient in the Voluntary Leave donor Pro-gram. If you are a U.s. Gs civil-ian and are interested in donating leave to her, please contact Juana

The david Glasgow Farragut Lady admiral’s softball team took on a women’s softball team saturday in dos hermanas, spain, winning their first game this season.

The Lady admirals beat the spanish team, overcoming a rocky beginning with the final score of 15 – 5.

head coach James Flynn said more than half the team are freshmen and sophomores, and they don’t have much high school or tournament play experience.

“This win will help a lot to pick up their confi-dence,” said Flynn.

one of the obstacles the Lady admirals face is the lack of teams to play. The only consistent team the girls have to play is the base women’s team. When an opportunity to play a spanish team came available, the girls jumped at the

chance. The girls realized early on they had to step up

their game as the dos hermanas team quickly took the lead.

“I think they were nervous during the first inning but after that, they played great,” said Flynn. “I am very proud of them.”

The Lady admirals are scheduled to play the base women’s team Friday, their last game before the european championships.

The european championships will be held in Germany may 24 – 26, with the Lady admirals competing for the division III title against sigonella, alconbury, Incirlik and Bamburg. It will be the first time competing against these teams this season.

“our team has a lot of potential and depth,” said Flynn. “I think they will have a good time, and we’ll win some games.”

david Glasgow Farragut Lady admirals pitcher natalia rivera pitches during a game against the dos hermanas women’s softball team. rivera had 12 strikeouts, leading the admirals to a 15 - 5 victory.

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alex hammond, a member of david Glasgow Farragut Lady admirals softball team catches a ball to get a spanish player out during a game against a women’s softball team saturday in dos hermanas, spain.

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students celebrate Fer ia at dGFspring is in the air and feria is here, in

southern spain. david Glasgow Farragut elementary school sevillana dance club made sure everyone was prepared for feria by putting on a sevillana dance as-sembly in the school’s multi-purpose room.

The 53 students in the club were dressed up in their feria outfits. The girls had on brightly colored feria dresses with flowers in their hair, and the boys wore black pants with a white shirt and a sash. some wore the traditional traje corto with a sombrero cordobes.

Yadira cuba, the sevillana dance club sponsor, began practicing with the children

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audience participation in the dance called “La Tacita”.

at the beginning of February. The dance groups were split in two groups, begin-ners and intermediate.

The assembly got everyone in fes-tive mood and made them sway to the music. When the dancers’ presentation was over, they invited the audience members to participate. everyone was asked to stand up and dance "La Tacita" and the "macarena". The smiles on ev-eryone’s faces showed how much they enjoyed themselves. matthew Powell-delgado, a 2nd grader, summed up the assembly best by stating, “That was the best party ever!”

The sevillana dancers led by Yadira cuba show the audience how to do the dance called “La Tacita”.

The sevillana dancers show the audience how to do the dance called “La Tacita.”

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The child development center aboard naval station rota, spain held an event in celebration of Feria, may 4.

The event included traditional style tapas, laughter, and sevillana dancing. sevillana danc-ing is a huge part of the feria experience. The children who attend the cdc and school age care (sac) performed the dances, and they did a fabulous job!

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Fleet & Family support centerCall 727-3232 to pre-register for all FFSC functions.

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

Field Trip Jerez Horse FairMay 11, 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. come on this unique field trip to the Jerez horse Fair where the party goes on all day and night for a week with guitars, wine, gypsy dresses, horses, dancing and singing. This is a unique celebration that very few fail to enjoy and no one forgets. Visit the only place in spain where the spanish army still have horses. call to sign up as seats are limited.

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

Five Love Languages and Creative Communication May 11, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. have you ever been in a relationship where no matter what you did, it just wasn’t enough or been told that you are loved, but inside feel empty and separate? do you wonder what you are doing and what you could do right to show your love? It is probable that you are speaking a different love language. What is a love language? come find out.

Conflict Management Workshop May 15, 9 - 10:30 a.m. 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 to manage conflict by examining their attitudes and behaviors when faces 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. For more information or to register, please call 727-3232.

Spanish for BeginnersMay 15 and 17, May 22 and 24, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. come and enjoy our 17- hour spanish course for beginners during the months of may and June. This beginner's course is simple and fun. These lessons are useful, easy and interesting. This course will take you from speaking no spanish at all to being able to fulfill basic communication needs. call 727-3232 for more details and registration

Credit ManagementMay 16, 9 - 10 a.m. at FFsc. 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. sign up at 727- 3232.

Pre-Deployment BriefMay 16, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Whether you are single or married, preparing for deployment has practical and emotional aspects to consider. This workshop covers financial aspects, commu-nication and coping strategies. spouses and family members are highly encouraged to attend, in order to help them prepare for this often-stressful period. call 727- 3232 to pre-register.

CFS Forum May 16, 2 - 3 p.m. This is a required quarterly meeting of all command Financial special-ists (cFs) to discuss new PFm information and any command financial-related issues that have arisen.

Home BuyingMay 17, 9 -10 a.m. Looking for real estate? come to this class and familiarize yourself with the process of buying a home and to prepare yourself to make wise and informed decisions on one of the largest and most expensive investments you will ever make. call 727-3232 to sign up.

New Dad WorkshopMay 17, 4:30 - 6 p.m. This workshop is designed to give expectant fathers additional skills, knowledge and confidence to be involved parents right from the start. Through discussion with other expectant dads and exposure to a variety of fathering perspectives, participants will explore the issues most commonly experienced in the early months of parenting. For more information or to register, please call 727-3232.

Resume Review May 18, 9 - 11 a.m. do you have a current job announcement and need your resume re-viewed? If so drop off or email your resume' with the job announcement at least 24 hours prior to the review appointment. Individual half-hour sessions are available, so sign up now and review your resume' with one of our specialists. call 727-3232 for more details.

Saving & InvestingMay 22, 9 -10 a.m. retirement? Kids college? TsP? 401K? This dynamic workshop gives you information you need to make an informed decision about your future. call 727-3232 to sign up.

Federal Resume may 22, 1 - 2:00 p.m. Target your federal resume to highlight your qualifications to hro and hiring managers. Learn about keywords, the certificate of eligibility and the special require-ments of a federal resume'. call 727-3232 to sign up.

Spouse Appreciation Month Cooking ClassMay 23, 9:00 a.m. – 15:00 p.m. To commemorate spouse appreciation month, we have organize this special cooking class. We will go to the market to buy the fresh produce that we will use in cooking class. With the help of a local chef, you will be able to prepare some of the most famous and traditional local dishes such as Paella, garlic shrimp, clams sherry wine marinade and steamed mussels. This cooking class will be held on base. call ext. 727-3232 for more details and register. Price 15 euros per person.

Sign, Song & Stories May 16 – June 6, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. class meets every Wednesday for 8 weeks at edIs Bldg. in Las Palmeras housing. early development & Intervention services (edIs) & The new Parent support home Visitation Program of FFsc are teaming up to offer a new, free interactive class promoting pre-literacy skill development using a nurturing parenting phi-losophy. each session will include sign language instruction, story-time & singing for children 9 mos.–3 yr. old. classes will be progressive, so please plan to attend all 8 sessions unless arranged with instructor. all class materials are provided free of charge at the first session.

Smooth MoveMay 24, 9 - 11:00 a.m. have orders? Getting ready to Pcs? Then you should be signing up for this course. It is designed for all military personnel, dod civilian personnel, and family members departing the local area. even if it is your umpteenth Pcs, you might get some new and useful information about the Pcs process, as well as, information about your new duty station. Pre-registration is required. call 727-3232 for more information or to sign up.

Memorial Day Field Trip: Walking Tour in Arcos la Frontera.may 28, 0:845 a.m-15:00 p.m. To celebrate memorial day, join us on this family trip to the old town of arcos de la Frontera. one of andalucia's most dramatically positioned pueblos blancos (White Villages), arcos balances atop a rocky limestone ridge. We will be walking through downtown and exploring the main monuments, shopping district, and the fresh produce market. call 727- 3232 for more details and to sign up. seats are limited!

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appreciat ing Local heal thcare ProvidersMC3 JoSiAh WilSon

representatives from local hospitals and clinics visited U.s. naval hospital rota, spain, april 19, to participate in an appreciation event to celebrate the quality of care they have provided to the naval station rota community.

approximately 100 military and civil-ian local national healthcare providers arrived at the hospital courtyard and were provided food, drinks and a tour of the hospital facilities.

“This event is critical to relationship building,” said director for health-care operations Lt. Jeremey Biehn. “Building relationships helps us meet our mission. Bringing these spanish providers here is going to help provide better service to our patients in the rota community.”

“Last year we sent approximately 1,200 active-duty and active-duty fam-ily members out into the community for services we cannot provide,” said Biehn.

"We’re continuing that progress this year. With forward deployed naval forces coming to rota, we are really primed, and tonight is going to help us strategically poise ourselves for those ships in regard to building our network.”

Biehn said the hospital staff intends on holding this event again next year.

hospital staff and local healthcare providers discuss about decontamination sta-tion procedures.

a local military healthcare provider, inspects surgery department equipment.

Birth AnnouncementsMar. 22 - ethan matthew Wilke, 8 pounds,

5 ounces, parents ryan and andrea Wilke April 9 - elsa Jane calhoun, 7 pounds,

11 ounces, parents Terry and maria calhoun April13 - Zariah estelle miranda, 9 pounds

,15 ounces, parents osvaldo and Kathryn miranda

April 13 - carson Bradley Fox, 7 pounds, 1 ounce, parents Jason and Laura Fox

April 17 - ezteban aziel castro Walker, 7 pounds, 10 ounces, parents andol castro salas and claudine Walkerhospital staff demonstrate decontamination

station procedures.

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my mom was talking about a program that was

implemented at the omaha home For Boys (my parents' retirement job) which was put together by a child development “expert.” my mom didn’t think the program would work, and it didn’t. Why didn’t she

think it would work? she had gone to high school with the “expert” and knew his family. of his three kids; one was in rehab, one had run away and one had committed suicide. In his “important” child develop-ment work he had neglected his own kids. he supposedly knew

about children “out there” but not in his own house. It is always easier to care for those far away than those close at hand.

It is easy to love “the world,” because it really doesn’t take much effort on my part. I can make grand gestures. I can support causes, send money and be aware, but it is not really a part of my life. I still do my own thing as I like. as a matter of fact, much of what is done for mankind is just selfishness. I give because, It makes me feel good. does it actually help anyone? much of the food we give to starving people

Ultimately, It is about You and God rots in the ports, destroys local economies, or supports thugs that ruin the country, but that’s okay because I did something and feel good about it. I can even sup-port my important cause by lobbying the government to “help.” That way I don’t have to get dirty, and I feel like I am a nice person because a bureaucrat is using other people’s money to do something. It doesn’t mat-ter if what I support doesn’t help or even makes the situation worse because I have good intentions, and I am doing important things.

Those close at hand are irritating. I know their flaws. They know mine. Those who say they love working with people have never really worked with or seriously cared about people. People are stupid, dirty, smelly, irritating and selfish. It takes time, effort and persever-ance to be involved with people who won’t appreciate what you do for them.

so why should we care for the delinquents we know? There is no reason, unless you follow God. Those little admonitions to care for your family, love your neighbor, reach out to those in need and more are very promi-nent in God’s Word. so, if we are interested in serving God, then we have to put up with these knuckleheads that live here. so how can we learn to care for those around us? We have to start with God. If we are not

Who is God?Join a small group to study the answer to the biggest question of all: Who is God? In this dynamic, video-driven, small-group experience, Francis chan distills the nature of God into biblical, foundational truths every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the naVsTa rota chapel Fellowship hall. The study begins with a meal, fol-lowed with a discussion from 7 - 8 p.m.

Amos Bible Studya Bible study on amos meets Wednesday, 6 p.m. at the cha-

pel Fellowship hall.

CREDO Marriage Enrichment Weekend:may 18 - 20, Friday 2 p.m., sunday 2 p.m., hotel La espadaña

in rota. Beautiful suite rooms, a quick walk to the beach. enjoy this opportunity to enrich your marriage. credo - sponsored events cover all lodging and meals (child care is not included). marriage enrichment activities will be held Friday night and sat-urday morning, with the rest of saturday free for you to practice what you've learned while enjoying the amenities at the beach or the hotel.

Call 727-2161 for more information on Chapel events.

right with God, then there is no way we can care about people. I realize that all those things that drive me crazy about people I also do - to God. If I can find the Way that he forgives, and restores me, then I can do the same for others.

recognize that people are messed up. They are annoying and exasperating - just like you. G.K. ches-terton quipped, “Jesus said to love you neighbor, and he also said to love your enemies, because many times they are the same.” Know that the people around you are messed up, but do what is best for them anyway. do it even if you don’t feel like it, and you don’t get credit, and they are stupid. By the way, one of the most revolutionary things you can do is be a caring parent. start at home and you really will “change the world.”

Ultimately, it is not about those out there or those close. It is about you and God. When he is our focus, everything else will fall into place. We will learn to forgive, persevere and love because that is what God does. It may not make us feel better or the people nicer or the work easier, but it will change us and our focus.

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.

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Londonon a Budget

How to visit London without breaking the bank.

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London is one of the most multicultural, vibrant cities in the world with a variety of sights, sounds and experi-ences just waiting to be explored. But it doesn’t have to cost you a fortune to partake in the wonders of this beau-tiful city. You just have to know where the bargains lie.Transportation

Getting to London has never been easier. Thanks to budget airlines, you can fly into stansted, Luton or Gatwick for less than a tank of gas. our family of four flew round trip from sevilla to standsted for 120 euros. But book in advance, check for sales and remember - you get what you pay for. no frills here. Boarding may make you feel like you’re being herded as cattle and a meal can cost more than the airfare itself. Travel light and mail back any goodies you acquire. subscribe to the various carriers, and they will inform you of specials.

rent a car through the budget airline and save a few bucks, or take the bus or train once you arrive. There are information points at the airport that can assist you in find-ing transportation to fit your budget. once in London, ride the Tubes. Get a daily pass and rides are unlimited. or , go above ground and rent a bike. In an effort to ease the crowding on the trains, London has incorporated a cycling program where renting bikes has never been easier. not only can you see things you would have missed under-ground, you will also get some exercise. cycling maps can be found at any tourist information office.Accommodationsno need to spend a fortune when staying in London. Try renting an apartment just on the end of Zone 6 of the Tube. rates will be lower, and you are just a Tube ride from the

Exploring London on a Budgetcenter of the city. or, for even more savings, stay at one of the military bases in the surrounding area. Temporary lodging can be found at mildenhall and Lakenheath for under $50 a night and are located about an hour-and-a half out of London or an hour from a Zone 6 train stop that takes you right into the city. We stayed at mildenhall and drove to eppling to catch the central line into town.In the heart of the city are the Union Jack club and the Victory services club which are British military lodging facilities that welcome american and other nations' military members as well. Prices are slightly higher and rooms are small, but the location can’t be beat.Activitiesmake sure you pick up a the current edition of “Time out.” This publication has every imaginable event listed.

If you only have one day in London and have never been before, I suggest the "hop-on, hop-off" bus tours. They are still the most bang for your buck if you want to see it all. Walking tours are also a great way to see the city. They range from the historical and artsy, to the curious and spooky, such as the Jack the ripper tour or ghostly haunts. some are free while others have a small fee, and tour guides are often dressed in period garb and are as entertaining as the tour itself. don’t forget to tip them though - best couple pounds you’ll ever spend.

one of the must sees is the changing of the guard outside Buckingham Palace at 11 a.m. sharp. check to see what day the ceremony is as they vary. The Tower of London also offers a ceremony that take place every evening called the ceremony of the Keys. although free, you must write for tickets several months in advance.

most of London’s museums and art galleries are free, some holding exquisite treasures spanning the globe. The British museum, located in Bloomsbury square, is one of my favorite museums to visit. This museum claims to have more egyptian artifacts than some of the museums in egypt and even holds the original rosetta stone. The London museum, the Tate museum and the national Portrait museum are only a few of the free museums. also, don’t forget the royal air Force museum, where more than 80 aircraft are on display, complete with uniforms, weapons, photographs and more. They even have a flight simulator to try your hand at.

It is the arts that draw me to London the most. okay, so this is where I usually splurge to see a West end show, but there are ways to save here too. You can catch free music concerts at the national Theater al-most daily and many churches will offer free concerts as well. or just go to covent Gardens and you will find an array of musicians from string quartets to folk singers. You may even catch a juggling act or magician as well.

and last, but not least, are the parks to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. From regents Park to Green Park, the lush greenery and open spaces are a perfect place to picnic or go for a stroll. my favorite is hyde Park with its small lake and speaker's corner which makes for some interesting entertainment.

don’t let a limited budget keep you from seeing one of the best cities in the world. Plan ahead, shop for bargains and above all, go and have fun.

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Top: Parliament and Big Ben glow on the River Thames as the sun begins to set.

Above Left: A typical London street.

Above Right: Look for an Underground sign to take the Tube to your next destination.

Left: Explore the many parks that grace the city.

Exploring London on a Budget STory AnD phoToS by JAn hAMMonD, CoASTline

most of London’s museums and art galleries are free, some holding exquisite treasures spanning the globe. The British museum, located in Bloomsbury square, is one of my favorite museums to visit. This museum claims to have more egyptian artifacts than some of the museums in egypt and even holds the original rosetta stone. The London museum, the Tate museum and the national Portrait museum are only a few of the free museums. also, don’t forget the royal air Force museum, where more than 80 aircraft are on display, complete with uniforms, weapons, photographs and more. They even have a flight simulator to try your hand at.

It is the arts that draw me to London the most. okay, so this is where I usually splurge to see a West end show, but there are ways to save here too. You can catch free music concerts at the national Theater al-most daily and many churches will offer free concerts as well. or just go to covent Gardens and you will find an array of musicians from string quartets to folk singers. You may even catch a juggling act or magician as well.

and last, but not least, are the parks to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. From regents Park to Green Park, the lush greenery and open spaces are a perfect place to picnic or go for a stroll. my favorite is hyde Park with its small lake and speaker's corner which makes for some interesting entertainment.

don’t let a limited budget keep you from seeing one of the best cities in the world. Plan ahead, shop for bargains and above all, go and have fun.

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NMCRS HoursThe navy-marine corps relief society main office will be open Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. through May 18. The Thrift shop will be open the normal hours, which are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. with priority shopping for active duty and their family members 11 - 11:30 a.m. If you have any questions, contact the nmcrs main office at 727-1614.

Teen Summer Hire Job FairTeens between 14 and 18 are invited to the Teen summer hire Job Fair May 31, 6 - 8 p.m. at the dGF multi-purpose room. employers will be on site advertising job openings and holding interviews. Bring a current copy of your resumé and a com-pleted application. applications are available at the Youth center and the Fleet and Family readiness office. contact Tiffany seelbach at 727-4721 for more information.

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 members. Participants include pregnant, post-partum and breast-feeding women, infants and children up to age 5. WIc benefits including: one-on-one nutrition counseling, nutrition and health screen-ings, breast-feeding education, breast pump loan program, infant and child feeding tips and drafts redeemable for nutritious foods. For more information, call 727-2921.

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings aa meetings are scheduled every Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. call daPa at 727-2876 for more information.

Preschool Services for Children with Disabilitieschild Find for children 3 - 5 years of age is an ongoing outreach program that lo-cates 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.

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.

Raise Funds for DGF with Box Topsdid you know that david Glasgow Farragut elementary school earns 10 cents for every Box Top they receive? help dGF raise funds by clipping your Box Tops and returning them to school or one of the mWr donation boxes. You can also save money on your next trip to the commissary by joining the BoxTops4education.com community. Just log on, select david Glasgow Farragut elementary school PTsa as your home school and begin to receive coupons on items you buy all the time.

Embry-Riddle Registrationregistration is now open for upcoming embry-riddle classes which begin May 28. classes include Power Plant Theory and applications, aircraft Propulsion systems and applications, aviation Law and Principles of supply chain management - eagle Vision classroom. To request a syllabus call 727- 2984 or e-mail 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

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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.

STAPThe navy-marine corps relief society offers an interest-free loan program for up to $3,000 per year for undergraduate or graduate tuition. This is an overseas only pro-gram, so take advantage while you’re here. call 727-1614 to make an appointment today. For more information, contact the nmcrs at 727-1614.

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 951-25-6407

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R o n d a 1 0 1 a T e s t o f W i l l p o w e r 101, for some conjures up images of entry-level college classes, for others it’s dalmatians on the silver screen - for

Jay Bearden and Jim chalmers 101 is pain, regret, exhaustion, re-lief, joy and everything in between.

The two ret i red chiefs have ran a com-bined 10 ronda 101s, a 63-mile race put on

each year by the spanish Legion (La Legión). First held in 1995, the race which takes place in the sierra de Grazalema mountain range, will see more than 5,000 men and women this weekend attempt to walk, bike, race and climb 101 kilome-ters in 24 hours.

Bearden affectionately calls it "The 101,” first entered the competition in 1998 and has run four more since. an experi-enced distance runner, Bearden has lived in southern spain for the past 27 years and eagerly encourages and advises new runners on how to train and prepare for the race. nutrition and hydration are vital, and he reminds newcomers to always “eat before you're hungry and drink before you get thirsty.”

What makes this ultra-marathon so difficult are the drastic changes in ter-rain, elevation and climate that runners are faced with. Bonking or hitting the wall is something that affects runners in any long-distance competition, but in ronda, according to Bearden, “you hit multiple walls, like a roller coaster, you will have joy during the race but that will go away.”

When challenged though, Bearden can turn to his long-time friend and running companion chalmers for support and encouragement. The two self-proclaimed

yuvAl fleMingSporTS WriTer

polar opposites, along with naVsTa rota admin officer Kurt munz, finished in just under 18 hours last year.

“We are never both feeling bad at the same time, he thrives in the cold, I love the heat,” says Bearden, who endured 110 degree summer days while growing up in the east Texas hill country. “during the day I feel good but at night when it gets cold, that’s when I have trouble and that is when Jim is in his element.”

Bearden speaks in a slow Texans draw and was close to dropping out one race when he was faced with hypothermia. chalmers, pushed him to the finish on that day and jokingly says that he knows his friend is struggling when he stops talking. chalmers who wears short sleeves even when he can see his breath, grew up in Long Island, n.Y. and has lived in spain since 1994. he first decided to run ronda after he grew bored of the standard mara-thon distance (26miles or 42 km). This year he along with Bearden, will be com-peting in the over 50 (years-old) category. In the beautiful sierra de Grazalema mountain range, the race provides run-ners spectacular views and even the occasional encounter with Iberian pigs. hundreds of volunteers each year provide much-needed support to the runners, some hosing racers with cold water and others simply handing out bananas and orange peels.

once the warm spanish sun sets, run-ners are forced to overcome their fatigue in the cold, dark and damp forest. Joyful banter and camaraderie during the day give way to loneliness, fatigue and a si-lence that is pierced only by the occasional power generator or cheering spectator. Three quarters into the race, runners are greeted by the Quartel, a dining facility on

a spanish military base that offers a respite from the elements with warm food, giving participants the opportunity to change clothes. Bearden, who packs four pairs of socks for the race and prefers coca-cola to other energy drinks, says about the Quartel, "It's a nice warm chow hall, you eat a hot meal but starting up again is hard. That is where most people quit and a lot pass out." Bearden and chalmers so far have resisted any temptation to quit, but when Bearden was faced with hypothermia he came close. Thanks though to the tough love of his friend, a short siesta and some Bimbo sandwiches, he trudged on to the finish line. This may be chalmers’ last year living in spain, but that will not keep him from running the race as he says he has plans to return to compete again. as for Bearden who sometimes faces questions from his wife and others as to why he keeps on run-ning, he referred to an old runner’s cliché, that you run another marathon when you have forgotten the pain of the last one.

Jay Bearden and Jim chalmers will be competing in the ronda 101 this weekend.

(Times are local)

Sunday * Barcelona at real Betis 5 p.m. Last game of the La Liga season. It’s your chance to see messi in sevilla.

Saturday (May 19th)* Bayern munich vs. chel-sea 8:45 p.m. It’s the granddaddy of them all, the champions League Final.

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melandi in concert, Saturday, 11 p.m., sala anfiteatro, Punta san Felipe, cadiz, tickets 20 euros

Bruce springsteen in concert, Sunday, La cartuja olympic stadium, sevilla, June 17, estadio santiago Bernabeu, madrid

coldplay in concert, May 20, at 10 p.m., Vicente calderon soccer stadium, madrid, www.livenation.es

Painting display by several artists, until Sunday, castillo de chipion, chipiona

Painting and sculpture display by Pilar alonso, until May 24, Galeria de arte Benot, ramon de carranza avenue, 10, cadiz

Painting display by manuel Gandullo, until June 14, Palacio municipal, rota

handcrafts display by sisters of Belen, Tuesdays - Sat-urdays, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., La cartuja monastery, Jerez de la Frontera

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Activities

Sports

Music

Eat/Drink

Ferias

Arts

sevilla, reales alcazares (moorish Fortress) guided tours, Monday - Sunday, 9:30 a.m.- 5 p.m., tickets 7.50 euros

ruta de los sentidos, a guided tour in el Puerto de santa maria, Saturdays, 10:15 a.m., Juega con los sentidos, a guided tour in el Puerto, Saturdays, 6 p.m. 956-85-3960

ruta por el Puerto y Bodegas osborne, guided tour, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m., tickets 5 euros (children) and 10 euros (adults), 697-34-5807

como Bailan los caballos andaluces (how andalusian horses dance). Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon, recreo de las cadenas, avda. duque de abrantes, Jerez, tickets 19 - 25 euros, 956-31-8008, or www.realescuela.org

river Journey “sanlucar-Guadalquivir river-doñana Park," real Fernando ship, Fabrica de hielo, guided tour, Monday - Sunday, at 10 a.m., adult tickets 16.50 euros, children 8.20 euros, 956-36-3813 or visit www.visitasdonana.com castillo de Luna, rota, weekend guided tours at 1 and 5 p.m., request tickets in advance at the tourism ofice, calle cuna, 2

Flea market, calle ramon y cajal, sanlucar, Sundays and holidays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Flea market, alameda Vieja (by the castle), Jerez, Sundays, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Flea market, Picobarro, rota, Sundays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

“nuevo amanecer” a recital by Jose merced, Today, at 9 p.m., Gran Teatro Falla, Plaza de Fragela, cadiz

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

Flamenco show, sanlucar de Barrameda, Fridays, 10:30 and 11:30 p.m., Bodegon de arte “a contratiempo," calle san miguel, 5, tickets 12 euros, 653-07-1099

Gran hippodrome de mijas (horse races), summer season: June 30, July 7, 14, 21 and 28, Aug. 3, 10, 17 and 24. admission 5 euros

X duathlon cross ciudad de sanlucar, June 2, at 7:30 p.m., sanlucar de Barrameda

ruta de la Tapa, until Sunday, san Fernando

ruta de la manzanilla y la Tapa until June 19, sanlucar

Gonzalez Byass Bodega – Jerez, Monday - Saturday at noon, 1, 2, 5 and 6:30 p.m., tickets 11 euros

sandeman Bodega – Jerez, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 11:30 a.m., 12:30 and 1:30 p.m.

Barbadillo Bodega – sanlucar, Tuesday – Saturdays, 11 a.m., tickets 3 euros

Feria del caballo – Jerez, through Sunday

Bull fight - Today, 7 p.m.- rivera ordóñez “Paquirri,” manuel Jesus “el cid," daniel Luque

Bull fight - Friday, 7 p.m. - Julian Lopez “el Juli,” david Fandila “el Fandi," Jose maria manzanares

Bull fight - Saturday, 7 p.m. - Juan Jose Padilla, morante de la Puebla, cayetano riverasanlucar - Bull fight May 19, 6:30 p.m. - Juan Jose Padilla, sebastian castella, Jose maria manzanares

sevilla cathedral and Giralda guided tours, Monday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., tickets 8 euros

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a native of san diego, calif., master-at-arms seaman shane Blackburn enlisted in the navy in 2008. after completing basic training in Great Lakes, Ill., he reported to master-at-arms a-school at Lackland airforce Base, san antonio, Texas. once his training was complete, he reported to the Personnel reliability Program in Kings Bay, Ga.

he reported to the security department aboard naval stat ion rota, spain may 2011. Blackburn serves as a harbor security patrolmen. here he is responsible for conducting waterborne security patrols and operations.

B lackburn sa id tha t h is b iggest accomplishment0 was winning blue jacket of the quarter.

"Go harbor!"

Sailor in the SpotlightMASN Shane Blackburn story By mc2(sW/aW) Travis alston

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navy accepts delivery of Future Uss michael murphy (ddG 112) froM TeAM ShipS publiC AffAirS

BaTh, maine (nns) -- The navy accepted delivery of the future Uss michael murphy (ddG 112) today from General dynamics at their Bath Iron Works shipyard.

michael murphy is the last ddG 51-class ship to deliver until the class restart ships begin delivering in fiscal year 2016.

ddG 112 successfully completed combined super trials in the atlantic ocean in march. during the four days underway, Bath Iron Works and the navy's Board of Inspection and survey tested the ship and its systems as re-quired to prove operational readiness.

"This delivery marks a very signifi-cant milestone for not only the crew of michael murphy, but also the navy, the shipbuilder Bath Iron Works and the local community in Bath, maine," said capt. mark Vandroff, Program executive office ships' ddG 51-class program manager. "This is yet another well-built and tremendously capable ship that will soon join the Fleet. It will be bittersweet to see the ship sail away this summer, but we look forward to delivering more of these key warfighting ships in the future."

The new destroyer honors the late Lt. michael P. murphy, who was post-humously awarded the medal of honor for his actions as leader of a navy seaL team in afghanistan. murphy was the first person to be awarded the medal for actions in afghanistan, and the first member of the U.s. navy to receive the award since the Vietnam War.

accepting delivery of ddG 112 rep-resents the official transfer of the ship

from the shipbuilder to the navy, and signifies michael murphy's transition to operational status. a commissioning ceremony will be held this october in new York city.

The ddG 51-class ship is a multi-mis-sion, guided-missile destroyer designed to operate in multi-threat air, surface and sub-surface threat environments. The class of ship provides combat capability and survivability characteristics, while minimizing procurement and lifetime support costs due to the program's ma-turity. The ddG 51 program continues to reinforce affordability and efficiency in its shipbuilding program with a com-mitment to deliver ships at the highest possible quality and to manage a seam-less transition to the Fleet.

ddG 113, currently under construc-tion by huntington Ingalls Industries in Pascagoula, miss., will be the first of the ddG 51-class program continuation ships. ddG 114, 115 and 116 are also under contract with BIW and hII and are expected to begin delivery in 2016.

as one of the defense depart-ment's largest acquisition organiza-tions, Program executive office ships, an affiliated program executive office of the naval sea systems command, is responsible for executing the devel-opment and procurement of all major surface combatants, amphibious ships, special mission and support ships, and special warfare craft. The majority of shipbuilding programs currently man-aged by Peo ships are benefiting from serial production efficiencies, which are critical to delivering ships on cost and schedule.

Guests await the christening ceremony for the arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer Pre-commissioning Unit (PcU) michael murphy (ddG 112) at General dynamics Bath Iron Works in Bath, maine. michael murphy was christened by maureen murphy, mother of the ship's namesake, navy (seaL) Lt. michael murphy. murphy was posthumously awarded the medal of honor for his actions during operation red Wings in afghanistan in June 2005. he was the first sailor awarded the medal of honor since the Vietnam War. (U.s. navy photo by mass communication specialist 2nd class dominique m. Lasco/released)

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To place a classified ad submit information in 25 words or less by the Friday prior to desired publication date. Classifieds will run for one edition only. Free ads are available to TEI cardholders for non-commercial goods. E-mail submission to coastline@eu.navy.mil or fax to 727-1021. Non-TEI cardholders and/or ads of a commercial nature (pets for sale, real estate, for-profit business) require payment and must be submitted to Karen Lucas at Karen@coastline.e.telefonica.net or fax to 956-54-2997.

el mercado A U T O S2006 BMW 318i E90: Euro specs, all annual inspections performed by authorized BMW dealership and logged in maint. book, one owner, ITV passed in April, 13,600 euros. Call Julian, 727-1082 or 686-28-2997.

2001 PEUGEOT 206 HDI: 71K mi (114,000km.), well-maintained, 2L turbo diesel, 55 mpg, 5 spd, dual airbags, A/C, CD player, power locks, PW and PM, PCS’ing in June, $4500/3,500 euros. Call Nicole at 696-38-5191.

OLDER MODEL CHRYSLER VAN: Has issues, squeeks, 2,000 euros OBO. Call 667-28-5151.

OLDER MODEL BMW: Runs well, 3 , 5 0 0 e u ro s. Ca l l 6 6 7 - 2 8 - 5 1 5 1 .

F L E A M A R K E TB O Y S C O U T T R O O P 7 3 : Co m e support your local troop on Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Drive-in. Call Rich or Alex at 727-6264 or 727-6267.

F O R S A L EF U R N I T U R E : S o l i d p i n e d rawe r c h e s t , $ 1 0 0 , f o r p i c t u re e - m a i l r.cabassa@yahoo.com, 956-05-5134.

FURNITURE: Complete solid pinewood bdrm set - headboard, bedside table,chest of drawers w/mirror and desk, all have glass tops, perfect cond, ideal for a child's rm, $700 OBO. Call 956-81-5171 or 676-92-5795.

FURNITURE: Blue double wall away reclining sofa, good cond, $250, Orange double sofa, perfect cond, $350. Call 9 5 6 - 8 1 - 5 1 7 1 o r 6 7 6 - 9 2 - 5 7 9 5 .

NINTENDO WII: two remotes w/case, two nunchucks, Wii sports game, and Mario Karts game w/two steering wheels, plus more, brand new cond, hardly used, $100 OBO. Call 956-81-5171 or 676-92-5795.

TWIN BED: Slated sleigh light wood twin bed w/pillow top mattress and box spring, $150. Call 628-03-6482 or

e-mail richandjanhammond@yahoo.com.

L E A V E D O N O R P R O G R A MTara Lopez of the Human Resources Office (HRO) has been approved as a leave recipient in the Voluntary Leave Donor Program. If you are GS civilian interested in donating leave to her, please contact Juana Perez (ext.1648) in HRO. She can answer your questions and provide the required forms.

R E N T A L SHOUSES AND APARTMENTS: Sea views, pools and yards, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 bdrm in Rota, Costa Ballena, Chipiona, Puerto Sta. Maria and Sanlúcar, w/pools and yards. No rental fees to Americans. Call Antonio at 685-20-4466, or antonioduqmaq52@yahoo.com.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: Cleaning and maintenance, key handling, access to UK rental bookings. Call Ray at 653-78-0296.

C H I P I O N AAPARTMENT BY CHIPIONA MARINA: 2 bdrm, 2 bath, underground parking, rooftop terrace, 3 minute walk to marina and beach, furn optional, 1200 Euros/mo negotiable. Free Internet and cable, English-speaking landlords. Call 956-05-3624 or 600-89-8066.

E L P U E R T O AMPLE HOUSE ON LARGE LOT (1,000m2): 3 ample bdrms w/built-in-closets, 1 1/2 bath, lvg rm w/fireplace and 2 porches, complete kitchen w/pantry and laundry rm, parking for 3 cars, sm guest house w/mini kitchen, bath, lvg rm and bdrm, on Sanlúcar Rd,1,200 euros/mo. Call 645-94-5586.

APARTMENT IN LAS REDES: 130m2, built, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, lrg lvg rm, covered laundry area, ample terrace, comm. yard w/pool, 650 euros/mo. Ref. A-0838. Call 956-85-0183 or 607-70-6418.

ATTACHED HOUSE IN EL AGUILA: 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath, fireplace, A/C, central gas, private parking, laundry rm, 800 euros/mo. Ref:

A-1006. Call 956-85-0183 or 607-70-6418.

ATTACHED HOUSE IN EL AGUILA: Yard w/private pool, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, central heat, city gas, fireplace, parking place, and covered laundry area, 1,300 euros/mo, comm. fees included. Ref: A-1039. Call 956-85-0183 or 607-70-6418.

BEACH APARTMENT IN PUERTO: Unique location, first line Las Redes beach, 4 min. from Puerto base gate. Ample lvg/dng rm, 3 bdrm w/built in closets, 1 bath, A/C, heat w/individual pump units, U.S. style washer, fully equipped kitchen, telephone line, ADSL Internet. Uninterrupted view of the Cadiz Bay, 1,200 euros/mo., maint. fees, local and national telephone service and Internet included. Fully furn or unfurn. Call 628-90-7856 or 956-48-1349. English spoken.

BEAUTIFUL BEACHFRONT APARTMENT IN FUENTEBRAVIA: 1st row, 5 min. from gate, 2 bdrm, 1 full-bath, lvg-dng rm w/balcony, American style kitchen, vitro, oven, microwave, washing machine, thermostat heating(solar heat), TV w/satellite connection, Internet, telephone, wind screens, lift, underground garage. American owned, tastefully furn, ready to live in, available now, 1,000 euros/mo. negotiable(utilities included), plus dep. Call Coco at 956-48-0973 or 699-79-4899 or Brigitte at 956-85-1396. Listed in housing. Sorry no pets, ideal for a single.

CHALET IN EL CARMEN: 4 bdrm, 3 bath, pretty yd w/pool, well water for yd, solar panels, lrg furn kitchen, 2,000 euros/mo. Call 956-85-0183 or 607-70-6418.

DETACHED HOUSE IN FUENTEBRAVIA: 5 bdrm, 3 bath, lvg/dng area w/fireplace, kitchen and laundry area, A/C, heat, private parking, lrg yd, close to beach and base, 1,200 euros/mo ,includes gardener. Listed in housing. Call Coco at 699-79-4899, English spoken.

HOUSE IN VISTAHERMOSA: Unfurnished, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, pool, central A/C-heat, fireplace, carport, washer-dryer, screens, Internet, includes gardener and pool maint. For pictures www.picasaweb.google.

com/spainchalet or e-mail spainchalet@gmail.com. Registered w/base housing, call 956-85-6078. English spoken.

LUXURY SEA/VIEW APARTMENT IN VISTAHERMOSA: Lrg apart, 4 lrg bdrm, 2 bath, balcony, garage, garden, 1,200 euros/mo. Call 956-48-2321 or etiamds@hotmail.es.

NEW DETACHED HOUSE CLOSE TO PUERTO GATE: 3 lrg bdrm, master bdrm has walk-in closet, 2 bath, wooden floors, beautiful covered patio, lrg kitchen, lrg lvg/dng area w/fireplace, AC/heat, solar heat, lrg back porch, driveway for 2 cars, lrg yard w/private pool. Asking 1,600 euros (gardener included). Contact Coco 699-79-4899, English Spoken.

SELF-STANDING CHALET OUTSIDE HOUSING GATE: American-owned, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, walk-in closet, lvg-dng area w/fireplace, terrace enclosed w/glass, BBQ area w/water, private inside covered parking for 2 cars w/auto gate, central heat, A/C, window screens, AFN satellite. Call Michael at 667-78-5290.

UNATTACHED HOUSE IN PUERTO NEAR VISTAHERMOSA MALL: 4 bdrm, 2 bath, new kitchen, lrg lvg rm, brick storage rm, heat, A/C, auto drive gate, yard, gardener included, 1,600 euros/mo. Call Ed 639-31-0436.

R O T A BEACHFRONT APARTMENT: La Costilla Beach, 3 bdrm, sea views, 2 bath, furn kitchen, ample lvg rm w/great views and terrace that connects w/master bdrm, private garage, parking, private closed community, 1,300 euros/mo. (negotiable), will e-mail photos. Contact Fran at 620-39-5589 or franggg@gmail.com.

NEW DUPLEX IN ROTA: 3 bdrm, 2 bath, kitchen and laundry rm, lvg/dng rm, garage, storage rm, central heating, A/C, fireplace, lrg terrace w/views to the pool and roof-top terrace, 1,100 euros/mo., negotiable. Call Ana at 647-91-2971.

NICE HOUSE FOR RENT IN ROTA: Very close to beach, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, full kitchen, w/patio, inside parking for 2 cars, A/C,

laundry rm, listed in housing. English spoken, call Antonio at 615-23-2552.

ROTA APARTMENT: In residential area, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, lvg/dng rm, kitchen, laundry rm, terrace, furn or unfurn. Call 666-49-0434.

TWO-STORY CHALET: Bodega-style on a lrg, 1,000 m2 lot, 3 bdrm, master w/bath, fireplace and A/C, kitchen w/office, lvg/dng rm w/fireplace, bath, pool, outdoor dng area and garden house. Located 2 km from Costa Ballena toward Chipiona. Call 617-36-4513.

S A N L Ú C A RCHALET ON SANLÚCAR GOLF COURSE: Furn/unfurn, 150m2, 800m2 lot, 3 bdrm, 3 bath, lvg/dng rm, kitchen, patio, yard, 2 outdoor covered parking spaces, views of Doñana Park and the Guadalquivir river, 5 min. to the beach and downtown. Call 607-20-7185.

M I S C E L L A N E O U SB R O K E R D E A L E R : U. S . M u t u a l F u n d s , I R A’ S , 5 2 9 1 , i n s u r a n c e , I .R.P.S. Call Ray at 653-78-0296.

EXPERIENCED DOG WALKER: Need someone to walk your dog? Experienced dog walker off base in Rota. Call Seth at 695-10-0348. References available.

GUITAR LESSONS: Classic, flamenco and elementary guitar. Call Manolo for more info at 956-85-1455 or 666-87-4875.

JEWISH CULTURE: Learn about Jewish culture and its influence in western civilization, Saturdays, 10 a.m. at the Hotel La Espadaña, Rota. Knowledge of Hebrew or the Bible is not necessary. Contact Carlos at 630-41-8649 or carlosberiro@yahoo.es.

EMPLOYMENT: Homecare provider in the States for 7 years, First Aid, CPR, Courses in Child Abuse Detection, Safety, Learning Environment and Health. Exc. ref, lots of experience w/children and the elderly, has transportation. Exc. spoken English. Call Inma at 617-18-3881.

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: Very responsible,

36 yr. old Spanish woman w/lots of experience seeks employment caring for children of any age and/or cleaning by the hour or monthly. Weekends or weekdays, flexible hours, immediately available and has exp. working on base, references avail. Call Esther at 666-88-1157 or 632-22-1677.

WORK WANTED: Has experience as security guard, and chauffeur, has B1 license, speaks English and Spanish. Call 666-88-1157 or 632-22-1677.

W A N T E DBRIDGE GROUP: Anyone interested in joining a Bridge card group at NAS Rota starting in June or July? Inquiries can be made to Luckygal1374@gmail.com.

E M P L O Y M E N THRO: Education Aid, GS-1702-02/03/04, Health Promotions Coordinator, GS-0303-07, Housing Management Asst., GS-1173-04/05/06/07 (Valencia), Marketing and Public Affairs Asst., GS-1001-05, Recreation Aid, GS-0189-03, Recreation Asst.(Liberty), GS-0189-05, Recreation Services Director, GS-1101-13, Secretary (O/A), GS-0318-08 (Office of CO), Writer-Editor, GS-1082-07/09 (Public Affairs Office). Customer service hours 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 727-1643 for more info.

MWR: CYP Program Assistant, Driver/ Cashier Pizza Villa, Aquatics Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Aquatics), Lifeguard (Pools) 2 positions and Teen Summer Hire. Applications must be submitted on OF-612 form and Family Member Status Form to MWR Personnel Office between 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. For more info call 727-2596 or 727-3263.

MWR COMMUNITY CLASSES: Want to start and run your own business? Do you have a hobby or skill that you believe others would pay for? Rota MWR Community Classes is a program that allows you to start and run your own on-base business while teaching others your skills, all with the backing of MWR. Call 727-1382 or e-mail communityclasses@ro t a m w r. c o m t o f i n d o u t m o re .

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Happy Mother's Day!

PUBLIsher’scorner

By Karen Lucas, coastline PublisherkAren@CoASTline.e.TelefoniCA.neT

happy mother’s day to all the american moms out there; have a great day! Just in case you missed last week’s edition, I will repeat the gift suggestions given. of course a nice meal out is something most mothers always enjoy as well.Matías Lebrón

This year matías Lebrón Jewelers are featuring a special mother’s day bracelet by Pandora. of course they have the famous

mother ’s day me-d a l l i o n , and you will always find special offers on

gold jewelry and watches. matías Lebrón is located in the central hall at el Paseo mall.Zirkón

This new shop sells silver jewelry at wholesale prices because they are manu-facturers. many of the pieces are their original designs. Zirkón is located in soto de Vistahermosa and is easily visible from the Fuentebravía road. Giovi

Giovi currently has a good selection of beautiful porcelain figurines by Galo cel-ebrating motherhood: a wonderful gift for mother’s day. Giovi is located in La Plaza on base. Casa de Chocolate

If mom is a chocolate lover, indulge her. You can find wonderful chocolates and pas-tries at this attractive shop on calle Luna in downtown Puerto.

Las Marías is offering a Summer Camp.Pine hollow is the name Las marías

equestrian center chose for its summer camp that is now in its fourth year. The name is taken from an australian TV series that has become very popular in spain. The values praised by the series; friendship, respect for others, animals and nature as well as promoting self-improvement are also those of the camp. The camp is open for children 6-to-15 years of age and is bilingual: english for spanish speakers and spanish for eng-lish speakers. There are three hours daily of language classes. The campers will be divided into subgroups taking into account age, language level and the sports they choose to practice.

In addition to riding classes, paddle,

soccer, tennis and golf are available. other activities include gymkanas, barbecues, karaoke, camp fires, cooking contests, a visit to the royal andalusian equestrian art school and the hierro del Bocado breeding farm. You can be sure that boredom has no place in this camp.

For more information go to www.pla-nazos.es or call Jesús at 652-12-9911. spaces are limited.Travel Agents

about two weeks ago I read an article in the new York Times titled “are Travel agents Back?” The gist of the article is that while that sector will never be what it was before Inter-net bookings were possible, there are many advantages to using agents and the industry is now growing. The reasons are many but primarily it is a question of service; you can talk to someone, get personal advice and there is someone to turn to if problems come up. also, it usually saves time. The almost unlimited amount of information available on

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the Internet can be overwhelming and travel agents know how to sort this out and can generally save you money as well. It is one thing to book a direct flight and quite another to book a trip with layovers and several con-necting flights with different airlines. agents frequently have first-hand knowledge about hotels, tours, packages deals and airlines.

In my travels over many years there have been several times that I was very thankful to have a travel agent I could turn to who could help solve problems.

Both of the travel agencies that are regular advertisers in The coastline, Viajes difran in rota and Viajes Plaza real in Puerto de santa maría, have cited instances to me when they have saved clients lots of money. This is especially true when taking trips that involve several connecting flights, stopovers and different airlines. next time you are planning a trip, consult with one of these agencies.Bar Tini

This past weekend, my husband and I stopped by Bar Tini to try the sushi and I must say we thought it was great. ray prepares the sushi when it is ordered which means it hasn’t been sitting around and of course that is also the reason it is important to call ahead to avoid long waits. another reason for calling ahead is that the place is really small, even when you take into account the outside tables. Bar Tini overlooks the large boat marina and the lighthouse in Puerto sherry, which adds to its charm.

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 sup-porting the advertisers.

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